# Advice for starting web hosting

Hello everyone, I have a question... Currently, I am running an SEO agency, I also provide custom website design and development services, but I want to extend my list of services by adding hosting services. So, the question is should I add web hosting services to my existing website? Or should I start a new separate website for this purpose? You guys are professional, so you can give a piece of good advice. That's why I'm asking you... You can check my current website here: <a class="a a--md" elv="true" href="https://thedesignsfirm.com/.">https://thedesignsfirm.com/.</a> Review it and answer, please. Thanks!

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- Posted at: almost 2 years ago
- Author title: Top SEO and Digital Marketing Agency
- Net upvotes: 1


## Comments
### Comment 1

If you are starting a web hosting business and looking for the right server OS, my honest advice from running Hostperl in New Zealand is to go with AlmaLinux 8 from day one. Do not waste time evaluating too many options — AlmaLinux 8 is stable, long term supported and works perfectly with cPanel and WHM which are the industry standard hosting management tools.

A few practical tips from our experience:

First, pair AlmaLinux 8 with CloudLinux from the start. CloudLinux adds per account resource limiting which prevents one client from consuming all your server resources and affecting everyone else. It is worth every penny and your clients will thank you for the stability.

Second, set up automated backups on day one — not after something goes wrong. AlmaLinux 8 works seamlessly with cPanel backup tools and external backup solutions. Daily backups saved us multiple times when clients accidentally deleted their own files.

Third, keep your OS updated regularly. AlmaLinux 8 supported images make this easy — security patches are released quickly and applying them takes minutes. A patched server is a safe server.

Finally do not underestimate server monitoring. Set up error logging and alerts from the beginning so you know about problems before your clients do. AlmaLinux 8 has excellent built in logging tools that integrate with most monitoring platforms.

Starting with the right foundation makes everything easier as you grow. AlmaLinux 8 is that foundation for us and we have never regretted the choice.

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- Posted at: 27 days ago
- Author title: Chief Executive Officer




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