Hosted.com Re-positions to Deliver Integrated Domain, Hosting, and Security for Small Businesses
Small‑business sites require four essential components: a domain name, a hosting platform, domain‑based email, and security measures such as SSL encryption and malware protection. Hosted.com’s CEO, Wayne Diamond, said the company “brings domain registration, web hosting, email, security and site management together so SMEs, startups and freelancers can build, launch and grow on a single, solid foundation without jumping between different platforms and tools.”
The company offers two primary hosting lines. Its cPanel Web Hosting plans start at $4.99 per month and include SSD storage, LiteSpeed Web Server, free SSL certificates, daily Acronis backups, email accounts, MySQL databases, 1‑click installs, and migration support. All plans carry a 99.9 % uptime commitment and a money‑back guarantee. WordPress Hosting, priced from $6.99 per month, adds a 1‑click WordPress install, a LiteSpeed Cache plugin, a WordPress staging area, and the same security and backup features.
Security is built into every plan rather than offered as an add‑on. Hosted.com runs Monarx and Imunify360 for continuous malware monitoring and firewall protection. Daily backups are performed by Acronis, giving users a recovery point if files are lost or corrupted. SSL certificates are issued at no extra cost, and the company’s control panel includes tools for managing firewalls, password protection, and SSL settings.
Domain‑based email is another key feature. Hosted.com’s hosting plans provide email accounts that use the customer’s own domain name, managed from the same cPanel dashboard that controls the website. The company notes that custom‑domain email enhances brand consistency and credibility compared with generic free mailboxes.
Target customers include startups that need to move quickly from a name to a live site, freelancers who require professional email and hosting for client work, and established small businesses that may be evaluating their current infrastructure. Hosted.com offers migration support for customers who wish to move from another provider, and it publishes step‑by‑step guides for launching a startup online.
The integration is facilitated by cPanel, a widely used web‑hosting control panel. Hosted.com’s cPanel interface allows users to manage domains, files, email accounts, databases, backups, and security settings from a single dashboard. The company also offers domain‑registration tools such as an AI domain name generator, bulk registration, WHOIS lookup, and 1‑click DNSSEC activation.
According to the company, keeping domain, DNS, hosting, email, and SSL in one place reduces configuration errors and simplifies support, because a single team is accountable for all services. The company’s FAQ section explains that while domain and hosting can be purchased separately, an integrated solution is easier for beginners.
Hosted.com’s renewed focus reflects the growing importance of infrastructure for online businesses. A domain name and business‑email address influence how a company is perceived, while hosting performance and security affect site speed, availability, and search‑engine visibility. By bundling these services, Hosted.com aims to lower the barrier to entry for small businesses that lack large technical teams.
At present, Hosted.com has not announced any upcoming product changes or pricing adjustments. The company continues to provide its core services—domain registration, web hosting, WordPress hosting, email, security, and backups—through a single, cPanel‑based platform.