If you have a project, a business, or an idea you want to share with the world through the internet, you need two fundamental pieces: a domain name (your address, like mybusiness.com) and a hosting service (the place where your website lives).
Although terms like web hosting or webhosting may sound technical, they are actually very simple concepts. At Bacan, we make sure that technology works for you transparently and without complications.
How does hosting work exactly?
Imagine that the files of your website — photos, text, code, videos — are like the files on your computer. For anyone in the world to be able to view them on their screen, those files must be stored on a special computer that never turns off: a web server.
Hosting is, basically, the rental of a space on that server. Its main functions are:
- Store your data: safely store all the information on your website.
- Keep you online: ensure your website is accessible 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
- Manage your email: allow you to receive and send emails with your own domain name (e.g.
info@mybusiness.com).
Types of hosting: which one do you need?
Not all projects need the same power. These are the most common options:
- Shared hosting: the most popular and affordable option. You share a server's resources with other users, which drastically reduces the cost. Bacan plans include NVMe SSD, free SSL, and a control panel. Ideal for new websites, blogs, portfolios, or small stores.
- VPS server: an intermediate step. You have a private partition with guaranteed resources exclusively for you. Suitable for growing websites or projects that require more control.
- Dedicated server: a complete physical server for your exclusive use. The solution for high-volume projects or very specific requirements.
- Docker hosting: containerized environment for technical teams deploying modern applications.
What to look for before signing up
- Real technical support: at Bacan we have a team available to resolve any questions, without excessive wait times or automated responses.
- NVMe SSD storage: the disk technology Bacan uses is significantly faster than traditional SSD, which translates into better loading times for your website.
- Control panel: we offer cPanel and DirectAdmin, the two most widely used panels in the industry. You don't need to know how to code to manage your website, email, or databases.
- Uptime: a server that goes down is a store that closes. Bacan guarantees availability greater than 99.9%.
- Free SSL included: all plans include an SSL certificate so your website works on HTTPS from day one.
What you shouldn't forget
- It's your digital home: without hosting, your domain has nowhere to display content.
- You don't need to be an expert: with tools like Softaculous you can install WordPress, PrestaShop, or other applications with a single click from the panel.
- You can start for free: Bacan offers a free hosting plan so you can try the service before deciding on a paid plan.
- Scalability: you can start with a small plan and move to a larger one at any time without losing data or configuration.