SGIS News

Our technology & security
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Not all hosting is the same and different providers will offer different set-ups and security features. Here at SGIS we use 100% Dell servers for our web hosting platform which is designed to be highly redundant with data mirrored across disk arrays with daily back-ups kept off site for extra security. The Hosting set-up We Read More…
Moving a WordPress site
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Moving your WordPress site can be a daunting task and can easily put you off moving it to a new hosting provider due to the technical challenges. Luckily we are now offering a free service to help you move your WordPress site to our hosting. We will also ensure minimal downtime by setting the site Read More…
Add-ons now available
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Due to increased demand for add-ons such as SSL certificates and domain privacy we have now made these available for purchase during the ordering process. SSL certificates SSL certificates encrypt information sent to your site, so if it is intercepted by a third party the information will be useless. This is ideal if you’re running Read More…
Joomla! 2.5 added
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We have just updated our 1-click install library to include the new release of Joomla! 2.5. Using our install script makes setting up Joomla! quick and painless, all you need to do is click on the script to install Joomla! then follow the instructions to set it up. Full details on installing Joomla! can be Read More…
MODX script added
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MODX has just been added to our install library. MODX is an open source CMS written in PHP and uses MySQL database to power the content. MODX is available on all the Linux hosting packages (Starter, Home+ and Business) making installing and hosting is quick and easy. Key Features of MODX You don’t need to Read More…
Web Builder overview
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Looking to create a website but don’t have any HTML knowledge? If you have limited or no experience in creating websites from scratch then our Web Builder software, which comes free with every hosting package, might just be your solution. The software allows you to easily create a multi-page website and with over 200 templates Read More…
Transferring a domain to SGIS
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If you already have a domain registered and want to transfer it to us so you can purchase hosting please follow the below instructions. Please note the process is different depending whether the domain is a global (.com) or a UK domain (.co.uk). If you need any further advice please contact us. Transferring a UK Read More…
Benefits of UK hosting
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If your business and audience are UK based then there are some key benefits in choosing a web hosting company based in the UK. SEO benefits A key benefit to hosting your website in the UK is that your site will have more preference on local searches compared to websites hosted outside the UK. This Read More…
Improving your website
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There are always improvements that can be made to a website so keeping a track on statistics and the way people are using your site will help you make more informed decisions on how to improve it. To help you out the final instalment in our series of website guides covers how to improve your Read More…
Planning your website
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There are many things to consider when you are planning to create a new website, such as, who is the target market, where do I sit in that market, what domain name should I use…? These are some important factors to consider and will be key to it’s success, mainly as it keeps you focused Read More…