Do You Offer Website Hosting?
Yes. I can provide website hosting for the sites that I build. In many cases I prefer to host the website myself, especially when the site includes a content management system. Working within a hosting environment that I already know well allows me to set up projects quickly and manage updates or maintenance more efficiently later.
For business owners, this simply means the website runs on a platform that I have used for many years and understand thoroughly. That familiarity helps keep the development process smooth and makes ongoing support easier if the website needs changes in the future.
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Get a Website Price QuoteCan I Use My Own Hosting Provider?
Yes. Smaller websites that do not rely on a content management system can usually be hosted with almost any provider that supports PHP and MySQL. If you already have a hosting account, it may be possible to use that service depending on the features your website requires.
That said, I generally prefer working with DreamHost because I have used their services for many years and know their systems well. When a website includes dynamic features, databases, or a CMS, working within a familiar platform makes development and long-term maintenance much easier.
Hosting and Domain Ownership
Many business owners are concerned about ownership and control of their website. For that reason, I often recommend that clients create and maintain their own hosting account rather than placing the site on a shared developer hosting plan. This ensures that the account always belongs to you, even if the developer relationship changes in the future.
DreamHost also includes a free domain registration with many hosting plans. If you only need a single domain, this can be a convenient option. I generally recommend that clients register their own domains rather than having a developer register them on their behalf, since this keeps the domain fully under the business owner's control.
Domain Registration Services
Many people are familiar with domain registrars such as GoDaddy, and registering a domain through a provider like that works perfectly fine. While I often recommend GoDaddy because it is widely used and easy for business owners to manage, I do not register client domains through my own account. It is always best for the business owner to maintain direct ownership of their domain registration.
Keeping your domain and hosting accounts in your own name helps ensure that you always have control of your website and its address on the internet.