Hosting is the operating layer for code, databases, and backups. This page explains hosting types and comparison criteria, then shows our published plans from EGP 2,000 per year from the central pricing source; review resources and support policy before purchase.
Hosting is an operating layer for server resources, backups, restores, monitoring, and escalation. This guide shows how to compare those terms and measure performance on your site, plus Iconve’s published packages and pricing.
What is web hosting and why it matters
Web hosting stores your site files and databases on a server that remains connected to the network so visitors can request the site. Without hosting, those files are not available on the internet.
Hosting products differ, but load time and conversion are not server outcomes alone; code, images, cache, and network paths also matter. We measure before and after migration and separate server issues from design and development issues instead of promising a generic improvement percentage.
Types of web hosting — and which fits you?
Shared Hosting
Server resources are shared across accounts. It can fit a lightweight site when CPU, memory, storage, and backup limits are clear and sufficient.
Price: see the published Starter plan below | Fits: lightweight sites with limited resource needs
VPS Hosting
Dedicated resources on a shared server. Faster and stronger than Shared, with more control.
Price: depends on resources and management scope | Fits: stores and platforms needing more isolation and control
Dedicated Server
The entire server is yours. Fastest and most expensive. Right for large platforms.
Price: custom quote after resource sizing | Fits: large SaaS platforms and enterprise apps
Cloud Hosting
Flexible resources that scale with demand. Perfect for sites with volatile traffic.
Price: pay-as-you-go | Fits: sites with ad campaigns or viral spikes
Key Takeaways
- Hosting performance contributes to site speed alongside code, images, cache, and visitor location.
- Your host must include an SSL certificate, automatic backups, and malware protection.
- Storage type matters, but measurement on your site is more useful than a generic speed multiple.
- Support channels, escalation, and response expectations should be written into the plan scope.
- For any no-cost hosting offer, review advertising, data-use, resource, backup, and migration terms.
How to pick a trustworthy host — 8 criteria
Written uptime and credit policy
Ask how uptime is defined, measured, excluded, and credited. A marketing percentage is not enough without a monitoring record and service terms you can inspect.
Storage type (SSD / NVMe)
Check storage type, I/O limits, CPU, and memory. An NVMe or SSD label alone does not guarantee speed; test database and page response under a load similar to yours.
SSL certificate included
SSL is required for HTTPS (which every site should use). Your host must provide an SSL certificate with auto-renewal. Let’s Encrypt is excellent and costs nothing.
Automatic backups
Review backup cadence, retention, storage location, and restore method for each plan. A tested rollback and named owner matter more than a generic "automatic backup" label.
Clear support and escalation channels
Review coverage hours, channels, incident priority, and escalation path before purchase. Response expectations belong in the written plan scope, not in a generic promise.
cPanel control panel
cPanel is a common control panel, but the useful test is access to files, databases, email, backups, and exports. Ask for a demo or documented screenshots before deciding.
Malware protection
Ask which firewall, malware scanning, and DDoS controls are included in the plan. Security is shared across server, application, and update layers; no single tool prevents every incident.
Transparent pricing — no renewal surprises
Introductory, renewal, and add-on prices can differ. Ask for the full annual price plus migration, backup, and support fees in writing; Iconve’s quote states the current price and renewal terms before payment.
Iconve Web Hosting
SSD hosting with SSL and documented backup scope. Annual plans from EGP 2,000 in the central pricing source.
