Should I keep all my online services – website, emails, marketing, hosting with different providers or just one?

This will depend on your priorities and the size of your individual services.
But lets break down the pros and cons of each for a better idea for your business.

Keeping Everything with One Provider

✅ Pros:

• Simplifies management (one bill, one support contact)
• Services are often optimised to work together
• Potential cost savings through bundling

❌ Cons:

• Vendor lock-in (harder to switch if you’re unhappy)
• If the provider has downtime, everything is affected
• Limited flexibility (some providers may not excel in every area)

Using Different Providers

✅ Pros:

• More flexibility to choose the best service in each category
• Reduced risk—if one provider fails, others keep running
• Avoids reliance on a single company

❌ Cons:

• More complex management (multiple accounts, bills, and support teams)
• Potential compatibility issues between services
• Can be more expensive

Best Approach?

A mix can be ideal. For example:

• Website & Hosting: Use a reliable hosting provider
• Domain Registration: Keep separate from hosting for easier migration
• Marketing: Use specialised services for better insights
• Email Hosting: Keep it independent (e.g., Google Workspace, Microsoft 365) – This will ensure emails are never down