Website hosting

Is your website ready to go live and engage with customers? If so, it’s time to chat about Gold Coast web hosting – the service you use to connect your website to the internet.

You may not realise that your website (and your emails) are just a collection of files. For these files to appear recognisable as a website, they need to be filtered through an internet browser, for example Microsoft Edge or Firefox.

In order for these browsers to be able to extract and interpret the files fast enough for your website to be accessible to other businesses on the internet, your business needs access to a very powerful computer (aka a server). For most companies, it’s not feasible to buy a server, so most choose the convenience of outsourcing their hosting to a third party.

Web hosting frequently asked questions

Web hosting can be complex with a huge variety of options and significant price variations. Here are some of the most commonly asked questions we receive. If you have another question that you’d like answered, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

Yes – without hosting your website will not appear on the internet…nor will you send/receive emails. Web hosting has the critical role of transferring data from a website to the website visitors’ PC or mobile phone.

There are plenty of options when it comes to web servers and it is essential you have an understanding as what you are purchasing. Importantly, if you want your website to perform optimally, then it is likely to be in your best interests to invest in a premium service.

Yes, as data takes time to travel from your server to your user’s device, having a locally based server means a faster loading website. This is hugely important from an SEO point of view (Google notices), but also to an ensure an enhanced user experience.

Time for an annoying answer – it depends. If your business is starting out and you don’t use a huge amount of resources, it might be in your interests to go for a cheap shared hosting plan (some start for as little as $10 a month). However, there is an element of buyer beware with these plans.

We offer packages for access to our high-performance shared server which suits the needs of most businesses, including e-commerce. For bigger businesses with higher resourcing needs, we can discuss options for a dedicated server.

SEO Web Logistics prices start from $499+GST for annual hosting (website and emails). For ecommerce websites and emails, the price is from $599+GST.

For businesses with a need for higher resources, we have flexible plans and pricing.

It’s worth looking at the benefits of our hosting benefits below. However, at a bare minimum you need a host that offers:

  • Regular back ups.
  • Speed (there is little point in having a website that is slow and frustrates your visitors).
  • Reliability.
  • Good support (you don’t want a host that won’t answer your calls if there are issues).

Why host with SEO Web Logistics?

  • Australian-based server: our servers are located in Australia ensuring an enhanced user experience.
  • Website and email hosting: enjoy the convenience of partnering with only one company for all your hosting needs.
  • Antivirus and spam protection: ensure your digital assets are safe.
  • Australian-based support: we’re around to take your call, when you need us most.
  • Stability: SEO Web Logistics servers are stable and reliable, ensuring more than 99% uptime.
  • Backups: your website and emails are backed up daily.
  • Fast website: As an SEO company, we understand the importance of website speed. That’s why we take every step possible, including using LiteSpeed Cache, to ensure your hosting is as fast as possible.

Care and maintenance

If hosting is your website like the petrol to keep your car running, you might describe website maintenance as going to your mechanic for a service.

Just like a car, websites do need regular maintenance in order to ensure they continue to run well. This includes security, WordPress and plugin updates.

Hacking continues to be an issue for websites, regardless of industry and business size. It is estimated that as many as 30,000 websites each day are hacked, with hackers exploiting vulnerabilities in popular plugins.

Importantly, no agency can ever guarantee that there will be no issues when your website maintenance is looked after. What we can guaranteed however, is that having the latest updates significantly minimises your risk. Reducing this risk is your best chance of ensuring your most important online asset remains functional.

SEO Web Logistics maintenance plans include:

Minor website updates (for example, uploading a new blog post).
Additional support time is charged at a discounted rate of $85 per hour, plus GST.
Monthly website updates, including Wordpress and plugins.
Remove Comment Spam or switch off comments (if switched on)
Health and Security Monitoring
Contact Form Testing.

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