When it comes to hosting your website there are many options available.
However as this site deals with build a website using wordpress or SBI then I will only consider hosting from that perspective.
First is Site build-it (SBI) as it is easy. SBI is a package which includes the hosting and domain name so if you register for SBI you don’t need to get a hosting account.
If you already have one you cannot use it with SBI. You can transfer a domain name but even that I wouldn’t recommend.
Site Build-it isn’t just web hosting it is a complete business building system.
For beginners building their first business/ebusiness website then it is an ideal way of starting out. It now comes complete with the elearning course.
Hosting WordPress
WordPress can be hosted on almost all providers, the requirements are that the hosting package supports:
- PHP
- MYSQL
The php version numbers will change as the WordPress version changes. You can check the latest versions here.
A number of hosting providers support what is know as 1 click install which make the install process a simple matter of filling in a form. I would recommend that you select a host that does were possible.
I currently run wordpress on two providers :
- Blue Host
- Supports 1 click install USA Based
- 1&1 Internet Ltd
-UK Manual install- UK based
UK or USA Hosting Recommendations
If your website is targeted at local audience then always choose a host and domain name that is local.
If it is targeted at an International audience then choose USA hosting.
Your Domain Name
The SBI package includes the domain name and so do most hosting packages so there is no need to purchase one separately.
However you still need to be aware of the domain name options andchoose a domain name.
