Fasthosts Blog

What is a content delivery network?

Implementing a content delivery network, also known as a CDN, is an effective way to speed up page load times. When a user clicks to load a webpage, a request... read more

Websites

Business management software: ecommerce websites made easy

If your business has entered the exciting but turbulent world of ecommerce, you’re undoubtedly aware of how challenging it can be. Running a website and fishing for those sales... read more

Business

How to prepare your ecommerce business for Covid times

This year’s Covid-19 global pandemic has changed life as we know it. Many businesses have shut down, and industries without any previous digital presence have had to move online.... read more

Cloud

Dynamic websites, the LAMP stack and its alternatives

When thinking about websites and how they’re designed, it’s useful to differentiate between ‘static’ and ‘dynamic’ sites. Generally, static sites display HTML-based content stored on a server, but... read more

Servers

MariaDB v MySQL: which relational database should I choose?

Databases are a key tool for anyone who wishes to organise their data efficiently. Relational databases are a simple and intuitive method of formulating information into tables that can be... read more

Digital

How to stop spam emails: 6 methods

Everyone hates spam – not only is it annoying, it’s also potentially dangerous. When your phone vibrates and you wonder who the message is from, it's often some company that... read more

Business

How to sell online: OpenCart vs PrestaShop

It’s been long established that being online is crucial for a company in the modern business environment. Moving sales operations online, rather than continuing to just retail via brick-and-mortar... read more

Digital

Change your outlook: email marketing best practices

Email is both an important and cost-effective way to reach consumers and market your business. In today’s environment, there’s so much unsolicited mail sent out daily that it’... read more

Business

Microsoft 365: turbocharge your business for every eventuality

Whether you’re a small business looking to expand or a sizeable company trying to increase the productivity of your staff, Microsoft 365 can cater to every task thrown at... read more

Cloud

The effect of big-name data breaches on cyber security

Recently we came across a website which visualises mass data sets into interactive charts called Information is Beautiful. One chart that caught our eye was ‘World’s Biggest Data Breaches’... read more

Cloud

Cloud backup: why cloud storage has a silver lining

Most companies these days use computers a great deal when running their operations. Being able to safely store essential business data is very important, as data loss can hinder any... read more

Cloud

The advantages of SSD hard drive storage

Is the SSD tide turning? More importantly, are SSDs worth it? Just a few years ago, solid-state drives, or SSDs, were seen as cutting-edge solutions with price tags to match,... read more

Welcome to the blog

Web Performance Explained: quick wins for faster websites

Business management software: ecommerce websites made easy

How to prepare your ecommerce business for Covid times

MariaDB v MySQL: which relational database should I choose?

How to stop spam emails: 6 methods

How to sell online: OpenCart vs PrestaShop

Change your outlook: email marketing best practices