does shepx provide website hosting?

Not directly—but we’ll help you choose the right one.

We get this question a lot from clients during the website planning process:

“Does shepx provide hosting?”

The short answer is: No, we don’t host websites ourselves.

But that’s by design—and it’s actually a benefit to you.

Here’s why.


 

Why shepx Doesn’t Provide Hosting In-House

At shepx, we specialize in designing and building websites that work beautifully. That means staying focused on creating a fast, user-friendly, and on-brand experience. Hosting, on the other hand, is an entirely different discipline—one that’s best handled by companies whose only job is to make websites load fast, stay secure, and run smoothly 24/7.

We believe your hosting provider should be:

  • Premium quality (not budget, shared hosting)

  • Reliable and fast, especially under traffic spikes

  • Secure, with backups, firewalls, and SSL support built in

  • Well-supported, with responsive customer service

So rather than offering hosting ourselves, we help you choose the right provider based on your needs.


 

What We Do Provide

While we don’t host websites directly, we handle everything else that ensures your site is up, running, and optimized:

  • We’ll recommend a host (based on your size, budget, and traffic expectations)

  • We’ll set up your hosting account or work with your IT team

  • We’ll launch your website on the host and ensure it’s configured properly

  • We’ll provide ongoing support if you ever need help navigating the hosting platform

We’re also an official Agency Partner with WP Engine, which means:

  • You get access to discounted pricing

  • You get faster customer support

  • We receive a small annual commission when clients sign up through us

But we only recommend WP Engine when it’s truly a good fit. If another platform makes more sense for your brand’s needs, we’ll point you in that direction instead.


Why Premium Hosting Matters

Your hosting provider plays a huge role in your website’s:

  • Speed and performance

  • Security

  • Search engine rankings

  • Overall user experience

The difference between a $5/month shared host and a $30/month premium host is night and day. If you’re investing in a website built for your brand, it makes sense to host it somewhere that can support it properly.


TL;DR

No, shepx doesn’t provide hosting—but we’ll guide you to the best fit, help you set it up, and stay involved with ongoing support.


P.S. Curious which hosting provider we recommend—or want help switching? Ask Shep, our AI-powered search assistant. He’s ready with real answers.

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