Hosting
Hawaii Web Hosting
With Webmaster Services Hawaii's managed hosting, we handle the server administration, security, and support for your website so you can focus on what you do best.
We host websites on fast, secure infrastructure we manage ourselves — not a faceless shared server farm on the mainland. Your site lives on a dedicated Hawaii-based server, looked after by the same local team that builds and maintains it. When something needs attention, you talk to us.
Why host with a Hawaii company?
Managed cloud infrastructure
Your site runs on fast LiteSpeed servers on AWS cloud infrastructure, managed through WHM/cPanel by our local team. AWS maintains the physical and network security of the data centers; we handle everything above that — server configuration, security, updates, and monitoring — so nothing falls through the cracks.
Server-level security
Security is handled at the server level with Imunify360 — six integrated layers of defense protecting every site on the server continuously, not a plugin you have to install and manage yourself. See how we protect your site ↓
Daily, weekly, and monthly backups — stored off-site
Your site is backed up on a rolling daily, weekly, and monthly schedule, with copies stored in a separate AWS S3 location — not on the same server your site runs on. If a server ever fails, your backups are untouched and somewhere else entirely. We can restore to an earlier point in time, recover individual files, or rebuild your site from a clean backup.
Scalable storage
Flexible storage that scales up or down as your site grows, with redundant replication included as standard.
Dedicated servers available
For sites that need it, we offer fully dedicated private servers — no shared resources, no noisy neighbors — with full control over storage, IPs, and DNS.
HIPAA-compliant hosting available
For healthcare practices and clients who need it, we offer HIPAA-compliant hosting provisioned separately to meet medical privacy requirements.
Trusted to host businesses and organizations across Hawaii
Maui Brewing Co · Kapalua Resort · Mutual Publishing · Honolulu Disposal · Graham Builders · Rodgers Builders · Special Olympics Hawaii · Chamber of Commerce Hawaii · Guide Dogs of Hawaii
What makes managed hosting different from cheap shared hosting?
Shared hosting from the big-box providers is cheap for a reason: when your site goes down or gets hacked, you're on your own. You wait on hold, you get a first-tier rep reading a script, and more often than not they tell you to 'contact your developer' — which is the whole problem, because you don't have one on call.
Managed hosting is the opposite. We keep your site online, updated, and secure as part of the service. One of the most common ways sites get compromised is falling behind on updates, so we keep your WordPress core, themes, and plugins current automatically — before an outdated plugin becomes an open door.
We specialize in WordPress, but we host virtually any platform. And for online stores, our team can take the pain out of e-commerce: platform upkeep, critical updates, payment and shipping configuration, and performance tuning so your store stays online and selling.
Six layers of integrated defense
Cheap hosts leave security to a plugin you have to install, configure, and babysit yourself. We handle it at the server level with Imunify360 — a security platform that protects every site on the server, around the clock, before threats ever reach you.
Network firewall
Filters traffic at the server edge, blocking malicious connections before they reach your site.
WebShield
Screens incoming web traffic and challenges suspicious visitors, stopping bots and automated attacks at the door.
Web Application Firewall (WAF)
Inspects requests to your site and blocks common attack patterns like SQL injection and cross-site scripting. The firewall rules are updated continuously against the latest threats — automatically.
Malware scanning
Continuously scans every site on the server for malicious code, catching infections fast.
Proactive Defense
Stops malicious scripts from running in real time — even brand-new threats that haven't been catalogued yet — rather than waiting to detect damage after the fact.
Intrusion Detection & Prevention (IDS/IPS)
Monitors server activity for attack patterns like repeated failed logins, and automatically blocks the offending IP — protecting every service on the server, not just your website.
Protection that runs itself
- Automatic malware cleanup — If malicious code is ever found, it's removed automatically while preserving your original files — turning what used to be a costly, time-consuming expert job into an instant fix.
- Compromised-password protection — If your cPanel or WordPress login is ever caught up in an attack, the system can force a reset automatically, breaking the cycle before reinfection.
- HardenedPHP — Older sites running outdated PHP get their vulnerabilities patched automatically, so legacy applications stay secure without a risky forced upgrade.
All of it runs in the background, maintained by us — so your site stays protected without you ever having to think about it.
Pricing
Simple, honest pricing
Managed hosting starts at $30/month — billed annually ($360/year), prorated to your start date. Includes everything:
- Managed hosting on a dedicated Hawaii-based server — shared only with other WSH clients, never strangers
- Free SSL certificate (HTTPS) via Let's Encrypt
- WordPress core, theme, and plugin updates kept current
- Daily backups with 1-click restore
- 24/7 uptime monitoring
- Server-level security scanning with Imunify360
- Fast LiteSpeed performance on infrastructure we manage directly
E-commerce, high-traffic, and HIPAA-compliant sites are priced to fit the build. Contact us for a quote →
Frequently Asked Questions
Our managed hosting starts at $30/month, billed annually ($360/year) and prorated to your start date. That includes everything — a dedicated Hawaii-based server, free SSL, daily off-site backups, server-level security, automatic updates, and 24/7 monitoring. E-commerce, high-traffic, and HIPAA-compliant sites are priced to fit the build. There are no surprise fees, and we're upfront about cost before anything starts.
For most Hawaii businesses, yes. When you host with a local company, you talk to a real person who knows your business — not a mainland call center reading a script. We're based in Honolulu, we manage the servers ourselves, and when something needs attention you reach us directly. Our infrastructure is also tuned for fast performance to Hawaii and the West Coast, so your site loads quickly for the customers who matter most.
Yes. About 90% of the time we handle the migration free of charge, depending on your current setup. We move your site over, make sure everything works, and keep the downtime to a minimum. If something unexpected comes up, we'll get your site migrated for the lowest cost possible.
Yes. We include a free SSL certificate (HTTPS) with most accounts through Let's Encrypt. If you need a more advanced certificate — only about 1% of clients do — we can provision whatever your situation requires.
You talk to Gary Wells, the owner of Webmaster Services Hawaii, directly. He's responsible for your hosting account, and your communication goes straight to him — no ticket queue, no first-tier rep who can't actually help. It's one of the real advantages of hosting with a local Hawaii company.
Yes. Security is handled at the server level with Imunify360 — six integrated layers of defense including a firewall, web application firewall, malware scanning, and intrusion prevention that protect your site continuously. Your site is also backed up daily, weekly, and monthly to a separate AWS S3 location, so your data is safe even if a server ever fails. Our infrastructure is US-based on AWS, and you can enable a free Cloudflare CDN for added speed and protection worldwide.
Still not sure if our hosting is right for you?
Contact us and we'll talk through what your site needs.