Website Hosting & Management
Lower hosting costs, safer backups, and faster load times.
Most small business sites are still paying monthly for hosting that a modern setup handles for free. I host sites on Cloudflare's global network, keep every version of the code safely backed up on GitHub, and publish updates automatically — no traditional web host bill required.
The old model — a shared hosting plan billed every month whether or not anyone visits your site — isn't the only option anymore. Cloudflare runs one of the largest networks in the world, serving your site from data centers close to each visitor for fast load times, with security and protection against traffic spikes built in. Its free plan covers most small business sites, and it's built for commercial use. GitHub keeps a complete, dated history of every change to your site, so nothing is ever truly lost: every update is published automatically, and any change can be rolled back in minutes.
- Free or near-free hosting on Cloudflare instead of a monthly host bill
- Fast load times from Cloudflare's global network
- Built-in security, HTTPS, and protection from traffic spikes
- Every change version-controlled on GitHub — nothing is ever lost
- Updates published automatically, with instant rollback if something breaks
- Optional private preview site, hidden from the public and search engines
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Common questions
How much does this actually save compared to traditional hosting?
Traditional hosts often charge monthly fees whether your site gets traffic or not. Cloudflare's free plan covers most small business sites entirely, so ongoing hosting costs can drop to $0 — you'd typically only pay for the domain name itself. Larger or busier sites may need Cloudflare's low-cost paid plan, and I'll tell you upfront if yours does.
Is free hosting actually reliable for a real business site?
Yes — Cloudflare's free plan runs on the same global network that much larger companies rely on, and it's meant for commercial sites. It's a different pricing model than a traditional host, not a downgrade in reliability.
What is GitHub, and why does my site need it?
GitHub stores a complete history of every version of your site's code. If an update ever breaks something, I can roll back to the exact version that worked instead of rebuilding from scratch. See how Next.js, GitHub, and Cloudflare work together.
What does Cloudflare actually do for my site?
Cloudflare hosts your site on its worldwide network, so pages load quickly for visitors anywhere. It also handles HTTPS, absorbs traffic spikes, and blocks a lot of malicious traffic before it ever reaches your site.
Can this be set up for a site I already have?
In most cases, yes — existing sites can often be migrated onto this setup without a full rebuild, though the exact steps depend on how the site is currently hosted.
Do I need to manage any of this myself?
No — I handle the Cloudflare and GitHub setup and can keep managing it going forward, or hand over full access if you'd rather control it yourself.
Can I have a private copy of my site for testing changes?
Yes, as a quoted add-on. Alongside your live site, I can run a private preview site on the same Cloudflare and GitHub setup. It's protected by a login and kept out of search engines and AI crawlers, so only you and your team see it. Changes go there first for your approval, then publish to the live site, with every version saved on GitHub.
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Whether it’s a new website, a stack of business cards, or someone to keep it all running month to month — tell me what you need and I’ll reply with a quote and timeline.
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