How hosting packages work

Please read this article to get a better understanding of how you hosting space works.

How Hosting Packages Work

When you buy a hosting package, you’re not just renting a website — you’re renting storage space on a server. This space is where your website files and your emails live. Understanding how that space is used helps you avoid unexpected limits later on.

Your Hosting Package Includes

  • 5 GB Website Storage — This covers your website files, images, databases, themes, plugins, and  backups.

  • 1 GB Email Storage — This covers your business email accounts. On average, this supports 5–10 inboxes depending on usage.

These allocations work well for most small to medium-sized businesses. If your site grows, you can upgrade your plan to get more room without losing anything.

What Website Storage Covers

Website storage isn’t just your homepage. It includes images, media and documents, themes and plugins used by your CMS (like WordPress), databases, site backups and logs. Think of this as the rooms and furniture inside your house. The bigger and more decorated it gets, the more space you use.

Tip: Large image libraries and backups are the biggest space hogs. Regular cleanup and storing backups elsewhere can save a lot of space.

What Email Storage Covers

Email storage is separate from your web storage but just as important. It includes your emails, attachments, inbox, sent items and archived mail.

With 1 GB of email storage, most businesses can run 5–10 accounts. Heavy attachments will use up space faster. Once your email storage is full, new emails will bounce back.

Pro tip: Offloading email to Google Workspace or Microsoft 365 can free up hosting space and make email management easier.

Real-World Example

  • Website files + plugins: 200 MB
  • Image library: 300 MB
  • Database: 100 MB
  • Backups: 400 MB (1 GB total used)
  • 5 email accounts (200 MB each): 1 GB total used

As you can see, it’s easy to hit your storage limits over time. Upgrading your plan ensures your website and email keep running smoothly.

How to Manage Your Disk Space

  • Clean up old files — Remove unused images, themes, and backups.

  • Store backups off-site — Use Dropbox, Google Drive, or cloud storage.

  • Limit email attachment sizes — Or switch to a dedicated email platform.

  • Monitor usage — Check your hosting control panel regularly.

  • Upgrade before maxing out — Prevent downtime and errors.

When to Upgrade Your Hosting Plan

Consider upgrading your hosting package when:

  • You’re at 80% capacity or higher

  • You’re frequently uploading media or adding email users

  • You need more space for backups, caching or future growth

At Trend Media, upgrading is quick and seamless — no downtime or data loss.

In a Nutshell

  • Disk space is your total storage on the hosting server.

  • It’s usually split between website files and email accounts.

  • When you hit the limit, things stop working properly.

  • Regular cleanups and smart upgrades keep your site healthy.

Ready to Upgrade or Need Help?

If you’re reaching your hosting limits or just want clarity on your plan, Trend Media can help you

 

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