What is Website Hosting?

Website Hosting is a Basic Concept. Consider that websites were buildings, and hosts were foundations on which they sit. A structurally unsound foundations will not support those buildings contracted on them, therefore requiring constant upkeep. A poor or even mediocre site host will not enable websites to perform adequately. This will manifest in down time and online interruptions. Our website hosting service is second to none on the WP Engine platform.

WP Engine offers multiple WordPress Hosting plans at a variety of pricing levels.

The Basic Startup level provides the following benefits:

Support –

Access to 24/7 live chat support and excellent customer service.

Security –

WP Engine runs their own high quality security, so there is no need for websites to have additional security plugins. They also offer free and paid SSL certificates to make sure client data transfers are safe.

Speed –

WP Engine’s EverCache and CDN technology keeps client site running fast and smooth, thus helping retain customers and improve SEO.

Storage and Bandwidth –

Starting at local storage of 10 gigabytes and extending to 50 gigabytes of bandwidth.

Staging –

WP Engine offers a free staging area for sites so new designs can be tested and subsequently implemented without the need of a maintenance or any down time on client websites.

Automated Backups –

WP Engine creates daily automatic site backups in case the unthinkable happens and client sites breakdown or are hacked.

We have a Premium plan with WP Engine, allowing them to run websites off of their dedicated servers. With this upgraded service, our clients will receive added benefits, including:

Discounted Pricing –

Access to their server at lower than Startup level prices.

Customer Support –

A superior level of technical support for client websites in our capacity as professional web designers and developers.

Free Setup –

We will handle the technical website hosting setup at no additional cost.

Phone Support –

Gain access to WP Engine’s outstanding 24/7 phone support.

Improved Scaled Flexibility –

Our increased bandwidth allows sites to better handle traffic spikes without a loss in page load speed.

In summary, our clients receive all of the benefits of a personal plan, in addition to all the extra services provided by Confluent Web Designs and Associates, as well as the added benefits of a premium plan.

Setting up domains and business emails are a complex process. Because of that, we recommend clients avoid unnecessary hassles, and use Google. We recommend  Google Domains to our clients for selecting and registering domain names. We also stand behind G Suite Business Solutions for emails, because this, quite honestly, is the best and simplest of options.

Free Hosting Setup
We will handle the technical website hosting setup at no additional cost.

Superior Technical Support
WP Engine offers US-based phone support 24 hours a day, plus a great live chat features.

Multilevel Security
Firewalls, free SSL certificates*, and malware scans to keep sites secure from hackers and other threats before they can harm any website.

Discounted Pricing
We provide our dedicated hosting server at lower than Startup level prices.

Improved Website Speed
WP Engine’s hosting technology sustains sites and keeps them running smoothly at top speeds. This helps to improve Search Engine Optimization (SEO), which in turn increases website traffic.

Routine Maintenance
Automated daily backups of client sites, regular reports to check page speed, and overall performance keep websites in check at all times.

*What is an SSL Certificate?  Digital certificates serve as the backbone of Internet security.  Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) are used to establish an encrypted connection between browsers and user computers, servers and websites.  The SSL connection protects sensitive data, such as credit card information that is exchanged during sessions from being intercepted from unauthorized parties.