CWCS Managed Web Hosting Blog

A Data Centre for your Dedicated Server

2010-03-19T10:49:00.002Z

Many businesses move to dedicated server hosting once they have built up their business to a level where they are receiving high traffic volumes. A dedicated server gives you full use of the resources and also total freedom to configure as you wish. Security is also another bonus of a dedicated server as you will not be affected by the actions of other web masters. If your business has many customers and especially if you hold any confidential information regarding your clients, security is of the utmost importance. You have a responsibility to your clients to keep any sensitive information safe and secure. This applies especially to the finance sector.

Your server is at risk from many outside elements when stored on your own premises, such as theft, fire or flood. Finding a reliable web hosting company that offers a secure data centre is a top priority if you are looking to protect your server and the information it holds from potential hazards. Managed hosting is also an option and is especially cost effective for any business owner who doesn't have the technical knowledge or the time available to manage his own server.

Here at CWCS we provide secure data centre facilities to ensure the security of your dedicated server and the confidential information it holds. We provide you with your own account manager to offer assistance when required. We have a variety of hosting plans all at competitive prices, which offer a first class support service for our customers.

When do you need a Dedicated Server?

2010-03-17T10:38:00.003Z

Many online business owners start their journey with shared web hosting, which is a suitable option for a small business with low traffic synergies or a new business. If you are new to online business, shared web hosting is the better option as the host will deal with the server administration for you, leaving you with plenty of time to become acquainted with the technology.

There is never a specific time when you should move to dedicated server hosting, but there are certain factors that will play a part in your decision and the timing. If you are generating a large income from your online business and you would suffer a serious setback through lack of services then you should consider switching to a dedicated server. Most web hosting companies will guarantee you uptime for your website and usually exceed this guarantee.

If you have the intention of installing your own customised software applications you will definitely require a dedicated server as with shared hosting you only have the software provided by the host. With shared hosting you will have to upgrade your server as your traffic volumes increase as you will have limited resources. With dedicated server hosting you have unlimited resources, so you won't face the problem of having to upgrade at a future date.

If you are going to rent or buy a dedicated server choosing a host that will provide the option of a managed service and full support is essential. Here at CWCS we have a managed hosting service which will leave you free to concentrate on your business.

Web Hosting – Multiple websites

2010-03-16T09:34:00.000Z

Hosting multiple websites can be a time consuming task, as a certain level of management is required to ensure all websites are running smoothly and clients do not exceed specified limits.

Choosing a managed web hosting provider will help towards maintaining the server and ensure your server is actively monitored. Monitoring is an essential task as downtime to customers websites could cause major problems and in some cases could lead to losing business. Many web designers do not focus strongly on web hosting and prefer to have a hosting provider who takes take of time consuming management tasks.

Multiple website hosting usually means they are multiple clients. This also means there are multiple expectations from each client and you need to be able to accommodate each customers requirements individually. This can sometimes be difficult if the web hosting provider uses global settings on the server which will apply to every client. Ensure your web hosting provider is flexible and can set specific limits to clients accounts which makes it possible to create a custom hosting environment for each website.

Many web hosting providers have hosting packages suitable for hosting multiple websites, these are often refereed to reseller packages. Reseller web hosting packages are generally the most flexible, it's even possible to have a single domain user which can access a control panel to manage there own account without changes having to be made from the reseller.

Providing a web hosting environment for multiple websites is not always an easy task, regular maintenance checks and audits are required. Providing support to a large user base can also be a difficult, by choosing a web hosting company with the correct infrastructure, support and management will allow you more time to focus of designing websites for your customers rather than maintaining the web hosting environment.

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What is a Dedicated Server?

2010-03-15T10:30:00.004Z

A dedicated server is the number one choice when it comes to web hosting and is in demand by businesses large and small. It is particularly sought after by any business that requires extra security as well as unlimited resources. A dedicated server will be purchased or rented from a host company who then store and possibly manage it for you.

When selecting a hosting company that will provide dedicated servers it is therefore imperative that the hosting company have a secure location with a data centre that caters for the safe storage of your server. Here at CWCS we offer high specification data centres that will provide the utmost security for your server. We manage our data centres ourselves, working around the clock to ensure total reliability for our clients as well as twenty four hour support for extra convenience, and can provide both dedicated Linux servers and dedicated Windows servers.

A dedicated server will be the primary choice for a business that is expanding and looking for extra reliability as well as extra resources . Although complex to maintain, it can provide the extra stability required to run a successful business. It is possible to obtain a cheap web hosting plan but care should be taken to ensure that you are going to receive the service required to run your business. It is also advisable to make sure you know what you are paying for as some companies will charge for extra services, such as support. A dedicated server is the optimum choice for any business, whatever its size; as it will allow to grow and expand over time.

Dedicated to Small Business

2010-03-12T10:25:00.002Z

There is a common misconception that dedicated server hosting is only suitable for larger businesses and are out of reach for smaller businesses, but that is simply not the case. The majority of online businesses rely on their website being available to drive customers to their merchandise. Without a website available for visitors, there can be no sales. Dedicated server hosting is the best option for guaranteeing complete reliability for your website.

A dedicated server is particularly beneficial to a small business that deals in the finance sector of the market, as security must be very high. A dedicated server is completely safe from the activities of other websites and cannot be affected by others, so security is much higher than with shared hosting. The resources of a dedicated server are also beneficial as you have your own allocation of memory and other resources.

The one disadvantage with dedicated server hosting is the complexity of the system. You will have to be responsible for the installation of software, the general maintenance and monitoring security. One solution is to make use of managed hosting. Here at CWCS we offer managed hosting services that can help you to get the most from your dedicated server. We offer a guaranteed uptime as well as a daily or weekly back up service, so you will never have to worry about your website being out of action again.

Choosing dedicated server hosting is the sensible choice for any business that depends upon its website being available for a maximum time as well as offering their clients security as standard.

A Virtual Experience

2010-03-10T10:19:00.002Z

Making the choice to move away from shared web hosting can be a complex decision for any business owner to make. Shared hosting for your website is usually perfectly adequate in the early days of running your own business with the technical side taken care of for you. Moving to dedicated server hosting is a major decision as it involves a higher degree of technical knowledge and higher costs for your business. An alternative for someone who perhaps doesn't need the powerful resources of a dedicated server but needs a little more security and memory for their website is virtual dedicated server hosting.

This is the process of sharing a dedicated server with other business owners, but you are completely separate from the other websites and therefore cannot be affected by the actions of another webmaster. Your security will be much higher, which will benefit your business greatly and improve your uptime. You will also have greater resources.

Many hosting companies can provide virtual dedicated server hosting, but care should still be taken to choose a company who are reliable and will do everything possible to make your business life easier. A company such as us here at CWCS can give you total and complete support, which is vital; especially if you don't have extensive technical knowledge. We assign a personal project manager who is available to assist you if you experience any difficulties, although the Plesk Control Panel makes daily management simple for you. A reliable web hosting company that is able to make the control of your server simple will leave you with more free time for other aspects of your business.

The Right Choice

2010-03-08T10:14:00.003Z

Moving from shared web hosting to dedicated server hosting can be a complicated and stressful time, especially if you don't have extensive knowledge of maintaining a dedicated server. Even if you have the technical knowledge and experience required, making sure your server is constantly available and without any problems can be a full time job. Unless you are considering paying someone to be solely responsible for the IT in your business then it may be wise to consider managed hosting.

Selecting a hosting company to provide reliable dedicated server hosting is crucial to the success of your business. Without effective management you will experience many difficulties which will ultimately affect your company and eventually your customers. To be able to run your business in a cost effective manner, providing a top class service for your clients relies on your hosting company understanding what your requirements are for your dedicated server hosting and being able to fulfill them.

Before signing a contract with a hosting company it is essential to make sure that you know exactly what will be provided in your hosting package, and how much you will pay for the service. Ensure that your requirements will be fully met so that you don't end up with unexpected bills or problems with your website. Here at CWCS we are proud to have achieved awards for being the top web hosting providers and continue to live up to these expectations by providing the service you expect from us. The only way that your business can be successful is if you choose a hosting company that is able to support you completely in all areas of your server hosting.

A Company you can Trust

2010-03-05T10:10:00.002Z

Having your own business is a great achievement and can bring you many rewards in return for all of the hard work and dedication. The way to success for many businesses is through a first class customer service, making sure that your clients are totally satisfied with their purchases and services provided by you. Customers usually expect you to be available to them twenty four hours a day, seven days a week and with the Internet that is now a possibility. However, to achieve constant availability your website must be fully functional for the maximum time available.

For this reason, many business owners turn to dedicated server hosting for their website as they have all the resources to themselves. With shared web hosting your website can easily be affected by other website owners and their actions. This can also cause problems for your website in terms of security. For anyone who has access to sensitive information this is not acceptable for customers as they rightfully expect total confidentiality.

Dedicated server hosting is therefore a necessity in order to keep your website available to your clients for the maximum time possible, but it is also crucial that you select a reliable hosting company to tend to your dedicated servers. Ensure that the company you sign a contract with has experienced professionals who are willing to offer advice when it is required as well as possessing the skills required to take care of your dedicated server. Here at CWCS we have a team of experts who are able to take care of your server, keeping it fully functional for a guaranteed period of time.

Making Savings

2010-03-03T10:05:00.003Z

In times when economical growth is slow and businesses are struggling to stay solvent it is crucial to make as many savings as possible in all areas of our lives. For anyone who has a business it is more important than ever to make the most of your budget, and economise in all areas in order to make necessary cutbacks without affecting your employees to maintain the growth of your company.

One of the many areas in which you can make savings is in the Information Technology department. Many companies deploy existing staff to take care of the IT department, which entails expensive training packages as well as having to hire extra employees to cover absences such as sick leave and holidays. Moving to managed hosting for your dedicated server can be a cost effective move which will help to maximise your income.

With managed hosting your dedicated server will be totally taken care of with a team of experts who can ensure that your server is constantly functional and back up your data so that you never have to worry about losing sensitive information. A hosting company such as here at CWCS is able to take care of your dedicated server which will leave your existing employees free to undertake other duties, costing you much less overall.

Dedicated server hosting is a necessary resource for many businesses but have to be monitored constantly to ensure they are running efficiently. Outsourcing this work can attract massive savings for your company which can be crucial in times of economical struggle.

Do you need Managed Hosting?

2010-03-01T09:59:00.002Z

Larger businesses or companies will usually require the extra resources and security provided by a dedicated server, and will usually have at least one person who has Information Technology experience to take care of the technical side of business. Most businesses will eventually outgrow shared website hosting, especially as their traffic volumes increase and security becomes essential.

Many larger businesses employ a team of IT experts who will take care of the servers and the daily maintenance to keep operations running smoothly. If your server experiences downtime you will suffer a loss of production, which costs in terms of valuable resources such as time and money. If you have employees who are not able to work because your server has crashed, they will still need to be paid even though they will be behind in their work schedule. You may even have to pay for employees to work overtime to catch up on their work if you have deadlines to meet, which will have a drastic impact on your profit.

Managed hosting can be a cost effective solution if you select a hosting company that provides a reliable service. Here at CWCS we offer managed dedicated server hosting which enables you to have a team of IT experts available twenty four hours a day looking after your server and making sure that if anything goes wrong, it is corrected as soon as possible. We also provide daily back ups so that if the worst does happen you won’t lose valuable data.

A Web Hosting Company To Suit Your Specific Business

2010-02-24T12:04:00.002Z

Your choice of web hosting company can have a considerable influence on the future performance of your business. Many business owners select a hosting company without doing any research into the reputation of the company, or what services are offered to you with or without extra charge. By settling for the first company that you find at a reasonable price, you may well find yourself struggling with a hosting package that doesn't live up to expectations.

Dedicated server hosting is usually sought when your website has outgrown the resources offered by shared hosting. At this point in your business development you are probably looking to become hugely successful and to do that you need reliable, dedicated server hosting at a reasonable price without any unexpected extra costs.

Here at CWCS we have qualified technicians who are available to answer any queries you have regarding your chosen package level. We also have 24 hour support to assist you if any problems arise with your dedicated server hosting. We believe that we can only be as successful as our clients. Providing a first class service is essential in a competitive sector.

A web hosting company that will be an asset to your business will be able to offer you unlimited resources at a reasonable price with a guaranteed uptime for your website. The servers should also be housed in a secure data centre with full technical back up if required. All these requirements can often be provided as standard and without additional costs by the leading firms in the field.

A Technical Decision

2010-02-23T11:57:00.001Z

Shared hosting is perfectly adequate for a developing business or a personal website, but it has many limitations for a website with high traffic volumes which makes demands on the limited resources available. Eventually, shared hosting can prove to be a hindrance to your business and actually limit your development. Dedicated server hosting will help a prospering business to prosper with its unlimited resources and high levels of security. With no other websites sharing your resources, you can rest assured that you will have very few problems.

For anyone with a solid background in IT and practical experience of dedicated server hosting, the choice of operating system will be a simple matter of personal preference. If this is your first experience of owning an online business and you are still in the developmental stages, the variety of systems on offer can be rather daunting.

One of the easiest ways to decide whether you want a dedicated Linux server or a dedicated Windows server is to approach your hosting provider for advice. A reliable company will be happy to give advice which will help you to make the right choice for your business. Here at CWCS we have a dedicated support team who are able to give assistance by telephone or email, whichever suits you best. We have different level price plans to suit various businesses.

The advice that you receive could help you to decide whether the company will be able to provide the web hosting service that will enable you to develop a more successful online business.

Web Hosting Technologies

2010-02-19T09:36:00.000Z

Flexible web hosting solutions supporting all new web technologies is important to the modern web designer. Making use of the all tools and web technologies available allows web designers to be even more creative and ensures interacting with the website is done even more easily for the user.

Websites are becoming more advanced and designers are starting to take advantage of the wealth of tools available. Javascript libraries and tool-kits help simplify creating advanced Javascript applications and shorten code to allow more designers to use Javascript to create enhanced usability.

Server side scripts are being improved and upgrades to software is providing higher security and more flexibility, the wealth of add-ons is expanding and more designers are experimenting with the new technologies and rolling them out within live projects.

From a hosting perspective it is important to keep up-to-date with what customers are using and ensuring support is available for all new technologies. Designers want more from their hosting providers and expect features within web hosting packages to include all necessary software and add-ons to support developing tools.

Company websites are sometimes one of the most important assets of the business, creating a secure and user friendly website is sometimes crucial to the success of the business. Potential clients or customers lose interested if websites do not include the most user friendly interface when entering information. Validation is also crucial to ensure security is maintained and invalid user input will not break a website or cause any problems.

There are so many different tools available to help implement this type of validation and so many different methods of doing this. The developer’s choice should always be supported within the hosting environment.

CWCS Managed Hosting takes pride in the services we offer. Seeking new technologies and implementing them is considered an important process to keep up-to-date and support the largest range of features across the industry. Contact us directly with your requirements and be sure we can tailor a hosting solution to match your requirements.

Part Of A Winning Team

2010-02-18T11:35:00.003Z

For many businesses, the hosting of their website is a straightforward matter of choosing between shared hosting and a dedicated server. However, some larger businesses may require a different solution for their web hosting and finding a hosting company that can meet the requirements of complex hosting can be difficult.

The company that will provide your hosting requirements should be able to offer you a tailored solution which will meet your expectations from a dedicated server. Here at CWCS we have a Complex Hosting service which offers dedicated server hosting which is suited to your specific requirements. Additionally, we offer a one hundred per cent uptime guarantee, which is essential to the continuous operation of your business.

For any business, whether it has basic requirements or a complicated set up, the hosting company should be happy to put the needs of a client first. The hosting company will only be really successful if its clients are. There are many aspects of web hosting that make a company preferable to another which include low cost, reliability and a good support team. Any hosting company that is serious about helping you to find the best hosting solution for your business will go that extra mile to help you succeed.

If you are not sure about the hosting service you require, you should be able to contact the hosting company for guidance. You should expect to receive advice and also a tailored solution to your problem from any company who is prepared to treat you as part of their team.

Managing Your Online Business Better

2010-02-17T11:27:00.003Z

Unfortunately, the problems that can arise when you are building an online business are numerous, and can easily affect the smooth operation of your website. For your online business to be successful, you have to ensure that the website is fully operational at all times and the best way to do this is to have a team of experts to take care of your web hosting.

Large companies may have in-house technical teams who will take care of all aspects of IT to keep their business running smoothly. However, this involves recruiting personnel who are knowledgeable and are fully trained in order to deal with any issues that develop.

One of the main problems is that you can't be sure of how much relevant expertise the employees have, because the evolution of technology is so swift. This means that you will have to provide training and support to keep them up-to-date with technical issues. This all costs a lot of money and takes up a considerable amount of time.

Managed hosting initially seems expensive, but when you add up the cost of having your own team of managers or looking after a dedicated server yourself, you will perceive that you are receiving good value. Selecting a company that specialises in managed hosting is essential to ensure you get the best service at a low cost.

Here at CWCS we have a team of experts who are fully trained to deal with all aspects of your dedicated server hosting. We also offer a hardware replacement guarantee as well as a full back up service to protect your data.

Which Will Serve You Better?

2010-02-16T11:20:00.002Z

Initially, the majority of people starting an online business will select shared web hosting because it is much lower in price and will not take too much of your monthly budget, which may be tight. In the early days of building a business shared hosting will give you a satisfactory service until your traffic volumes start to increase and the demands on your server become too much.

When your website starts to be significantly affected by the problems on other websites, you will probably have to consider upgrading to a dedicated server. The only major disadvantage to this is the potential cost, because if you are still in the developmental stage of your business you may not require all the resources a dedicated server can provide.

Another solution is a virtual dedicated server, which is one server split up into several virtual servers, all with their own resources. With virtual dedicated server hosting, you are receiving the benefits of a dedicated server such as your own resources but at a much lower cost. The security is also higher than with conventional web hosting as you can't be affected by any problems with another website.

Here at CWCS we offer four different service levels of virtual dedicated server so that you can choose the package that will meet your requirements at this time. You can upgrade to another service level at any time if you find that your current level isn't adequate.

Virtual dedicated servers can offer excellent value, as long as you purchase from a company that offers you a good support service as well as choice of service level.

Choosing a Good Domain Name

2010-02-15T16:55:00.003Z

Before you choose your domain name or name your website, you might want to consider the following:

1.Your Domain Name Should Be Your Website Name

This may seem an obvious point to make but having a business name that is different from your domain name can cause marketing issues with potential customers.

What if you cannot get the domain name of your choice? It really depends on how committed you are to that particular name. If you have an existing brand name that you're known for, you'll probably not want to ditch that name just because you couldn't get the domain name. After all, it took you a lot of time and money to establish that name. If so, you might simply want to try to buy over the domain name from the current owner. Check up the "whois" information for the domain, and contact that person listed to see if they're willing to sell it. You probably should be aware that they are likely to want to charge a higher fee than you'll normally get when buying new domains (assuming they want to sell it in the first place)

On the other hand, if you're just starting out, you might prefer the cheaper alternative of trying to obtain a domain name first, and then naming your website (or business) after the domain that you've acquired.

2. Generic/Brand names

These are unlikely ever to come available for example cinema.com they are also as the title suggests generic and not business specific to you so choosing something related is the best way to go about it. For example Beeston-cinema.co.uk gives you the area and the service.

Established brand names or similar names to them should really be avoided as this can lead to legal action as an obvious example registering new--york--yankees.com will only lead one way.

3. Long or Short Domain Names or Hyphenated Names?

Shorter names are preferable however as most of these are now taken a well thought out business related domain can be useful for example comparethemarket.com . There is no right or wrong way but it must be business related and hopefully hint at what your website represents. Hyphenated names are a useful way of getting the domain you are after however more than one hyphen can be awkward to type and in most cases can just lead to people remembering the sites without the hyphen leading them to a different/competitors website.

4. COM, ORG, NET, etc?

One common question I encounter is from people who can't get the ".com" domain of their choice, but find the ".net", ".org" or other country-specific top level domains (TLDs) available (like .de, .nu, .sg, etc). Should they try for these?

The general rule of thumb is for local business or a country specific business country specific domains are advised for example the uk use .co.uk .
For a international audience or US a .com is advised

Another school of thought finds that ".net" and ".org" extensions are actually quite acceptable domain names. For some, the ".org" extension actually describes the non-profit nature of their organisation. So, for example, the famous Apache web server can be found at "apache.org".

5. In conclusion...

The ideal scenario in the current climate would be to obtain the domain first before deciding on your business name as most short or generic names are taken. Retrofitting your domain to your business can be a hassle and become expensive when chasing down a specific domain.

Having your country specific domain is advised and for those attempting to reach a broader audience a .com domain as well.

Making The Move

2010-02-15T11:14:00.002Z

When you initially start an online business, it may be the case that you don't have a large amount of technical knowledge about your website and how it is hosted. Therefore you may take a recommendation from someone else for your web hosting, or may even just use the cheapest service. As your business grows and develops you will start to outgrow the shared web hosting you had initially as you start to require larger resources and greater security options.

A higher traffic volume means more customers will be purchasing from you and if you accept payments online you will need to ensure security measures are in place. You will also require your website to be running all day and night, as if your website is inaccessible to your customers they will move on to another website, losing you potentially valuable custom.

A dedicated server will give you greater security with additional resources belonging to you. You will be responsible for any technical problems that arise with your server, so should ensure that the hosting company you select has a reliable support team. Here at CWCS we recommend our managed service with dedicated servers to assist you with the daily operation of your server. You will have your own personal accounts manager who is available to answer any queries and give you advice when required.

Choosing a company that can give technical support is a necessity for many business owners as it not only means that your business will be giving maximum performance, but also that using a managed hosting service will leave you free to deal with other important business issues.

Windows Or Linux?

2010-02-10T11:07:00.001Z

For many of us, starting a business is a complicated process with all the accounts to keep. In the early days of an online business you have to concentrate on optimising your website for the search engines so that you will gradually increase your daily traffic.

As your daily traffic volume increases and you start to gain customers, you will probably be concentrating on other aspects of your business, such as email marketing and other advertising methods. As your business really starts to see some success this is the time when you may have to consider upgrading your hosting package from shared to dedicated server hosting.

If when you started your online business you didn't have much knowledge of servers and web hosting, the chances are that you still don't know which web hosting will benefit your business to the maximum. Here at CWCS we have an experienced team of professionals who are here to help you decide whether you are ready to upgrade to dedicated server hosting, and also whether you should choose Windows or Linux as your operating system. There are many advantages and some disadvantages to both systems, and we can help you to decide which system will benefit your business the most.

When you select a hosting provider, it is imperative that you choose a company that has a team of specialists able to help you with your diverse queries. Even deciding which server option is the most suitable can be a decision that significantly influences the success of your business.

A Cost-Effective Solution

2010-02-09T11:00:00.002Z

Shared web hosting is a perfectly adequate solution for a new business or a business that has a limited amount of daily traffic, but as your business expands and starts to experience increased web traffic, you may start to worry about security issues and extra costs for higher data transfer. As you are allocated a limited amount of resources with shared web hosting you will have to pay extra for higher usage until the facility is no longer suitable for your business.

Dedicated server hosting is a solution to consider for any business with high traffic as well as security issues. For instance, any business who accepts payments on the website or who collects sensitive data from customers must be aware of security risks. Under the Data Protection Act you have a duty of care to your customers to keep their confidential information secure. With a dedicated server you have additional resources and high security as you have complete control of the server.

Upgrading to a dedicated server can sometimes require greater technical knowledge which can pose a problem if you are not an expert in the relevant IT issues. Here at CWCS we offer twenty four hour support as well as your own personal account manager. They are available for all your technical problems and also give advice when required.

Admittedly, upgrading to a dedicated server is quite a large step to take, but if your business is expanding significantly you will need the security of your website being available at all times.

Joomla & WordPress Web Hosting

2010-02-08T09:56:00.000Z

Although the web has huge differences between the look, feel, content and design of any two sites, there do tend to be some core common web page templates which a majority of sites tend to rely on for their operation. A great number of these are accommodated by open source solutions which can be downloaded and installed for free on almost any website which meets the technical requirements (usually PHP/asp and MySQL access).

One of the more famous and popular uses for both individuals and companies is the Web log, or Blog. A blog can keep a site dynamic, insightful and fresh. One of the most popular tools for creating a blog on your site and keeping it updates is Wordpress. This is available for download at http://wordpress.org/download/. Wordpress allows you to create articles and have user approved comments on such articles if you wish, allowing you to build a community or keep your customers informed of the latest developments and products.

Many sites need to be updated and the content added to and altered as time goes by however it’s not always practical for the web developer to have to do this themselves and it can save time and resources if the product manager for example can update the list of products directly. In cases like this, a CMS (content management system) can be very useful by creating a web interface that even a non technical employee can use to update key parts of the site. A popular free product for this is Joomla, you can download it from http://www.joomla.org/download.html. Joomla is an extremely powerful CMS and has been around for quite some time in one form or another. You can integrate it with most payment gateways if you wish to use it as a shop and can add numerous extra functionality quickly and easily, it also has a powerful template system allowing you to customise its look and feel to your own tastes.

Both Joomla and Wordpress are available as 1 click installs on our clustered hosting system.

Managed Web Hosting – Overview

2010-02-05T18:16:00.002Z

Web hosting can mean a range of different hosting solutions, starting from shared hosting up to Dedicated Servers and colocation. Everybody has different requirements and expectations from their web hosting provider, managed hosting is suitable for most users with little knowledge or less time to manage the web hosting set-up on a regular basis.

CWCS Managed Hosting focuses strongly on the 'managed' sector of the business, providing an exceptional level of support and maintaining servers on a regular basis ensures less work is required from customers. Providing this type of service requires strict internal policies and procedures, regular audits and a strong business relationship with customers.

Flexibility is also important to provide tailored web hosting solutions, with no barriers or limits towards the hosting set-up, providing complex and unique tailored solutions is possible. Web hosting packages can be in a Linux or Windows environment and with a wealth of features and components available the web hosting packages are suitable for all kinds of developers.

Managed Hosting is the highest level of web hosting available and with a strong team of experienced technicians working 24/7, you can be assured your web presence is protected and remains on-line at all times.

The right web hosting package for your blog

2010-02-05T09:30:00.001Z

CWCS offers many different types of packages that are suitable for a wide user base with varying requirements. A blog is a very common thing to host on your web space and CWCS will have a package available that is equipped to handle hosting a blog.

While you probably won't need a dedicated server for your blog (well you may do depending on how popular it may get) you can't simply rush in and buy the cheapest package. There is an abundance of blog software available out there and they all vary in features and requirements. Choose the blog software that most closely matches your required feature set. Once chosen you will need to take a note of it's requirements, which will be provided on the blog software's homepage, usually under their support or F.A.Q section.

You can now simply match those requirements with an available package from the following selection for example http://www.cwcs.co.uk/web-hosting/. Some of our hosting packages also contain blog software built in, like out Linux Business Web Hosting account (link to linux business hosting account here), which means you won't need to install or configure anything, it's a one-click setup.

The usual requirements to keep an eye out for will be the PHP and MySQL versions. 95% of all blog software will be compatible with the latest technologies CWCS uses today, but some older blog software may require specific component versions. That's really all there is to it.

So to summarise, choose the blog software that matches the feature set you are after, match the requirements with a hosting package and start blogging.

Benefits Of Managed Server Hosting

2010-02-04T10:53:00.002Z

Making the decision to move to dedicated server hosting is an important choice and will mean taking on a lot more responsibility for the Information Technology department in your business. If you have shared hosting and a small business that has just started to grow and attract high traffic volumes, you will find the move to dedicated hosting quite complex.

If you have technical knowledge of web hosting and the requirements for security, operating systems and which will be most beneficial to your company then you will find the management of your server straight forward. However, if you are having to learn the technical aspects of managing a dedicated server and all that it entails, then you will find that you are spending all of your time managing your server. Time spent away from the running of your business may cause a decline in the level of custom, and therefore may see profits decline.

An affordable solution is very often to pay a hosting company to manage your dedicated server for you. This means that you will have your chosen operating system installed and kept up to date, along with a security system that is fully backed up to protect your data. The team of experts here at CWCS offer a managed dedicated server option which will leave you free to run your company and continue to attract new business, steadily building your income. We are able to spot any problems with your server that may cause a loss of service and offer a guaranteed uptime for your website.

Managed Dedicated Hosting Service

2010-02-03T10:46:00.006Z

Dedicated server hosting is the perfect solution for larger businesses and companies who are experiencing new growth and have large traffic volumes. This creates a greater need for increased memory and higher performance in terms of data transfer and loading times. Security is also an important consideration for a large company who hold the confidential details of clients.

Managing the Information Technology department of a company is a large expense and it can be a lower cost option to outsource as much of this work as possible. Many dedicated server hosting packages are managed, which means that virtually everything is included. Your software is included and is kept operational and updated. Security is also taken care of, with back-ups provided. Paying for all your hosting requirements with a monthly package can work out to be an economic decision and enables you to have a dedicated server that will provide a constant, reliable service without you having to take time away from other important tasks to maintain your web hosting.

Without managed hosting you will have to either take on the duty of looking after your dedicated server, which requires a high level of technical knowledge, or employ someone with the knowledge to take care of the server for you.

Here at CWCS we have a wide variety of additional services that are competitively priced and are designed to make your life easier. Managed dedicated server hosting is just one of those options and will leave you free to manage your daily business requirements as well as saving two precious resources, time and money.