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Hosting Your Customer Experience

Hosting is that element of a website no one wants to think too much about, but it’s actually mission critical. We are happy to take the decision off your plate. We offer hosting via WP Engine. What this means to you is that Hammersmith Support has a dedicated server hosting only our customers.

This creates a favorable experience for your customers by impacting your site’s speed, reliability, and prevention of “site downs”.

A 1-second delay in load time can impact conversion by up to 20% in retail.

Your customers choose to spend time on your site, we want them to be content, easily able to find what they seek, and safe while visiting.

We equip our server with Global Edge Security, an enterprise-grade performance and security add-on. This means safe and secure purchasing for your customers and a promise that your content will stay under your control.

“Hammersmith’s service feels like an extension of our own team. I feel their passion for our work every time I reach out with the most minute question or last-minute request. We have a real peace of mind knowing that Hammersmith is just a quick email or phone call away. They always offer a variety of potential courses of action for updates which ensures that we have flexibility to decide the most customized approach for our organization.”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Web hosting refers to the process of storing your website files on a server, making it accessible to visitors on the internet. To host a WordPress website, you need a web hosting service that provides a server optimized for WordPress, with the necessary software and resources to support it.

Yes, when we are ready to launch we can move your new site to your existing hosting service. While most web hosting services support WordPress, it’s recommended to choose a hosting provider that specializes in WordPress hosting. Our favorite provider is WPEngine.

Some important factors to consider when choosing a web hosting provider for WordPress include the level of security provided, the uptime and performance of the servers, the level of customer support offered, and the cost of the hosting plan.

All Hammersmith’s servers at WPEngine are equipped with Global Edge Security. This provides an additional layer of protection for your website by intercepting and filtering traffic before it reaches your server.

This feature uses a combination of WPEngine’s proprietary technology and third-party services to protect your website from DDoS attacks, malicious bots, and other forms of cyber threats. Global Edge Security is designed to keep your website running smoothly even during high traffic spikes or attacks.

Some of the key benefits of Global Edge Security include automatic security updates, real-time threat detection, and advanced filtering capabilities. Additionally, WPEngine’s security team provides round-the-clock monitoring and support to ensure your website stays protected at all times.

Overall, Global Edge Security is a valuable security feature for any website, especially those that handle sensitive information or experience high levels of traffic.

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