Hosting
WooCommerce hosting for Australian online stores
Your checkout is your till. Hosting built for stores keeps it fast and available, especially on the days that matter most.
The short answer
WooCommerce hosting is hosting set up for online stores, which need more than brochure sites: a checkout that can’t be cached, a busy database and frequent backups. For most Australian stores we recommend Business hosting, and a VPS for larger catalogues and high-traffic sales.
What online stores need that brochure sites don't
An uncached checkout
Cart and checkout pages are personal, so they can't be cached. The server has to be fast on its own.
A healthy database
Orders, customers and stock all live in the database. It needs room and care.
Frequent backups
A day-old backup can mean a day of lost orders. Stores need more frequent copies.
Card safety
Payment pages must be secure and stay that way. Most gateways handle card data, but your site still matters.
Ready for sale season
Australians spent $82.6 billion online in 2025, according to Australia Post. Much of that lands in a few peak weeks: Click Frenzy, Black Friday and Christmas.
Sale traffic finds weak points fast. A plugin that’s fine on a normal day can grind under load, and a slow checkout loses buyers. Before a big sale, we check your resources, your slowest pages and your backups, and we’ll recommend extra capacity if you need it.
Recommended hosting plans for stores
Business plans suit most stores. Large catalogues and high-traffic stores should look at a VPS.
See VPS hosting for bigger stores.
Pair hosting with WooCommerce maintenance
WooCommerce, its extensions and payment plugins update often, and a bad update can break checkout without anyone noticing. That’s why we offer WooCommerce maintenance as part of Maintain & Protect.
On Elite, we check your checkout and payment gateway after updates, take hourly backups and keep your database tidy. Your store stays fast, safe and selling.
Host your online store with us
Fast Australian hosting, free migration and people who understand online stores.
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WooCommerce hosting FAQs
How much does it cost to host a WooCommerce store?
Most stores suit our Business plans, from $98 a month + GST. Larger stores may need a VPS, from $457 a month + GST.
What's the best hosting for WooCommerce?
Hosting with enough CPU and memory for an uncached checkout, a well-tuned database, frequent backups and support that understands stores.
Will moving hosts lose my orders?
No. We plan the cutover so new orders aren’t lost, and test checkout on the new server before switching.
Do I need PCI compliance?
If you take card payments, yes, though most of the work is done by your payment gateway. Keeping your site secure and up to date is your part.
Can you help my store survive a big sale?
Yes. We’ll review your hosting and site before the sale and recommend changes if needed.
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