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Plain-English hosting guides for Ireland — domains, GDPR, WordPress vs static, and choosing between shared, VPS and managed hosting as your site grows.

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How to host a website in Ireland

Domains, .ie registration, GDPR-friendly hosting, and what actually matters when you're picking a plan.

Updated 21 August 2026

Decision

WordPress vs a static site - which do you need?

If you're not sure why this matters, this is the guide that will save you the most money.

Updated 8 August 2026

Ireland-specific

Hosting for GAA clubs, societies, and small charities

Cheap, low-maintenance setups for committees who need a site up and don't want to think about it again.

Updated 8 August 2026

Budget

The cheapest hosting that won't cause you problems

Where the "€1.88/mo" plans actually lead, and when paying a bit more saves you a headache later.

Updated 8 August 2026

For growing sites

When shared hosting isn't enough

Signs you've outgrown shared hosting, and how to choose between VPS, dedicated, and managed WordPress hosting.

Updated 21 August 2026

Switching providers

How to move your website to a new host

The order to do it in - backup, DNS, email - so nothing goes down along the way.

Updated 15 August 2026

Decision

Website builder or hosting - which do you need?

They're not the same thing. The plain-English difference, and which one fits your project.

Updated 15 August 2026

Ireland-specific

Business email hosting in Ireland

What email hosting actually is, what it costs, and the GDPR angle for Irish sites.

Updated 21 August 2026

Review

What is Kinsta? Pricing, pros/cons, and alternatives

A closer look at the managed WordPress host built for WooCommerce and high-traffic sites - and who it's actually for.

Updated 21 August 2026