eCommerce hosting

  • Fast, high-performance and secure
  • Cost effective and scalable
  • Easy to set up and maintain
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What is eCommerce hosting?

eCommerce hosting is a type of web hosting for online stores or eCommerce platforms, carried out by a professional hosting provider.

To ensure that the store is accessible around the clock, loads quickly, and runs securely, the hosting provider supplies the entire technical infrastructure. They also handle server maintenance and necessary updates to the shop system. The most important features of effective eCommerce hosting include:

  • Server resources: Computing power, RAM, and storage are tailored to meet the specific needs of an eCommerce project.
  • Performance: Fast load times and high availability are essential in order to deliver an optimal shopping experience for customers.
  • Scalability: A crucial feature of eCommerce hosting is the ability to scale rented resources according to traffic demands at any time.
  • Security: Effective eCommerce hosting safeguards your store against threats such as data loss, cyberattacks, and fraud by using measures like encryption and consistent backups.
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Magento hosting

The open-source software Magento is one of the most popular solutions for online shops. Magento is particularly user friendly and has an extensive range of functions. The software uses modules with which you can easily extend your existing store.

WooCommerce hosting

With WooCommerce, you can turn a WordPress website into a powerful online store. The plugin is as straightforward to use as WordPress. You can manage your online shop entirely via WordPress’s backend — so you can see all orders and available stock at a glance.

PrestaShop hosting

You can customize the PrestaShop eCommerce solution with thousands of plugins. Get SEO support or integrate new payment and shipping service providers. With the modular system you can expand your online store without any programming knowledge.

eCommerce hosting

FAQ – Frequently asked questions

When hosting your online store with IONOS, you have everything you need in one place. This includes a basic framework made up of database, disk space (sometimes called "webspace", and the pre-installed software you need. The software is tailored to your eCommerce solution, making things easier for you.

In terms of the hardware, there are hardly any differences to normal web hosting. A web store requires similar resources as a normal website, though you should think about things like the amount of data and the number of visitors. It’s important that the server can grow alongside your requirements. You can do all of this with IONOS. Simply start with a small hosting plan and expand as your customer base grows.

When hosting your online store with IONOS, you have everything you need in one place. This includes a basic framework made up of database, disk space (sometimes called "webspace", and the pre-installed software you need. The software is tailored to your eCommerce solution, making things easier for you.

In terms of the hardware, there are hardly any differences to normal web hosting. A web store requires similar resources as a normal website, though you should think about things like the amount of data and the number of visitors. It’s important that the server can grow alongside your requirements. You can do all of this with IONOS. Simply start with a small hosting plan and expand as your customer base grows.

WooCommerce hosting is a perfect solution for those just starting out in eCommerce. The software is easy to use and packs all the most important functions needed for a successful online sales platform. A WordPress website also comes included. In the WordPress backend, you’ll have a good overview of all your products and orders with WooCommerce. You can even manage shipping from here. 
IONOS provides additional support when the Managed WordPress option is enabled by installing updates automatically. This means you’ll never miss out on updates, and security gaps will be immediately closed. 

WooCommerce hosting is a perfect solution for those just starting out in eCommerce. The software is easy to use and packs all the most important functions needed for a successful online sales platform. A WordPress website also comes included. In the WordPress backend, you’ll have a good overview of all your products and orders with WooCommerce. You can even manage shipping from here. 
IONOS provides additional support when the Managed WordPress option is enabled by installing updates automatically. This means you’ll never miss out on updates, and security gaps will be immediately closed. 

An online store runs on a web server. So, if you already have a website, you’re probably already familiar with the basic framework of storage space, database, domain, and SSL certificate. But with eCommerce hosting with IONOS, you’ll start with everything already set up. The software you need for your store is already installed and adapted to the hardware, for example Magento, WooCommerce/WordPress, or PrestaShop. This way, we make sure that the functions of your online store software — product management, payment methods, and shopping cart function — run perfectly.
Since the online store software is already installed, you can start right away. Build your web presence with pre-made templates, add the products to the database, and you’re ready to start doing business online. Or simply migrate your existing online store to IONOS. Our experts will be happy to support you.

An online store runs on a web server. So, if you already have a website, you’re probably already familiar with the basic framework of storage space, database, domain, and SSL certificate. But with eCommerce hosting with IONOS, you’ll start with everything already set up. The software you need for your store is already installed and adapted to the hardware, for example Magento, WooCommerce/WordPress, or PrestaShop. This way, we make sure that the functions of your online store software — product management, payment methods, and shopping cart function — run perfectly.
Since the online store software is already installed, you can start right away. Build your web presence with pre-made templates, add the products to the database, and you’re ready to start doing business online. Or simply migrate your existing online store to IONOS. Our experts will be happy to support you.

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