The hosting you choose affects speed, uptime, SEO and cost. Most PHP scripts run on any decent Linux hosting, but traffic, file uploads and email delivery deserve some thought.
Minimum requirements
- PHP (a current, supported version is recommended) and MySQL/MariaDB
- Linux hosting: PHP and MySQL are generally more stable on Linux
- cPanel or similar for easy setup
- SSL certificate (free Let's Encrypt is fine)
- Cron jobs for scheduled tasks like email alerts
Hosting types explained
| Type | Best for |
|---|---|
| Shared hosting | New sites with modest daily traffic |
| VPS / cloud | Growing portals, marketplaces, higher traffic |
| Dedicated server | Very high traffic, special compliance needs |
Storage and bandwidth
Job boards with resume uploads, marketplaces and classifieds with images consume more disk space than a simple blog. Choose a plan with generous or unlimited storage, and compress images at upload.
Don't forget email delivery
Alerts, registration emails and notifications must reach the inbox. Set SPF and DKIM records for your domain or use an SMTP service, and test with real mailboxes.
Speed matters for SEO and sales
Pick data centers near your audience, enable caching and a CDN for images, and keep PHP updated. Fast sites rank better and convert better.
Done-for-you option
We can also host your site: our hosted solutions include setup, maintenance and support so you can focus on your business.
