What is hosting?
Hosting is the service of placing your site’s files and database on a server so the site is available 24/7. The provider supplies the server, network, security and backup; you manage the site via a panel like cPanel.
Hosting types
- Shared hosting — many sites on one server, shared resources. Cheapest, for small sites.
- VPS hosting — isolated virtual server, guaranteed resources and root.
- Cloud hosting — on cloud infrastructure, flexible scaling.
- Dedicated — a whole physical server, maximum performance.
How to choose hosting?
| Site | Recommendation |
|---|---|
| Business card, blog | Shared hosting |
| WordPress, small shop | Shared / VPS |
| Busy shop, CRM | VPS / Cloud |
| Large project | Dedicated |
What a good host should include
- NVMe SSD, free SSL, daily backup.
- cPanel/Plesk panel, one-click installs.
- 99.9% uptime, 24/7 support, DDoS protection.
Hosting in Azerbaijan
For a local audience, hosting in Baku means faster loads and a local IP. Epro.io hosting is in a Tier III data center, manat billing, support in Azerbaijani/Russian/English.
FAQ
Are hosting and domain the same?
No. A domain is the site’s address (name); hosting is where the site is stored (server).
Is SSL included?
Yes, free SSL in all plans.
Can I migrate my site?
Yes, we migrate your existing site for free.
When should I move to a VPS?
As traffic grows — a VPS gives more control and stable performance.
Found an error or have a question?
✉️ Write to usNeed hosting for your site?
cPanel, free SSL, daily backup — in a Baku data center. Contact us.