You’ve probably seen it. A web hosting plan that claims to offer “unlimited everything” — unlimited bandwidth, unlimited websites, unlimited storage. It sounds like a dream come true, especially for a small business trying to keep costs down. But there’s a reason these plans are cheap. And spoiler alert: “unlimited” doesn’t really mean unlimited.
If you’ve ever signed up with GoDaddy, Hostinger, or Crazy Domains and ended up confused, throttled, or just disappointed, you’re not alone. In this post, we unpack the murky world of unlimited hosting and explain why Australian small businesses are better off with a premium local provider that tells it like it is.
At first glance, unlimited hosting looks generous. But dig a little deeper into the terms of service from these global providers, and you’ll find something interesting — limitations. In fact, most “unlimited” hosting plans come with conditions like:
It’s like an “all-you-can-eat” buffet — where you’re only allowed to go back for seconds if you don’t eat too much the first time.
Let’s say you run a small e-commerce store or a local service business in Geelong. You don’t have time to decode obscure usage policies. You want a site that’s fast, secure, and always online — especially during peak traffic or sales periods.
With unlimited hosting plans, here’s what often happens:
What felt like a “smart deal” becomes a slow-motion nightmare.
Most unlimited hosting is hosted on oversold shared servers — meaning dozens or even hundreds of websites share the same resources. When someone uses more than their fair share, performance drops for everyone. To prevent that, hosts impose invisible restrictions, even though the word “unlimited” is used in marketing copy.
GoDaddy’s T&Cs for example, say they “may restrict services if they cause degradation to the server environment.” What does that mean? They decide. Not you.
And Crazy Domains? They reserve the right to “terminate your account if you’re using more resources than is deemed appropriate for shared hosting.” Again, no benchmarks. Just vague language that shifts control entirely to them.
It’s tempting to grab a hosting plan that costs less than a cup of coffee each month. But hosting isn’t just storage — it’s the engine room of your website. If that engine fails or sputters, your entire online presence goes down with it.
Imagine your site crashing the day you launch a new campaign. Or email going offline just before an invoice is due. It happens — and it usually happens with cheap, oversold plans.
Compare that with EdHosting: fast Australian servers, no fine print, and real humans answering the phone.
At EdHosting, we don’t play games with fake unlimited promises. Here’s what we offer instead:
We call it business-grade hosting — built for reliability, not gimmicks.
There’s a reason unlimited hosting sells so well. It taps into two powerful emotional triggers:
The problem? Unlimited hosting hides complexity behind a shiny label. You feel secure — until something breaks and you’re left alone trying to fix it.
A better approach is clarity. Know what you’re getting. Know who to call. Know that you’re supported.
If you’re shopping for website hosting for a small business, here’s what to look for instead:
If the answer to most of those is “no” or “not sure,” keep shopping.
The truth is, “unlimited hosting” is built to benefit the provider — not you. It’s designed to get you in the door, then upsell you later when issues arise.
At EdHosting, we’re flipping that model on its head. We’d rather give you exactly what you need — clearly, fairly, and locally.
Ready to ditch the fine print and get real support? Contact us today and we’ll audit your current hosting for free.
