Hosting, domain, and SSL? Already taken care of.

What exactly is hosting?

Hosting is where your website "lives." Think of it as an apartment for your site. When someone types your address into a browser, a server (a computer that's always on and connected to the internet) delivers the page to that visitor. Without hosting, your website simply doesn't exist on the internet.

The problem is that hosting can be good or bad. Cheap shared hosting at 2€ a month means your website shares resources with hundreds of other sites on the same server. When one of them gets a traffic spike, your website slows down. It's like sharing an internet connection with an entire apartment building.

Websites I build are hosted on a dedicated server with allocated resources. No sharing, no slowdowns, no crashes because someone else's WordPress site hogged all the resources.

Why is this hosting better than the cheap stuff?

SSD instead of HDD drives

SSD (solid state drive) is a type of storage with no moving parts. Traditional HDD drives have a magnetic platter that physically spins, making data reads slower. SSDs read data up to 10 times faster. For your website, this means images, text, and code load almost instantly.

Most cheap hosting providers still use HDD drives because they're cheaper. Their savings come at the cost of your speed.

Servers in Germany, fast for Croatia

Your website is hosted on Hetzner servers in Germany. Why Germany? Because it's geographically close to Croatia, which means low latency (the time it takes for data to travel from the server to the visitor). The data centers are on par with those used by major companies, with redundant power, cooling, and networking.

Cloudflare CDN, speed for everyone

In addition to the server, every website uses Cloudflare CDN (Content Delivery Network). A CDN is a network of over 300 servers distributed around the world. When someone visits your website, content is delivered from the nearest server. A visitor from Zagreb gets the page from a server in Zagreb, a visitor from London gets it from a server in London.

The result? Your website loads fast for everyone, no matter where they are. Beyond speed, Cloudflare also provides DDoS protection, shielding your website from attacks that could take it down.

Your domain, your property

A domain is your website's address on the internet -- what people type into their browser. Instead of searching for registrars, comparing prices, and configuring DNS records yourself, I handle all of that for you. I register the domain in your name -- you're the owner from day one.

If you ever want to move your website to a different host or work with someone else, you simply transfer the domain. No lock-in, no penalties, no hidden terms. Your business, your domain.

SSL certificate -- security you can see

An SSL certificate is what puts that little padlock and "https://" in front of your address in the browser. Without it, the browser marks your site as "not secure," which drives visitors away. With it, all data between visitors and your website is encrypted and protected.

Beyond security, an SSL certificate is also a factor in Google rankings. Google openly favors websites with the HTTPS protocol. A website without SSL literally has a worse position in search results.

An SSL certificate is included in every package, automatically renews, and requires zero effort on your part.

What happens after the first year?

The first year of hosting and domain is included in the price of your website. No extra fees, no end-of-month surprises. Simply use your website and don't think about it.

After the first year expires, hosting and domain are renewed at a transparent annual price. No hidden costs, no price hikes. I'll notify you in advance, and you decide whether to continue or take everything into your own hands. Learn more about costs after the first year in our article about website maintenance.

• First year fully included in the website price
• Renewal notice sent before expiration
• Domain is registered in your name
• Free to move your website anytime
• No contractual obligation or cancellation penalties