# Fast, secure hosting that you never have to think about

> Fast managed hosting on a global edge network, an SSL certificate and security updates, all included and all looked after for you. Included on every plan.

- Source: https://nerdsharks.com/features/hosting-and-ssl
- Publisher: Nerdsharks (Exeter, Devon, UK)
- Updated: 2026-09-27

Hosting is where your website lives so people can visit it. Ours is managed, which means we look after all of it: your site runs on a global edge network that serves pages from locations close to each visitor, so it loads quickly whether they are across town or across the country. An SSL certificate gives you the padlock in the address bar and encrypts form submissions. Security updates are applied for you. There is no separate hosting bill, no control panel to log in to and no renewal emails to decode. It is all in your monthly fee.

## How it works

1. **We set it all up** - At launch we host your site, connect your domain and install the SSL certificate. If you already own a domain, we connect it for you.
2. **Served from the edge** - Your pages are delivered from a network of locations around the world, so visitors get them from somewhere nearby rather than one distant server.
3. **Kept patched and secure** - We apply security updates and keep the software behind your site current, so known weaknesses are closed off without you doing anything.

## Why it matters

- **Quick pages, more calls** - Visitors on mobile give up on slow sites fast. Edge hosting and a lean build keep your pages quick, so more of them reach your phone number.
- **The padlock customers look for** - SSL means browsers mark your site as secure and form details are encrypted in transit. People are rightly wary of sites without it.
- **One bill, no surprises** - Hosting, SSL, updates, monitoring and backups are all in one monthly fee. Your domain stays registered in your name.

## Questions

### Is hosting included in the monthly price?

Yes, hosting is included in every plan, along with the SSL certificate, security updates, uptime monitoring and daily backups. There is no separate hosting bill.

### Can I keep my existing domain name?

Yes, if you already have a domain we connect it to your new site. Your domain stays registered in your name, and if you do not have one we set one up and hand over the login.

### What happens to my site if I stop paying?

On Monthly, the website becomes yours after 24 monthly payments. Stop before then and the site comes offline, but your content, photos and domain are yours and we send you everything. Once the site is yours, or on Own It, stopping the monthly service just means we hand the whole site over so you can host it anywhere.

### Do I need to install security updates?

No, security updates are applied for you as part of managed hosting. You will never need to log in to a control panel or update plugins.