Frequently asked questions — straight answers
Hosting, design, marketing and pricing questions answered honestly — including prices, guarantees and eligibility.
Enterprise brands and live platforms running on our hosting, design and software.
Hosting questions
How much is web hosting in Bahrain?
Shared hosting is BD 3.5 a month, private shared is BD 8.5 a month and a VPS is BD 11.5 a month. All include cPanel, SSL, unlimited disk storage, unlimited domain hosting and 24/7 support.
Do I get a free domain with hosting?
Yes — the Individual and Enterprise hosting plans include a free domain name. The domain manager lets you register, transfer and renew everything in one place.
What is the difference between shared and private shared hosting?
Shared hosting pools server resources between accounts — ideal for brochure sites. Private shared hosting guarantees 2 CPU cores and 3 GB of RAM for your account, plus SSH access and unlimited site transfer.
When should I move to a VPS?
Move to a VPS when you run e-commerce, an ERP or any application that needs guaranteed resources. Our Enterprise plan gives 3 CPU cores, 4 GB of RAM and SSH access.
Do you help migrate an existing website?
Yes — migration is free. Send your current hosting details and our team moves files, databases and email accounts across, then points your domain after you approve.
Is an SSL certificate included?
Yes — every plan includes an SSL certificate so visitors get an encrypted connection and browsers do not flag your site as insecure.
Design and development questions
How much does a website cost in Bahrain?
Basic websites from Almada start at BD 300 with unlimited cloud hosting, SSL, a free domain (year 1), a CMS and SEO setup. e-Commerce and custom builds are quoted by scope.
How long does a website take to build?
Most websites launch two to six weeks from approved design. e-Commerce and custom software take longer and are scoped up front.
Can I edit my website myself?
Yes — every site ships with a CMS control panel designed for non-technical staff. We also train your team at handover.
Marketing questions
Do you do SEO?
Yes — basic SEO with guaranteed first-rank keywords is included in our basic website package, and full SEO campaigns are available as a standalone service.
Do you run paid ads?
Yes — Google Ads and social media campaign management are available with monthly reporting on spend, clicks and conversions.
Sales questions
Is there a student discount?
Yes — students and schools get 90% off hosting for 12 months. See the education discount page for eligibility.
Is there a startup package?
Yes — businesses registered in Bahrain under 12 months get website, domain, hosting, email and SEO at one fixed price. See startup website package.