Sometimes you don’t need strategic consulting—you just need reliable hosting that works without drama. That’s why I run shrug.host, a carefully curated hosting service for small organizations and projects that need reliability without enterprise complexity.

What is shrug.host?

shrug.host provides human-scale hosting for organizations that value quality service over feature bloat. We operate by invitation or referral only to maintain service quality and keep the community small enough that everyone gets personalized attention.

The Philosophy:

  • Real people who know your setup and respond quickly
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprise bills
  • Modern infrastructure with automatic security updates
  • Daily backups and 24/7 monitoring
  • No vendor lock-in or subscription traps

Perfect for nonprofits, small businesses, creative projects, professional services, and growing organizations that need reliable infrastructure without the complexity of managing it themselves.

Hosting Plans

All plans include professional email, DNS management, SSL certificates, daily backups, and human support.

Essential Hosting - $25/month

Perfect for getting started with a professional web presence:

  • Static website hosting (Hugo, Jekyll, React, Vue)
  • 5 professional email mailboxes
  • DNS management & automatic SSL certificates
  • Daily backups with 30-day retention
  • Ideal for small nonprofits, personal portfolios, simple business sites

Standard Hosting - $50/month

For organizations that need collaboration tools and databases:

  • Everything in Essential, plus:
  • Nextcloud instance (10GB storage)
  • 15 email mailboxes
  • Forum platform (Discourse)
  • Simple database applications (PostgreSQL, MySQL)
  • Priority support

Professional Hosting - $75/month

For teams that need custom applications and advanced features:

  • Everything in Standard, plus:
  • Matrix chat server for team communication
  • Custom application hosting
  • 50 email mailboxes
  • 50GB storage
  • Custom domain configurations
  • Dedicated support

Enterprise & Custom Solutions - $150-500/month

Customized hosting for specific organizational needs:

  • Compliance support (HIPAA, SOC2)
  • Complex migrations from legacy systems
  • Custom integrations and workflows
  • Enhanced backup and disaster recovery
  • Service level agreements

View detailed hosting plans →

Locations & Infrastructure

shrug.host focuses on serving organizations in the Greater Boston area and Route 128 tech corridor:

Primary Service Area:

  • Bedford, MA
  • Burlington, MA
  • Lexington, MA
  • Billerica, MA
  • Concord, MA
  • Greater Boston region

Infrastructure Highlights:

  • Redundant storage with daily backups
  • 24/7 uptime monitoring
  • Automatic security updates
  • Modern Linux systems
  • HIPAA-compliant hosting options
  • SOC2-ready infrastructure

Learn more about our infrastructure →

About shrug.host

shrug.host is operated by Neil Hanlon, the same person behind Shrug PW Consulting. It’s a focused hosting service that applies the same philosophy: reliability without drama, transparency without hidden costs, and personal attention without enterprise complexity.

Why Choose shrug.host:

  • Personal Support: You work directly with someone who knows your setup
  • Transparent Pricing: No hidden fees, no surprise bills, no subscription traps
  • Reliable Infrastructure: Modern systems with redundant storage and daily backups
  • Quick Setup: Most new customers are up and running within 24-48 hours
  • No Vendor Lock-in: Your data is always accessible, no proprietary formats

Who It’s For:

  • Biotech companies needing HIPAA-compliant hosting
  • Technology firms requiring reliable infrastructure
  • Professional services firms (legal, accounting, consulting)
  • Healthcare organizations with compliance needs
  • Nonprofits and community organizations
  • Growing businesses that value quality over features

Read more about our approach →

How shrug.host Complements Consulting Services

Strategic Consulting (shrugpw.com): For companies that need infrastructure strategy, compliance guidance, migration planning, or custom automation. Hourly rates start at $250-400/hr with retainers available.

Managed Hosting (shrug.host): For organizations that need reliable hosting with personal support but don’t require strategic consulting. Fixed monthly pricing from $25-75/month.

When You Need Both: Many clients start with hosting through shrug.host and engage consulting services for specific projects like compliance audits, migrations, or custom development. Or they begin with strategic consulting and transition routine hosting to shrug.host once the infrastructure is designed and implemented.

Getting Started with shrug.host

shrug.host operates by invitation or referral only. If you’re interested in hosting services:

  1. Initial Contact: Reach out via email or schedule a brief consultation
  2. Requirements Discussion: 15-minute conversation about your needs
  3. Plan Selection: Choose the hosting plan that fits your organization
  4. Quick Setup: Most new customers are live within 24-48 hours

Contact shrug.host → Schedule a Consultation →

Low-drama hosting through shrug.host • Strategic consulting through shrugpw.com • Both operated by Neil Hanlon