Do you want to start a website or are you looking for better web hosting in Belgium? Then you have come to the right place. In this complete guide we explain what web hosting is, what to look out for and how to make the best choice for your Belgian website. Read more about the best web hosting in Belgium.

Combining email and web hosting in Belgium

A professional email address is indispensable for every Belgian business. With web hosting in Belgium you want a plan that combines email with website hosting. Theory7 offers unlimited email addresses with every hosting plan - easily set up info@yourbusiness.be, contact@yourbusiness.be and personal addresses. All email works with IMAP for synchronisation across all devices and is secured with SSL/TLS. Read more about affordable web hosting in Belgium.

Web hosting in Belgium for WordPress

More than 60% of all Belgian websites run on WordPress. So choose web hosting that is optimised for WordPress with LiteSpeed Cache, automatic updates and one-click installation. Theory7 WordPress hosting is specifically tuned for the best WordPress performance - up to 10x faster than standard hosting.

For Belgian online stores on WooCommerce, WooCommerce hosting is the ideal choice. With NVMe SSD storage, product pages load lightning-fast, which directly contributes to higher conversions.

Choosing web hosting in Belgium: the most important criteria

When choosing web hosting in Belgium, these criteria matter most:

1. Server location and speed

Choose a hosting provider with servers in the Benelux. Servers in the Netherlands or Belgium give the best load times for Belgian visitors. Theory7 runs on Dutch servers with a ping of just 3-5ms to Belgium - faster than many Belgian providers with servers in other countries.

2. Technical specifications

Pay attention to the web server technology. LiteSpeed web hosting is up to 10x faster than Apache. NVMe SSD storage is the fastest storage technology available. Both are standard at Theory7.

3. Support in your own language

As a Flemish entrepreneur you want support in Dutch. Not all hosting providers offer this. At Theory7 you always get Dutch-language technical support from specialists.

4. WordPress and WooCommerce support

Most Belgian websites run on WordPress. Make sure your hosting plan is optimised for WordPress with LiteSpeed Cache, PHP 8.x and enough memory. For online stores you need WooCommerce hosting.

Web hosting in Belgium: prices compared

Belgian hosting is on average more expensive than Dutch hosting. A comparison of popular providers:

ProviderCountryStarting priceWeb serverStorage
Theory7NL€0.49/moLiteSpeedNVMe SSD
CombellBE€3.99/moApacheSSD
one.comDK€2.99/moApacheSSD
HostingerLT€2.99/moLiteSpeedSSD

Theory7 offers not only the sharpest price, but also the best technology. The combination of LiteSpeed Enterprise and NVMe SSD ensures the fastest load times - regardless of whether your visitors are in Flanders, Wallonia or Brussels.

Domain name for Belgian websites

For Belgian businesses, a .be domain name is essential for local findability. At Theory7 you can easily register a domain name - both .be and .nl, .com and other extensions. Use our domain name checker to see whether your desired domain is still available.

What is web hosting?

Web hosting is the service that makes your website reachable on the internet. Your website files are stored on a server that is connected to the internet around the clock. When someone types in your domain name, those files are loaded and the visitor sees your website.

Without hosting your website is not reachable. It is therefore an essential part of your online presence, alongside your domain name.

Types of web hosting

Shared hosting

The most common and cheapest option. You share a server with other websites. Perfect for most websites and online stores. At Theory7 you start from just €0.49 per month.

WordPress hosting

Shared hosting that is specifically optimised for WordPress. Includes automatic updates, caching and security. Take a look at WordPress hosting if you use WordPress.

VPS (Virtual Private Server)

A virtual server with its own resources. More control and power than shared hosting. Suitable for busy websites or specific server requirements. Theory7 offers VPS plans from €14.99 per month.

Dedicated server

A complete physical server for you alone. Maximum performance for the most demanding projects.

What should you look out for when choosing?

Speed

Speed is crucial. Slow websites lose visitors and rank lower in Google. Pay attention to the server technology (LiteSpeed is faster than Apache), the type of storage (NVMe SSD is the fastest) and whether a CDN is available.

Reliability (uptime)

Look for a provider that guarantees at least 99.9% uptime. This means your website may be offline for a maximum of 8.7 hours per year.

Support

When something goes wrong, you want to be helped quickly. Pay attention to support in your own language, availability (at weekends too?) and the channels (chat, phone, ticket).

Price

Cheap does not have to be bad. But watch out for hidden costs (SSL, backups, CDN) and price increases at renewal.

Extra features

Check whether these features are included or cost extra:

  • SSL certificate (important for security and SEO)
  • Daily backups
  • CDN (Content Delivery Network)
  • Email accounts
  • Migration service

Web hosting prices in Belgium

The Belgian hosting market is relatively expensive compared to the Dutch one. An overview:

Provider Price from SSL included? CDN included?
Theory7 €0.49/mo Yes Yes
Combell ~€10/mo Depends No
Vimexx ~€2-3/mo Yes Limited
one.com ~€3-5/mo Yes No

A Belgian provider or not?

A frequently asked question: do you really have to choose a Belgian hosting provider? The short answer: no. What counts is the quality of the service, not where the company is based.

What you should pay attention to:

  • Server location - servers in the Benelux offer the best speed for Belgian visitors
  • Support language - Dutch-language support is handy for Flemish businesses
  • GDPR compliance - data must be stored within the EU

Theory7 meets all three: servers in the Benelux, Dutch-language support and full GDPR compliance.

Web hosting per city in Belgium

Theory7 offers web hosting throughout Flanders. Take a look at the options in your city:

Getting started: hosting your first website

  1. Choose a hosting plan
  2. Register a domain name (.be, .nl, .com)
  3. Install WordPress or use the site builder
  4. Build your website and go online

With Theory7 you can be online within 30 minutes. And with a 30-day money-back guarantee you take no risk.