WordPress Hosting

Fully Managed Local, Fast, and Secure WordPress Hosting.

I don’t believe in big box hosting where your site is just a number on a crowded server. I’ve been managing my server infrastructure for over 20 years to power my own business, Ryan Smith Photography. Not only that, but I’ve spent two decades testing and perfecting this high-performance stack so I can offer my clients the same speed, security, and stability I rely on every day. I’ve decided to expand out and let my years of technical experience running websites help out other local businesses.

Mobile performance of Ryan Smith Photography pagespeed

Enterprise-Grade Speed for Small Business

I don’t use slow, shared servers. Your site runs on a high-frequency Hetzner or Vultr server with a stack optimized by CloudPanel. By using Varnish and Redis caching, I make sure your pages load instantly for your customers, which is a massive boost for your SEO and user experience. I don’t believe in vendor lock-in. You own your data. I perform daily backups, and if you ever decide to move your hosting elsewhere, I make it easy for you to take your files and database with you.

I Handle the Digital Heavy Lifting

From setting up your professional email ([email protected]) to securing your site behind Cloudflare, I take care of the technical details. If you’re currently hosted elsewhere, I’ll even handle the migration for you—ensuring a smooth transition with zero downtime.

Virtual Server Hosting

Most big hosting companies treat your website like an apartment in a massive, noisy complex. If a neighbor on your server has a bad day or gets too much traffic, your business pays the price with slow speeds or downtime.

A Space of Your Own: I set up a dedicated virtual server just for you. Your RAM and processing power are yours alone—no sharing, no slowing down, no noisy neighbors.

Hand-Picked Technology: I manage the infrastructure (using high-performance Hetzner and Vultr nodes) to ensure your site stays snappy and secure.

The Local Business Factor: You aren’t calling a massive call center. If you have a question, you’re talking to Ryan, who actually configured your server. You are also supporting a small local business instead of a giant company.

Unlimited Websites: There isn’t any set limit to the number of websites you can run on your VPS. However, it’s like running apps on your computer. If you have too many visitors on too many sites at the same time, things will slow down. However, by using the free Cloudflare service, it takes a great deal of load off a server.

For the standard price, I will help you set up and migrate one website. Any others you will have to log in to CloudPanel and configure yourself, which is easy to do. Or I can charge you a reasonable setup fee for additional sites.

Standard
High-performance VPS perfect for most local WordPress and WooCommerce websites.
2GB RAM
2 vCPUs
40GB SSD Storage
Daily Backups
Unlimited Websites
$50
/ month
Includes setup with Cloudpanel and Wordpress as well as site migration if desired.
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High Volume
High CPU and RAM VPS for very high-volume commerce sites with large numbers of simultaneous users or numerous websites.
2 Dedicated CPUs
8GB RAM
80GB SSD Storage
Daily Backups
Unlimited Websites
$75
/ month
Includes setup with Cloudpanel and Wordpress as well as site migration if desired.
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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you make my site so fast?

I use CloudPanel, a world-class hosting stack built on a lean, Nginx-powered engine. To make your site feel instant, I layer in Varnish for lightning-fast page delivery and Redis to keep your WordPress admin dashboard snappy. Plus, since my servers are based on east coast, local businesses in Myrtle Beach get ultra-low latency.

Can you help with my domain and email?

Absolutely. I know you have a business to run, so I handle the digital logistics. If you don’t have a domain, I’ll help you buy one. I also set up professional email addresses ([email protected]) so you can ditch the @gmail.com address.

What about security and Cloudflare?

Every site I host sits behind Cloudflare to block bots and hackers. I also take extra steps like moving your login address to stop brute force attacks and setting up Akismet to keep your comments and forms free of spam.

What does it cost?

My managed hosting is a flat $50/month. This covers the high-speed server, security, and my personal support. If you need more than just hosting—like a brand-new website build or deep-dive SEO—I offer those as separate, custom-quoted services to help your business grow.

Still have questions about the setup?

I believe in total transparency. While the high-performance managed hosting is a flat $50/month, the initial setup cost can vary depending on whether you require a new domain registered, a complex site migrated, or advanced email configurations. If you are looking for SEO or custom web design, those are separate projects that I will quote specifically based on your business goals.

Get In Touch

Please use my contact form to let me know more about your needs.