Web Hosting
Keeping your website online, secure, and running at full speed
Based in the UK, serving businesses worldwide
What is Website Hosting?
Every website needs somewhere to live online. Hosting is the server space where all your site's files are stored, so anyone can access them from anywhere in the world.
Think of it like this:
Your Website
Is your shop.
Your Domain
Is the sign above the door.
Hosting
Is the building your shop sits in.
If the building is strong, secure, and easy to reach, customers have a smooth experience. If it's unstable or hard to access, they'll leave before they ever step inside.
For small businesses, this means choosing hosting that is fast, secure and reliable. So you’re not just online, you’re competitive.
Why Hosting Quality Matters
Not all hosting is equal. The quality of your hosting is the foundation of your website’s performance, security, and reliability. It affects how fast your site loads, how safe it stays, and even how it ranks on Google.
Speed
A high-performance server delivers your site instantly. Slow servers make visitors wait, and many won’t. Even a one-second delay can cost you traffic and enquiries.
Reliability
Strong hosting keeps your site online around the clock. Downtime means missed sales and lost trust.
Security
Premium hosting includes firewalls, SSL encryption, and malware protection, keeping your business safe from digital threats.
Search Rankings
Google rewards fast, secure websites. Reliable hosting gives your site a better chance to appear higher in search results.
Hosting and Page Speed
Your website's code plays a huge role in speed, but hosting is the foundation. Even a perfectly built site will feel slow if it's sitting on poor-quality, overcrowded servers.
Faster hosting means:
- Quicker load times, especially for visitors on mobile devices
- Lower bounce rates (fewer people leaving before the page loads)
- Higher visibility in Google search results thanks to speed and uptime
Why SemDev Uses Netlify for Hosting
All SemDev websites are hosted on Netlify, a modern hosting platform trusted by top developers worldwide.
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Ultra-Fast Content Delivery
Your site is stored on multiple servers around the world, so visitors connect to the one closest to them for lightning-fast loading.
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Automatic Backups & Version Control
Your site is always backed up and can be restored instantly if needed.
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Free SSL Security
Every site comes with a secure HTTPS connection for customer trust.
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Built-In Performance Optimisation
Netlify automatically delivers your site from the nearest server, compresses files, and caches content so pages load quickly without you lifting a finger.
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99.99% Uptime
Your site stays online, even during traffic spikes.