Cheap Web Hosting
The internet is a web of servers and computers that communicate through Domain Name Systems (DNS). Web Browsers retrieve the website files by entering a domain name. A domain name serves as a web address. The space in a server located in multiple datacentres – of providers – globally is web hosting. Web Hosting is where the website files, programming codes, databases, and more are stored.
Yes, website files can be stored or hosted on a home computer but, it cannot provide availability and uptime a server can provide to service a website 24/7. For your website to work round-the-clock, you need a Web Hosting for it.
Choosing a reliable web hosting provider for your business is integral in boosting your brand and online presence.
Looking for a Web Hosting provider requires research. It is best to note its performance and reliability.
You need to have web hosting that distributes memory and resources to maintain services online. Looking for a website hosting provider that uses cloud computing can be advantageous. Cloud computing is the use of remote servers in a network within the internet to store, manage and process data. This ensures that server failures do not result in the services getting offline.
Look for a web host that uses Solid State Drive (SSD) memory in their server. Unlike the older version called Hard Disk Drive (HDD), SSD magnetically stores data. This technology helps in retrieving files up to 300% faster than HDD. When the memory loads quickly, the website works swiftly and smoothly.
Yes. It is best to start with the basic hosting plan and eventually upgrade as you grow your business.
Our web hosting plans allow you to upgrade anytime you need more resources. You can contact us to discuss the best option for an upgrade.
Our Web Hosting is a shared service. A server can hold up to 2000 websites because of how powerful they are. Sharing the server with other clients allows you to use its resources without paying a high price while maintaining optimal performance.
Just like any machine, we do not overload our servers. Despite its power, a server can only hold up to a limit. Limiting our servers' hard drive and memory usage at a maximum capacity of 80% ensures that all the websites can handle high traffic while maintaining their performance.
We will not be able to help you with third-party scripts. Instead, our support team, who are constantly trained in using our system, can help you ensure that there is no problem with the server. The programming and scripting languages supported by our system take years to study as it supports many of them.
Despite this, our customer care team goes above and beyond to help you in any way possible. They will be glad to check resources to help you.
Still, it is best to refer scripting issues to your developer. They can give you answers to questions about scripts and programming languages.
Domain Search and Register
The right domain makes your business appear credible and professional. Ideally, it should match your company or brand name.
For example, if you’re the owner of Chris Sneakers. You can register chrisneakers.com.au (if you’re operating in Australia) or chrissneakers.com.
Keep in mind that your chosen domain can be taken by a domain squatter or a separate organization. You can use the domain search tool on this website to check if your domain is available. If it is, it’s always a good idea to register before your competitors do. If not, you can opt for variations of your chosen domain.
Given the example above, you can use chrissneakersau.com or chrisneakers.com.
Do note, however, that this may confuse your customers. So, it’s best to research and create a list of options before registering a domain.
A domain extension is a suffix that succeeds your domain – like a .com.au, or .com.
There are various top-level domains (TLD) to choose from, with the most popular ones being .com, .net, .info, .biz, and .edu.
An important factor to consider when choosing a domain extension is how it matches your website’s purpose. So, if you’re running a commercial site, for example, you can opt for a .com. If you’re planning to launch a website for your non-profit, go for a .org.
There are also over 200 country code TLDs to choose from. Let’s say you are a business operating in Australia, you’d want to consider getting a .au domain extension to tell clients that you operate locally.
For most cases, you should be able to use your domain within 24 hours after registration. You’ll receive a confirmation email from us if your registration is successful. From here, update your DNS settings for your website and emails to work.
If you encounter an error with the registration, we’ll email you the details of the issue and how to resolve it.
It’s important to note that some domains take longer to process. A separate entity – known as a domain name registry (or simply “registry”) – manages domains. So, each registry imposes different sets of requirements. Of course, our team will make sure to update you registration status regularly.
You can register a domain for a term mandated by its respective registry. The options on how long you can use the domain name will show before checkout.
Global Domain Extension (also called gTLD) will let you register a minimum term of 1 year and a maximum of 10 years. Country Code Domain Extensions (also called ccTLD) have varying terms set by its registries. You may check the domain terms and conditions for more details.
Yes, you can host your website or email with a separate provider.
However, there are several reasons why you should keep them in one place. For one, you don’t need different accounts to manage your domain and hosting. And you can always contact a single provider for assistance.
Domain Transfer
Domain transfer is the process of switching domain registrars.
This will not interrupt services – including websites and emails – linked to a domain. It will only update the registrar details in the WhoIs Database.
There are several reasons for transferring domains. Some include pricing, privacy issues, and user-friendly features.
The first thing you want to check is their pricing. Registrars tend to provide low prices on your first year. But upon renewal, you’ll find that their prices have significantly increased.
There’s no doubt that cost is also as important as quality. So, before you make that big switch, ensure that your registrar has a good track record and provides quality service.
You'll also need to look for a provider that protects your data. The best providers follow security measures like installing SSL on their site to secure online transactions and your personal data.
You’ll also need to be on the lookout if your provider engages in malicious practices – such as domain hijacking. Domain hijacking involves changing the registration information without the owner’s knowledge.
And finally, there’s user experience. Your registrar’s website and account management tools should be easy to navigate. Performing actions, like updating your DNS records, should be done without the hassle.
You can transfer a domain name 30 days before its expiration date to give leeway for technical issues that may arise.
Most domain extensions (gTLD) take 5-7 days for the transfer to complete. Others – like .com.au – take 24-48 hours. You can contact us to confirm how long the transfer will complete.
Also, note that most registries lock a newly registered, renewed, and updated domain name for 60 days—prohibiting domain transfer.
Domain transfers only update the registrar details of your domain. To change the ownership of a domain name; you can check the steps to process Change of Ownership (COO). Some domain ownership updates may require an application fee. Please make sure to check this first before you proceed.
Do they provide 24/7 support? Are their services backed by credible customer reviews? Do they have a history of major downtimes or security breaches?
And of course, you’ll also need to ensure that your new registrar offers user-friendly domain management tools.
Cheap Wordpress Hosting
WordPress is an open-source content management system that powers thousands of websites. Anyone can create and scale their website with WordPress thanks to the library of plugins and themes to choose from.
WordPress Hosting, on the other hand, is a type of web hosting optimised for websites built on WordPress.
Nearly all types of web hosting support WordPress sites. But what makes WordPress Hosting a better choice is that you get tools and features tailored for WordPress sites –including automatic software updates, security updates, and quick WordPress installation.
Yes. It’s best to go with a plan that fits your business needs. Our web hosting plans allow you to upgrade anytime you need more resources. You can contact us to discuss the best option for your business.
Our servers hold up to 2000 websites. Sharing the server with other clients allows you to use its resources at an affordable cost while maintaining optimal performance.
On top of that, we do not overload our servers.
Despite its power, servers can only hold up a certain limit. Limiting our servers' hard drive and memory usage at a maximum capacity of 80% ensures that all the websites can handle traffic spikes without compromising your application’s performance.
WordPress Hosting does not use cPanel or Plesk Hosting Manager. So, you’ll be able to manage files directly on your WordPress Dashboard or using File Transfer Protocol (FTP) client.
On your browser, type in your domain followed by /wp-admin to access your WordPress Dashboard login page. Logging on to your Account Manager and heading to Web Hosting will also lead you to your dashboard.
Alternatively, you can use an FTP Client – an application you use to transfer files between your webserver and computer – to quickly upload/download files to/from your hosting account.
You can use FileZilla, but any FTP client will do.
Our system automatically keeps a backup of your website. However, we highly encourage you to back up your files as well.
You can create weekly or daily backups – depending on your preference. Doing so assures that your backup files are recent.
Automate your backups if you cannot do it manually.