website design with hosting included
How to pick a website design + hosting package that boosts SEO, performance and marketing — step-by-step for small businesses
Bundled packages remove technical headaches and make costs predictable. This guide shows exactly what to check, why hosting matters for SEO, and how to get measurable marketing wins from an all-in-one plan.
All-inclusive monthly plan (example)
AI-driven builds available
Content updates included
Schema, meta & optimised pages
Why "hosting included" changes everything for small business websites
Hosting isn't just storage — it's the foundation of speed, security, uptime and SEO. A design package that bundles hosting with the build removes friction, keeps your site fast, and puts SEO best-practices in place from day one.
Performance & Speed
Good hosting uses CDNs, optimised servers and caching to deliver sub-2.5s mobile loads — a direct Google ranking signal.
Security & Backups
Bundled plans include SSL, automatic backups and patching so you stay secure without manual maintenance.
Reliable Uptime
Hosting SLAs and monitoring reduce downtime — fewer broken pages, better user experience and fewer lost leads.
SEO link: Google measures page experience (speed, secure connection, mobile usability). If your hosting is slow or unreliable, even great content can rank poorly.
How bundled hosting improves SEO, marketing and lead conversion
Faster indexation & crawl budget
Fast servers let crawlers fetch pages quickly. For small sites this means more frequent indexation and faster ranking improvements after updates.
Local SEO made simple
Bundled packages often include schema, Google Business Profile setup and location pages — the components that drive "near me" searches.
Marketing integration
Integrated analytics, tag management and landing page templates make paid search and social campaigns far more effective.
Concrete marketing wins you should expect
- Faster pages → higher Google rankings and more organic clicks
- Built-in analytics → know which pages convert and which waste ad spend
- Landing pages + forms optimised for conversions → better ad ROI
How to choose a website design + hosting package — checklist and scoring
Use this practical checklist when comparing providers. Give each item a score (0–2) and total it — aim for 18/20+ for a worry-free package.
Technical & performance checks
- CDN included: Global CDN reduces latency for visitors nationwide.
- SSD hosting + server location: Servers near your audience for fastest loads.
- Automatic caching & image optimisation: Reduces load times without manual work.
- Uptime SLA: 99.9%+ with monitoring and incident response.
Security & maintenance checks
- SSL included: Free & auto-renewing certificates.
- Backups & restore: Daily backups with easy restore option.
- Auto-updates or managed updates: Core, plugin and security patches handled for you.
- Malware scanning & firewall: Basic threat protection included.
SEO & marketing checks
- On-page SEO: custom titles, meta descriptions and headings
- Schema for business & services
- Analytics + tag manager access
- Landing page templates for campaigns
Support & contractual checks
- Clear SLAs for support response times
- No-lock-in month-to-month contracts
- Unlimited text/WhatsApp updates or defined update allowance
- Domain ownership — you own the domain
Example decision formula
Score: Technical (8), Security (6), SEO (4), Support (2) = total /20. Aim for packages scoring 16+ for small businesses that want fast results and low maintenance.
Migration & launch checklist — step-by-step actions
Before migration
- Backup existing site and export any important content (contacts, images).
- Confirm domain transfer or DNS change plan with your new provider.
- Collect Google Analytics & Search Console access or property IDs.
- List essential URLs and set up 301 redirect plan for SEO continuity.
During launch
- Enable SSL and verify HTTPS for every page.
- Verify 301 redirects are working and no-index removed if previously used.
- Run PageSpeed Insights and address obvious slow assets (large images, blocking JS).
- Submit updated sitemap to Google Search Console.
After launch
- Monitor traffic and search impressions for 14 days.
- Test contact forms and conversion tracking.
- Check mobile usability and fix any layout problems.
- Confirm backups and scheduled maintenance are active.
Compare package types: what you get with hosting included
| Package | Design | Hosting | SEO | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIY + Hosting | Template | Basic shared | Manual setup | Email only |
| Managed hosting only | Customer supplies design | Optimised server & CDN | Optional add-ons | Server support only |
| Design + Hosting (Subscription) | Custom + templates | Managed, CDN, backups | On-page + local SEO | Unlimited updates |
| Agency custom build | Bespoke | Separate hosting (often extra) | Advanced SEO (extra) | Retainer or hourly |
Bottom line: For most small businesses, 'Design + Hosting (Subscription)' gives the best balance of cost, speed to market, SEO basics and hands-off maintenance.
Get started — recommended step-by-step plan
1. Pick a provider that bundles hosting & updates
Choose a plan that includes domain, SSL, hosting, backups and easy update requests (e.g. text/WhatsApp changes).
- No lock-in contracts
- Clear SLA response times
- Transparent pricing
2. Prepare content & goals
Write short service descriptions, current prices, contact details and 5-10 photos. Define the top goal: calls, bookings or quotes.
Launch fast, improve with data
Launch quickly, then use monthly analytics to refine pages that attract leads. Congero offers monthly reports and unlimited updates so optimisation is continuous, not a one-off project.
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Simplify your website: Design + Hosting + SEO
Pick a bundled package to remove technical maintenance, speed up SEO wins, and focus on growing your business. Predictable pricing, managed hosting and unlimited updates make a real difference.
Congero builds mobile-optimised, hosted websites with local SEO and unlimited updates from $49/month. No lock-in contracts — own your domain.
