Short answer: most small businesses should start with shared hosting (₦2,500/month). Choose WordPress hosting (₦3,000/month) if you want WordPress installed and ready for you. Choose a cloud VPS (₦13,999/month) when you need root access, custom software or guaranteed resources. Choose reseller hosting (₦22,000/month) if you host websites for clients.
"Which hosting should I buy?" is the first question most people ask when they start a website, and hosting companies do not always make the answer clear. This guide explains the four main types of hosting in plain language, compares them side by side, and gives you a simple decision path.
What is web hosting?
Your website is a collection of files and usually a database. Hosting is a computer (a server) that stores them and sends them to visitors' browsers 24 hours a day. The types of hosting differ in how much of the server you get, how much control you have, and who manages it.
The four types at a glance
| Shared | WordPress | Cloud VPS | Reseller | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| From | ₦2,500/month | ₦3,000/month | ₦13,999/month | ₦22,000/month |
| Control panel | cPanel | cPanel + WordPress | Full root access | WHM + cPanel per client |
| Skill needed | Beginner | Beginner | Technical | Some experience |
| Resources | Shared on a managed server | Shared on a managed server | Dedicated vCPU and RAM | Shared, split into client accounts |
| Server managed by | SiloLobby | SiloLobby | You | SiloLobby |
| Best for | Business sites, blogs, small shops | WordPress sites | Apps, APIs, high traffic | Agencies and web designers |
Shared hosting: the best start for most businesses
Your website shares a powerful server with other websites. SiloLobby manages the server and its security updates; you manage your site through cPanel, the most widely used hosting control panel.
What you get at SiloLobby:
| Plan | Websites | NVMe storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tubor Lite | 2 | 15 GB | ₦2,500/month |
| Tubor Basic | 3 | 30 GB | ₦4,500/month |
| Tubor Pro | 11 | 100 GB | ₦6,500/month |
| Tubor Max | Unlimited | 250 GB | ₦9,500/month |
Every plan includes free SSL, unlimited email accounts, unlimited MySQL databases, free website migration and a 30-day money-back guarantee (once per customer).
Choose shared hosting for: company websites, blogs, portfolios, landing pages, school and church websites, and small online stores.
Its limits: you cannot install custom server software, and resources are shared fairly between accounts, so very busy sites eventually need more.
WordPress hosting: shared hosting, ready for WordPress
WordPress powers a large share of the world's websites. WordPress hosting is the same reliable shared hosting, prepared for WordPress so you can start building straight away.
| Plan | WordPress sites | NVMe storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| WordPress Starter | 1 | 10 GB | ₦3,000/month |
| WordPress Business | 5 | 50 GB | ₦8,000/month |
Choose it for: anyone who wants to build on WordPress without dealing with setup. See how to host a WordPress website in Nigeria.
Cloud VPS: your own server
A virtual private server gives you your own slice of a powerful machine, with dedicated vCPU, RAM and NVMe storage, plus full root access. You can install anything: Node.js, Python, PHP versions of your choice, Docker, databases, VPN servers or custom software.
| Plan | vCPU | RAM | NVMe | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C1 | 2 | 4 GB | 40 GB | ₦13,999/month |
| C2 | 4 | 8 GB | 80 GB | ₦18,999/month |
| C3 | 4 (AMD) | 8 GB | 160 GB | ₦61,999/month |
| C4 | 8 (AMD) | 16 GB | 320 GB | ₦116,999/month |
| C5 | 12 (AMD) | 24 GB | 480 GB | ₦165,999/month |
The trade-off: you manage the operating system, updates and security yourself. SiloLobby keeps the cloud running and gives you power controls and root password reset in your client area.
Choose it for: web apps, APIs, busy online stores, SaaS products, developers and anything that needs custom software. Read cloud VPS in Nigeria: when you need one.
Reseller hosting: hosting for your clients
Reseller hosting gives you WHM (Web Host Manager) to create a separate cPanel account for each client, with private nameservers so the hosting carries your brand. You set your own prices; SiloLobby keeps the servers running.
| Plan | cPanel accounts | NVMe storage | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reseller Starter | 20 | 80 GB | ₦22,000/month |
| Reseller Growth | 40 | 120 GB | ₦45,000/month |
| Reseller Pro | 70 | 200 GB | ₦75,000/month |
| Reseller Business | 100 | 300 GB | ₦110,000/month |
| Reseller Enterprise | 150 | 450 GB | ₦165,000/month |
Choose it for: web designers, digital agencies and anyone starting a hosting business. See how to start a web hosting business in Nigeria.
A simple decision path
- Building your first business website or blog? → Shared hosting.
- Using WordPress and want it ready to go? → WordPress hosting.
- Need root access, custom software or guaranteed resources? → Cloud VPS.
- Hosting websites for other people? → Reseller hosting.
Signs it is time to upgrade
- Pages slow down at busy times even after you optimise images and caching.
- You need software or services your current plan does not allow.
- You run several busy sites from one account.
- You start hosting sites for clients.
Upgrading is normal. Our team can migrate your site for free and help you choose the next plan.
Example businesses and the hosting they need
| Business | Recommended hosting | Why |
|---|---|---|
| A law firm with a 6-page website | Shared hosting (Tubor Lite) | Low traffic, needs email accounts and SSL |
| A fashion blog posting daily | WordPress Starter | Built on WordPress, needs simple management |
| A school with a website and a portal for parents | Shared hosting (Tubor Pro) or a VPS | Several sites or apps, more storage |
| A WooCommerce store with 2,000 products | Cloud VPS (C2 or C3) | Busy database, needs dedicated resources |
| A fintech startup's API | Cloud VPS | Custom software, root access, security control |
| A web designer with 15 client websites | Reseller Starter | Separate cPanel for each client, own brand |
Questions to ask before buying hosting
- What software does my website use? WordPress, a custom PHP app, Node.js, Python?
- How many websites will I run? One, a few, or many for clients?
- How much traffic do I expect? A local business site and a national store are very different.
- Who will manage the server? If nobody on your team can, choose managed hosting (shared, WordPress or reseller).
- Do I need email on the same account? Shared hosting includes unlimited email accounts.
- What is my budget, including renewals?
Performance tips for every type of hosting
Whichever type you choose, these habits make a bigger difference to speed than the plan itself:
- Compress images before uploading.
- Use caching (a caching plugin on WordPress, or server caching on a VPS).
- Keep plugins and scripts to what you actually need.
- Use a lightweight theme or framework.
- Keep your software updated for performance as well as security.
Moving between hosting types
You are never locked in. Common paths include:
- Shared → WordPress hosting when you standardise on WordPress.
- Shared → Cloud VPS when a site outgrows shared resources or needs custom software.
- Shared → Reseller when you start hosting websites for clients.
Our team can help plan each move and migrate sites for free.
Summary
Start with shared hosting unless you have a specific reason not to. Pick WordPress hosting for a ready-made WordPress site, a cloud VPS when you need root access and dedicated resources, and reseller hosting when you host for clients. Every SiloLobby plan is billed in naira and can grow with you.