March 2026 is a great moment to reflect on the practical impact of everyday digital choices. Through our ongoing support of environmental projects around the world with our eco-project partner Ecologi, we’re spotlighting two initiatives that tackle a major climate challenge: landfill methane. Below, we highlight Project 1 and Project 2, both focused on capturing… Continue reading Eco Update: March 2026
Why cloud-based hosting isn’t always the best option
Cloud hosting has become the default recommendation for many websites, and for good reason: it can be flexible, fast to deploy and easy to scale. But “cloud-based” is not a guarantee of better performance, lower cost or simpler management. For many organisations, traditional hosting options such as well-managed shared hosting, VPS, or dedicated servers can… Continue reading Why cloud-based hosting isn’t always the best option
The impact of GDPR on web hosting and data management
GDPR has changed what “good hosting” looks like. Since the General Data Protection Regulation came into force, web hosting is no longer just about uptime and speed. Hosting is a core part of how personal data is stored, accessed, protected, and retained. For UK organisations, GDPR (and the UK GDPR alongside the Data Protection Act… Continue reading The impact of GDPR on web hosting and data management
The benefits of working with a local UK hosting provider
Faster support when it matters most When your website is slow, unavailable, or behaving unexpectedly, time matters. Working with a local UK hosting provider typically means support teams operate in your time zone, understand UK business hours, and can respond quickly without the friction of international handovers. Whether you need help with DNS changes, email… Continue reading The benefits of working with a local UK hosting provider
The role of DNS management in website performance
DNS is the starting line for every website visit Before a browser can load your pages, fetch images, or establish a secure connection, it has to translate your domain name into an IP address. That translation is handled by the domain name system (DNS). If DNS is slow, misconfigured, or unreliable, your site can feel… Continue reading The role of DNS management in website performance
Eco Update: March 2026
March 2026 is a great moment to reflect on the practical environmental progress we can support together. Through our eco-project partner Ecologi, we help fund initiatives around the world that deliver measurable benefits for communities and the climate. This month, we’re spotlighting two projects: Project 1, transforming waste into biogas in Cambodia, and Project 2,… Continue reading Eco Update: March 2026
How to keep your website safe from DDoS attacks
A DDoS attack in plain terms A distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack aims to overwhelm your website or online service with more traffic than it can handle. Instead of a single source, attackers typically use many compromised devices (a botnet) to flood your server, network, or application with requests. The result can range from… Continue reading How to keep your website safe from DDoS attacks
How often should you review your hosting setup?
Your hosting setup should not be a “set and forget” decision. Even a stable website can quietly outgrow its current plan, develop security gaps, or become slower as content, plugins, integrations, and traffic patterns change. A regular review helps you stay ahead of performance issues, avoid unexpected downtime, and ensure you are not paying for… Continue reading How often should you review your hosting setup?
What to look for in a secure email hosting service
Security starts with the basics: encryption in transit and at rest A secure email hosting service should protect messages as they move across the internet and while they sit on the server. Look for TLS encryption for SMTP, IMAP and POP connections, so emails and logins are protected from interception on public Wi‑Fi and other… Continue reading What to look for in a secure email hosting service