Description
R385.00 / year | Local South African hosting for small websites
Includes a free .co.za domain for the first year — registered on your behalf from AbsoluteHosting.
Get your business online with fast, secure hosting — backed by a South African team that actually picks up the phone. This plan is built for small websites, freelancers, and local businesses in Heidelberg and the Garden Route who need reliable hosting without the complexity.
What’s Included
| Feature | Included |
| Storage | 1GB NVMe SSD |
| Website | 1 WordPress installation |
| Bandwidth | Unlimited |
| Email Accounts | 10 professional addresses |
| SSL Certificate | Free, auto-renewing |
| Email Filtering | Advanced (Postfix + SpamAssassin) |
| Backups | Monthly automated, offsite |
| Support | Email-based, South Africa-based team |
Who This Plan Is For
This plan is the right fit if you are:
- A local service business — electricians, plumbers, consultants, or trades
- A guesthouse, farm stay, or tourism operator wanting an online presence
- A freelancer or solo professional needing a website and professional email
- A student, community organisation, or hobbyist developer
- Anyone launching their first WordPress site on a sensible budget
If you are just starting out, you do not need an expensive VPS. You need a plan that works, with support behind it.
Why Local Hosting Matters
Hosting your site on South African infrastructure means faster load times for your local visitors, support billed in Rands, and a team based in the same time zone as you.
- Faster page speeds for South African users — no international routing delays
- No foreign payment complications — all billing in ZAR
- Local DNS, email, and server administration from our Garden Route team
- Data protection aligned with South African compliance requirements
What We Handle For You
You focus on your business. We take care of the technical side — including:
- Server-side configuration: Nginx, Postfix, UFW firewall
- Domain DNS setup: A records, MX, SPF, and DKIM
- Email client setup on Outlook, Gmail, Thunderbird, or mobile
- WordPress installation and SSL certificate provisioning
No support tickets lost in a queue. You deal with real people who know your setup.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I host a WooCommerce store on this plan?
This plan supports basic WooCommerce setups. For stores with higher traffic or more complex configurations, we recommend upgrading to our Performance Hosting Plan.
Are backups included?
Yes. Monthly automated backups are included and stored offsite.
Can I use the email accounts on my phone?
Yes. Accounts connect via IMAP, POP3, or webmail. We assist with the setup at no extra charge.
Is local hosting better than an international provider?
For South African visitors and local SEO, yes. Local servers reduce latency and improve load speeds for your target audience.
Want to Expand Later?
This plan grows with you. Optional add-ons include:
- Additional storage: 5GB and 10GB plans available
- Daily or hourly cloud backup
- WhatsApp and phone support
- Firewall hardening and malware scanning
- Performance upgrades: Redis caching, page speed rules
You can also bundle this plan with our Website Maintenance Plan for automatic updates, security monitoring, and monthly reports.
Ready to Get Online?
Add to cart and your hosting will be activated within 24 hours. If you have questions before purchasing, contact us directly — we respond same day.
Related Plans:
- Performance Hosting Plan — 5GB + Priority Support
- Business Email Hosting — Advanced Filtering + Branding
- Website Maintenance Plan — Monthly Updates + Security
