One of the most important features of your web hosting service is your control panel – the tool that enables you to administer your website. Whilst there are many control panels available, including a range of own-brand panels developed by web hosts, the two most popular ones are Plesk and cPanel. They are, essentially, the …
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Managed Hosting Explained
Managed Hosting Explained
Businesses that need to expand or upgrade their IT infrastructure have a range of possible choices. One of the most popular is managed hosting. In this post, we’ll explain what managed hosting is, the benefits it can bring and what to look for in a managed services provider. What is managed hosting? Managed hosting is …
15 Things You Need to Know about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
15 Things You Need to Know about the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into force on 25th May 2018. Designed to strengthen data protection and privacy for individuals within the European Union, it will have an impact on all organisations that collect data. To make sure you are fully informed about GDPR, here is a list of 15 things every organisation …
Cyber Security Threats 2018 and How to Stay Secure
Cyber Security Threats 2018 and How to Stay Secure
Cyber security has consistently hit the headlines during 2017, especially the spate of large-scale WannaCry and Petya ransomware attacks. There have also been some notable hacks on businesses and government systems too, including the theft by North Korea of the US and South Korea’s war plans. Predictions for 2018, continue to be gloomy, with the …
How Much of an Expert is Your Web Host?
How Much of an Expert is Your Web Host?
When you choose a hosting company, you put your website into their trust. If your business relies on that website, that’s a big responsibility to hand over. If they let you down, your entire business could be at risk. It is crucial, therefore, that when you’re searching for a hosting provider, you do more than …
Is Your Website Ready for the Voice Search Revolution?
Is Your Website Ready for the Voice Search Revolution?
Voice search is taking over how we use the internet. With applications like Google Assistant, Siri and Cortana and devices such as Alexa and Google Home, voice search has become easier, more accessible and more accurate. According to Branded 3, 40% of adults currently use voice search at least once a day and it is …