Fast Local Hosting - Basic
- Fast Local Hosting - Basic - Optional R99 p/m or R950 p/a - Excludes Domain Name - 10 Mailboxes - 20 Email Aliases - 5Gb SSD Storage - 10 MySQL Databases - 1 FTP User
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About the Fast Local Hosting - Basic
If you are searching for fast local hosting in South Africa that will not break your monthly budget, the Fast Local Hosting Basic plan is built for you. It is affordable website hosting from Cape Town, designed for small to medium business websites that need reliable speed and a professional setup without paying for resources they will never use. You get 5GB of SSD storage, 10 mailboxes, 20 email aliases, 10 MySQL databases and 1 FTP user, all running on quick local South African servers so your pages load fast for visitors in this country.
Here is what each of those specs actually means for you as a business owner. The 5GB of SSD storage is the space your website files, images and emails live in. SSD means solid state drives, which read and write much faster than older spinning hard drives, so your site feels snappy. The 10 MySQL databases power things like WordPress, contact forms and any system that stores information. The 1 FTP user is simply a secure login that you or your web designer use to upload and manage files directly on the server.
The email side is where this plan really earns its keep. The 10 mailboxes are full email accounts, each with its own inbox and password, so you can have addresses like you@yourbusiness.co.za for yourself and your team. The 20 email aliases are forwarding addresses that point to those mailboxes, so info@ or sales@ can land in an inbox you already check, without using up a whole mailbox. This gives you proper business email hosting and a professional address that builds trust far better than a free Gmail or Yahoo account.
Billing is flexible and honest. You can pay R99 per month if you prefer to keep things month to month, or pay R950 per year and save compared to twelve monthly payments. There are no hidden charges and the specs stay the same on either option. One important point to be clear about: this plan does NOT include a domain name. The domain (your web address, like yourbusiness.co.za) is a separate yearly registration. If you would rather have everything bundled together, take a look at our co.za annual hosting package or the .com annual hosting package, both of which include a domain.
The biggest practical benefit of local SSD hosting is speed for your South African audience. When your server sits inside South Africa, data travels a far shorter distance to local visitors, so pages open quickly and feel responsive. Faster loading helps your search rankings and keeps customers from clicking away. Combined with SSD hosting SA performance, this plan suits brochure sites, portfolios, small WordPress sites and growing business websites that want dependable, affordable website hosting in Cape Town.
Not sure if this is the right fit, or thinking about a bigger build? If you need a complete site built and hosted, our business website package is a great starting point, and you can always read more guidance over on our articles page. If you would like a tailored recommendation for your specific needs, simply send us a quote request and we will point you to the best option.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to pay monthly or yearly? +
You can pay R99 per month or R950 per year. The yearly option works out cheaper than paying twelve separate monthly amounts, so if you are happy to commit for a year you will save a little. Both options include exactly the same features and storage.
Is a domain name included in this hosting plan? +
No, a domain name is not included in the Fast Local Hosting Basic plan. The domain (your web address) is registered separately each year. If you want hosting and a domain bundled together, our co.za annual hosting and .com annual hosting packages include a domain.
How much storage do I get? +
You get 5GB of SSD storage. SSD means solid state drives, which are much faster than older hard drives, so your website and emails load quickly. For a small to medium business website, 5GB is plenty of room for your pages, images and email.
How many email accounts can I create? +
The plan includes 10 mailboxes, which are full email accounts each with their own inbox and password. You also get 20 email aliases, which are forwarding addresses like info@ or sales@ that point to your existing mailboxes. This lets you set up professional business email for yourself and your team.
Can I upgrade later if my site grows? +
Yes, you can move up to a larger plan as your website and traffic grow. If you are unsure which option fits your needs, send us a quote request and we will recommend the right package. You will not be locked into the Basic plan if you need more storage or email accounts down the line.