28 September 2026 · Hosting
Cheap hosting looks attractive until the site is slow, goes offline, or you discover that backups and SSL cost extra. Here are the five mistakes we see most often.
The cheapest plan often means shared resources, slower speeds for South African visitors, and limited support. Factor in the real cost of downtime and lost leads.
If your site is hacked or a plugin breaks, you need a recent backup. Many budget hosts charge extra for automated daily backups or make restoration complicated.
HTTPS is required for trust and for Google. Some “cheap” packages still treat SSL as an add-on. Free SSL should be standard.
When something breaks at 10 am on a Tuesday, ticket-only overseas support can mean hours or days of waiting. Local phone or WhatsApp support makes a real difference.
Hosting alone does not give you a website. You still need design, content and ongoing maintenance. An all-in-one package that includes the website often costs less in time and stress than piecing everything together yourself.
Our R550/month package includes reliable hosting, daily backups, free SSL, the website itself, and local support — so you avoid all five mistakes in one go.