Website hosting usually works on a subscription basis. You pay a fixed amount per month and the technical side is kept up to date for you.
What does this mean in practice?
With a subscription, you pay a fixed amount regularly, monthly or yearly, for the use or maintenance of a service. So you don't pay everything at once.
Why does this matter for your business?
A subscription gives you predictable costs, without large one-off expenses. And the service stays well maintained. For the company providing the service, it means a long-term relationship with the customer.
Examples and best practices
- Ask exactly what's included in the monthly fee.
- Ask about the minimum term and the notice period.
- Check whether paying annually saves you money.
- Ask in advance about the cost of extra modules or services.
How we do it at Ikoon
At Ikoon, hosting costs €35 per month. For that, you get fast hosting, an SSL certificate, daily backups and updates. You can add extras such as the Content Power Pack or Social Media Management separately as your business grows. You pay for the website itself once, and only when it's live.