Linode is a privately owned virtual private server provider based in Galloway, New Jersey. It’s a portmanteau of the words Linux and node, essentially connected to the services the company provides – cloud computing and Linux servers.

Yes, hosting a website is one of the primary uses of Linode Hosting. The term website in this sense can refer to anything from a single HTML file to an interactive application with multiple components. In turn, your hosting process and experience will vary greatly depending on the type of site you wish to host on the web.

Linode Hosting provides for superior uptime and performance, with fast loading speeds an uptime guarantee. You can also benefit from enhanced security and backup options, and knowledgeable customer support at an affordable price.