WooCommerce Hosting
A slow checkout does not just frustrate customers - it loses them. WooCommerce performance depends on the server beneath it: PHP processing speed, database read latency, and whether your hosting isolates your resources from the other accounts sharing the same machine. Bitfoo's plans are built to handle all three.
Built for store performance
WooCommerce is more demanding than a standard WordPress site. Every product page query hits the database. Every cart update is a live PHP operation. Every checkout is a sequence of database writes that has to complete before the customer sees a confirmation. The right hosting setup handles all of this cleanly - without making your store's performance contingent on what 400 other accounts on the same server are doing.
LiteSpeed + LSCache with WooCommerce cart handling
LiteSpeed Cache integrates with WooCommerce at the server level and knows which pages to cache and which to keep dynamic. Static pages (products, categories, homepage) are served from cache before PHP runs. Cart, checkout, and account pages are excluded automatically - customers with items in their cart always get a live session, not a cached one. No manual configuration required.
CloudLinux LVE resource isolation
Your store's CPU and RAM allocation is isolated from every other account on the server. A flash sale on one store does not borrow resources from another. Whether it is a slow Tuesday or a traffic spike during a promotion, your store gets the resources your plan allocates - consistently.
AMD Ryzen 9 processors + DDR5 RAM
WooCommerce is PHP and MySQL-heavy. Product page generation, inventory checks, cart calculations, and order processing are all synchronous PHP operations. Single-core CPU speed determines how fast each one completes - Ryzen 9 (Zen 5) delivers high single-core performance where it matters for store responsiveness.
NVMe SSD storage
WooCommerce makes frequent, small database reads - product data, stock levels, pricing rules, customer records. NVMe SSD handles random reads with lower latency than SATA SSD (up to 5x faster sequential reads, with the difference more pronounced on the small random I/O patterns that database queries generate). For stores with large catalogues, this is measurable in page generation time.
Daily backups with one-click restore via JetBackup
Your WooCommerce database contains your product catalogue, order history, and customer records. Daily backups are stored locally and offsite. If a plugin update breaks something, or an import goes wrong, restore from any recent backup with a single click from your control panel - without opening a support ticket.
99.9% uptime SLA
For a content site, downtime is inconvenient. For a store, downtime is lost revenue. All plans are covered by a 99.9% uptime SLA, measured monthly. If we fall short, you receive service credit for the affected period.
Free SSL on every plan
Let's Encrypt SSL included and automatically renewed. HTTPS is active from day one. For stores handling higher-value transactions or business-to-business sales, paid OV or EV certificates with identity validation are also available - see SSL Certificates.
Plans
All three plans run on the same LiteSpeed + NVMe infrastructure. For WooCommerce specifically, the RAM allocation is the most significant difference - WooCommerce with a full plugin stack requires more memory than a standard WordPress site.
| Starter Small catalogues, low traffic - test stores or very early-stage shops | Business Most WooCommerce stores - up to a few hundred products with regular traffic Most popular | Pro Larger catalogues, higher traffic, or multiple stores | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storage | 10GB NVMe SSD | 50GB NVMe SSD | 150GB NVMe SSD |
| RAM | 512MB | 1GB | 2GB |
| Bandwidth | Unmetered | Unmetered | Unmetered |
| Sites | 1 | 10 | Unlimited |
| Backups | Daily | Daily | Daily |
| SSH Access | - | Yes | Yes |
| Price | [price] | [price] | [price] |
| Let's go. | Let's go. | Let's go. |
These are renewal prices. What you pay today is what you pay next year.
CPU resources are allocated via CloudLinux LVE - your store's resources are isolated from other accounts on the same server.
WooCommerce with a full plugin stack runs comfortably on the Business plan. Starter is suitable for early-stage or low-traffic stores - if you're running a busier shop or anticipate growth, Business is the right starting point.
Running a high-traffic store, a heavily customised WooCommerce setup, or expecting significant seasonal traffic spikes? A VPS plan gives you dedicated resources with no shared pool.
SSL for your store
Every Bitfoo hosting plan includes a free Let's Encrypt SSL certificate. For most WooCommerce stores - particularly those using hosted payment gateways like Stripe or PayPal - this is sufficient. Payment processing happens on the payment provider's infrastructure, not yours, so the SSL requirement for PCI compliance falls on them, not on your hosting.
If you're running a business-to-business store, accepting higher-value orders, or operating in an industry where your customers might inspect the certificate before completing a purchase, an OV (Organisation Validation) certificate adds your verified company name to the certificate details. It does not change how checkout works - it adds a layer of documented identity assurance for buyers who look for it.
See all SSL certificate options →
What every plan includes
- LiteSpeed web server with native LSCache - WooCommerce-aware caching that keeps cart and checkout dynamic while caching everything else
- Softaculous one-click WordPress install - database, files, and initial configuration handled automatically; WooCommerce installs in a single click from the WordPress plugin dashboard once WordPress is running
- PHP 8.x with version switching from DirectAdmin - WooCommerce 8.x requires PHP 8.0 or higher; switch versions per domain without editing config files
- MySQL databases included - product data, orders, customers, and inventory all running on the same server as your site, minimising query latency
- DirectAdmin control panel - manage files, databases, DNS, email, and backups from one interface
- Daily backups - JetBackup, local and offsite, one-click restore; covers your full WooCommerce database including orders and customer records
- Free SSL - Let's Encrypt, automatically installed and renewed; HTTPS active from day one
- 99.9% uptime SLA - measured monthly, service credit issued for any shortfall
- 5 datacenter locations at sign-up: NYC, Las Vegas, London, Luxembourg, Singapore
- Unmetered bandwidth on 10Gbps network
Who uses this
WooCommerce runs on shared hosting for stores of all sizes - the difference is how well the hosting handles the load.
Small business owners · Entrepreneurs launching a first store · Agencies managing client stores · Startups selling online from day one
Common questions
Can I run WooCommerce on Bitfoo shared hosting?
Yes. WooCommerce is fully supported on all plans. Install WordPress via Softaculous, then add WooCommerce from the WordPress plugin dashboard - the whole process takes a few minutes. For most stores - up to a few hundred products with regular traffic - the Business plan handles it comfortably. The Pro plan suits larger catalogues, higher-traffic stores, or setups running a heavier plugin stack. For high-traffic stores or heavily customised setups that need dedicated resources, a VPS plan is worth considering.
How does LiteSpeed Cache handle WooCommerce cart and checkout pages?
LiteSpeed Cache integrates with WooCommerce at the server level and applies cache rules intelligently. Product pages, category pages, and other static content are cached and served before PHP runs. Cart, checkout, and account pages are excluded from caching automatically - a customer with items in their cart always receives a live, dynamic response. This means you get the full performance benefit of server-level caching without serving a cached cart to the wrong customer. The LiteSpeed Cache WordPress plugin manages these rules; install it, configure your basic settings once, and it handles the rest.
Is Bitfoo hosting PCI compliant?
This is a common question with a commonly misunderstood answer. If your store processes payments through a hosted gateway - Stripe, PayPal, Square, or similar - the actual payment transaction happens on their infrastructure, not yours. The PCI DSS compliance requirement falls on the payment processor in that case, not on your hosting provider. Your hosting needs to maintain a secure environment (HTTPS, no unnecessary open ports, regular software updates), which Bitfoo does - but you do not need your hosting to be a certified PCI DSS environment when using hosted payment gateways. If you are processing card data directly on your own server, that is a different question - get in touch and we will discuss what that requires.
Which plan should I choose for my WooCommerce store?
Starter is sufficient for a very small catalogue with low traffic - a test store, an early-stage shop, or a store selling a handful of products to a known audience. 512MB RAM is tight once WooCommerce and a typical plugin stack are running. Business is the right starting point for most stores: 1GB RAM, 50GB NVMe storage, and support for up to 10 sites. Pro suits stores with larger catalogues, higher traffic, or anyone running multiple stores from one account. You can upgrade from Business to Pro at any time from the client portal.
How should I handle transactional emails from WooCommerce?
WooCommerce sends transactional emails - order confirmations, shipping notifications, password resets - using your server's mail function by default. For reliable delivery, the recommended approach is to configure WooCommerce to send through a dedicated transactional email provider like Mailgun, Postmark, or SendGrid using an SMTP plugin such as WP Mail SMTP. These services handle deliverability, DKIM/SPF signing, and bounce management. Most have a free tier that covers a small-to-medium store's volume. This is standard practice for WooCommerce regardless of your host.
Can I migrate my existing WooCommerce store to Bitfoo?
Yes. The process involves exporting your WordPress database and files from your current host, installing a fresh WordPress + WooCommerce instance on Bitfoo via Softaculous, importing your database, uploading your files, and updating your wp-config.php with the new database credentials. Test on the new server before switching DNS - use a hosts file or a staging URL to confirm everything is working, including payment gateway connections and email delivery, before the switchover. If you are on a Business or Pro plan, Softaculous includes a migration tool that handles most of this automatically. If you run into anything during migration, open a support ticket.
What happens to my store during a traffic spike?
Your CPU and RAM are allocated via CloudLinux LVE - a resource container that isolates your account from others on the same server. If a neighbouring account gets a traffic spike, their resource usage does not pull from yours. Your store operates within its own allocation. If your own store gets a traffic spike that exceeds your plan's limits, resources are throttled within your allocation - your store stays online, it may just slow down under extreme load. If you are expecting a significant spike, upgrading your plan in advance or moving to a VPS for dedicated resources is the more reliable approach.