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Install Payload CMS on Storm Internet
Payload seeks to redefine what a headless content management system can be:...
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Install Cockpit CMS on Storm Internet
Cockpit CMS is a headless content management system (CMS) developed by Agentejo...
Managed Hosting
Comparing Hosting Options for Headless CMS: Cloud vs. Dedicated Servers
With managed hosting taking care of the server maintenance heavy lifting, it’s...
Managed Hosting
Headless CMS: Open Source vs SaaS
For many organisations the first few steps of the headless journey begin...
Managed Hosting
How managed hosting migrations work
Running a website on under-powered hosting can result in lost relationships and...
Cloud Hosting
How to estimate cloud server requirements
It can be tough to choose the right amount of cloud server...
Cloud Hosting
Signs you need to upgrade your hosting account
With websites an essential part of a digital presence, downtime can hurt...
Uncategorised
What is Managed Hosting?
With managed hosting a service provider manages hosting infrastructure on behalf of...
Cloud Hosting
Understanding the Core Differences: Linux vs. Windows Hosting
Linux hosting or Windows hosting? The line separating the two operating systems...
Website Hosting
Migrating Your Website to a Cloud Server: A Blueprint for Seamless Website Transitions
Moving your website to a cloud server isn’t always as straightforward as...
Backups & Disaster Recovery
Disaster needn’t be the end of the world. Managed backup services can keep your business afloat
The third season of Ragnarok recently premiered on Netflix. It’s an enjoyable...
Security
Managing a WordPress Website? External Vulnerability Scanners Can Boost Your Security
Defiant, the company behind the popular WordPress security plugin Wordfence (4 million+...
Cloud Hosting
The Benefits of PCI Compliance for Cloud Security (even when you don’t store card data)
Roughly 56% of organisations have difficulty finding the necessary skills to protect...
Cloud Hosting
Cloud Solo Vs. Office 365 for Remote Work
A study by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research suggests that...
Networks
Importance of Virtual LANs in Maximising Uptime and Reliability
Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs) have become a necessity, especially since more...
Internet
Optimising VPNs for a Remote Workforce
For a device connected to the internet, a Virtual Private Network (VPN)...
Umbraco
How to install Umbraco on your local computer
Umbraco is a versatile content management system (CMS), as flexible and scalable...
eCommerce & Marketing
Summary: Semrush State of eCommerce 2023 Report
SEO giant Semrush’s recently released report, The Future of Ecommerce is Now,...
SEO
Website Analytics: Understanding Your Audience and Measuring Success
With a brick-and-mortar shop, you often see the same faces over and...
Wordpress
Never Heard of WP-CLI? Here’s a Quick Introduction
The WordPress command-line interface, WP-CLI, is hands-down one of the most useful...
Website Design
Website Accessibility: Making Your Site Available to Everyone
The Equality Act 2010 replaced the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) of 1995,...
Cloud Hosting
Migrating Your Applications to the Cloud: Best Practices and Considerations
“Managing physical server and network infrastructure got to be too complex, and...
Dedicated Servers
Demystifying Dedicated Servers: When and Why Your Business Needs One
Have cloud servers have all but eliminated the need to spin up...
Backups & Disaster Recovery
Website Migration: How to Move Your Site to a New Host or Platform
Moving your site to a new host or platform is an easy...
Cloud Hosting
Managing and monitoring cloud services
80% of the clutter in most homes is due to disorganisation, not...
Security
Enabling HTTPS on your website: The importance of secure connections
HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) provides secure communication between a website and...
Backups & Disaster Recovery
Website backup and recovery: how to protect your data
If you host your website in the cloud, you’re in luck. According...
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Best practice tips for better cloud security [Part 2]
If it has an electrical current, it can probably get hacked. And...
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Cloud Hosting
Best practice tips for better cloud security [Part 1]
By 2025 cybercrime may cost the world as much as $10.5 trillion...
Advice
How a staging site can save your website from disaster
It’s somewhere just after 6pm and you’re finishing off the day’s work....
Cloud Hosting
The 5 main cloud deployment models you should know
I often write about public cloud and private cloud, sometimes touching on...
Server Management
Maximizing Uptime and Reliability of IT Systems
IT systems play a crucial role in the day-to-day operations of many...
Cloud Hosting
The Different Types of Cloud Services in a Nutshell | Storm Internet
The Intergalactic Computer Network – a pretty sci-fi name you’ll agree, one...
Advice
Efficiency and Cost Savings With Remote Workforce | Storm Internet
Last year in the United States the average office occupancy rate in...
Cloud Hosting
The difference between a container and a virtual machine | Storm Internet
The difference between a container and a virtual machine is that virtual...
Website Hosting
How to choose a website hosting package | Storm Internet
Choosing the right website hosting package will set the tone for your...
Cloud Hosting
‘It all adds up’: Cloud hosting can cut your energy bills
Switching to cloud hosting can save businesses almost £450 per server per...
Website Hosting
What is managed WordPress hosting? | Storm Internet
With managed WordPress hosting the service provider manages some of the administrative...
Cloud Hosting
Managed cloud hosting can help cut costs, if you do it right | Storm Internet
Managed cloud services is a growing industry expected to hit the USD...
Wordpress
5 Common WordPress issues (and how to fix them) | Storm Internet
I’ve previously written about a few methods that can be used to...
Wordpress
4 Efficient ways to diagnose WordPress issues | Storm Internet
“There comes a time in a man’s life, and I’ve had plenty...
Cloud Hosting
The attractive benefits of managed virtual servers | Storm Internet
Managed virtual servers are the perfect solution for individuals and organisations who...
Website Hosting
Principles of Website Design: 3 power tips to use when designing your website | Storm Internet
The main aspects of website design are its functionality and appearance. By...
Wordpress
How to choose WordPress plugins for better website security | Storm Internet
WordPress powers 43% of all websites. The popular open-source CMS can be...
Cloud Hosting
Traditional VPS vs cloud VPS | Storm Internet
I previously wrote about virtual private servers (VPS), and how they are...
Cloud Hosting
What are virtual servers? | Storm Internet
A virtual server is a server created by software called a hypervisor....
Backups & Disaster Recovery
How to backup your website with cPanel | Storm Internet
On March 10th of 2021, a fire destroyed OVHcloud’s SBG2 data centre...
Security
Storm virtual and dedicated servers: Premium PCI external vulnerability scans, for free | Storm Internet
Times are always interesting. If that not-so-ancient “ancient” Chinese curse – “May...
Latest News
Going the extra (leafy) mile: We’re planting 2 trees for every new virtual server | Storm Internet
We’re proud to announce 22 Trees – a running initiative where we’ve...
Server Management
Installing SQL Server – A step-by-step tutorial (with screenshots) | Storm Internet
Microsoft SQL Server has evolved beyond a mere database management system. Today...
Wordpress
Umbraco vs WordPress, which CMS should you choose? | Storm Internet
There’s a convergence of the once unique features that set Umbraco and...
Website Hosting
How Rising Energy Costs Will Affect Hosting Prices in the UK | Storm Internet
On the 1st of April, the UK’s energy price cap jumped by...
Cloud Hosting
Cloud Storage 2022: The Top Safest Solutions | Storm Internet
Safety is the number one concern for most people when it comes...
Server Management
Common DNS Issues & How to Fix Them | Storm Internet
DNS issues can be frustrating and confusing for both casual browsers and...
Server Management
MySQL vs SQL: What’s the Difference? | Storm Internet
Do you know the difference between MySQL and SQL? If not, you’re...
Internet
How Do CDNs Work? The Complete Guide | Storm Internet
If you’ve ever wondered what a content delivery network (CDN) is and...
Website Hosting
The Different Types of Web Hosting: Which One Is the Best for You? | Storm Internet
Web hosting is central to your website’s speed, reliability and availability. All...
Security
What Are The Different Types of Cyber Security? | Storm Internet
It’s incredible to think that 30 years ago, we lived without the...
Latest News
The Top Web Hosting Providers 2022: Which Is Right For You? | Storm Internet
The web hosting industry is constantly changing, and providers come and go....
Latest News
Everything You Need to Know About GDPR: What Data is Protected? | Storm Internet
Before 2018, the laws surrounding data protection were ambiguous at best, but...
Latest News
Web Hosting vs Domain Names: What’s the Difference? | Storm Internet
Starting a new business is an exciting time, especially if you haven’t...
Internet
Google’s Search Results Can Influence Your Opinion, and it’s dangerous | Storm Internet
In December of 2020 an article appeared on Forbes about 13-year old...
Backups & Disaster Recovery
5 Reasons why fully-managed backups can be better for business | Storm Internet
Heard the one about the “Billion Dollar Delete Button”? If you’ve read...
Awards
Storm Internet Breaks Own Record at 2021 ISPA Awards | Storm Internet
Storm Internet has again set a new record at the Internet Services...
Security
Shopping for a web host? Look for these must-have security features | Storm Internet
The Wordfence-WPScan whitepaper is out, shedding light on the state of WordPress...
Security
Whitepaper: 86 billion WordPress attacks in 6 months | Storm Internet
The 2021 Mid-Year WordPress Security Report is now publicly available. The joint...
Cloud Hosting
Why businesses migrate to the cloud | Storm Internet
There are plenty of studies that reveal why businesses move the cloud,...
Backups & Disaster Recovery
Pixar’s ‘billion dollar delete button’ is a data loss warning to all business | Storm Internet
Data loss doesn’t always make the headlines, but that doesn’t mean it...
Cloud Hosting
Shared hosting could be killing your growth | Storm Internet
You’ve put a lot of effort into your site. The visuals are...
Awards
Storm Internet wins Best Hosted Provider at 22nd ISPA Awards | Storm Internet
Storm Internet has won the award for Best Hosted Provider at the...
Charity
Kidlington Comets Win 2019 U8 Oxfordshire Knock Out League Cup | Storm Internet
Ending the year on a high note are the Kidlington Comets who...
Charity
Strong start to Storms fundraising goals for Oxfordshire Mind | Storm Internet
The Storm-Oxfordshire Mind raffle concluded on World Mental Health Day, October 10th...
Charity
Fund Raising Raffle for World Mental Health Day | Storm Internet
Up for a family ticket to Cotswold Farm Park? What about a...
Charity
Storm Internet kick starts North Kidlington School’s Chromebook project | Storm Internet
Back to school is cool. But it’s even cooler this year for...
Latest News
A fantastic article by Hosting Advice about how Storm Internet differentiates itself | Storm Internet
Having been included as one of their featured experts, Hosting Advice recently interviewed...
Awards
7th Win at ISPAs for Storm Internet | Storm Internet
Storm Internet is proud to announce their 7th win at the 2019...
Cloud Hosting
Storm Internet Launches Supercharged Public Cloud Service | Storm Internet
StormCloud Public customers can now enjoy a boost in content delivery speed of...
Charity
Storm Announces Oxfordshire Mind as Official Charity Partner | Storm Internet
From June 2019 Storm Internet will enter into a two-year partnership with...
Awards
Storm Internet shortlisted in three categories for 2019 ISPAs | Storm Internet
The 2019 Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA) Awards will take place at the Sheraton...
Awards
Storm Internet’s ISO 27001 and 9001 Success | Storm Internet
It’s been a year in the making and Storm Internet, a leading...
Security
I don’t store card details, I don’t need PCI! | Storm Internet
Why you should secure your data to PCI standards in light of...
Charity
Helen of Storm Internet raises money for Breast Cancer Now | Storm Internet
Helen of Storm Internet recently joined the Breast Cancer Now £1000 fundraiser,...
Latest News
Proud to sponsor the Kidlington Comets Under 7s team | Storm Internet
We are delighted to be able to sponsor our local Under 7s...
Security
Why Does Your Business Need PCI Compliance? | Storm Internet
Whether your business is a small start-up or large multi-site corporation, it...
Security
Best Free Security Plugins for WordPress | Storm Internet
WordPress is the most used content management system on the planet. Millions...
Awards
Storm Internet awarded a Commendation in the Best Host Category at the ISPA Awards 2018 | Storm Internet
Storm Internet Ltd was awarded a commendation in Best Host Category at...
Security
You’ve Been Hacked! What Steps Should You Take To Minimise Damage? | Storm Internet
It could happen to you. This is true of winning the lottery,...
Security
Tips for Small Business Security | Storm Internet
Whether you’re a brand new startup or a mature small business, it...
Security
The GDPR 3 weeks on | Storm Internet
GDPR nearly a month on: How has it affected you? The General...
Security
Is your webcam watching you? | Storm Internet
Can Your Webcam Be Used To Spy On You? If you’ve ever...
Security
What does Alexa know about you? | Storm Internet
What’s more fun than having a virtual assistant who can respond to...
Security
What’s the Safest Method of Cyber-communication? | Storm Internet
No electronic communication handled by companies can ever be seen as completely...
Security
How to protect your data from disaster and be GDPR compliant | Storm Internet
The Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is coming into force soon and will...
Security
The Cambridge Analytica Scandal and Your Business | Storm Internet
Over the past couple of weeks, the hashtag #DeleteFacebook has dominated personal...
Security
What is a BYOD Policy and why is Important to Your Business’s security? | Storm Internet
There are many ways that your business’s security can be compromised from...
Security
Secure hosting – why it is so important? | Storm Internet
What security measures can your business take to ensure the safety of...
Security
How do you protect your laptop from a malicious attacks, threats and vulnerabilities | Storm Internet
Your laptop is vulnerable to different types of attacks. Sure, you’ve crafted...
Backups & Disaster Recovery
Business Continuity and Uptime | Storm Internet
Do you know the “true” cost of your website being down for...
