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How Much Does It Really Cost to Host a Website?

How Much Does It Really Cost to Host a Website?

How Much Does It Really Cost to Host a Website?

If you're thinking about launching a website for your business, you might be wondering: “How much is this going to cost me every month?”

The answer might surprise you.

At GoodVibes.website, we believe in being transparent—and the truth is, hosting a modern business website is usually very affordable. Not just at first, but for the long haul.

Let’s break it down in simple terms.

What Am I Actually Paying For?

Think of a website like a digital storefront. You’ve got:

  • A name (your domain, like yourbusiness.com)
  • A place to put your stuff (hosting)
  • And someone to keep the lights on (like making sure it loads fast and reliably around the world)

Let’s talk about that “place to put your stuff”—your hosting.

The Secret: Hosting Is Usually Very Cheap

Here’s a little-known industry fact:

Most small business websites cost less than a dollar a month in actual hosting usage.

That’s because modern websites (especially static ones like those created by GoodVibes) are made up of small files—text, images, and some code. All of that takes up very little space and transfers quickly.

So why do you sometimes hear of hosting costing $10, $20, or even $50/month?

Usually, you’re paying for:

  • Outdated infrastructure
  • Unused “features”
  • Big markups
  • Or bundled services you don’t actually need

At GoodVibes, we don’t do that. Our sites are lean, fast, and smartly hosted on a world-class network: AWS CloudFront.

What Is AWS CloudFront?

AWS (Amazon Web Services) is the largest and most trusted cloud provider in the world. CloudFront is their Content Delivery Network (CDN).

Here’s what that means in plain English:

Instead of storing your website in one place, CloudFront makes lots of tiny copies of your site and puts them all around the world, so it loads super fast for everyone—no matter where they are.

It sounds expensive, but it’s not. Text and images are tiny files. Even a busy business website usually costs pennies to host with CloudFront.

Here’s an example of CloudFront pricing (as of this writing):

  • Data Transfer: ~$0.085 per GB for the first 10TB/month
  • Requests: ~$0.0075 per 10,000 page loads

And most sites don’t even use a full gigabyte per month.

So… how are other companies charging $30/month for hosting again?

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Why GoodVibes Hosting Is So Affordable

We take advantage of modern technology and smart site design. All GoodVibes websites are:

This lets us keep your hosting costs very low, not just for the first year, but forever.

No “introductory” gimmicks. No surprises.

Most of what we charge in our plans actually goes toward all the cool AI tools and support we include—not hosting.

What If I Want to Host Large Files or Videos?

Great question! Here’s the trick:

  • Videos: You don’t need to host them yourself! We embed them using YouTube’s player. That way, YouTube handles all the storage and delivery—and your visitors get a familiar, reliable interface.
  • Large PDFs or downloads: You can host them using public Google Drive or Dropbox links. Easy, fast, and free.

GoodVibes can help you set this up step by step. If something does need to be hosted directly, we’ll walk you through what’s possible and what it might cost (often still very little).

What About Changing My Domain or Letting It Expire?

If you ever decide to change your domain name:

  • GoodVibes can set up a permanent redirect from your old domain to your new one (very important for keeping your SEO and visitors happy).
  • You’ll want to do that well before your domain expires.

Speaking of expiration: Most domain registrars offer a grace period of a few days or weeks. But it’s very important not to rely on that—once a domain is gone, it might be grabbed by someone else. (We cover this in our Guide to How Domains Work – coming soon!)

Final Thoughts: Why Hosting Shouldn’t Break the Bank

At the end of the day, hosting a business website doesn’t need to cost much—as long as the tech is done right.

That’s what GoodVibes is all about.

We:

  • Keep your hosting costs tiny
  • Use the best global infrastructure
  • Offer full support and smart features
  • Let you keep ownership of your domain and site

No bloated monthly fees. No lock-in. Just a clean, modern website—served fast, worldwide, for pennies.

Still have questions about hosting or what’s right for you? We’re happy to help. With GoodVibes, even the nerdy stuff is easy. 😄