Heteml is a high-performance shared hosting service from GMO Pepabo, built for users who want speed and stability. It runs on all-SSD storage and splits web, mail, and database onto separate servers, so heavy traffic on one does not slow the others.

The platform supports one-click WordPress installation and runs PHP as an Apache module rather than through CGI, which loads WordPress pages faster.

A Web Application Firewall is built into every plan at no extra cost, with optional F-Secure antivirus available for the devices admins use to manage their sites.

Heteml also offers automatic daily backups, a Japanese-language control panel, and free telephone support. It costs more than entry-level hosts, but the trade-off is better reliability and local customer service.