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Fast, reliable
Fast, reliable web hosting at unbelievable prices!
Give your website the home it deserves with one of our market-leading UK hosting packages.
Build the website you’ve always wanted
Whether you want to create a hobby blog or a business website, we’ve got you covered. Build your own ecommerce store, photo gallery, portfolio, social network, or anything else you can think of in seconds with our range of 80+ one-click installs.
A hosting platform like no other
Our powerful, bespoke hosting platform has been designed for you by experts with over twenty years’ industry experience. We provide you with unbeatable load-balanced cloud hosting, meaning there’s no single point of failure and your website performance will never be affected by other users’ websites, visitors or activity.
All eco-friendly servers have SSD storage as standard, and we’ve optimised every part of your experience for maximum speed and security. Our hosting is designed to scale as your website grows, meaning the same great performance no matter how popular you get.
Feature-rich control panel
Manage your websites, databases, email, files, and every other aspect of your hosting account straight from your bespoke control panel. We’ve developed it ourselves to ensure a sleek, modern and user-friendly experience.
As well as containing all the practical features you need, your control panel comes with lots of useful extras, including a range of website tools and 80+ one-click installs of popular software titles such as WordPress, Joomla!, Drupal, Magento, OpenCart, and more.
Key features
- Powerful market-leading technology
- User-friendly control panel with 80+ one-click install apps
- Secure, state-of-the-art UK data centres
- Green hosting powered by 100% renewable energy
- Choice of Windows or Linux hosting
- Friendly UK support
- Great value for money
Frequently asked questions (Web Hosting)
How long will it take to set up my hosting package?
Your hosting package is automatically set up for you straight after purchase so you can get started right away.
What are your data centres like and where are they based?
Our state-of-the-art data centres offer the latest in security technologies and are manned 24/7, ensuring your data and websites are secure and monitored at all times. We have a resilient national network and enterprise level cloud platform so you get the best possible hosting experience. They are based in Reading, UK and Dallas, USA.
Is your hosting green?
Yes: all our servers run on 100% renewable energy, and we can boast a PUE of 1.12. PUE stands for power usage efficiency, and lower is better.
What kind of support do you offer?
We have a range of guides and tutorials available for you via our support database. We also provide personal support just for you via your control panel. All our support is UK based and we never outsource it, meaning you’re always speaking to someone who understands our services and platforms inside out.
Which programming languages and frameworks can I use?
You can use whichever programming languages and frameworks you like. Please get in touch if you want to double check if specific legacy versions are supported.
Should I pick Windows or Linux?
You can choose to host your website on either our Windows or Linux platform. If you’re not sure which to pick, go for Linux as it’s industry standard and supports a wider range of languages and software. If you need help deciding which package to go for or more details, please get in touch with our friendly team.
One Click Apps
When you buy a web hosting package from us, you automatically get access to a wide range of one-click install software. It’s all free to use for both commercial and personal use, meaning you can create outstanding fully-functional websites in minutes at no extra cost.
Our one-clicks cover everything from web stores to social networks, so an impressive site is always just a click away. Below we’ve included an overview of the different types of one-clicks available and a complete list of titles.
CMS (content management systems)
If you want to build any kind of website quickly, a content management system is a solid choice. Not only is it user-friendly, it’s easy to customise. We recommend WordPress, Drupal or Joomla! If you’re not sure which to pick.
Our CMS one-clicks include: b2evolution, CMS Made Simple, Craft CMS, concrete5, Drupal, E107, Geeklog, Joomla!, MamboCMS, MediaWiki, MODX, Moodle, Nucleus, OctoberCMS, PHP-Fusion, phpNuke, PliggCMS, Serendipity, SilverStripeCMS, Textpattern, Typo3, and WordPress.
Ecommerce
Sell from your own website with one of our fully-fledged ecommerce solutions. Each install will give you a fully customisable online shop with the ability to add unlimited products and categories. Magento is an excellent choice if you want to create a big store, while OpenCart is a solid option if you’re looking for easy but extensive customisation.
Our ecommerce one-clicks include: AbanteCart, AgoraCart, Magento, OpenCart, osCommerce, PrestaShop, TomatoCart and Zen Cart.
Galleries
Create a photo gallery or add one to your existing website easily with these feature-rich one-click installs.
Our gallery one-clicks include: Coppermine, Piwigo and Zenphoto.
Forums
Install your own message boards with features like unlimited posts and replies, private messaging, emojis, theme switching and more. Can’t decide? We recommend trying out phpBB.
Our forum one-clicks include: FluxBB, phpBB, Simple Machines Forum and VanillaForums.
Social Networks
Ever fancied creating your own Facebook? Now you can create your own social network in a click for your group or community. Each solution is packed with features such as editable user profiles, avatars, discussion groups, private messaging and more.
Our social network one-clicks include: BuddyPress, Dolphin and Elgg.
Analytics
All the visitor and website data you need in one easy-to-use interface. Simply install one of these analytics titles to learn more about who’s accessing your website and how you can better serve their needs.
Our analytics one-clicks include: Open Web Analytics, Piwik and TraceWatch.
Webmail
We include webmail as standard with all our hosting packages, but if you want to opt for a different client we’ve given you others to choose from.
Our webmail one-clicks include: Roundcube and SquirrelMail.
Business & Project Management
Make invoicing, staff management, and team projects easy with our business one-clicks.
Our business and project management one-clicks include: dotProject, Feng Office, PHProjekt, iQDesk, Simple Invoices and StatusNet.
CRM (Customer Relationship Management)
Manage your customers effectively and ensure great communication and sales with these customer relationship management tools.
Our CRM one-clicks include: phpCOIN, SugarCRM and SuiteCRM.
Live Chat & Ticket Systems
Advise and support your customers with live chat software and support ticket systems that work perfectly straight out of the box.
Our live chat and ticket system one-clicks include: Crafty/Sales Syntax, Help Centre Live, osTicket, phpFreeChat and Trouble Ticket Express.
Marketing & Advertising
Send marketing emails to your subscribers and employ a feature-rich banner advertising system for your website to increase revenue.
Our marketing and advertising one-clicks include: phpList, PHPMailer, Prosper202, and Revive Adserver.
Frameworks & Developer Tools
Prefer to code? Take a look at our bug tracking software and frameworks created especially for developers.
Our framework and developer tool one-clicks include: CakePHP, MantisBT and Slim.
Website Tools
Add additional functionality to your website with surveys, easy to manage FAQ systems, and user-friendly contact form creators.
Our website tool one-clicks include: Form Tools, LimeSurvey, phpFormGenerator, PhpMyFAQ, Tcexam and WebCalendar.
Frequently asked questions (One Click Apps)
Frequently asked questions
Are all your one-click installs available for both Windows and Linux?
All our one-click installs are available on Linux, and the vast majority are also available on Windows. If you’re not sure about the compatibility of the one-click installs you want to use, it’s safer to opt for Linux web hosting. Feel free to contact our support team for further information.
What are your data centres like and where are they based?
Our state-of-the-art data centres offer the latest in security technologies and are manned 24/7, ensuring your data and websites are secure and monitored at all times. We have a resilient national network and enterprise level cloud platform so you get the best possible hosting experience. They are based in Reading, UK and Dallas, USA.
What kind of support do you offer?
We have a comprehensive range of guides and tutorials in our support database. If you have any queries or issues with your hosting, simply contact our UK support team via your control panel and we’ll help you out.
Which programming languages and frameworks can I use?
You can use whichever programming languages and frameworks you like. Please get in touch if you want to double check if specific legacy versions are supported.
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Packages
Ready to get started?
Your Linux or Windows hosting package is ready whenever you are. If you’re not sure which to pick, go for Linux as it’s industry standard and supports a wider range of languages and software.
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Web Hosting Extras
SSL Certificates
Free SSL Certificates are included with every Hosting Packages as standard, as long as the domain is using our nameservers. We also offer Simple and Extended GeoTrust SSL Certificates, which don’t require you to use our nameservers. Extended SSL is the highest class of SSL available. It includes more stringent checks on the company by the certificate authorities.
What is an SSL certificate?
An SSL certificate is displayed for websites in the form of a padlock icon in the address bar and a URL that starts with https://. Behind the scenes, this means that the website has been verified and any information passed between the server and a visitor’s web browser is securely encrypted. An SSL connection is vital for any website that requests or stores personal information such as contact details or payment information.
SSL is the globally recognised standard for secure data encryption between server and browser. All our SSL certificates are provided and verified by leading security experts GeoTrust.
- Easy set up
- Increase website sales
- Improve your search engine rankings
- Establish trust and authority
- Verified by GlobalSign
Compliment your SSL certificate with fast, secure hosting
To purchase and use an SSL certificate, your website also needs to be hosted with us. Our powerful, bespoke hosting platform has been designed for you by experts with over twenty years’ industry experience. We provide you with unbeatable load-balanced cloud hosting, meaning there’s no single point of failure and your website performance will never be affected by other users’ websites, visitors or activity. All servers have SSD storage as standard.
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Simple SSL £49.99Improve Google Ranking
Padlock icon for your site visitors
$10,000 Warranty
Domain Validation (DV) Certificate
Ideal for Blogs and Small Ecommerce Sites -
Extended SSL £275.00Improve Google Ranking
Green Address Bar Title
Underwritten $1.5 million
Extended Domain Validation (DV) Certificate
Company Name in Browser
Ideal for Large Ecommerce Sites
The highest class of SSL available
A must-have for any serious website owner
An SSL certificate not only signals trust and authority to your website visitors, it also helps protect them when browsing your website. It prevents data interception and shows your business has been validated, ensuring complete peace of mind for your visitors.
Search engines such as Google have openly stated that they view an SSL certificate as a mark of trust and that having one can directly improve your search engine rankings.
Furthermore, research has shown that a valid SSL certificate reduces abandoned baskets, increases sales, and makes people more confident about shopping with you. It’s a must-have when you’re selling online.
Frequently asked questions (SSL Certificates)
How do I activate my SSL certificate?
After purchasing it, you’ll get an email to the administrator email address for your domain to confirm your certificate. Simply click the link to confirm your registration.
Should I get a Standard SSL or an Extended SSL?
If you’re serious about your business, especially if you run an ecommerce store, an Extended SSL is the way to go. If payments aren’t a central part of your business but you still request or private details, such as login information, a Simple SSL with its accompanying padlock is fine.
Do I need web hosting to buy an SSL?
Contrary to popular belief, an SSL certificate is attached to your hosting package rather than your domain name. For this reason, you’ll need to host your website with us even if your domain name is registered elsewhere. You can take a look at our powerful yet affordable hosting packages on our Web Hosting page.
How do I get help setting up my SSL certificate?
Setting up your SSL is a quick and straightforward process, but if you have any questions or aren’t sure what to do next, please get in touch via your control panel and we’ll help you out.