WordPress powers a huge share of the web, and you don't need an expensive plan to run it well. If you're in India and want reliable PHP + MySQL hosting without overpaying, here's what to look for and how Dhruva Cloud compares.
What WordPress actually needs
- PHP — WordPress is a PHP application.
- A MySQL database — this stores your posts, pages and settings.
- Enough storage — themes, plugins and media add up. Start with a few GB.
- HTTPS — required for security and SEO.
Why plans get expensive (and how to avoid it)
Many hosts advertise a low intro price that renews at 3–4× later, and charge extra for SSL or backups. The smarter move is a host that includes SSL and a CDN by default and keeps pricing flat.
Dhruva Cloud's affordable option
The Starter plan is ₹80/month and includes PHP apps, 1 MySQL database, 10 GB of NVMe storage, SSL and a global CDN — enough to run a WordPress blog, a small business site or a Laravel app. Need more room or more sites? Economy is ₹197, Deluxe ₹296 and Ultimate ₹359, and the Plus range adds guaranteed RAM and vCPU for busier applications. Yearly billing gives you one month free. The pricing page compares every plan side by side.
How to host WordPress on Dhruva Cloud
- Sign up and pick the Starter plan.
- Add your domain and point the nameservers (takes a few minutes).
- Create a MySQL database from the Databases page.
- Upload your WordPress files and run the installer, entering your database details.
That's it — a fast, secure WordPress site on your own domain for the price of a coffee.