web hosting

There are three aspects of hosting which must be addressed in a successful internet venture: the speed of connection, the reliability of the servers and the security provided by the software run on them.

Fast Internet Connection

To achieve this you must have sufficient bandwidth for your site's traffic. Generally, one server is shared between many websites - so it is the processing power and bandwidth available per website that is important.

At spiderplant.net we are committed to providing sufficient bandwidth for all our customers. We are constantly monitoring our web traffic. We offer burst speeds of up to 2MB/s in our basic package, which can be upgraded if you anticipate very high traffic levels. We can also provide assured bandwidth if required. Contact us for prices.

High Reliability

It is essential that your website is always accessible by your potential customers. For this you need a stable server with a robust operating system. In case of system failure a replacement should be guaranteed to be up and running to minimise disruption to your business.

Our servers run the FreeBSD operating system, a popular and widespread UNIX variant known for its stability, security and speed.

Strong Security

Your server may store confidential information about your company. Furthermore you may have many customers' credit card details passing through your website.

At spiderplant.net, we will implement the sensitive parts of your site which deal with customer data using secure SSL connections, making it virtually impossible for others to view confidential information. Depending on your requirements, we can offer several strengths of security. This enables you to make the right choice to reassure your customers that their confidential data will remain safe.

What it costs

Cost depends on the size and complexity of your website. Our charges start at 10 UK pounds a month which will provide you with 50Mb of server space. We also offer unlimited email aliases and both POP and webmail access to your email.

We can also provide other hosting services including the ability to run CGI scripts (subject to security auditing), unlimited email accounts and access to SQL databases. Please contact us for details.

Domain registrations last for two years. We charge the following for domain registraions:

You may have seen other companies charging as little as £10 or less for a domain registration. Beware, though: these companies often charge large release fees if you wish to update your details (for example, move to a different hosting company) or insist that you update your site while dialled into their own ISP. When you register your name through spiderplant.net, the domain is yours for two years, and you have full control over the details. You will not find this amount of freedom elsewhere.

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