7 Questions to ask yourself before you choose your new Host – Tools and Applications

Part 7: How easy it is it to create your website?

Following on from the Introduction, Longevity and HistorySupportHardware thoughts on Network and the insight into backups we covered last week. It’s now time to turn our attention to the software and systems that are available to allow your creativity to flow and make your dream site a reality.

Just like when you are choosing a new mobile phone or desktop, there are different platforms your web host can use to help you manage your website. Like iOS for iPhones, and Android on other phones, all of the control panels help you do things like adding account users, email addresses, FTP accounts, databases just like you do when setting up a new phone.

So why does this matter? There are many free, unsupported control panels out there, and some are easier to use than others. Play around with your proposed web host. Try out their control panel. See how it works and what questions you have.

At Netcetera you can access 1000’s of one click installations to give you the applications and tools you need to make building your new website as easy as possible with stunning results. 

The one-click installations include WordPress, Drupal, or Magento in literally less than a few seconds and most of them are free.

As you know we are offering a free trial of our hosting service, if you haven’t signed up yet and want to discover what truly service is like, now is the perfect time!

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Hosting Highlight: Don’t just take our word for it

We’re so confident that you’ll love what we can offer,  that we’re prepared to give you a 7 day free trial so you can see for yourself just how good it is.

You can do a lot in 7 days on one of our shared hosting packages so why not start your risk free trial today and start building your presence on the web with hosting from Netcetera.
As an added incentive our hosting is 100% Green

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The Businesses Behind Our Business

As Netcetera celebrates 20 years of successful business we thought we would share some of the great success stories behind some of the clients we have helped over the years.

We gave Lawrence from the team at Futurestore the 60 second interview. To get his thoughts on being a Netcetera client and setting out in business.

Futurestore

Steve: How long have you been in business for?

Lawrence: We have been designing and building websites for 18 years

Steve: What is your main business, what do you do, who are your customers?

Lawrence: We spend our time almost entirely devoted to building ecommerce websites. All the sites we build are based on our own software and this makes it quick and easy to respond to customers’ needs for flexibility in website functionality. Our customers are typically SME’s – from businesses of one owner/manager to larger enterprises with hundreds of staff.

Steve: Why choose Netcetera?

Lawrence: We stay with Netcetera as they are able to still offer an excellent personal service to businesses like ourselves.

Steve: Any funny stories or challenging situations from your business?

Lawrence: We once had a call on a Monday from a person who had just been let down by their website designers and who, because of advertising that was due to hit the streets, needed a fully working ecommerce website designed and built by the following Monday. We did it….just!

Steve: What would you say to someone about to set up their own business, words of wisdom ?

Lawrence: If you can genuinely leave your client happy at the end of a job (and get paid!), then there’s little else you need to worry about.

Steve: How important is having reliable hosting for your business?

Lawrence:  This is paramount, especially so with ecommerce websites.

About Futurestore; Started in 1998 we have designed and built over 700 websites. In 2000 we developed our own content managed ecommerce software which is now the core of all the online stores that we develop. Whether you’re a one person business starting out in ecommerce retail or a larger business with warehouse distribution we have the experience to help create a successful online strategy.

If you would like to find out more about Futurestore and how the services they offer could help your business reach the next level call the team on: 01209 821117

If you would like to become one of our satisfied clients and find out what Netcetera could offer your business  take up our 7 Day free trial offer now and take make your business a success with Netcetera.

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If you have a story to share about your business and would like to take part in our 60 second interview please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

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7 Questions to ask yourself before you choose your new Host – Support

Part 3:  The support you get is important, make the right choice for you.   

Following on from the introduction, and last weeks discussion on longevity and history a good Managed Hosting Provider will have a strong team of experts available to help you every step of the way, along with a stable online presence

You need a company that is always there for you.  Regardless of the time or day whether your tinkering with your website at 2 am on a Saturday night or on a holiday weekend, what happens if something breaks your website? You’ll want want to get hold of someone immediately to help you out!

Support offerings vary massively from different providers. Some will just make sure that their server works, and make you fend for yourself if a database gets corrupt, basically the bare minimum. Others will take care of everything for you, but be prepared to pay a lot of money.

It’s a personal choice, but we recommend finding a company that works best for you matching your personal skills, knowledge and budget. Perhaps you are a super nerd in which case, you probably don’t need to read this! and only the bare minimum is needed. But for the majority, if something goes wrong you will want a partner that you can count on at any time.

Here at Netcetera, support is what we do. We are always available by live chat and email (tickets) 24×7. Our people are here to make sure you are happy and your problems are resolved as quickly as possible. We also offer free trials for 7 days so you can experience the true value of great support and service.

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Hosting Highlight: Business Package

Our Business Package is perfect for any growing e-commerce website. Featuring fewer customers per server, PCI compliance (to store credit cards), a free SSL Certificate, and enterprise database support, this plan is a truly a gem. Get Started now for only £9.99 per month.

Questions?

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7 Questions to ask yourself before you choose your new Host – History

Part 2 : History and Longevity 

Following on from last weeks introduction,  a good Managed Hosting Provider will have a strong team of experts available to help you every step of the way, along with a stable online presence.

Do you know how easy it is to set up a web hosting company?
Let’s put it this way – You can start up a web hosting company in less time than it takes to wait for a pizza to be delivered.
To prove the point, we have a Reseller Hosting Package which has been designed for these enterprising individuals and businesses!
But, because it’s so incredibly easy to set yourself up as web hosting company, you should really factor in how long a business has been around. Be sure to look carefully through the “About Us” section of your new potential web host to get a feel for how they operate. Are they hosting in the front and holidays in the rear office ? Do they only work with big business? Are they ready to help you grow as your online presence grows? These are all factors you should take into consideration.

Netcetera for example, has been around since 1996 and currently  host clients in over 75 countries, and been financially stable and growing year after year. So, we must be doing something right! In fact, most of our growth has come from customer referrals.

20 Years in Business

Hosting Highlight

The  Home Package from Netcetera is a great way to get started with your  website. It only costs £2.99 a month and contains all the support and features other brands can only aspire to. Get Started Now and Save 10%

Next Week.

Is your potential host going to look after you? What happens if you have problems in the middle of the night or at the weekend?  How in depth will that support be and is it enough for you?

Questions?

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7 Questions To Ask Yourself Before You Choose A New Host

Are you building a new online business and not sure where to start?

Have no fear!  We have written this  just for you!

Over the following 7 weeks we are going to give you some helpful pointers. No matter what stage your website is at, you will need a high quality web host to serve up your site 24/7 to everyone in the world.

There are many factors that should be considered, and literally thousands of web hosts out there, so we have come up with 7 key tips that we think you should consider, and we will reveal them over the coming weeks. These are the subjects we are going to cover.

So join us for an informative guide to hosting and if you don’t already receive our blog via email why not sign up today?

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Netcetera Still On The Top Spot

We are extremely pleased to announce that Netcetera has started 2016 in the same way as 2015 ended, that is ranked at #1 again for being the UK’s Fastest Host, by WebPerf, the Monitoring Service Company.

With 2016 being an important year as the company celebrates 20 successful years in business, it’s great to start the celebrations as the UK’s fastest Host. This is an amazing achievement for Netcetera as the the ranking is measured against the UK’s top ISP’s.

webperf dec

Webperf calculates the transferring rate against time. Since October 1998 Webperf has been the UK’s only independent ISP performance benchmark. Testing any willing ISP’s for performance and reliability 24/7.

Changing over to super fast Carbon Zero hosting is so easy to do. So if you want excellent technical support, unbeatable pricing and industry leading reliability there’s only one place to look.

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The Top 30 WordPress Templates

 

Going to build a site? Well, it’s an exciting process, however if you know nothing about coding or web design, it may take quite a long time. In this case, designing a site can turn into a real disaster, and eventually you will find yourself with loads of HTML and CSS code that will be just useless. That is where a ready made template becomes handy. It is a great solution for both experienced WordPress users, beginners or even advanced developers. There is no need to design the site from scratch, just make a few adjustments and upload your content.

For this reason, we decided to gather a collection of the top 30 WordPress bestsellers that will help you build any kind of website quickly and easily. Here you will find solutions for business, portfolio CV, online store, educational sites, etc. All the samples are designed by experienced, highly qualified specialists and ensure a top of the line performance. Thanks to a fully responsive design the themes will automatically adapt to all screen resolutions on the fly, making the content display equally well. In this way, you don’t need to design a separate version of website specially for mobile devices and retina displays. All you need to do is to download the theme and install it onto your CMS.

The themes purchased from the collection also come loaded with a variety of visual effects and functions like parallax, selectable galleries, sliders, accordions, etc. In addition to that, they feature a free lifetime support and in case you experience any issues with the theme performance or installation, you can contact the support centre whenever you need. All these features and a bunch of others are available at a reasonable price, so you can choose the most appropriate package right for your project.

WordPress Theme for Financial Websites

Financial Advisor WordPress Theme

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Logistics and Delivery WP Theme

Logistics WP Theme

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WP Template for Business and Financial Sites

Financial Advisor WP Template

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WP Theme for Construction and Architectural Companies

Construction WP Theme

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Recruiting WordPress Theme

Job Portal Responsive WordPress Theme

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Medical WordPress Template

Hypnotherapy WordPress Template

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Responsive Theme for Consulting Business

Consulting WordPress Theme

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Solution for Real Estate Sites

Real Estate WordPress Template

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Architectural WordPress Theme

Architectural WordPress Theme

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WordPress Theme for IT and Computer Sites

Information Technology WordPress Theme

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Theme for Construction and Building Companies

Construction Company WP Theme

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Car Repair Service WordPress Theme

Cars WordPress Theme

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Web Design and Advertising WordPress Theme

Web Design Responsive WordPress Theme

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WP Theme for Corporate and Business Sites

Industrial WP Theme

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Design and Furniture WordPress Theme

Interior Furniture WordPress Theme

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Educational WP Theme

Life Coach WordPress Theme

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WordPress Theme for Business Consulting Companies

Financial Advisor Responsive WordPress Theme

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WP Theme for Environmental Protection and Green Peace Organizations

Environmental Protection Agency WordPress Theme

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Dental Clinic WordPress Theme

Dental Clinic WordPress Template

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Responsive Theme for Web Design and IT Sites

Website Design WordPress Template

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Launch Fashion Blog with this WordPress Theme

Fashion WordPress Theme

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Industrial Business WordPress Theme

Gas and Oil Trading WordPress Theme

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Wedding WordPress Theme

Wedding WordPress Theme

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IT Consulting WordPress Theme

IT Consulting WordPress Theme

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WordPress Theme for Tech Support and Repair Businesses

Cellular Repair Center WordPress Theme

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Real Estate Companies WordPress Theme

Apartment Rent WordPress Theme

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Responsive WordPress Theme for Catering Blogs

Cafe WordPress Theme

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WP Theme for Tourist and Travel Blogs

Hotels WordPress Template

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PR WordPress Theme

Public Relations WordPress Theme

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Interior Design WP Theme

Interior WP Theme

 

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Netcetera in Netcraft’s global top 10 hosting companies for December 2015

Netcetera is proud to announce that once again the company has appeared in Netcraft’s global list for the most reliable web hosting companies.

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Despite the latter part of 2015 being an extremely busy period for the company with the opening of its new onsite Business Recovery Centre and the commissioning of its new hosting hall it has been business as usual with no adverse affects on the company’s reliability and performance.

Netcraft independently monitors and measures the response times of fifty leading hosting providers’ sites. These performance measurements are made at fifteen minute intervals from separate points around the Internet, and averages are calculated over the immediately preceding month. Netcetera has again been ranked in the top 10 in the world for the month of December 2015 according to real-time data displayed at: http://uptime.netcraft.com/

Isn’t it time you switched to a more reliable web hosting company?

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Netcetera Tops The Webperf List Again

We are very proud to announce that Netcetera is  ranked Number 1 for being the UK’s Fastest Host , by Webperf, the Monitoring Service Company. This is a fantastic end of year achievement for Netcetera as the ranking is measured against the UK’s top ISPs!

webperf dec

Webperf calculates the transferring rate against time. Since October 1998 Webperf has been the UK’s only independent ISP performance benchmark. Testing any willing ISP’s for performance and reliability 24/7.

So if you want Carbon Zero super fast hosting, excellent technical support at unbeatable prices there’s only one place you need to go.

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Questions? Let us help!

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Netcetera Does It Again in November

We are very proud to announce that Netcetera is  ranked Number 1 for being the UK’s Fastest Host , by Webperf, the Monitoring Service Company. This is a fantastic achievement for Netcetera as the ranking is measured against the UK’s top ISPs!

webperf november

Webperf calculates the transferring rate against time. Since October 1998 Webperf has been the UK’s only independent ISP performance benchmark. Testing any willing ISP’s for performance and reliability 24/7.

So if you want Carbon Zero super fast hosting, excellent technical support at unbeatable prices there’s only one place you need to go.

Find Out About Netcetera

Questions? Let us help!

To speak to one of our Sales Consultants about what our services can do for you, or for any other queries, please fill out our Enquiry Form, call 0800 808 5450 or Chat Live with one of the team