You’ve picked a business name, maybe even registered a domain. Now you have a folder on your computer filled with images, text, and ideas for your new website.

But you are missing the crucial part of getting your website online: a web hosting plan.

Even if you register a domain name with Truehost, your audience won’t see your business or the products or services you want to show them without a hosting plan.

Your website has nowhere to exist if you do not have a web hosting plan, because it is what gives your website room to store everything you want people to see about your website.

Still not settled on a web hosting plan?

I’ll show you all the details about a web hosting plan, including what you are paying for and how to pick the right one. 

Concept of a Web Hosting Plan

When you want to have a website for a business, you have plans to display services and products and explain to anyone who visits your website what you are all about.

This means that your website comprises files such as:

• Code files: HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files
• Media files: image, video, and document files
• Database files

Therefore, you need a place for all the files to exist so that when someone visits your website, they can see them. 

So, a web hosting plan is a service that provides storage space and powerful computers called servers that are always connected to the internet. 

When someone types your website address into their browser, the hosting plan is what delivers your website’s files to their screen.

Without a hosting plan, your website is just a collection of files on your computer that no one else can see.

What Does a Web Hosting Plan Include?

While plans vary, most include a set of standard features. Some of the features included in most web hosting plans are:

1) Storage Space

This is the amount of space on the hosting provider’s server you get to store all your website’s files, including code, images, videos, and databases. 

It’s the closet size for your digital belongings. 

Note that SSD Storage is currently ideal because it’s much faster than older hard drives, resulting in quicker website loading times.

2) Bandwidth

Bandwidth is the amount of data that can be transferred between your website and its visitors over a period. 

If you have a lot of visitors or your pages are heavy with images, you need more bandwidth. 

Truehost offers unlimited bandwidth, meaning you don’t have to worry about your site slowing down or extra charges during traffic spikes.

3) Number of Websites

Some plans allow you to host only one website, while others let you host multiple sites under a single plan. 

It is crucial to check the number of sites allowed in a hosting plan, especially if you manage several projects or client sites.

4) Control Panel (cPanel)

This is your website’s dashboard. 

A control panel like cPanel gives you an easy, visual way to manage everything: creating email accounts, managing databases, installing software, and viewing your site’s statistics. 

At Truehost, our cPanel is beginner-friendly, and you don’t need any expertise to maneuver. 

5) One-Click Installer

Manually installing software like WordPress, Joomla, or an online store can be complex. 

The one-click installer hosting plan feature lets you set up these popular applications with a single click, saving you time and technical hassle.

6) Email Accounts

You need a professional email address that uses your domain name to build credibility for your website and brand. 

The good thing is that most hosting plans include the ability to create multiple email accounts.

7) SSL Certificate

An SSL certificate is what puts the padlock icon next to your website’s address in the browser. 

It encrypts data between your visitor and your site, protecting passwords and personal information. 

It’s also a key factor for Google rankings. Truehost provides free automated SSL certificates with its plans, so your site is secure by default.

8) Backups

Your website data is valuable. Regular backups create a copy of your site that can be restored if anything goes wrong, like a failed update or a security issue. 

Therefore, hosting plans that include free daily backups provide significant peace of mind.

9) Uptime

This is the percentage of time the hosting company’s servers are operational, and your website is accessible. 

Truehost assures you the standard uptime percentage of 99.97% to ensure your business is almost always open.

10) Support

When something goes wrong, you need help fast. 

Access to an experienced support team available 24/7 is not a luxury; it’s a necessity for keeping your online presence running smoothly.

Who Provides a Web Hosting Plan?

Web hosting plans are provided by companies called web hosts or hosting providers, for example, Truehost.

These companies own and maintain specialized computers, called servers, which are housed in secure, climate-controlled facilities known as data centers. 

The servers are connected to the internet with a high-speed, permanent connection.

When you sign up for a hosting plan, you are renting a portion of the space and resources on one of these servers to store your website’s files.

Examples of hosting providers:

• Specialized Hosts like Truehost focus on hosting, offering optimized plans, and expert support.

• Tech Giants such as AWS and Google Cloud, which provide scalable cloud infrastructure, often target developers.

• Website Builders such as Olitt bundle hosting with drag-and-drop editing tools for simplicity.

The Perfect Hosting Plan For You

While you’re reading this, your competitors are already building their business online. 

With Truehost, we get you online in 30 minutes so you can keep up with other businesses that are already online.

If you are a Kenyan brand, we get you. We provide the tools you need without the technical run-around.

Here’s why our hosting plan should be your number one option:

• Truehost gives you the freedom to build what you want: a blog, a portfolio, or a full-scale online store.

• We provide the foundation for successful online stores, including free SSL certificates, support for platforms like WooCommerce, payment gateways, and SEO plugins.

• With Truehost, you can instantly install WordPress and all the plugins you need to customize your site.

• You can use our free cPanel and one-click installer to take complete control without any complexity.

Truehost Web Hosting Plans for Growth

We have a plan that fits where you are now and can grow with you.

WebHosting Starter (From Ksh 188/month)

• Ideal for starting out
• Host up to 10 websites
• 30GB SSD storage
• Handles approximately 25,000 monthly visits
• Includes all essential features like unlimited email, free backups, and a website builder

WebHosting Pro (From Ksh 394/month)

• Perfect for growing businesses
• Host up to 30 websites
• 50GB SSD storage
• Supports around 50,000 monthly visits
• Everything from the Starter plan, with more power.

WebHosting Unlimited (From Ksh 1,632/month)

• Our most powerful shared hosting solution
• Host unlimited websites
• Unmetered SSD storage
• Includes a free CO.KE domain on annual plans so that you can start without limits.

What About Free Hosting?

If you want to test the waters, our free hosting package is perfect for trying our services and building simple websites. It’s a risk-free way to see how we work.

Why Truehost Has the Perfect Hosting Plan For You

• Experienced Customer Support: Our team is here 24/7 to answer your questions and solve problems.

• Go Easy on Your Wallet: As the most affordable web hosting company in Kenya, we deliver exceptional value without compromising on features or reliability.

• Reliable Uptime: With a tracked 99.97% uptime, your website stays online, so your customers can always find you.

• Privacy and Security: We are committed to your security, with measures in place to protect your infrastructure and data.

Your Web Hosting Plan Checklist

You might have set your mind on getting your site online, but still find yourself stranded on the best hosting plan for you.

If this is the case, here are some questions you need to answer: if a hosting package answers all of them, it is a good choice.

1. What is my expected monthly website traffic?
2. How many websites do I need to host?
3. Do I need a one-click installer for WordPress or other apps?
4. Is 24/7 customer support essential for me?
5. What is my budget for hosting?
6. Do I need professional email accounts with my domain?
7. Are free backups and an SSL certificate included?

Your hosting plan should meet all, if not exceed, your expectations and be a partner in building your website. 

Frequently Asked Questions

Get The Best Webhosting Today

Now you know that a web hosting plan provides the essential foundation for your website to exist online. 

It provides storage on powerful servers for all your website files, ensuring visitors can access your content when they type your domain name. 

Without hosting, your website is invisible to the world.

Remember, a quality hosting plan includes crucial features like adequate storage space, sufficient bandwidth, email accounts, SSL certificates for security, reliable backups, and consistent uptime. 

It should also provide user-friendly tools, such as a control panel and a one-click installer, backed by responsive customer support when you need assistance.

With Truehost, you can join other businesses with websites in Kenya in just 30 minutes. Our hosting plans give you everything you need: 

• Reliable performance
• Essential features
• Expert support that understands Kenyan businesses