Unparalleled Availability and Reliability

With AWS, we guarantee that your website and applications will always be up and running, thanks to its industry-leading availability and reliability. AWS infrastructure is designed to withstand even the most severe disruptions, ensuring that your business operations remain unaffected.

  • State-of-the-Art Network for Blazing-Fast Performance

    AWS boasts one of the fastest and most secure networks in the world, providing your website and applications with the bandwidth and responsiveness they need to thrive.

  • Distributed SSD Persistent Storage for Unwavering Data Protection

    To safeguard your valuable data, we utilise Amazon’s SSD persistent storage, which employs multiple redundancy mechanisms. This ensures that even in the unlikely event of a hosting server failure, your data remains intact and accessible. Our distributed storage architecture allows us to quickly provision new virtual machines and seamlessly migrate your data, minimising downtime and disruptions.

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  • 100% Renewable Energy Match: A Commitment to Sustainability

    At SmartHost, we are committed to environmental responsibility and sustainability. Amazon is a leader in this domain, matching 100% of the energy consumed by its global operations with renewable energy. This means that by choosing SmartHost, you are not only supporting a reliable and high-performance hosting solution but also actively contributing to reducing your company’s carbon footprint.

  • Unleash the Power of AWS with SmartHost

    By entrusting your hosting needs to SmartHost and Amazon AWS, you gain access to an unparalleled suite of capabilities that empower your business to achieve its full potential. From unmatched reliability and performance to unwavering data security and a commitment to sustainability, SmartHost is your trusted partner in the cloud.

FAQs about SmartHost’s hosting solutions:

AWS offers a wide range of benefits for hosting, including:

  • Unparalleled availability and reliability: AWS is designed to be highly available and reliable, with data centres located around the world. This means that your website and applications will be up and running even in the event of a power outage or natural disaster.

  • State-of-the-art network for blazing-fast performance: AWS has one of the fastest and most secure networks in the world, which ensures that your website and applications load quickly and efficiently for users around the world.

  • Distributed SSD persistent storage for unwavering data protection: AWS uses SSD persistent storage, which offers multiple redundancy mechanisms to protect your data from loss. This means that even if a hosting server fails, your data will remain safe and accessible.

  • Customisable and scalable solutions: AWS offers a wide variety of hosting solutions that can be customised to meet the specific needs of your business. You can scale your hosting resources up or down as your needs change, without having to worry about managing physical infrastructure.

  • Cost-effective solutions: AWS’s pay-as-you-go pricing model means that you only pay for the resources you use. This can help you to save money on your hosting costs, especially if your website or applications have fluctuating traffic volumes.

SmartHost offers a comprehensive range of hosting solutions to cater to the diverse needs of businesses of all sizes. These options cater to various resource requirements and technical expertise levels:

  1. Shared Hosting: Shared hosting is an ideal choice for small businesses or individuals with basic websites with low traffic (less than 100,000 visitors per month). It allows you to share a server with other websites, making it cost-effective. SmartHost’s shared hosting plans include essential features like unlimited storage, email addresses, and 24/7 support.

  2. Managed WordPress Hosting: For WordPress sites, our fully managed WordPress hosting simplifies management. SmartHost handles server updates, security patches, and backups, allowing you to focus on creating engaging content.

  3. Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting: VPS hosting provides more control and flexibility compared to shared hosting. It allocates a virtual partition of a physical server, offering dedicated resources for your website. This option is suitable for mid-sized businesses or websites with growing traffic.

  4. Reseller Hosting: Reseller hosting empowers you to generate additional revenue by reselling hosting packages to clients. You become a reseller, branding the packages and managing customer accounts. This option is suitable for web agencies or individuals with knowledge of hosting.

The best hosting solution for your business will depend on your specific needs and budget. Here are a few factors to consider when making your decision:

  • The size of your website or applications: If you have a small website with low traffic, shared hosting may be a good option. For larger websites or applications, you may need a VPS or dedicated hosting plan.

  • Your technical expertise: If you are not comfortable managing your own hosting, you may want to consider a managed hosting plan.

  • Your budget: Hosting prices can vary widely, so it is important to compare prices from different providers.

SmartHost offers a variety of tools and services to help you transfer your website or applications to our platform. We can also provide on-site assistance if you need help with the transfer process.

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Our team can help

Have further questions, or need some advice about hosting solutions for you and your business? 

Our team are on hand to assist you and get your business online. Why not give us a call on (01) 901 9700 or send us an email at support@smarthost.ie. We will get back to you as soon as possible.