Overview
Hosting and domain setup looks simple from the outside — buy a domain, point it at hosting, done. In practice, getting DNS records right (especially email routing, which breaks easily if MX records are misconfigured), choosing a hosting tier that actually matches your traffic and site complexity, and setting up SSL correctly all matter more than people expect. We handle this properly the first time, whether for a new site or migrating an existing one to better hosting.
What's included
Our process
Requirements review
Understanding your site's traffic, complexity and growth plans.
Hosting selection
Choosing a hosting tier that fits — not over- or under-provisioned.
Domain & DNS configuration
Correct A/CNAME records, and MX records if email is involved.
SSL setup
HTTPS configured correctly across the whole site.
Verification & documentation
Everything tested and documented for your records.
Who this is for
Anyone launching a new site, or an existing site currently on hosting that's too slow, too expensive, or was set up incorrectly (a surprisingly common cause of email delivery issues and SSL warnings). If you already have hosting and a domain configured correctly, this isn't something you need — we'll say so rather than push an unnecessary migration.
Engagement & pricing
Priced as a one-time setup fee for new configurations, or included as part of a website build. Migrations from existing hosting are scoped based on site size and complexity, since downtime needs to be minimised during the switch.
Why this matters
We set up hosting and domains the way we'd want to inherit them ourselves — documented, with access credentials handed over clearly, not locked into an account only we can reach.
Frequently asked questions
We can recommend a hosting provider suited to your site, or configure hosting you've already chosen — we're not tied to reselling a specific provider.
Not if MX records are configured correctly before the switch — this is exactly the kind of detail that causes email outages when done incorrectly, which is why we handle it carefully rather than as an afterthought.
Most hosting can be upgraded without a full migration. We'll flag when your traffic or site complexity suggests it's time to move up a tier.
Yes — every setup is documented, including DNS records and hosting access details, so you're not dependent on us for basic reference information later. That includes the reasoning behind key decisions, not just a list of settings, so a future developer can understand the setup without starting from scratch.
Talk to us about hosting & domain setup.
Free scoping call — we'll tell you what's actually needed, no obligation.