Are you wondering what web hosting is and why you need it? In simple terms, web hosting refers to the service that allows your website to be accessible to the public via the internet. When you host your website, you're essentially storing its files on a server that's connected to the internet, making it possible for people to view and interact with your site. Without web hosting, your website would be inaccessible to anyone outside of your local network, making it impossible for potential customers or readers to find and visit your site. Web hosting provides a range of benefits, including reliable uptime, fast page loading speeds, and ample storage space for your website's files. It also allows you to customize your website's domain name, making it easier for people to find and remember your online presence. In short, web hosting is an essential part of having a professional online presence, and choosing the right web hosting service can make all the difference in how successful your online venture is.

The most popular website hosting services for both personal and business use include:

• Shared hosting. Multiple websites are hosted on a single server, and each user gets a certain amount of storage space and resources. It is the most affordable hosting solution, making it an excellent choice for beginners and bloggers.
• WordPress hosting. It works similarly to shared hosting. The difference is, Managed WordPress hosting companies offer plenty of tools and features to optimize your WordPress website for speed and performance, and facilitate site maintenance.
• VPS hosting. This type of web hosting service divides a physical server into several virtual machines, powering each user with dedicated resources and full root access. Virtual private server (VPS) hosting plans are more geared toward tech-savvy users who need more power and control.
• Cloud hosting. In this setup, websites run on multiple virtual servers, reducing possible downtime and hardware failure. Cloud hosting plans are ideal if you need stable website uptime and performance, for example, if you are a freelancer web developer with many clients.

Here at TOPHOST, we offer Managed web hosting service with LiteSpeed technology. With this service, we help manage all the technical aspects of running your website, including server maintenance, security updates, backups, and more. This allows you to focus on your business or content creation without worrying about technical details. If you start with a Premium plan, you get a domain and hosting package with a website builder, a 1-click WordPress installer, plenty of NVMe SSD storage, unmetered bandwidth, and more, at a truly unbeatable price.

Buying a web hosting plan with TOPHOST is very simple – scroll up to the pricing table, choose one of the web hosting packages, and click the Add to cart button.

Once you’ve entered the checkout page, select a subscription period. While you can pay for our web hosting services monthly, we recommend longer plans since they offer better value for your money.

At TOPHOST, all hosting plans – except Starter – come with a free domain when ordering for one year or a longer period.

If you already have a domain from another registrar, simply point it to TOPHOST nameservers. We use the following name servers:

• ns1.tophost.ie
• ns2.tophost.ie

Keeping your hosting and domain under one web host makes it easier to manage your website and troubleshoot issues.

Web hosting is a service that stores websites and makes them accessible on the internet. On the other hand, a domain name is essentially a website’s address, such as tophost.ie. Both are crucial elements for building a fully functional website.

Without a hosting plan, you need to transform your computer into a website server, which requires deep technical understanding and hefty maintenance costs. Without domains, users have to use an IP address to visit your website, which is harder to remember and simply unpractical.

Yes, we offer free unlimited website migration with no downtime.

Before moving websites from other hosting companies to Tophost, buy one of our hosting plans first. After that, access our control panel to submit a request to transfer the website.

In short, yes. While WordPress is a free content management system, you need to buy a hosting plan and a domain name to create a WordPress website.

To save money, consider hosting sites with our managed WordPress hosting – all plans come with a domain name when ordering for one year or a longer period, a 1-click WordPress installation tool, and unlimited SSL certificates.

Plus, your website will enjoy WordPress optimization features such as LiteSpeed and Object Cache, automated updates, and built-in AI tools for faster content creation.

Managed web hosting simplifies the technical management of your website by providing enhanced security with regular scans and automatic backups, performance optimizations for faster load times, and scalability to accommodate growth. It includes a powerful control panel with essential tools, over 100 one-click app installations, and an AI assistant, all designed for ease of use without requiring technical expertise.

Moreover, with 24/7 expert support available, you can ensure smooth operations and quick resolutions to any issues. The combination of user-friendly tools and comprehensive support makes managed web hosting a perfect choice for anyone looking to focus on their business while leaving technical management to the experts.

No. Tophost's managed hosting plans make it as easy as possible for beginners to create and grow their websites.

Thanks to intuitive cPanel, you can perform multiple tasks easily without prior technical knowledge. Those include setting up a professional email address, installing a content management system, and using website builder to speed up website creation.

Yes, each managed web hosting package comes with cPanel control panel. It helps you set up your website hosting accounts, manage your services, monitor resource usage, create email addresses, and install a content management system. Besides that, every user can have full control over their website hosting services by getting access to tools like file manager, E-mail management, PHP version control, Git integration, MySQL manager, and many more. All can be found in cPanel control panel.

A web hosting control panel is different from the admin panel of your website, which is created when installing a CMS. WordPress dashboard is one of the most popular examples of such panels.