The Benefits of Moving Your Website to a Managed Hosting Service

Are you struggling to keep your website up and running? Perhaps it’s time to consider a managed hosting service! A managed hosting service is a web hosting service that provides technical support, software updates, security patches, and other services to maintain your website. This type of service is becoming increasingly popular among New Zealand and Australian businesses, and for good reason. In this article, we’ll explore the benefits of moving your website to a managed hosting service, so you can make an informed decision for your business.

Better Security:

One of the primary benefits of moving your website to a managed hosting service is better security. Managed hosting providers take care of all the technical aspects of your website, including software updates and security patches, to ensure your website is protected from potential threats. This means you won’t have to worry about hackers and cybercriminals trying to exploit vulnerabilities on your site. Additional benefits of a managed hosting service include:

Regular software updates and security patches: Managed hosting providers keep your website software up-to-date with the latest security patches and upgrades to minimize the risk of cyber attacks.
Expert technical support and troubleshooting: Managed hosting providers offer expert support and troubleshooting to address any security issues that may arise.

Improved Performance:

Managed hosting providers have state-of-the-art infrastructure and technology to ensure your website performs optimally. They use advanced caching systems, content delivery networks (CDNs), and other performance optimization techniques to speed up your website’s load times. This can help improve user experience and reduce bounce rates, leading to increased engagement and sales. Additional benefits of a managed hosting service include:

Proactive monitoring and troubleshooting: Managed hosting providers offer proactive monitoring and troubleshooting to address any performance issues that may arise.
Analytics and reporting: Managed hosting providers offer analytics and reporting tools to track your website’s performance and identify areas for improvement.

Reduced Downtime:

Downtime can be a nightmare for any business owner, causing lost revenue and damage to your brand reputation. Managed hosting providers offer high levels of uptime, often guaranteeing 99.9% uptime. They also provide proactive monitoring and troubleshooting, ensuring that any issues are resolved quickly and efficiently, reducing the risk of downtime. Additional benefits of a managed hosting service include:

Expert technical support and troubleshooting: Managed hosting providers offer expert support and troubleshooting to address any downtime issues that may arise.
Regular software updates and security patches: Managed hosting providers keep your website software up-to-date with the latest performance upgrades to minimize the risk of downtime.

Additional Services Offered by Managed Hosting Providers:

Many managed hosting providers offer additional services, such as website design, development, and marketing. You can often choose a package that includes all the services you need. These services can include:

Website design and development: Managed hosting providers offer website design and development services to help you create a professional and engaging website that meets your business needs.
SEO and digital marketing: Managed hosting providers offer SEO and digital marketing services to help you improve your online visibility and reach your target audience.
Content creation and management: Managed hosting providers offer content creation and management services to help you create high-quality content that engages and converts your audience.
E-commerce and online payment processing: Managed hosting providers offer e-commerce and online payment processing services to help you sell products and services online.
Analytics and reporting: Managed hosting providers offer analytics and reporting tools to track your website’s performance and identify areas for improvement.

FAQs:

Q: How much does managed hosting cost?

A: The cost of managed hosting varies depending on the provider and the level of service you require. However, it’s generally more expensive than traditional web hosting due to the additional services and support provided.

Q: What if I need additional services beyond hosting?

A: Many managed hosting providers offer additional services, such as website design, development, and marketing. You can often choose a package that includes all the services you need.

In summary, a managed hosting service can provide better security, improved performance, and reduced downtime for your website. While it may be more expensive than traditional web hosting, the benefits are well worth the investment. If you’re looking for a reliable and secure hosting solution for your New Zealand or Australian business, consider a managed hosting service.

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2023-02-26

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2021-12-14

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2021-09-07

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There are many plans and packages that we have to offer. We offer Website Hosting, Seo Packages, email marketing packages, new business website packages, rebuild/cms migration packages, upgrade/reskin packages and OMSP(ongoing maintenance & support). Some of our packages even offer exclusive discount rates on development and free website hosting. If you have any more questions feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

Yes, We can fix, secure, and update your website. We are a web design company based in New Zealand and we provide services like malware & security fixes, we offer the ability to update your website's plugins, and PHP versions and make styling, development and whatever change you need on your website. Given we have the access required, we can help you with basically everything you need, and we will do it for a more affordable price than your current agency.

We are based in New Zealand, but we are able to assist businesses from all over the world. We provide support for Australia and New Zealand, and the rest of the world can be arranged upon request. We provide affordable remote support for businesses of all sizes. We can help with your Website setup, hosting & Support. Because we are located in New Zealand, we only charge NZD, so if you want to save money on your website support we can help you.

Primarily our business only works with open-source software, with the exception of Shopify, Open-source CMS software includes Joomla, Magento, WordPress, Drupal, Grav. If you have a website that doesn't use this software, or if you're unsure what software is used, reach out and we will let you know.

We offer a variety of website industry services and solutions including Website hosting, Website maintenance, Design & Development, SEO marketing, Malware & Security fixes, Bug & Error fixes, and a selection of platform-specific services for Joomla, WordPress and Other CMS systems.

Given that your website is using an open source software such as Joomla, Magento, WordPress, Drupal, or one of the many available then we can likely host your website with no issues. Depending on the age of your website, we may require you to make some updates in order to make it more secure for our servers. If you are using Priority software like Wix or Shopify then we can not host your website, we can however rebuild the website into Opensource software, so you have the freedom to move your website where ever you need. We currently offer 3 tailored hosting plans, starting from $35.00 per month. or a discounted yearly rate. Enquire within for more details

We can change anything you want on a website using a variety of methods and tools. Given we have the access needed to your website either via FTP, cPanel, or SSH, and you are operating an Opensource content management system such as WordPress, Magento, Joomla or Drupal then we should have no issues making changes you need. The time to make changes may vary depending on the complexity of your website, how the other developers have built the site and the extent of the change. If you have a website using software like Shopify, Wix or another alternative, we are limited by what is possible to change.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to this question. It all depends on the type of website you’re building, the features you want it to have, your budget, and your skillset and experience. Generally speaking, though, it takes anywhere from a few days to a few months to build a website. The more complex your website is and the more features you want it to have, the longer it’s likely to take. On the other hand, if you follow a well-planned and efficient development process, building a website can be both enjoyable and rewarding. If you have a tight deadline, we can shuffle projects to make it work for you.

There isn't a set amount that a website costs in New Zealand. The price can vary depending on the complexity of the website and the features that are included. On average, a basic website can cost anywhere from $1500 to $8000. More complex websites can cost upwards of $15,000, or large-scale eCommerce may even break $100,000 The price also depends on who is building your website, the timeline, the budget and the requirements. If you bring any quote to us from a competitor, we will beat it by 15%. You can save time and money by having pre-built templates, using priority software or doing it yourself, there are downsides to each method, so talk to us to decide the easiest path forward for your business.

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