Choosing the right web hosting service is one of the most important steps when launching a website. At Tekniikkatie, we help businesses build a reliable online presence by offering expert assistance in choosing, configuring, and managing the right hosting solution for their needs.
In this article, we explain what web hosting is, how it works, and what to look for when selecting the right hosting provider.
What Is Web Hosting?
Web hosting is a service that allows individuals and businesses to publish their websites on the internet. When you purchase a hosting plan, you’re renting space on a server that stores your website’s files, databases, and emails.
Think of it like renting a business location—except it’s on the internet.
With a web hosting package, you can:
- Host your company website
- Set up business email accounts (e.g. info@yourcompany.fi)
- Launch a blog, landing page, or e-commerce store
- Make your site accessible and visible in search engines like Google
Key Features to Look for in a Web Hosting Plan
⚡ Performance & Reliability
Speed and uptime are critical. For Finnish websites, we recommend choosing servers located in Finland or nearby countries to ensure optimal loading times, especially for WordPress.
💽 Disk Space & Bandwidth
You need enough storage for your website files, media, and email.
Bandwidth refers to the amount of data transferred between your website and its visitors. Sites with more traffic, larger images, or videos will need more resources.
🔐 SSL Certificate
SSL encrypts communication between your website and its visitors. This enables HTTPS and shows the “secure padlock” in the browser. It’s essential for security and SEO. At Tekniikkatie, we always recommend SSL—and many of our hosting solutions include it for free.
📧 Business Email Hosting
Make your brand more professional with domain-based email addresses. Make sure the hosting plan includes enough mailboxes, storage, and modern spam filtering.
🛠️ Control Panel & Management
A user-friendly control panel (like cPanel or DirectAdmin) makes it easy to manage domains, databases, email accounts, and backups—without technical skills.
🧑💻 Technical Support
Reliable support is essential. Choose a hosting provider that offers fast, local, and expert-level assistance. Tekniikkatie provides personal guidance in Finnish and English, so you’re never left alone with technical issues.
Choosing the Right Domain Name (e.g. www.example.com)
Your domain name is your online identity. For Finnish businesses, we recommend the .fi domain extension. For international reach, you may also consider .com, .eu, or .net.
A good domain should be:
- Easy to remember and type
- Easy to remember and type
- Short and professional
Need Help with Hosting?
At Tekniikkatie, we help you:
- Choose the right hosting package for your needs
- Register a professional domain name
- Set up your website, email, and SSL
- Optimize your site for visibility on Google
Whether you’re starting from scratch or migrating from another provider, we ensure everything runs smoothly and securely.
