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SmartHost Review: .IE and Retail Excellence Web Health Report
At SmartHost, we’re committed to providing the best web hosting solutions and keeping our clients informed about the latest trends and statistics in the digital world. One report that caught our eye recently is the…
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September 1, 2023
How to Get a .IE Domain: Your Comprehensive Guide
Navigating the world of domain names can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to country-specific domain extensions like .IE for Ireland. Whether you are a registered business, a charity, or an individual, a…
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September 1, 2023
Password Strength and Passwords Tips
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Shockingly, 63% of all data breaches are caused by weak, default, or stolen passwords. If that statistic made you worried, it’s time you implemented the tips in this blog post to ensure you are practicing…
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May 3, 2021
What is the SmartHost One-Stop-Shop?
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Setting up a business for the first time is extremely daunting. You have to navigate business plans, marketing strategies, market research, branding, social media, accounting, website design, and much, much more.  For most businesses, having…
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April 8, 2021
Bulk Data Upload Services from SmartHost: Empowering Your Business in the Data-Driven Age
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Introduction In the modern business landscape, data is not just an asset; it’s a lifeline. The volume, velocity, and variety of data that organizations manage have reached unprecedented levels. This surge has necessitated efficient, secure,…
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March 30, 2021
Tips to work from home effectively
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Working from home can be difficult at times. Distractions come all too easily in the form of children, pets, phones, or the fridge (at least in my case). Remote working takes discipline focus, whether you…
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February 25, 2021
How to create a professional email address using the SmartHost Customer Portal
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Having a professional email address is essential in today’s digital world. It not only conveys credibility but also ensures that your emails stand out in a crowded inbox. If you’re using SmartHost services, you’re in…
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February 22, 2021
SmartHost Status Site
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At SmartHost.ie, we have invested in the very best in Dell server hardware, and our entire platform runs on super fast SSD disk drives.  As with any technology, things can and do go wrong.  For this…
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February 4, 2021
File Database & Email Backups
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At SmartHost, we take the security and reliability of our services very seriously.  As part of this commitment, we take frequent backups of all our customers’ data.  In fact, we take 4 full snapshots of…
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February 2, 2021
Domain Registration vs Web Hosting. What’s the difference?
What is the difference between domain registration and web hosting? This is a common question asked by anyone thinking of launching their own website.  Domain names and web hosting go hand in hand. You will…
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July 5, 2020
Introducing the Free SmartHost SMS Notification services
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Discover SmartHost’s Complimentary SMS Notification Service At SmartHost, we’ve always driven ourselves to deliver unrivalled web hosting and domain registration experiences. Recognising the evolving needs of our users, we’re taking another stride forward with our…
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June 27, 2020
Direct Debit – A new way to pay
Smart Host customers can now pay using Direct Debit ! Customers have been asking us for while how they can set up an easy to set up payments direct form their bank accounts. Previously, the…
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June 25, 2020