Choosing the right hosting is one of the decisions that most affects your site's speed, security, and even SEO — yet it's often left for last. These are the two services we use and recommend at Orbit, by project type, and when each one makes sense.
Quick answer
For most people (WordPress, WooCommerce, businesses, and anyone who'd rather not wrestle with servers), we recommend SiteGround: managed hosting that's fast, with free SSL, CDN, daily backups, and outstanding support. For developers or projects that need full control and room to scale (apps, APIs, Node, Docker, cloud), DigitalOcean, with servers from ~US$4/mo. If you're unsure, start on SiteGround; grow into DigitalOcean when your project calls for it.
What to look at before choosing a host
- Speed and uptime: fast servers (SSD/NVMe), a CDN, and 99.9%+ availability.
- Support: fast, real help, 24/7. When something breaks, this is everything.
- Scalability: room to grow without migrating from scratch.
- Security: SSL, automatic backups, and protection included.
- Ease vs. control: managed (handled for you) or cloud/VPS (you control everything).
SiteGround — best for WordPress and WooCommerce
SiteGround is managed hosting: fast, secure, and built so you don't have to worry about the technical side. It includes free SSL and CDN, daily backups, its own caching, staging, and support that actually helps. It's our default pick for websites, blogs, and WordPress/WooCommerce stores.
Best for: businesses, WooCommerce stores, blogs, and anyone who wants something fast and reliable without becoming a server expert. From ~US$3/mo (intro pricing).
DigitalOcean — best for apps, cloud, and developers
DigitalOcean is cloud infrastructure for anyone who needs full control and room to scale: servers (droplets) from ~US$4/mo, managed databases, App Platform, Kubernetes, and everything a technical project could ask for. It takes more know-how (or someone to manage it for you), but it's powerful, predictable, and grows with you.
Best for: custom applications, APIs, SaaS, projects on Node/Docker, and technical teams that want to fine-tune every detail.
SiteGround vs. DigitalOcean: quick comparison
| Criterion | SiteGround | DigitalOcean |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Managed hosting | Cloud / VPS (self-managed) |
| Best for | WordPress, WooCommerce, businesses | Apps, APIs, cloud, developers |
| Ease of use | Very easy (all included) | Technical (you control it) |
| Support | 24/7, excellent | Huge docs + tickets |
| Scalability | Good (plans) | Very high (custom) |
| Price from | ~US$3/mo | ~US$4/mo |
Which one should you choose?
- You have or want a website/store on WordPress or WooCommerce: SiteGround, no question.
- You're launching a custom app, API, or SaaS: DigitalOcean.
- You're a beginner and want the simplest option: SiteGround.
- You have a technical team and want fine control and cheap scaling: DigitalOcean.
Tip
Want to understand hosting types (shared, VPS, cloud) and domains before deciding? We explain it without jargon in this hosting and domains guide. And if your question is which store platform to pick, see Shopify vs WooCommerce.
Frequently asked questions about hosting
What's the best hosting for WordPress and WooCommerce?
For most businesses, SiteGround: it's managed hosting — fast, with free SSL and CDN, daily backups, and outstanding support. You skip the technical side and focus on selling.
When should you pick DigitalOcean over managed hosting?
When you need full control and room to scale: custom applications, APIs, Node.js, Docker, or fast-growing projects. DigitalOcean gives you cloud servers (droplets) from ~US$4/mo, but it takes more technical know-how (or someone to manage it for you).
How much does good hosting cost in 2026?
Quality shared/managed hosting starts around ~US$3–4/mo (intro pricing) and rises on renewal. A cloud server (VPS) starts around ~US$4–6/mo. Add the domain (~US$10–15/yr). Be wary of anything too cheap — you pay for it in speed and support.
Does hosting affect my site's speed and SEO?
Yes, a lot. Slow hosting raises load time and hurts your Core Web Vitals, conversion, and rankings. Choosing the right host is one of the highest-impact decisions for performance.
Do you set up the hosting for me?
Yes. At Orbit we set up and configure hosting as part of the project — domain, SSL, email, backups, and optimization — so it's fast and secure from day one. You work directly with our team.
Prefer us to set up the hosting for you?
At Orbit we set up hosting, domain, SSL, email, and backups as part of the project — fast and secure from day one. You work directly with our team, no middlemen.
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