Every website exists on a server — and the quality of that server directly determines how fast the site loads, how reliably it is available and how secure it is from unauthorised access. Web hosting is not a technical detail to be resolved by choosing the cheapest provider — it is an infrastructure decision that affects user experience, Google rankings and the business reputation of every organisation that takes its digital presence seriously. Prolink offers hosting solutions on servers located within the European Union, ensuring GDPR-compliant data storage, low latency for the European market and direct communication with the Prolink team that manages the infrastructure.
Why server location matters
Google and other search engines treat page load speed as a direct ranking factor — and load speed depends, among other things, on the physical distance between the server and the user visiting the page. A website intended for the Croatian or European market that is served from infrastructure located outside the EU has a structural latency disadvantage compared to a site served from European servers. Prolink hosting infrastructure is located within the EU, which means acceptable latency for visitors from the European market and data storage that is GDPR-compliant from day one — without the need for additional legal instruments such as standard contractual clauses that are otherwise required when transferring data outside the European Economic Area.
SSL certificate, backups and availability
Every hosting plan Prolink offers includes an SSL certificate that ensures an encrypted connection between the server and the visitor — which is today a prerequisite both for Google rankings and for user trust, as visitors immediately notice the absence of a secure connection in their browsers. Alongside SSL, Prolink provides regular backups that enable content recovery in the event of a technical failure or unauthorised access, and availability monitoring that detects outages and triggers intervention procedures without waiting for the client or a site visitor to notice the problem.
Business email addresses on your own domain
Every hosting plan includes business email addresses on the client's domain — a distinction that is not merely aesthetic. Communicating from a @gmail.com or similar address in a business context leaves a different impression than communicating from @yourcompany.com, and in certain client segments and industries this is a factor that directly affects the perceived seriousness and reliability of a business partner. Prolink hosting plans include mailboxes scaled to the capacity of the project, with the option to expand as needed.
Hosting plans
| Plan | Storage | Bandwidth | Email addresses | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | 1 GB | Unlimited | 1 (mailbox 1 GB) | 15 € + VAT / yr. |
| Optimum | 10 GB | Unlimited | 10 (mailbox 1 GB) | 75 € + VAT / yr. |
| Premium | 20 GB | Unlimited | 20 (mailbox 1 GB) | 150 € + VAT / yr. |
| Custom | On request | Unlimited | On request | Enquire |
The Start plan is intended for smaller presentation websites and landing pages that need reliable infrastructure without large capacity requirements. The Optimum plan is the choice for small and medium-sized businesses that need both stable hosting and professional email communication on their own domain for the whole team. The Premium plan suits more active websites with frequent content updates, a larger number of administration users and higher email traffic. The Custom plan is designed according to the actual requirements of the project — for web systems that need specific resources, advanced server configuration, larger capacities or special technical settings that standard plans do not cover. The terms and price of the custom plan are defined through a conversation and are always tied to the specific requirements of the project.
Hosting as part of comprehensive technical care for your website
The hosting Prolink offers is not an isolated service that is purchased and forgotten — it is the infrastructure foundation that is most effectively used in combination with website maintenance, which ensures that the software running on that hosting remains up to date, secure and optimised. Clients who have both hosting and maintenance with Prolink have a single point of responsibility for the entire technical side of their digital presence — without situations where a problem remains unresolved because the hosting provider and the development team are passing responsibility to each other. For clients whose website is the primary sales or communication infrastructure, this integration is not merely an organisational convenience — it is the difference between fast problem resolution and a costly outage that has no owner.
Prolink as a reliable technical partner for your digital infrastructure
Choosing a hosting provider is not a decision worth making on price alone — it is a decision about who will be responsible for the availability of your digital infrastructure when something goes wrong and how quickly they will respond. For international clients, Prolink offers the additional advantage of an EU-based hosting partner — data stored within the EU, GDPR compliance from day one, Central European timezone and communication in English and German, without the hidden complexity of offshore infrastructure that becomes apparent only when something needs urgent attention. If you are looking for a hosting solution for a new website or considering moving from your current provider, the Prolink team is available to discuss which plan suits your current and planned requirements.
Web hosting frequently asked questions
What is included in every hosting plan?
Every hosting plan Prolink offers includes website hosting on EU servers, an SSL certificate, unlimited bandwidth, business email addresses on the client's domain and regular backups. The difference between plans relates to storage capacity and the number of email addresses — which is directly tied to the size of the project and the number of people communicating from a business email address.
Why does it matter that the server is within the EU?
A server located within the European Union means that data storage satisfies GDPR requirements from day one without the need for additional legal instruments otherwise required when transferring data outside the European Economic Area. Alongside GDPR compliance, EU server location directly affects page load speed for European visitors — physical proximity between the server and the user reduces latency, and latency is one of the factors Google takes into account when ranking pages in search results.
Which plan should I choose for a new website?
For a presentation website of a smaller business or sole trader with one to three email addresses, the Start plan is a sufficient starting point. Companies with a team communicating via business email addresses and a website that is regularly updated with content are better suited to the Optimum plan. The Premium plan makes sense for more active web systems with multiple administrators, a larger number of mailboxes and higher traffic. The Custom plan is designed for projects with specific technical requirements that standard plans do not cover — such as specific server configurations, larger capacities or advanced infrastructure settings.
Can a hosting plan be changed later?
Yes — a hosting plan can be upgraded as needed without data loss or interruption to website availability. Prolink recommends choosing a plan that matches the current requirements of the project with a reasonable allowance for growth, as an upgrade is always possible but it is better to plan with a little headroom than to migrate under pressure when capacity becomes a limiting factor.
What happens if the website goes down?
Prolink infrastructure monitoring detects availability outages and triggers intervention procedures without waiting for the client or a site visitor to notice the problem. Regular backups ensure that in the event of a technical problem or unauthorised access, content can be restored to the last reliable point. Clients who have both hosting and website maintenance agreed with Prolink have a single point of contact for all technical situations — without responsibility being passed between the hosting provider and the development team.
Is it possible to transfer an existing website to Prolink hosting?
Yes, migrating a website from an existing hosting provider to Prolink infrastructure is a standard part of the service for clients changing providers. The migration process is planned to minimise or completely avoid any period of site unavailability, and all technical details of the transfer — including DNS settings, email migration and verification of site integrity after the move — are handled by Prolink as part of the agreed service.
Do I need to order website maintenance alongside hosting?
Hosting and maintenance are separate services that can be used independently, but they are most effectively combined together. Hosting provides the infrastructure on which the site runs, and maintenance ensures that the software running on that infrastructure remains up to date, secure and optimised. Clients who have both with Prolink have a single point of responsibility for the entire technical side of their digital presence — which in practice means faster problem resolution and clear accountability without situations where providers pass responsibility to each other.