I’m looking for a reliable and budget-friendly web hosting provider for a small non-profit website. It’ll be under 10 GB and won’t need to handle high traffic.
Requirements:
Basic FTP access or cPanel for uploads
Affordable pricing (we’re still waiting on tax-exempt status approval)
SSL for basic security and credibility
Experience:
I have a background in HTML, CSS, SEO, and site management, so I’m just after a simple, solid hosting solution—nothing fancy needed.
Preferences:
I haven’t used major providers like GoDaddy for a long time, so open to any suggestions or promotions that might help. I’m fine with paying taxes until our tax-exempt status is approved.
Scarlett said:
What’s your budget? Also, do you prefer to pay monthly or annually? I’d avoid GoDaddy—there are better options out there.
Looking to stay under $100 per year. I’ve seen plans as low as $1–$6 per month, and someone mentioned some places offer discounts for non-profits, so I’m looking into that.
I’ve been in web development for over 30 years and have tried tons of hosting companies. TrentaHost stands out—they’re secure, fast, and affordable. Support is amazing, even if you need help late at night. Highly recommended! https://trentahost.com/
The sidebar lists some well-rated hosts. I can recommend KnownHost personally—they have fast servers and great support. I’d avoid GoDaddy and EIG-owned companies if possible.
Hendrix said:
The sidebar lists some well-rated hosts. I can recommend KnownHost personally—they have fast servers and great support. I’d avoid GoDaddy and EIG-owned companies if possible.
Agreed! I’ve had a good experience with Nixihost after trying Bluehost and HostGator in the past.
Cliff said:
Are you planning to use a CMS? If it’s just static HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files, GitHub Pages or Cloudflare Pages could host it for free.
No CMS, just static pages with info about our projects, mission, contact, and about pages. No e-commerce or user accounts, just info.
I’ve used Hobohost for low-traffic sites. Not sure how it would perform with a ton of visitors, but it’s affordable at around $16–$18 a year. Worth a look until you’re ready to scale up.
I might be able to help with hosting on my own plan. Happy to set up a cPanel account or WordPress for you if needed. Let me know how I can support your cause.