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A Guide to Web Hosting
A Guide to Web Hosting
We were recently contacted by Digital.com and alerted to their newly published resource on web hosting. Since a large portion of our time is dedicated to maintaining clients’ websites, and some very timely issues with web hosting, we thought it worthwhile exploring. After all, having a reliable and high-performing web host is integral to a successful website and online presence.
We know what a website is but may not be as familiar with web hosting. Essentially it is the tool that allows you to publish a website on the internet.
Types of Web Hosting
Until researching this article, we were unaware that there were so many different types of web host:
- Shared Hosting – multiple users hosted on a single server which is suitable for businesses with small websites that are looking for an economical option
- VPS Hosting – a single server divided into many virtual spaces. This is best for businesses that experience heavy web traffic who have a bit more budget
- Cloud Hosting – a virtual server that stores data across a network of servers. This option is aimed at small to medium sized websites
- Dedicated Hosting – a server rented by a single company, suitable for businesses that have higher website traffic, require more resources and can afford a higher monthly price
- Ecommerce Hosting – this is hosting specifically designed for customers who have online shopping functionalities on their websites.
- Reseller Hosting – this is when a purchaser buys server space, divides it and then sells it on
The Best Web Hosting Providers of 2022
Digital.com have done a lot of research and have short listed 11 web hosts here. You will see that all of the prices are quoted in dollars. For a price comparison in pounds, you can always look at UK Web Host Review who again have pulled together a list of Best (UK) Web Hosting Companies Compared for 2022.
From looking at both these lists, there are some overlaps:
- SiteGround is the best overall web hosting provider according to Digital.com because it has reliable web hosting, fully managed WordPress hosting and comes with ecommerce addons.
- Hostinger UK was the top pick for UK Web Host Review because it is not only really cheap (99p per month), has a choice of 7 server locations and customer service is available 24/7
Do take a look to find the best web host for your business and website.
Red Desk experience
We’d also like to add that as well as researching for a reliable webhost, we have found that surrounding yourself with a good digital team is imperative. You never know when your website might go down so having a solid web designer and IT contact on call is essential. We currently work with Lucy’s Web Designs and Blue Circle IT. We also have close contact with N8tive Web Design and North London IT Support.
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Music Copyright – Using Music Safely on Social Media
Music Copyright – Using Music Safely on Social Media
Nearly all music is subject to copyright. Anyone who posts videos on social media, be it in a professional or a private capacity, needs to be wary of using music to enhance their content. Even a few seconds of music heard in the background of a short clip can fall foul of the legal regulations.
If you want to use copyrighted music in your socials, there are several ways to do this legally:
- Search the wide range of music on offer on royalty-free music sites such as Epidemic Sound or Artlist. You need to pay a subscription, but if you post a lot, it’s worth it. A few sites offer a month’s trial for free if you just want to post a one-off video.
- Use Facebook Sound Collection. This is a Facebook-curated library of custom music and effects, that can be downloaded and used to enhance your video posts.
- Upload the video privately on YouTube, it will tell you whether the music is subject to copyright. If it is, then don’t use it!
- If you have time to contact the artist then this is the watertight legal route:
- Get permission from the artist in advance of posting. Determine if permission is needed.
- Identify the owner.
- Identify the rights needed.
- Contact the owner and negotiate whether payment is required.
- Get your permission agreement in writing
Don’t forget that In the UK copyright lasts for 70 years from the end of a calendar year in which the author dies, so it should be fine to use any music from artists who passed away pre-1951. However, it is probably best to check if you want to use a particular track at https://www.pdinfo.com/
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