Website hosting is the term used to describe the provision of technology that enables websites to be accessed from the internet. Hosting is an unseen and often under appreciated part of the how the internet works. The computers that are used to power Apps and websites are called web servers which are usually housed in large data centres. Everything that is accessed on the internet will require hosting.
Hosting a website from a private computer is possible but there are good reasons why you might consider other options. Web hosting providers are businesses that specialise in the provision of the technology and services to enable high quality web hosting. Reputable web hosting specialists will invest in specific technology for fast website delivery and security.
Speed
The load speed of a website is one of the most important factors that can affect search engine ranking performance. The reason search engines such as Google value load speeds so highly is that they consider this is a key indicator of usability and accessibility. Google even offer a page speed tool to test your site’s performance:
Security
Security is an important consideration when selecting a website hosting provider. Websites can be targeted by unscrupulous hackers. Hackers may wish to steal data from within your website or use the hacked website as vehicle to deliver ‘malware’. Malware is software that is designed to disrupt or damage other internet based services or activity.
Hacked websites can be costly to repair or replace and the damage to a business could be extensive. Most reputable web hosting companies will have some dedicated security and monitoring facility.
WordPress
The majority of websites we develop are based on the WordPress platform. Red Fred partner with WP Engine for our WordPress website hosting. WP Engine’s infrastructure is tuned specifically for WordPress and uses specific technology to deliver fast and secure hosting.
Most of the websites and applications that we build on the WordPress platform are powered by WP Engine. We selected this provider as it delivers the performance, reliability and security required by some of the biggest brands in the world while remaining affordable for smaller businesses.
For more information on WP Engine please click here. To learn more about Red Fred Creative’s use of technology click here.
