Domain Names
Domain Names Explained
A domain name is your address on the web. You can choose whatever you like as long as it's not already been taken! Less common domain extensions such as .net are more likely to still be available.
Choosing your website address is an important consideration but not an expensive one. Domain names can be purchased from us for just £8.45 a year. It can be worthwhile to purchase similar domain names to prevent competitors taking advantage of mis-spelt domain names, directing potential customers to their own sites.
Choosing your website address is an important consideration but not an expensive one. Domain names can be purchased from us for just £8.45 a year. It can be worthwhile to purchase similar domain names to prevent competitors taking advantage of mis-spelt domain names, directing potential customers to their own sites.
Domain Name Pricing
Our domain names also include privacy protection at no additional charge. This removes you from the WHOIS register (essentially an online address book) to protect your identity and privacy. Please note that for .co.uk and .org.uk domains you can only benefit from domain privacy as an individual and not a limited company.
Website Hosting
Website Hosting Explained
In order to keep your website online you will also need a hosting package, that is somebody keeping your website online. A good service provider will mean your site loads quickly and is kept online as close to 100% of the time as possible.
Between January 2009 and June 2011, the hosting solution we use has averaged 99.999% uptime with a 5 minute monitoring interval. Please feel free to contact us for a copy of the independent monitoring report. The speed of our site is down to the hosting system we use. When you buy web hosting from us, you share our platform so you get the same, unmetered and uncapped speeds.
Between January 2009 and June 2011, the hosting solution we use has averaged 99.999% uptime with a 5 minute monitoring interval. Please feel free to contact us for a copy of the independent monitoring report. The speed of our site is down to the hosting system we use. When you buy web hosting from us, you share our platform so you get the same, unmetered and uncapped speeds.
We Offer More
Unlike other providers we keep it simple, unlimited storage space and unlimited bandwidth are standard across all packages. We don't charge extra for email forwarding and a whole variety of other features and benefits shown opposite.
We also include email mailboxes as standard, whateveryouwant@yourdomain.co.uk. You can access your accounts from anywhere through any email client, including your smartphone, through Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird as well as our webmail system. Set up guides are provided in the Knowledge Base area once you have purchased a hosting package.
We also include email mailboxes as standard, whateveryouwant@yourdomain.co.uk. You can access your accounts from anywhere through any email client, including your smartphone, through Outlook, Windows Live Mail, Thunderbird as well as our webmail system. Set up guides are provided in the Knowledge Base area once you have purchased a hosting package.
Features
Included?
Unlimited Storage Space
Unlike most providers we provide completely unlimited storage space no matter which package you choose, so you can get on with using your website and not worrying about arbitrary limits.
Unlimited Bandwidth
We don't meter bandwidth either, no restrictions are imposed whatsoever as long as your use is in line with our terms of service.
Unlimited Databases
We offer unlimited databases with our 'Unlimited' package, a database is typically required if you want to install a blog, forum or content management system.
Unlimited Mailboxes
We also offer unlimited mailboxes with our 'Unlimited' package, so can set up as many email accounts as you like.
Advanced Servers
Our Dell servers run Atomic secured CentOS Linux. The powerful Plesk 9.5 automation software provides the flexibility and security to enable us to provide you with a leading class service.
Advanced Network
We connect to multiple upstream bandwidth providers at three different Manchester datacentres, giving us complete independence from the failure of any bandwidth provider or facility.
Advanced Features
Our platform provides PHP 5.2, MySQL 5, CGI, Perl, Python, SSI and Miva using the award winning Plesk Control Panel 9.5.
Advanced Infrastructure
Our hosting infrastructure is maintained in Manchester, UK in a 'cloud', whereby individual servers are no longer key components and any potential downtime is mitigated by an advanced, redundant infrastructure located in two independent facilities.
Benefits
Included?
Easy Web Site Builder
Not sure how to build a website? Don’t Worry! Our Easy Web Site Builder allows you to create a new Site / Blog or Photo Gallery in minutes. With over 300 free templates there is something to suit everyone.
One Click Applications
We provide Plesk Application Vault as standard. Application Vault allows you to easily setup over 100 great applications with just one click. Applications include OsCommerce - Drupal - Joomla - PostNuke & Mambo.
FREE Setup Guides
Head over to our Knowledge Base once you've signed in to see our setup guides for just about everything!
UK Hosted
Based in a state of the art datacenter in Manchester with backup systems located in another location.
E-Commerce
The hosting is 100% PCI compliant, if you run an online shop and take credit card transactions, don't worry. It is scanned monthly and 100% PCI compliance is maintained. We can also provide a dedicated IP address & SSL Certificate.
Customer Support
If you're stuck, open a support ticket or send us an email! We aim to resolve all questions as soon as possible.
Unlimited Hosting
Suitable for E-commerce sites, businesses and professionals who need the absolute maximum features for their site. This package represents tremendous value for money and allows you to host a virtually unlimited website at a fraction of the cost competitors charge.
Unlimited Storage Space Unlimited Bandwidth Unlimited Databases Unlimited Mailboxes | £7.95 Monthly |
Professional Hosting
The Professional hosting package is our best seller as it is suitable for the majority of clients. It provides an abundance of features which enable you to create a fantastic site. It will not only raise the awareness and profile of your business but it will do so in the most cost-effective way for you.
Unlimited Storage Space Unlimited Bandwidth 1 Database 10 Mailboxes | £5.95 Monthly |
Student Hosting
An amazing offer! Almost the same as our 'Professional' package, but discounted especially for students! Get your blog or site online quickly with our free Sitebuilder and one click install's for a wide variety of web packages.
Please email a legible picture or scan of your student card to us using the 'contact us' email link on the right of the page. We will note the expiry date and delete the image.
Unlimited Storage Space Unlimited Bandwidth 1 Database 2 Mailboxes | £3.75 Monthly |
Email Hosting
We also offer email only hosting. This package simply includes your own personalised email addresses on the domain of your choice.
10 Mailboxes £2.45 Monthly |
Affiliate Scheme
Know of any businesses who need the best web hosting services around? As part of our affiliate scheme, we offer a very generous fee for any referrals that you make. Simply create an account with us, if you don't already have one. Click on 'My Affiliates' and send them your link!