If you've never bought hosting before, the industry is designed to confuse you into overbuying. Here's the plain-English version.
You almost certainly need: shared or a small managed-WordPress plan. That's it. Not a VPS, not "cloud," not a dedicated server.
What to look for:
- ✅ Free SSL (Let's Encrypt — should be included, never pay extra for basic SSL)
- ✅ Daily backups you can restore yourself
- ✅ One-click WordPress (or a simple site builder if you prefer)
- ✅ Real support hours that match yours
- ✅ A renewal price you've actually checked
What you can ignore for now: "unlimited" everything, CDN buzzwords, and 900-word feature lists.
Domain tip: you can buy your domain separately from your host — it makes leaving easier later (more on that in the domains category).
Starting out and not sure what fits your project? Reply with (a) what you're building, (b) rough monthly visitors, and (c) budget — and folks here will point you at sane options. 🧭
