Business hosting is a service that allows individuals and organisations to make their websites accessible online. Your website should be properly hosted to maintain and protect it. To avoid security breaches and problems with your site's functionality, it is important to have an expert technical team on-hand to manage the hosting of your website. Hosting can be managed by an agency like Blue Frontier, or internally - depending on your resources and internal expertise.
Hosting is available in various forms, including shared hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated hosting and cloud hosting.
Shared hosting is the most basic form of web hosting whereby many websites are held within on one web server. It is ideal for small businesses with simple websites, who are looking for a cost-effective option where minimal resources are required.
VPS (virtual private server) hosting is a level above shared hosting and can cater for medium-sized businesses that cannot afford to risk downtime. This type of hosting also allows businesses to continually customise, optimise and update their sites.
A cloud hosting service is a great option for medium and large businesses looking for scalability, a higher level of security and a reduction in unexpected downtime.
For larger businesses with a greater volume of traffic, dedicated hosting may be more suited as they will benefit from enhanced security, control and website performance.
The right web hosting service can make or break the growth of your company. Keep reading to find out some of the benefits of implementing quality business hosting.
There are currently many web-hosting providers on the market. As a result, it can be challenging for businesses to choose the best option. Reliability should be a significant factor in deciding which type of hosting you wish to pursue. It is worth considering that if you choose the cheapest option, you will likely compromise on the quality of technical support you receive, so your website may be at greater risk of infiltration by cyber-criminals and it may not perform to its full potential.
Using a superior hosting service will prevent you from having to switch between different hosting options, saving you time and money. You also won’t have to struggle with technical difficulties and your website should be regularly upgraded and use modern software solutions, meaning you will have a higher-performing website.
Using dedicated web hosting services will allow you to enjoy stronger security privileges with the help of more advanced tools and the availability of professionals with the experience to tackle your security concerns. At Blue Frontier, your data will be secure and regularly backed up. We are ISO 9001 & 27001 accredited, which means that our infrastructure has been stress tested and is constantly being improved and monitored.
Did you know that more than half of internet users would leave a site if it takes longer than 3 seconds to load? In this case, effective business hosting can prevent a loss in revenue, and with a higher tier hosting package, your pages should load faster than when using shared hosting, helping you to convert more visitors into customers. If you’re posting large files, videos or high-quality photos, dedicated business hosting is likely the right fit for you, and cloud hosting is also a great option to increase site speed. If you are looking for complete control over your site and its contents, unlike shared hosting, where you have to share resources like CPU or RAM, with dedicated business hosting, the power is in your hands.
Free hosting services do not provide you with many opportunities related to SEO, which makes it difficult for businesses to rank their websites at the top of search engines. When you acquire professional dedicated web hosting services, you get almost complete control over the SEO practices.
Working with a professional business hosting provider means you are more likely to receive high quality IT support. When even a small glitch can disrupt your website processes, it is worth investing in a comprehensive business hosting package whereby professionals will watch over your site and fix any problems.
For any queries about our hosting services at Blue Frontier, you can speak directly to one of our in-house technical experts who will be able to discuss your requirements with you. Our technical team support businesses every day, so you can be certain that you’ll receive an excellent service. Please complete our contact form and we will be in touch to help.
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Wiktoria lives to create, she is a marketing postgraduate who loves social media and content creation. Customer satisfaction and driving engagement is at the heart of her work. She has worked with different clients including fintechs, affiliate marketing agencies and NGOs for over 3 years to grow their brands, as well as provide them with original and creative content. Since joining Blue Frontier, Tori has focused on content creation and social media marketing.
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