Every web page you open on the internet is hosted on a server — a computer that runs constantly and sends the page's files to the visitor's browser. Hosting is the service with which you rent space and resources on such a server, so that your site is available 24 hours a day.
How hosting works
When someone enters your page address, for example yourcompany.mk, the DNS system finds the server where the page is located. The server then sends the HTML files, images, and database data, and the browser displays them. The domain is the address, and hosting is the "space" where the page lives — you need both.
Types of hosting
Shared hosting
Multiple websites share resources on the same server. This is the cheapest solution and is sufficient for presentation sites, blogs and small businesses. In our case, these are classic hosting packages from 999 den. per year.
Business hosting
More resources, more space, and more email accounts for businesses with more traffic or an online store. Business packages starting from 5,500 den. per year.
VPS server
A virtual private server with guaranteed resources and full control. It is suitable for larger projects, applications or multiple sites. VPS servers starting from 1,400 den. per month.
What to look out for when choosing hosting
- Space and resources — estimate how many images, files, and visitors you expect. You can always upgrade to a larger package later.
- Control panel — cPanel allows you to manage your own email, databases, files, and SSL.
- Backup — ask how often a backup is made and whether you can restore it yourself.
- SSL certificate — HTTPS is mandatory for security and for better Google rankings.
- Email with your own domain — an address like info@yourcompany.mk looks much more professional than a free email.
- Local support — when something doesn't work, support in Macedonian helps a lot.
How much does hosting cost in Macedonia?
Prices depend on resources. For a small site, a package from 999 to 2,000 den. per year is sufficient, while business sites and online stores usually use packages from 5,500 den. and up. The full overview is on the site domains and on the package pages.
Conclusion
For most small businesses and blogs, a classic hosting package with cPanel, SSL, and regular backups is more than enough to get you started. As your site grows, upgrading to a business package or VPS is easy. If you're not sure which package you need, contact us and we will recommend it to you.
