SmartHost Starter Web Hosting

Ready to take your first steps into the world of web hosting? SmartHost’s Starter Web Hosting plan is the perfect solution for individuals, small businesses, and bloggers looking for a reliable, affordable, and easy-to-use platform to power their online presence.

This plan is tailored to provide a cost-effective solution without compromising on essential services. It offers reliable web hosting powered by a leading infrastructure provider, ensuring optimal performance and security. The inclusion of a popular control panel simplifies website management, making it accessible even to those new to web hosting. Moreover, the plan supports multiple domain hosting, allowing for business expansion and flexibility. With features focused on both security and convenience, this plan is a well-rounded starting point for anyone ready to make their mark on the internet.

Feature Highlights

Storage & Domains

  • 10 GB of storage space for your website content

  • Host up to 5 addon domains

Performance & Resources

  • 768 MB RAM for smooth website operation

  • vHost limit of 50 for flexibility

Security & Protection

  • Free SSL certificates for secure browsing

  • Weekly offsite backups for disaster recovery

  • On-demand backup and restore for extra control

Manageability

  • Industry-standard cPanel for easy website control
  • Unlimited email addresses for your domain

Reliability

  • Powered by AWS for fast and dependable performance

Starter Hosting: Ideal for Launch and Growth

SmartHost’s Starter Web Hosting plan is the perfect springboard for individuals and businesses establishing their online presence. Enjoy ample storage, the flexibility to manage multiple domains, and the essential tools to create a smooth and secure website experience. Backed by the power of AWS, your site benefits from reliable performance and the potential to scale as your traffic grows. This plan is perfectly suited for bloggers, small business owners, and those launching their first website.

SmartHost Starter Web Hosting

€9.99 per month Discounted to €1.99 per month

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Starter Hosting: Detailed Features Overview

  • 10 GB Storage Disk Space: Ample room to store your website files, images, videos, and other content. This generous 10Gb of space allocation is ideal for websites with moderate traffic and storage needs.

  • Host up to 5 Addon Domain Names: With the ability to host up to five addon domains, you can manage multiple websites from a single hosting account. This means you could run your business website, a personal blog, and other projects all under one convenient plan.

  • Memory (RAM): 758MB: This amount of RAM ensures that your website can handle basic operations and a steady flow of visitors smoothly.

  • vHost Limit 50: The Vhost limit is the maximum number of active connections to your website at any one moment.

  • Weekly Full Backup stored offsite: Rest easy knowing that your website data is regularly backed up and stored securely offsite. In the event of unexpected issues, you can quickly restore your website, protecting your hard work.

  • Market leading cPanel control panel: cPanel is the gold standard in website control panels. Its intuitive interface lets you manage every aspect of your hosting—from email accounts to databases—without needing extensive technical expertise.

  • Unlimited Email Addresses: Create professional email addresses using your own domain (e.g., yourname@smarthostdemo.ie) without limits. This boosts your credibility and enhances your business’s image.

  • On Demand Backup & Restore: Take control of your website safety. With the on-demand backup feature, you can create additional backups whenever you need, giving you an extra layer of protection.

  • AWS Powered Web Hosting Ireland: SmartHost partners with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer you a reliable and super-fast hosting experience. AWS infrastructure ensures your site loads quickly for your Irish visitors and offers the scalability to grow with your needs.

  • Free SSL Certificates: Ensure your website is trusted by visitors. SmartHost includes free SSL certificates, which encrypt data between your site and users’ browsers, protecting sensitive information and giving you that reassuring padlock icon in the address bar.

We Make It Easy

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WordPress Launch

Take advantage of our fully automated WordPress installation. Our WordPress toolkit allows you to install WordPress, activate templates and plugins, as well as take an image of the setup for future installations.

Smooth WordPress Transfers

We will transfer your WordPress site from another provider without any downtime and completely seamlessly. Website transfers are usually Free.

Managed Security & Updates

Our WordPress Toolkit includes options to automatically update your core installation, plugins, and themes. Stay fully updated to keep your site secure. You can control every aspect from the SmartHost Customer Portal.

Unmatched WordPress Performance

All our WordPress servers are powered by Amazon AWS, use SSD drives and are fully optimised for WordPress. Our servers are fully loaded with memory and use the latest processors, making your site run as fast as possible.

Client Reviews

Highly recommend SmartHost. Speed is unreal and customer service is beyond amazing, their system is easy to use and they’re just very nice to deal with.

Damian B

Wonderful company to work with. Competent, profession, and highly responsive. Couldn’t recommend them enough.

Geoff Atkins

Smarthost. Unmatched, Irish-based customer service.

They are always available and very calm, patient and knowledgeable so I often think I should be paying a premium for the peace of mind that you have that they’re looking after everything.

Patrick M

Frequently Asked Questions

The Starter Web Hosting plan is designed as an entry-level solution for individuals and small businesses to establish an online presence. It’s ideal for bloggers, small business owners, and anyone launching their first website, offering reliable performance, scalability, and ease of use. This plan excels in offering:

  • Reliable and Scalable Infrastructure: Utilizing AWS for dependable performance with scalability to accommodate growing site traffic.
  • Ample Storage and Resources: With 10 GB storage, 758MB RAM, and support for multiple domains, it suits moderate traffic needs and multi-site management.
  • Security and Management: Includes weekly offsite backups, free SSL certificates for secure connections, and the leading cPanel for straightforward site management.
  • Communication: Offers unlimited email addresses, enhancing professional communication.

This combination of features makes it a solid foundation for establishing and growing an online presence.

The Starter Hosting plan from SmartHost offers 10 GB of storage disk space, designed to adequately support websites with moderate traffic and content storage needs. This space allows for:

  • Storage of various types of content such as website files, images, and videos.
  • Room for growth as your website’s content and visitor numbers increase over time.
  • Flexibility in managing and updating your site without worrying about hitting storage limits quickly.

This feature is especially beneficial for small businesses and bloggers aiming for a robust online presence without the need for extensive resources.

The Starter Hosting plan allows hosting up to 5 addon domains, which is particularly useful for managing multiple projects under one account. This feature is beneficial for:

  • Versatility: Manage a diverse portfolio of websites, such as a personal blog alongside a business site.
  • Convenience: Simplify hosting management by consolidating multiple sites into a single hosting account.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Save on hosting expenses by avoiding the need for multiple hosting plans for different websites.

This capability makes it an attractive option for individuals and businesses looking to expand their online presence efficiently.

The backup features of the Starter Hosting plan are designed for security and data recovery:

  • Weekly Full Backups: Ensures your data is regularly saved, protecting against loss.
  • Stored Offsite: Backups are kept in a secure, remote location for added safety.
  • On-Demand Backup & Restore: Offers flexibility to create backups at any time, providing an extra layer of protection.

This comprehensive backup strategy safeguards your website against unexpected events.

The Starter Hosting plan includes free SSL certificates, ensuring secure connections between your website and users’ browsers. This feature:

  • Protects sensitive information through encryption.
  • Enhances website credibility and trust with the padlock icon in the address bar.
  • Improves website security and customer confidence.

SSL certificates are crucial for any website handling personal or sensitive user information.

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Our team can help

Have further questions, or need some advice about hosting solutions for you and your business? 

Our team are on hand to assist you and get your business online. Why not give us a call on (01) 901 9700 or send us an email at support@smarthost.ie. We will get back to you as soon as possible.