Web Hosting Agency in Birmingham

Your website can go live in a matter of hours, but in rare cases, it could take several days for the server and the domain set-up to be complete.

If you are no longer satisfied with your current web hosting provider, feel free to get in touch, and we will take care of everything for you, making the switch as easy and hassle-free as possible.

Your control panel is an intuitive user dashboard that allows you to easily manage your website, database, email account and domain names. It is designed for users without technical backgrounds; however, you should always be cautious with it, as it gives you complete control over your website, including the ability to erase it with the click of a button. Fortunately, that is why we take backups.

SSL or Secure Sockets Layer is a technology that protects sensitive data in transit between a web browser and a web server. If a user shares their credit card information on your site, the SSL encryption protects this information, so it can’t be stolen, modified or otherwise attacked by cybercriminals.

The three available website hosting options are Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting.

With a Shared Hosting package, your website is hosted on the same server as other sites.

If you choose VPS Hosting, your website is hosted on a shared server, but you have private resources like RAM and CPU to keep it running.

With Dedicated Hosting, you have your own server and have complete control over its infrastructure.

A website hosting service hosts and manages your website. The providers offer on-hand maintenance and support, cyber security and SSL encryption to keep your website operating and protect the information of you and your customers.

Websites are hosted on servers which use operating systems. Linux and Windows are two of the most popular systems used by these servers.

However, if you are a web developer, there are more things to consider. Your choice will likely depend on the languages you have coded in previously. If you use Perl, PHP or Python, Linux is great, whereas if you have a corporate background, you will likely be better off with Windows, as this system is often used for internal servers.

Your best option depends on your website and budget. Shared hosting is suitable for small businesses as it is affordable. VPS hosting also offers affordability but with more on-site customisation and higher speed. If you have a large site and need plenty of customisation, choosing dedicated hosting gives you complete control.

However, if you are a web developer, there are more things to consider. Your choice will likely depend on the languages you have coded in previously. If you use Perl, PHP or Python, Linux is great, whereas if you have a corporate background, you will likely be better off with Windows, as this system is often used for internal servers.

Choosing a UK-based hosting provider has several benefits. First, local servers mean that data has to travel less, so your website responds faster and local IP addresses are great for SEO as they are more likely to appear in Google search results. There are also legal issues surrounding storing UK data on non-UK servers, and Foreign exchange rates can be costly. But importantly, you have access to excellent customer support that understands your business context without having to make an international call.

Yes, you can still host your website on a Linux server using a Windows PC.

A CMS or a content management system is a software application that allows you to manage all the content on your website, including creating and deleting pages, changing the layout and functionality of your site and a lot more. We often work with WordPress but also use Magento and other popular platforms depending on your specific requirement