Why buy a domain name from Entro?
Shared Hosting: Your website shares server resources (CPU, RAM, storage) with other websites on the same server. It’s cost-effective for small sites with low traffic.
Dedicated Hosting: You get an entire server to yourself, offering full control, higher performance, and security. Ideal for large websites, e-commerce, or resource-heavy applications.
Choose shared hosting for simplicity and affordability, or dedicated hosting for scalability and customization.
Why do I need an SSL certificate for my website?
An SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate encrypts data between your website and visitors, ensuring privacy and security. It:
Builds trust (shows a padlock icon in browsers).
Boosts SEO (Google prioritizes HTTPS sites).
Prevents data theft (protects login credentials, payments, etc.).
Most hosting providers offer free SSL certificates (e.g., Let’s Encrypt) or paid options for advanced features.
Can I host my website without buying a domain name?
Yes, but it’s not ideal. Hosting providers often assign a temporary URL (e.g., yourwebsite.hostingprovider.com), which:
Looks unprofessional.
Limits branding and marketing.
Makes it harder for users to remember.
Always pair hosting with a custom domain name for a polished, trustworthy online presence.
What is a domain’s "uptime guarantee," and why does it matter?
Uptime guarantee is a hosting provider’s promise to keep your website online 99.9% of the time (or higher). It matters because:
Downtime means lost traffic, sales, and credibility.
A 99.9% uptime allows for ~43 minutes of downtime per year.
Providers with higher uptime guarantees (e.g., 99.99%) are better for mission-critical sites.
Check the provider’s Service Level Agreement (SLA) for compensation if they fail to meet uptime targets.
How do subdomains work, and when should I use them?
Subdomains are prefixes added to your main domain (e.g., blog.example.com or shop.example.com). They:
Organize content (e.g., a blog, online store, or support portal).
Allow separate hosting (e.g., a subdomain can point to a different server).
Are free to create (no extra cost for most hosting plans).
Use subdomains to segment your website’s functionality without buying additional domains.