Hosting (Web Hosting)
Hosting refers to the provision of server infrastructure on which websites and web applications run. Without hosting infrastructure, no website is accessible. Choosing the right hosting model directly affects performance, SSL Certificate availability, GDPR compliance through Server Location , and scalability as the business grows.
Hosting models compared
Shared Hosting (affordable entry, shared resources, limited control), VPS/VServer (dedicated resources, root access, more responsibility) and managed hosting (fully managed infrastructure). For SMEs with statically generated sites, good Shared Hosting at a German provider like All-Inkl is often the optimal solution — with automatic SSL, solid performance, and GDPR-compliant Server Location .
Common hosting mistakes for SMEs
The most frequent mistake: choosing the cheapest provider without considering performance and GDPR. Servers outside the EU can be legally problematic (GDPR requires EU Server Location or adequacy decision). Other issues: no automatic SSL Certificate , no backups, poor support availability, and Load Time problems from overcrowded shared servers.
How we approach hosting at BTECH Solutions
We use German hosting providers (All-Inkl, Hetzner) with Server Location in Germany for our platform and client projects. Angular SSG builds deploy as static files via FTP — no Node.js server, maximum reliability. More complex web apps run on Containerization -based infrastructure (Docker + Nginx) on VPS. Every setup gets automatic Let's Encrypt SSL Certificate and HTTP-to-HTTPS redirect.