Most reliable hosting – West Host

Netcraft Top 10 Most Reliable Hosting Company

WestHost continually ranks in Netcraft’s top 10 list of most reliable hosting providers, including several top 10 rankings throughout 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009. Most recently, WestHost topped the list of most reliable hosting companies for December of 2009. Netcraft is widely considered to be one of the most reputable sources in measuring the reliability of the top companies in today’s competitive hosting industry.

Overview

Since 1998, WestHost has been an affordable Web hosting provider. We have maintained ourselves as a leader in the Web hosting industry and have helped thousands of businesses all over the planet take advantage of low cost internet services to become more successful, efficient, and competitive. We currently host over 70,000 Web sites.

With a large client base comes a diverse range of Web hosting requirements. We have tailored our company around these needs by providing flexible and scalable services. These services include Shared Web Hosting, Dedicated Servers, Reseller Hosting, Domain Registration, E-commerce Tools, and Merchant Account solutions.

Our efforts and focus have and always will be directed to the client and their needs. We will continue to maintain ourselves as a low-cost complete Web hosting provider, while maintaining our standards of a solid infrastructure, secure environment, unfailing and redundant connection, and superior 24/7 client support.

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8 Tips & Resources to Increase Site Speed

Web site speed has now become a more important factor following Google’s recent announcement that page load speed will be introduced to their 200+ factor algorithm. In a video interview with WebProNews software engineer for Google, Matt Cutts, said “It should be a good experience, and so it’s sort of fair to say that if you’re a fast site, maybe you should get a little bit of a bonus. If you really have an awfully slow site, then maybe users don’t want that as much.”

With their announcement, Google and many others have constructed tools to test the many characteristics involved with Web page load time. What you might not know is that most of these tools test the site itself and provide information that you can do something about, independent of your service providers.

First of all it is important to know how Web site speed actually works and the factors involved in moving your data. Secondly, the most common reasons you may experience poor site performance; and finally a handful of great resources for testing your site.

Why Us

95% of our clients rate us “Excellent” or “Good” on overall quality of services. There are many reasons why — here are just a few.

1. Reliability
   At WestHost we pride ourselves in maintaining not only a fast but RELIABLE connection. Our commitment to maintaining a 99.9% uptime standard is backed by independent industry analysts like Netcraft and CNET, who have ranked us among the top performing Web hosting companies.

   This level of reliability comes from planning, not luck.
   - Multiple redundant telecommunications paths and carriers
   - Numerous secondary power solutions in case of emergencies
   - RAID mirroring
   - 24/7 monitoring, backups and security updates

2. REAL Support
   We understand the importance of accessibility. That’s why 24 hours a day, 7 days a week via toll free phone, instant live chat and rapid response e-mail, you’ll find a representative available to assist you. Our response times lead the industry, and our staff of IN-HOUSE technicians and engineers is one of the most qualified, capable, and friendly you’ll find anywhere.

   - 24/7 Toll Free Phone
   - 24/7 Instant Live Chat
   - 24/7 Rapid Response E-mail
   - 24/7 Support Forums
   - 24/7 Online Manual
   - 24/7 Thorough Documentation

3. Feature Rich
   One of the biggest differences you’ll find with WestHost is our breadth of included services. We’ve combined everything you’ll need to get your business up and running online, and offer support for just about anything else you can think of. Even if you do feel we’re missing something, our hosting account technology gives you the control to add new tools and software without waiting for us.

   - Huge amounts of space and bandwidth
   - FREE site building tools
   - FREE e-mail tools
   - FREE search engine tools
   - FREE e-commerce tools
   - FREE software applications
   - Stats, Shell, SSL, Static IP, CGI-BIN
   - And more!

4. Security
   Perimeter fencing, green field space, card access, biometric entries, and mantraps all work to prevent unauthorized access. Because access to our Data Center isn’t only physical, we have provided an unparalleled level of security and protection to our network.

   Our facilities support host-based virus protection, firewalls, real-time security alerting using intrusion detection scanners (IDS), and 24 hour monitoring from our Network Operations Center (NOC). Any potentially malicious activity can be curbed well before it happens.

5. Facilities
   WestHost understands the importance of client data. That’s why WestHost servers are supported by a world-class infrastructure engineered from the ground up to support just about any kind of contingency. We’ve taken the time to ensure that our data center addresses all forms of potential business interruption. From a localized power failure to a major earthquake, all it takes to bring down a company is a lack of preparation.

   Redundant telecommunications paths into the local fiber optics infrastructure are buried around our Data Center and supported by multiple fiber carriers. Tier 1 connections to the Internet backbone are available through multiple gigabit Ethernet connections with scalability to OC-48 and beyond. We are peered with Verizon, XO, Global Crossing, Level 3, and ELI.

6. Experience
   With over 10 years in the Web hosting business and hosting over 70,000 Web sites, it’s obvious we know what we’re doing. Each member of our staff has been chosen based on their industry experience and is dedicated to our company and client-centric philosophy.

   Over the years we have continually worked to improve services and exceed our clients expectations. With WestHost, you can feel comfort in knowing your Web hosting provider has a strong track record of providing quality and reliability of service. Best of all, things will only keep getting better.

7. Ease of Use
   
   Even with our innovation and technology, we’ve kept things simple. Within just a few hours of signing up, your account is created and ready to go. Easy instructions for either transferring an existing Web site or building a new one are available immediately and can be accomplished in just a few short steps. With tools like Site Manager, managing your site becomes a breeze. Our Website Creator will allow you to build a professional Web site in minutes. You can sell your products and services with our completely free e-commerce services. And you can then promote your site to the world with our powerful Search Engine Tools. If you still feel the need for hand holding, our support staff is available 24/7.
8. Stability
   WestHost was started in 1998 as a self-funded venture. After more than a decade, we continue to maintain profitability and strong financial growth serving clients all over the world. In 2008, WestHost was acquired by the UK2 Group. Through our combined experience and increased purchasing power we are able to provide exceptional products for our clients. Despite recent trends throughout the Web hosting industry, WestHost’s is growing larger, not smaller. We plan to be here for many years to come and hope you will too!
9. Value
   
   Eight other reasons don’t matter if our pricing isn’t competitive, but that’s what’s so great about our offering. For years we have kept giving more for less, and that is what has kept our clients with us throughout our history.

   You can’t find a more affordable solution anywhere on the Web. Bar-none, WestHost offers more bang for your buck than anyone. With a 60 day money back trial period, we guarantee it!