Website hosting is the service that stores your site’s files on a server and delivers them to anyone who types in your domain. Your domain is the address and hosting is the house, so you need both before inviting the internet over. Porkbun offers hosting for every kind of site, from a Link in Bio solution to cloud hosting for WordPress, and more.
Key points on website hosting at Porkbun
- Hosting stores and serves your site’s files; without it, your domain points to nothing.
- Porkbun offers six options: Link In Bio, Articulation Sitebuilder, Cloud Hosting for WordPress, shared cPanel, Static Hosting, and Easy PHP.
- The right plan depends on your comfort level, from total beginner to seasoned developer.
This guide explains what hosting does, which Porkbun plan suits which project, and how to launch without losing your cool. Then we answer the most common questions. Keep reading, because your website deserves a roof over its header.
Additional Info: Looking for a more in-depth dive into each of our Porkbun hosting options? Be sure to check out our Porkbun hosting review article after this!
What does website hosting actually do?
Every website is a collection of files, and those files need to live on a computer that never sleeps. A hosting provider runs those computers, called servers, and hands your pages to visitors instantly. Hosting then pairs with your domain through DNS, the internet’s address book, and Porkbun customers can point a domain at any plan in a few clicks.
Which Porkbun hosting option fits your site?
Porkbun keeps a full lineup so you never pay for horsepower you won’t use. The options below run from simplest to most hands on. Pick what fits today; you can always trot up later.
1. Link in bio and Articulation sitebuilder for beginners
If you want a polished page without touching code, these two are your fastest route to launch. The Porkbun Link in bio solution puts all your social links on one tidy page, while Articulation sitebuilder lets you drag, drop, and publish a complete site.
If you need more help, our knowledge base article on how to set up Articulation Sitebuilder walks you through it all so you can go live fast.
2. Cloud hosting for WordPress for blogs and businesses
Porkbun’s Cloud Hosting for WordPress option is powered by WP Cloud and built for sites that plan to grow. You can migrate an existing WordPress site with our guided process, then run everything from the dashboard you already know. It’s our recommendation for anyone who wants WordPress without the babysitting.
3. Shared cPanel hosting for managing multiple sites
Porkbun cPanel hosting plans start as low as $7.50 per month for one site and scale up to 50 sites, with the best savings on annual plans. Every plan includes unmetered bandwidth, SSD storage, a free SSL certificate, and Softaculous for quick app installs. It’s a natural fit for freelancers and agencies wrangling many sites at once.
4. Static hosting and easy PHP for developers
Static Hosting serves HTML, CSS, and JavaScript at full gallop and can connect to a GitHub repo for automated updates. Easy PHP gives script lovers a simple environment with SFTP uploads and zero server wrangling. Both are affordable ways to ship custom code without running your own servers.
Launch your site using Porkbun hosting
Launching takes three steps: pick a plan, attach a domain, and add your content. cPanel users can install WordPress through Softaculous or push files over FTP, while Static Hosting fans can sync straight from GitHub. The Porkbun knowledge base has articles that cover each option, so you’re never left guessing.
After launch, your free SSL certificate keeps browsers happy and visitors confident. You can add subdomains and vanity URLs on Static Hosting as you expand. The only thing we won’t host is your crypto mining scheme, so leave that at the door.
FAQs on website hosting
Still weighing your options before you commit? Here are the answers new site owners ask for most.
Yes, they’re two different products, though Porkbun sells both under one roof. Your domain is the name people type, and hosting is where the site itself lives. Getting both at Porkbun makes connecting them nearly automatic.
Absolutely, and we have guides for the most common moves. If anything squeals along the way, our support team is a call or email away.
plan?
Upgrading is painless, and your content comes with you. cPanel plans scale from one site to fifty, and developers can hop from Static Hosting to Easy PHP whenever scripts enter the picture. Start small, and let your traffic tell you when it’s time to grow.