If you use an online service like Microsoft Outlook to send emails, for example, you probably haven’t given much thought to what type of cloud computing, if any, is behind it. It is much the same when watching TV online, listening to music, playing games, or storing pictures and files. They have to be stored …
Should you be a company in the retail industry, your chances of success are drastically reduced if you do not have a significant online presence, and this isn’t possible without having a high quality website. However, it is important to note that there is not one web hosting plan which is suitable for everyone – …
In this digital day and age, many people take to the internet whenever they are in need of a product or a service. For this reason, if you own a business, it is more important than ever before that you have an online presence. You can guarantee that if you don’t have a website which …
Whenever you’re creating a website, there are lots of different things you will need to consider to ensure that everything is exactly as you’d hoped. It is fair to say that one of the most important things you should think about is your domain name and choosing the right name is absolutely essential. Many people …
We pride ourselves at catalyst2 on the quality of both our products and our customer service, so we are thrilled to announce that we have once again been shortlisted for the 2020 ISPA Awards in both categories! Our team has been an ISPA winner or finalist every year for the past nine years, highlighting the …
So you want to start your own podcast? In this article, we’ll give you everything you need to learn how to create your own podcast. Decide on the Topic Chances are that if you have already decided that you want to start a podcast, you know what you want the topic to be about. But …
When deciding to create a website and finally bring your business online, you will want to ensure that you have the best web hosting provider to assist you with everything you need to get started. These days, there are so many different web hosting companies offering a range of web hosting services that it can …
What’s your page load speed? Not only is a slow website bad for customers and sales, now it’s bad for SEO too! A page that loads slowly is a big no-no if you want users to convert. Customers are unlikely to wait around for a page to load…especially when most people these days are browsing …
When you run a business it goes without saying that you will be juggling so many different things. Many people are often searching for ways that they can make life easier for themselves and one thing that businesses should all consider is email hosting. Emails play such a huge part in the day-to-day life of …
These days, having an online presence is essential for businesses and there are numerous undeniable benefits to making your business accessible to everyone online. If you don’t already have a website then this is one of the first steps to building your virtual presence. Of course, when creating a website for your business there are …
In an ever-changing world, the risk of cyber-attacks and threats to data security is in the mind’s eye of every business. Therefore, it makes good business sense to always be on the lookout for the most bulletproof and secure way to manage data, to protect a business’s interests and that of its customers. Globally, there …
Whilst you may not be currently aware, one of the most important processes associated with creating a website will likely be conducted a long time prior to the initial coding. The formulation of a domain name is crucial to being successful, as a firm, for many years to come; this is because it will become …
A dedicated server is a type of website host in which the user has the exclusive use of the entire server. If your business currently uses a shared hosting server, you may have experienced some hosting problems. This is because other websites are using the same server, which means you are competing for limited server …
If you are looking to set up your own website, it is important to establish which type of server is best for your company. This is not the type of decision which you should make lightly – there are various ramifications which could severely impact your operations, were you to make the wrong choice. The …
Being a company in the modern era can be extremely difficult – there are countless obstacles which must be navigated, some easier than others. With the evolution which has taken place in the field of technology, more-and-more firms are having to adapt and conform to the online revolution. This is evident when you observe the …
At catalyst2 we sell a range of SSLs, however from the 1st September, we will only be selling 1-year SSLs. To learn more about SSLs and the new changes to the certificates, continue reading. What are SSLs? SSL stands for Secure Sockets Layer. It is an internet security protocol which is encryption-based. SSL certificates are …
Virtual Private Servers, or VPS hosting, is one of the most modern types of server management in 2020, and is likely to only continue growing in popularity.Many consumers value convenience over all-else; it is for this reason that companies endeavour to ensure that their websites and overall virtual presence is faultless. Unfortunately, there are countless …
catalyst2 are a managed hosting provider and are known as one of the most trusted names in UK hosting. We pride ourselves on being an eco-friendly company, and this extends far beyond good intentions. As part of our efforts to become more eco-conscious, we are active supporters of many climate positive projects. One of the …
At catalyst2 we are concerned about our impact on the environment. The focus on environmentally conscious companies extends to consumers too, with 44% of UK shoppers preferring to buy from companies aware of environmental issues. Recognised as a staple of good practice, organisations are showing that they care about the world outside their immediate concerns …
Using cutting-edge technology, cloud hosting is the latest way to ensure a flexible and high-quality hosting service and is becoming increasingly popular amongst many businesses. How does VMware cloud work? The simple concept of a VM cloud is the creation of a cloud computing platform. This involves several servers being connected to the internet. In …
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