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HOW HOSTLIST MEASURES HOSTING

Transparent guides on HRI (HostList Ranking Index), performance benchmarks, and the data behind our directory. No paid placements. No invented numbers.

How we measure hosting performance

Hosting speed vs site speed, the performance measurement ladder, and how to test your own host.

HRI methodology (full spec)

The complete algorithmic specification: Trust, Completeness, Freshness, Performance, and signal augmentation.

Glossary

TTFB, uptime, Core Web Vitals, and other hosting terms defined for buyers.

The Hosting Index

Monthly market snapshot: scores, reviews, prices, and performance medians.