Beginner-Friendly Hosting for Static Website?

Hello, I’m completely new to hosting and just need a simple VPS for a personal website and maybe a blog later.
I don’t need much—1GB or 2GB RAM is fine, basic CPU, and small SSD. Budget is under $10/month.
Would prefer something in Europe for faster loading times. Is Exmasters.com VPS reliable? Also, easy setup or control panel would be great.

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