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Put simply, web hosting is essentially the process of renting or buying ‘space’ to house your website. Any content on your website including HTML, CSS and all imagery must be retained on a server – a computer that connects other web users to your site from anywhere in the world – in order to be viewed online.

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Website Hosting

As the name implies, web hosting service providers maintain the servers, connectivity and associated services to host all websites. Through a variety of hosting plans, they’re able to offer an entire spectrum of hosting needs to all types of businesses, from small, independent blogs to large, multinational organisations.

At Platform81, we know that your website is the first chance you get to make an impression. Our dedicated web developers and designers deliver technical expertise and design flair to every single project, ensuring your website stands out and boasts an engaging layout, simple UX and content that has real impact.

Types of hosting

The four main types of web hosting consist of shared, dedicated, VPS and reseller. Each one differs depending on the kind of technology used for the server, the level of management provided and the additional services on offer.

Shared hosting can be compared to renting a workstation in a busy open plan office. Although you have access to a number of amenities such as a desk, stationery and kitchen area, you can’t implement any “extras” that will affect the overall appearance or functionality of the co-working space. For this reason, this option is popular for launching small websites as opposed to large-scale commercial projects.

A virtual private server (VPS) is ideal for medium sized businesses simply because users are isolated from each other – you have neighbours, but you are less dependent on them, and you can carry out as many customisations as you wish.

Hosting on a dedicated server is the equivalent to renting an entire office building and is best for businesses who want a high performing, reliable website. This option gives you complete control and more say over configurations, however, it’s only worth investing in if you fully utilise the space included.

Choosing the right plan

Reliable web hosting is essential for any business that wants to create and maintain a strong online presence. There are hundreds of web hosts available, providing thousands of varieties of web hosting services – ranging from free plans with limited options to more expensive specialised web hosting services. Using our expertise, we can recommend the ideal plan for you and your business, taking into account how you plan to use your website and how much you have budgeted for hosting.

Choosing the right hosting plan will allow you access to the correct allocation of resources to keep your website loading quickly and reliably for your visitors. In this day and age, the majority of businesses operate primarily online, so if a potential customer lands on a website and there’s a problem – it takes too long to load or doesn’t appear at all – they won’t wait around. They’re likely to search of an alternative that works efficiently and can deliver what they are looking for, seamlessly.

How can Platform81 help?

Platform81 can take your online presence to the next level and help you achieve your business objectives through a tailored solution based on the size of your business and level of online traffic. Our sister company, WebHost81, will host your site on a fully monitored and protected UK-based server, guaranteeing speed, security and reliability.

Through offering dedicated servers, security, cloud hosting, shared hosting, technical support and daily offsite backups that are scalable and robust enough to allow your business to grow, we have partnered with a number of leading UK and US hosting providers and we are trusted by our clients for our 99.9% uptime guaranteed.

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Ben Pollard
Ben Pollard
15:38 08 Nov 24
British Judo have worked Platform81 throughout 2024 as we launched a brand new website. The team worked tirelessly to get the website launched against the clock in November. We are pleased to say the new website developed offers a significant upgrade on look and feel across the site with positive feedback across the judo community.Despite an ever-changing brief, we can't thank the team enough for their flexibility and hardwork including Oli, Dan, Ryan and the rest of the P81 team.We look forward to working with them moving forwards and developing the site further with new and enhanced features.
Ben Garner
Ben Garner
13:20 05 Nov 24
A brilliant digital marketing agency! A brilliant team who run two websites for us, PPC, SEO and social media. Very happy with every piece of work they have completed for us!
matheen bukhari
matheen bukhari
12:58 01 Nov 24
Professional bunch of people!They have worked for us on multiple websites, and every-time delivered the best quality, better UI/UX and stunning websites.Highly recommended
Gemma Ordidge
Gemma Ordidge
09:16 29 Jul 24
This is the first time I have worked with Platform81 and I must say I have been impressed from start to finish with our web development project. Great communication, a fab team who are super helpful and flexible - they really did feel like an extension of the team. Strongly recommend.
Vinesh Mistry
Vinesh Mistry
11:06 19 Jul 24
We have been using Platform 81 for many years to manage our company website and to also complete our SEO. They have an experienced team who are very helpful and supportive to our business. They have helped us grow and move forward with the ever changing landscape of web design and management. Highly recommended.
Shelley Dyer
Shelley Dyer
14:44 18 Mar 24
I've worked with Platform 81 for over five years now. They have provided a variety of work for me for two different companies including new website builds, ecommerce sites and SEO. They are exceptional at everything they do. The team has a wealth of knowledge and experience and they place the needs of the customer at the heart of everything they do.
The Magic Tractor
The Magic Tractor
07:50 08 Feb 24
Big shoutout to Matt and David at P81! ???? These guys are amazing - super friendly and crazy smart. We've been working together for years, and we're excited to continue teaming up to help our clients. Thanks for being awesome, Matt, David and team! ????
Ethan Taylor
Ethan Taylor
09:09 02 Feb 24
We have used Platform81 for our new website and will be using them for another two upcoming website projects. They have both achieved and exceeded our expectations with regards to timeframes, design and functionality for our website.Big thanks to Nick, Caroline, Oliver, Sam and the rest of the team - looking forward to our continued work in the future!
Hamish Gill
Hamish Gill
14:36 30 Jan 24
Great experience - very happy with the work Platform81 have completed for me. Great guys too!
Tom White
Tom White
10:56 22 Jan 24
We used Platform81 for a whole website redesign and they have been great to work with - wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others!
CJ Micallef
CJ Micallef
09:21 20 Dec 23
Platform 81 are the best website provider we have ever worked with. The staff are highly responsive, committed to our vision, always diligently working away in the back ground to help our company achieve. Thank you for everything you have all done in 2023, we look forward to sharing further success in 2024.
Annelous Konijnenberg
Annelous Konijnenberg
11:01 06 Dec 23
The team at Platform 81 has been fantastic to work with. They were incredibly proactive & supportive throughout the process, making working with them & getting to a final product a very smooth experience. Thank you for the great work!
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