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Welcome to Day 13 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 📜 We have entered Week 3: Content & SEO. We have built the workshop, tuned the engine with NVMe, and prepared for traffic spikes. Now, we need to fill the shelves. But what toys should the elves actually make? Imagine Santa sitting in his workshop…
Reading Santa’s Letters: Keyword Research Basics
Welcome to Day 13 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 📜 We have entered Week 3: Content & SEO. We have built the workshop, tuned the engine with NVMe, and prepared for traffic spikes. Now, we need to fill the shelves. But what toys should the elves actually make? Imagine Santa sitting in his workshop in ... Read more
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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Welcome to Day 13 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 📜 We have entered Week 3: Content & SEO. We have built the workshop, tuned the engine with NVMe, and prepared for traffic spikes. Now, we need to fill the shelves. But what toys should the elves actually make? Imagine Santa sitting in his workshop…
Welcome to Day 12 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🛍️ We are halfway through our calendar, and on the last day of Speed! So far, we have built a fast, secure foundation. But today, we need to prepare for the main event. Imagine you own a small shop on the High Street. Usually, you have ... Read more
Surviving the Boxing Day Sales: Handling Traffic Spikes
Welcome to Day 12 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🛍️ We are halfway through our calendar, and on the last day of Speed! So far, we have built a fast, secure foundation. But today, we need to prepare for the main event. Imagine you own a small shop on the High Street. Usually, you have ... Read more
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December 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Welcome to Day 12 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🛍️ We are halfway through our calendar, and on the last day of Speed! So far, we have built a fast, secure foundation. But today, we need to prepare for the main event. Imagine you own a small shop on the High Street. Usually, you have ... Read more
Welcome to Day 11 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🌍 We are flying towards the end of Week 2: Speed. So far, we have upgraded your engine (NVMe), lightened your load (Image Optimisation), and pre-wrapped your gifts (Caching). But today, we face a problem of Distance. Imagine Santa’s Workshop is…
Global Delivery: Do You Need a CDN for Christmas?
Welcome to Day 11 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🌍 We are flying towards the end of Week 2: Speed. So far, we have upgraded your engine (NVMe), lightened your load (Image Optimisation), and pre-wrapped your gifts (Caching). But today, we face a problem of Distance. Imagine Santa’s Workshop is located in London. A child ... Read more
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December 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 11 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🌍 We are flying towards the end of Week 2: Speed. So far, we have upgraded your engine (NVMe), lightened your load (Image Optimisation), and pre-wrapped your gifts (Caching). But today, we face a problem of Distance. Imagine Santa’s Workshop is…
Welcome to Day 10 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎁 We are deep into Week 2: Speed. Behind Door #8, we gave your sleigh Rocket Fuel (NVMe Storage). Behind Door #9, we threw out the Lead Bricks (Image Optimisation). Today, we are going to fix the way the elves actually work. Imagine Santa’s…
Pre-Wrapping Gifts: The Magic of Server-Side Caching
Welcome to Day 10 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎁 We are deep into Week 2: Speed. Behind Door #8, we gave your sleigh Rocket Fuel (NVMe Storage). Behind Door #9, we threw out the Lead Bricks (Image Optimisation). Today, we are going to fix the way the elves actually work. Imagine Santa’s Workshop on ... Read more
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December 10, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 10 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎁 We are deep into Week 2: Speed. Behind Door #8, we gave your sleigh Rocket Fuel (NVMe Storage). Behind Door #9, we threw out the Lead Bricks (Image Optimisation). Today, we are going to fix the way the elves actually work. Imagine Santa’s…
Welcome to Day 9 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🛷 Yesterday, behind Door #8, we upgraded your reindeers with NVMe fuel. Now your engine is powerful, efficient, and ready to race. But there is still a problem. Even the fastest reindeers in the world will struggle to fly if the sleigh is filled…
Lighten the Sleigh: Optimising Images for Fast Delivery
Welcome to Day 9 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🛷 Yesterday, behind Door #8, we upgraded your reindeers with NVMe fuel. Now your engine is powerful, efficient, and ready to race. But there is still a problem. Even the fastest reindeers in the world will struggle to fly if the sleigh is filled with lead ... Read more
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December 9, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 9 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🛷 Yesterday, behind Door #8, we upgraded your reindeers with NVMe fuel. Now your engine is powerful, efficient, and ready to race. But there is still a problem. Even the fastest reindeers in the world will struggle to fly if the sleigh is filled…
Welcome to Day 8 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🦌 We have entered Week 2, and this week is all about Speed. Imagine Santa’s sleigh. It’s polished, aerodynamic, and loaded with gifts. But what actually makes it fly? The Reindeers. You can have the lightest sleigh in the world (a perfectly coded…
Feed the Reindeers: Why Your Server Needs NVMe Storage
Welcome to Day 8 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🦌 We have entered Week 2, and this week is all about Speed. Imagine Santa’s sleigh. It’s polished, aerodynamic, and loaded with gifts. But what actually makes it fly? The Reindeers. You can have the lightest sleigh in the world (a perfectly coded website), but if ... Read more
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December 8, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 8 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🦌 We have entered Week 2, and this week is all about Speed. Imagine Santa’s sleigh. It’s polished, aerodynamic, and loaded with gifts. But what actually makes it fly? The Reindeers. You can have the lightest sleigh in the world (a perfectly coded…
Welcome to Day 7 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 👻 It is Sunday. A day for rest, roast dinners, and… terrifying financial shocks? In our festive journey so far, we have built a Workshop, decorated it with WordPress, and locked the doors against hackers. Everything seems peaceful. You are paying…
Sunday Special: The Ghost of Hosting Past (Renewal Fees)
Welcome to Day 7 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 👻 It is Sunday. A day for rest, roast dinners, and… terrifying financial shocks? In our festive journey so far, we have built a Workshop, decorated it with WordPress, and locked the doors against hackers. Everything seems peaceful. You are paying £1.99 a month for your ... Read more
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December 7, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Welcome to Day 7 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 👻 It is Sunday. A day for rest, roast dinners, and… terrifying financial shocks? In our festive journey so far, we have built a Workshop, decorated it with WordPress, and locked the doors against hackers. Everything seems peaceful. You are paying…
Welcome to Day 6 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! ❄️ We have built the workshop, decorated the tree, secured the chimney, and set up the post office. Now, we need to talk about logistics. Imagine it is Christmas Eve. Santa is ready. The sleigh is packed. But as he tries to leave the North Pole, ...…
Snowed Under? Why You Need “Unlimited” Bandwidth
Welcome to Day 6 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! ❄️ We have built the workshop, decorated the tree, secured the chimney, and set up the post office. Now, we need to talk about logistics. Imagine it is Christmas Eve. Santa is ready. The sleigh is packed. But as he tries to leave the North Pole, ... Read more
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December 6, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Welcome to Day 6 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! ❄️ We have built the workshop, decorated the tree, secured the chimney, and set up the post office. Now, we need to talk about logistics. Imagine it is Christmas Eve. Santa is ready. The sleigh is packed. But as he tries to leave the North Pole, ...…
Welcome to Day 5 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! ✉️ We have built the workshop (Hosting), decorated the tree (WordPress), and locked the doors (Security). Now, it is time to open the postbag. Imagine you are a child writing a letter to Santa. You want a bike. You write your wish list, put it in…
Writing to Santa: Setting Up Professional Business Email
Welcome to Day 5 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! ✉️ We have built the workshop (Hosting), decorated the tree (WordPress), and locked the doors (Security). Now, it is time to open the postbag. Imagine you are a child writing a letter to Santa. You want a bike. You write your wish list, put it in ... Read more
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December 5, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 5 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! ✉️ We have built the workshop (Hosting), decorated the tree (WordPress), and locked the doors (Security). Now, it is time to open the postbag. Imagine you are a child writing a letter to Santa. You want a bike. You write your wish list, put it in…
Welcome to Day 4 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎅 Your tree is up (WordPress is installed). Your lights are twinkling. But there is a shadowy figure lurking in the snow outside. He isn’t Santa. He doesn’t want to leave presents. He wants to steal your turkey, knock over your tree, and turn your…
The Naughty List: Keep Hackers Out of Your Chimney
Welcome to Day 4 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎅 Your tree is up (WordPress is installed). Your lights are twinkling. But there is a shadowy figure lurking in the snow outside. He isn’t Santa. He doesn’t want to leave presents. He wants to steal your turkey, knock over your tree, and turn your beautiful ... Read more
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December 4, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 4 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎅 Your tree is up (WordPress is installed). Your lights are twinkling. But there is a shadowy figure lurking in the snow outside. He isn’t Santa. He doesn’t want to leave presents. He wants to steal your turkey, knock over your tree, and turn your…
Welcome to Day 3 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎄 Behind Door #1, we bought our Address (Domain), then Behind Door #2, we built our Workshop (Hosting). Now, we have an empty building. It has walls and a roof, but it looks a bit… bare. It needs tinsel. It needs lights. It needs a tree. ... Read…
Decorating the Tree: How to Install WordPress (Without Tangles)
Welcome to Day 3 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎄 Behind Door #1, we bought our Address (Domain), then Behind Door #2, we built our Workshop (Hosting). Now, we have an empty building. It has walls and a roof, but it looks a bit… bare. It needs tinsel. It needs lights. It needs a tree. ... Read more
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December 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 3 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎄 Behind Door #1, we bought our Address (Domain), then Behind Door #2, we built our Workshop (Hosting). Now, we have an empty building. It has walls and a roof, but it looks a bit… bare. It needs tinsel. It needs lights. It needs a tree. ... Read…
Welcome to Day 2 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🏗️ Yesterday, behind Door #1, we learned that you need an Address (Domain) and a Workshop (Hosting) to exist online. But today, we face a bigger problem. When you go to rent your workshop, the landlord doesn’t just offer one type of building. They…
Building Santa’s Workshop: Choosing the Right Hosting Type
Welcome to Day 2 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🏗️ Yesterday, behind Door #1, we learned that you need an Address (Domain) and a Workshop (Hosting) to exist online. But today, we face a bigger problem. When you go to rent your workshop, the landlord doesn’t just offer one type of building. They offer you ... Read more
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December 2, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 2 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🏗️ Yesterday, behind Door #1, we learned that you need an Address (Domain) and a Workshop (Hosting) to exist online. But today, we face a bigger problem. When you go to rent your workshop, the landlord doesn’t just offer one type of building. They…
Welcome to Day 1 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎅 Over the next 24 days, we are going to unwrap the mysteries of the web, peeling back the layers of jargon to help you build a website that is faster than Rudolph and more secure than Santa’s Grotto. To start our festive journey, we need ... Read…
The North Pole Address: Why You Need a Domain AND a Host
Welcome to Day 1 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎅 Over the next 24 days, we are going to unwrap the mysteries of the web, peeling back the layers of jargon to help you build a website that is faster than Rudolph and more secure than Santa’s Grotto. To start our festive journey, we need ... Read more
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December 1, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Welcome to Day 1 of the MyWebHost Advent Calendar! 🎅 Over the next 24 days, we are going to unwrap the mysteries of the web, peeling back the layers of jargon to help you build a website that is faster than Rudolph and more secure than Santa’s Grotto. To start our festive journey, we need ... Read…
You have bought your shiny new domain name (e.g., mybusiness.co.uk) from one provider. You have purchased a superfast hosting plan from another. Then, when you type your domain into Chrome, expecting to see your new website. Instead, you see a generic page that says “This domain is parked” or “Site…
How to Point Your Domain Name to a New Web Host (DNS Records Guide)
You have bought your shiny new domain name (e.g., mybusiness.co.uk) from one provider. You have purchased a superfast hosting plan from another. Then, when you type your domain into Chrome, expecting to see your new website. Instead, you see a generic page that says “This domain is parked” or “Site Not Found.” The Problem: Your ... Read more
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November 30, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You have bought your shiny new domain name (e.g., mybusiness.co.uk) from one provider. You have purchased a superfast hosting plan from another. Then, when you type your domain into Chrome, expecting to see your new website. Instead, you see a generic page that says “This domain is parked” or “Site…
It is the nightmare scenario for every website owner. You launch your new site. You announce it on social media. Not only that, but you go to bed excited. The next morning, you wake up to zero sales and a furious email from a customer: “Your website has been down all night.” You check the ... Read…
5 Simple Tips to Monitor Your Website’s Uptime and Performance
It is the nightmare scenario for every website owner. You launch your new site. You announce it on social media. Not only that, but you go to bed excited. The next morning, you wake up to zero sales and a furious email from a customer: “Your website has been down all night.” You check the ... Read more
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November 29, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It is the nightmare scenario for every website owner. You launch your new site. You announce it on social media. Not only that, but you go to bed excited. The next morning, you wake up to zero sales and a furious email from a customer: “Your website has been down all night.” You check the ... Read…
It is the most recognized symbol on the internet: a tiny padlock next to your web address. That padlock tells your visitors, “You are safe here.” It means the connection between their computer and your website is encrypted, preventing hackers from stealing passwords or credit card numbers. But if…
What is an SSL Certificate, and Does My Site Need a Paid One?
It is the most recognized symbol on the internet: a tiny padlock next to your web address. That padlock tells your visitors, “You are safe here.” It means the connection between their computer and your website is encrypted, preventing hackers from stealing passwords or credit card numbers. But if you have ever shopped for web ... Read more
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November 28, 2025 at 12:00 PM
It is the most recognized symbol on the internet: a tiny padlock next to your web address. That padlock tells your visitors, “You are safe here.” It means the connection between their computer and your website is encrypted, preventing hackers from stealing passwords or credit card numbers. But if…
Imagine buying a brand new, high-tech car. It has a powerful engine, heated seats, and satellite navigation. But when you sit in the driver’s seat, you realise the steering wheel is a proprietary shape that only the manufacturer can fix, and the wheels won’t fit on any other road. That is the risk…
How to Choose a Control Panel: cPanel vs. Plesk Explained
Imagine buying a brand new, high-tech car. It has a powerful engine, heated seats, and satellite navigation. But when you sit in the driver’s seat, you realise the steering wheel is a proprietary shape that only the manufacturer can fix, and the wheels won’t fit on any other road. That is the risk you take ... Read more
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November 27, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Imagine buying a brand new, high-tech car. It has a powerful engine, heated seats, and satellite navigation. But when you sit in the driver’s seat, you realise the steering wheel is a proprietary shape that only the manufacturer can fix, and the wheels won’t fit on any other road. That is the risk…
There is a dangerous myth in the world of websites. It goes like this: “I don’t need to worry about security. My site is just a small blog about gardening. Who would want to hack me?” Here is the uncomfortable truth: Hackers don’t care who you are. In 2025, hackers rarely sit in dark rooms ... Read…
Essential Web Hosting Security Measures Every Beginner Needs
There is a dangerous myth in the world of websites. It goes like this: “I don’t need to worry about security. My site is just a small blog about gardening. Who would want to hack me?” Here is the uncomfortable truth: Hackers don’t care who you are. In 2025, hackers rarely sit in dark rooms ... Read more
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November 26, 2025 at 12:00 PM
There is a dangerous myth in the world of websites. It goes like this: “I don’t need to worry about security. My site is just a small blog about gardening. Who would want to hack me?” Here is the uncomfortable truth: Hackers don’t care who you are. In 2025, hackers rarely sit in dark rooms ... Read…
You have optimised your images. You have installed a caching plugin. Not only that, but you have even deleted those unused themes. Yet, when you type in your URL, you still stare at a blank, white screen for three seconds before anything happens. It is incredibly frustrating. But before you blame…
Why is My Website Slow? 7 Web Host Issues That Kill Load Time
You have optimised your images. You have installed a caching plugin. Not only that, but you have even deleted those unused themes. Yet, when you type in your URL, you still stare at a blank, white screen for three seconds before anything happens. It is incredibly frustrating. But before you blame your design or your ... Read more
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November 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You have optimised your images. You have installed a caching plugin. Not only that, but you have even deleted those unused themes. Yet, when you type in your URL, you still stare at a blank, white screen for three seconds before anything happens. It is incredibly frustrating. But before you blame…
You found the perfect deal. A reputable web host offering a “Premium” plan for just £3.99 a month. It includes a free domain, free email, and unlimited bandwidth. It seems like a no-brainer. You sign up, build your site, and everything runs smoothly for a year. Then, one morning, you wake up to an…
Hidden Costs: What to Watch Out for When Renewing Your Hosting Plan
You found the perfect deal. A reputable web host offering a “Premium” plan for just £3.99 a month. It includes a free domain, free email, and unlimited bandwidth. It seems like a no-brainer. You sign up, build your site, and everything runs smoothly for a year. Then, one morning, you wake up to an invoice ... Read more
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November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You found the perfect deal. A reputable web host offering a “Premium” plan for just £3.99 a month. It includes a free domain, free email, and unlimited bandwidth. It seems like a no-brainer. You sign up, build your site, and everything runs smoothly for a year. Then, one morning, you wake up to an…
Changing your web host can feel a lot like moving house. It’s exciting—you’re upgrading to a bigger, faster place with better views—but the actual process of packing up your boxes (files) and moving them across town (the internet) is terrifying. What if I lose my emails? What if the site goes down?…
How to Move Your Website to a New Host (Migration Checklist)
Changing your web host can feel a lot like moving house. It’s exciting—you’re upgrading to a bigger, faster place with better views—but the actual process of packing up your boxes (files) and moving them across town (the internet) is terrifying. What if I lose my emails? What if the site goes down? What if I ... Read more
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November 23, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Changing your web host can feel a lot like moving house. It’s exciting—you’re upgrading to a bigger, faster place with better views—but the actual process of packing up your boxes (files) and moving them across town (the internet) is terrifying. What if I lose my emails? What if the site goes down?…
Reposted by My Web Host
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web…
Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO?
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web hosting, you aren’t just buying “cloud” storage. ... Read more
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web…
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web…
Hosting Server Location: Does it Affect UK Website Speed and SEO?
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web hosting, you aren’t just buying “cloud” storage. ... Read more
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November 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM
You have bought your .co.uk domain. You have installed WordPress. Likewise, you have even written your “About Us” page. But before you launch, there is one invisible factor that could be silently killing your website’s performance before you even get your first visitor: Physics. When you buy web…
Reposted by My Web Host
When most people search for web hosting, they instinctively look for the lowest possible number. They see a global hosting giant offering £1.99 per month and think, “Great! I’ll take that. A server is a server, right?” Wrong. In the world of web hosting, Cheap and Value are two very different…
The Best Web Hosting UK Providers: Best Value Reviews (2025 Edition)
When most people search for web hosting, they instinctively look for the lowest possible number. They see a global hosting giant offering £1.99 per month and think, “Great! I’ll take that. A server is a server, right?” Wrong. In the world of web hosting, Cheap and Value are two very different things. If you pay ... Read more
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When most people search for web hosting, they instinctively look for the lowest possible number. They see a global hosting giant offering £1.99 per month and think, “Great! I’ll take that. A server is a server, right?” Wrong. In the world of web hosting, Cheap and Value are two very different…
When most people search for web hosting, they instinctively look for the lowest possible number. They see a global hosting giant offering £1.99 per month and think, “Great! I’ll take that. A server is a server, right?” Wrong. In the world of web hosting, Cheap and Value are two very different…
The Best Web Hosting UK Providers: Best Value Reviews (2025 Edition)
When most people search for web hosting, they instinctively look for the lowest possible number. They see a global hosting giant offering £1.99 per month and think, “Great! I’ll take that. A server is a server, right?” Wrong. In the world of web hosting, Cheap and Value are two very different things. If you pay ... Read more
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November 21, 2025 at 12:00 PM
When most people search for web hosting, they instinctively look for the lowest possible number. They see a global hosting giant offering £1.99 per month and think, “Great! I’ll take that. A server is a server, right?” Wrong. In the world of web hosting, Cheap and Value are two very different…