Web hosting is how your website remains visible to the worldwide public even when you turn your computer off. eg in the simplest terms, someone somewhere needs to leave a computer on with a reliable live connection, so that other people can see your website.
However, we use very high spec'd servers (dedicated computers) in a quality data center, with highspeed redundant internet connections, uninterruptable power supplies, etc. Your hosting fee also contributes toward our helpdesk and advanced CMS services.
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Web hosting is how your website remains visible to the worldwide public at all times. We use very high spec'ed servers (dedicated computers) in a quality data center, with highspeed redundant internet connections, uninteruptable power supplies, etc. Your hosting fee also contributes toward our helpdesk and advanced CMS services.
We prefer you to enter a CNAME record of hosting.cms-tool.net, but learn more about A records here
How to redirect one domain name so it goes to your main domain or remove a redirection.
A process to follow if you can't see your website.
There are different plans available to suit the amount of traffic your site attracts. But are you on the right plan? How can you check?
Learn more about our hosting infrastructure and how you can test specific web servers or access a previous days version of your website
We have lots of different sorts of backups, read more to understand. The primary purpose of our backups is to ensure continuity of service in the event of a major catastrophy. We also keep some backups for the benefits of individual customers, however, if you need help restoring to an older version, a fee will apply.
Sad to hear, but here are some tips for your new web host when transfering your website.
Find out about our security here
You can change your hosting plan via the ACCOUNTS button at the top right of the CMS
Learn how to block specific countries from viewing your website, such as ones which cause you problems due to robot visiting.
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Building your site
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