For a simple static website, a VPS is actually overkill and requires too much manual maintenance. Aspnix is decent, but they focus heavily on Windows hosting, which is complex for beginners.
Since it's a static site, you can host it completely free…
For a high-traffic blog, HostPresto is okay, but they are a bit overpriced for raw performance.
Since your target locations are the UK or France, you should definitely check out OVHcloud or Hetzner. Both are European giants with massive networks, r…
A 2 vCPU and 4GB RAM setup is perfect for WordPress. Rightservers is alright, but keep an eye on the forum's offers section, you can easily find this setup for cheap.
With a $60-$80 budget, you'll easily find a 4 vCPU / 8GB RAM node in NL. Just confirm with the provider that they won't throttle your speed during heavy downloads.
