Last night we attended the 2015 ISPA awards (also known as the ‘UK internet oscars’) and we are delighted to announce we walked away with 2 ISPA’s! For the 3rd year in a row we topped the Customer Choice Award , as voted for by customers of the companies nominated, so a massive thanks to every …
As we eagerly await the snow (and santa), finish hanging baubles on the tree and hope we don’t get the cracker with the nail clippers, we thought we would let you know about our plans for Christmas. Should you have any questions or queries over the festive season, please contact us using the usual methods: …
The team are delighted to have been nominated in 3 categories for this year’s ISPA awards. After winning Best Consumer Customer Service last year it’s fantastic to be nominated again in not one, but three categories! We have been nominated for: – Best Consumer Customer Service – Best Business Customer Service – Customer Choice Award …
Everyone at catalyst2 is delighted to win the ISPA for Best Consumer Customer Service, we were up against some big names but the judges praised us for our: ‘hassle-free service and for helping guide consumers through the minefield of choosing a hosting service.’ Jacob and I collected the award at the ceremony on Tuesday, and …
As well as helping your with your hosting problems, Lee is also our resident Metrologist! So as soon as the winds change he usually gets questioned as to why….with the temperature dropping so much this week, well, we have been bombarding him with questions. So here is Lee’s explanation for the current cold snap, and …
On the 1st October Facebook have mandated that all external content hosted on fanpages or in applications must be secured over an SSL. If your fanpage or app uses externally hosted content it but be referred to using https rather than http from this date. If you use your catalyst2 account to host content for …
Since we switched on our VMware virtual hosting platform 18 months ago we have been working towards partner status, to affirm our commitment to the stability and feature rich vSphere platform. Thanks to a lot of hard work behind the scenes we have now been confirmed as Professional Service Providers, showing our experience in the …
Here at catalyst2 we have been awaiting the release of Enkompass by cPanel to replace our current HELM windows control panel. Finally that day has come and we are proud to be offering Enkompass on our redundent VMware hosting platform. Get all the benefits of the cloud, with an easy to use control panel supporting …
These words are starting to form the next big thing online, so what does it mean? There are many terms for what is essentially the same thing, so lets see if we can make it a bit more simple 🙂 The “old fashioned way” of hosting Traditionally your website would be hosted on a physical …
In the digital age, getting a website is more than just a way to build an online presence, it’s a vital business investment. Not only do large retail businesses need a website, but smaller local businesses can also benefit from taking their business online. Recognising this importance, many businesses are now dedicating significant resources towards …
In the fast-paced world of e-commerce, having a reliable website is an essential factor in success. Whether you also have a brick-and-mortar store or solely a digital shop, ensuring your website is performing at its best can have a direct impact on your bottom line. Factors such as website uptime, ease of navigation and speed …
Designing a website requires careful consideration and several reviews during the development stages to ensure everything is perfect. Once live, it can be easy to assume that no further updates are needed and your website will continue to perform well, however, this isn’t always the case. Regularly reviewing your website is essential to ensure its …
More so than ever before, businesses heavily depend on their websites to improve brand awareness and attract new customers, so the importance of server maintenance shouldn’t be overlooked. Ultimately, the backbone of online business success lies in the reliability and efficiency of servers. For website owners, ensuring the seamless operation of their servers is essential …
In the digital world, first impressions are crucial, especially when it comes to your website. It only takes a few seconds for a visitor to form an opinion about your business based on your website. This short window of time highlights the importance of ensuring your website is not only visually appealing but also fast, …
As 2024 quickly approaches, it’s an opportune time for businesses to review and evaluate the success of their online presence. The end of the year is perfect to reflect on what has worked, what hasn’t and what changes might be needed moving forward. An essential aspect of this review is your website and, in particular, …
Businesses are continually searching for new ways to streamline their operations and optimise their application deployment processes. Kubernetes, a powerful container orchestration platform, has become the go-to solution for managing containerised applications. Its ability to automate deployment, scaling and management of applications makes it ideal for any business currently running applications on multiple virtual machines …
When reviewing website performance and the success of digital marketing campaigns, there are several important metrics that business owners will compare. One of these metrics is the ‘bounce rate’ and a high bounce rate can be an indication that something isn’t working. Understanding what’s causing visitors to bounce off your website is key to making …
Different times of the year present different challenges for retailers and e-commerce businesses. The lead-up to the holiday season is known for being busy and Black Friday, in particular, is a monumental day where shopping activity reaches a peak. With more businesses now offering Black Friday deals online for a few days or even a …
When trying to reach a wider audience, having a good online presence is crucial. A website can help to increase brand awareness and get more people talking about your products or services. The importance of a website extends beyond brand visibility though, it will become a platform for customer engagement and business transactions. However, simply …
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