(Disk Space and Bandwidth)

Don't pay for a mansion when you only need a comfortable cottage.

One of the biggest tricks in the hosting industry is "Unlimited Everything." Big hosts promise unlimited disk space and bandwidth, but if you read the fine print, there are always "fair use" limits that can get your site shut down.

At Hosting with Service, we believe in transparency. Let’s break down what these terms actually mean for your small business website.

1. Disk Space (The "Storage Closet")

Disk space is the amount of room your website files take up on the server.

• The Reality: Most small business websites (5-10 pages) take up less than 500MB of space. Even with high-quality images, you rarely need more than a few gigabytes.
• What eats space? High-resolution videos (which should be hosted on YouTube or Vimeo anyway) and years of old, uncleaned email backups.
• Our Advice: Don't overbuy. Start with a standard plan; you can always grow later.

2. Bandwidth (The "Front Door")

Bandwidth is the amount of data transferred between your site and your visitors. Think of it like the width of your front door—the more people who visit at once, the more bandwidth you use.

• The Reality: Unless you are running a major viral news site or a massive e-commerce store, you likely won't "max out" your bandwidth.
• The "Unlimited" Trap: Many hosts offer unlimited bandwidth but throttle your speed if you actually start getting traffic. We prefer to give you high-speed, unthrottled performance that fits your actual needs.

3. RAM and CPU (The "Engine")

While space and bandwidth get all the marketing, the Engine (RAM and CPU) is what actually makes your site feel fast. This is where "cheap" hosting fails. They cram thousands of sites onto one engine, making everyone slow.

Which plan is right for you?

• The Basic Plan: Perfect for "brochure" websites, portfolios, and local businesses that need a professional presence and reliable email.
• The Business Starter: Our most popular choice. It provides extra "breathing room" for growing sites, more email storage, and faster processing power.
• The Business Pro: Designed for high-traffic sites or those with large databases that require maximum performance.

The Bottom Line: You shouldn't have to be a systems administrator to choose a hosting plan. We help you pick the right size so you aren't wasting money on resources you'll never use.