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At Traverse City Web Design, your website’s safety is a top priority. With our hosting services, we automatically back up your site every day. We store the latest 30 days of backups, giving you a month’s worth of security. If anything goes wrong, we  can easily restore your website to any point within that time frame.

We go the extra mile by keeping your backups “off-site.” This means they’re stored on a different server than the one hosting your website. So, even if something happens to your website server, like a technical glitch or a server hiccup, your backups are safe and sound on another server, ready to be brought back online when you need them.

It’s all about ensuring your website stays secure and your data stays intact.

In the world of website security, 256-bit SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) is like a digital fortress for your online presence.

Essentially, it’s a robust encryption technology that ensures the confidentiality and integrity of data exchanged between a user’s browser and a website’s server. Imagine it as a secure tunnel where sensitive information, like login details or credit card numbers, is shielded from potential prying eyes. The “256-bit” part refers to the length of the encryption key, making it an extremely secure shield against unauthorized access. For any website, this level of security is crucial because it keeps your visitors’ data safe and fosters a sense of trust.

Not only does 256-bit SSL fortify your website against cyber threats, but it also plays a significant role in how search engines rank your site. In the ever-evolving landscape of online visibility, search engines like Google prioritize user safety. Websites that employ SSL encryption receive a positive signal in the ranking algorithm. So, having that reassuring “https://” in your web address not only keeps your users’ data secure but can also boost your site’s visibility on search engine results pages, making it more likely to be discovered by potential visitors.

For websites with forms or those engaged in e-commerce, the need for SSL encryption becomes even more pronounced. Any information submitted through a form – be it a contact form or payment details on an online store – needs to be shielded from interception. An SSL certificate ensures that this data is encrypted during transmission, making it virtually unreadable to anyone attempting to snoop on the communication between the user and the website.

At Traverse City Web Design, your website’s security is paramount. That’s why every website we build and hostcomes equipped with an SSL certificate, providing a secure and trustworthy environment for both website owners and their visitors.

Understanding website hosting involves grasping the roles of server space and bandwidth. In simple terms, server space can be thought of as the parking lot for your website. It’s the allocated storage capacity on a server where all your website files, like images and text, reside. A server, essentially a powerful computer, manages and stores these files, making server space crucial for ensuring your website’s content is readily available to visitors at all times.

Bandwidth is like the highway for your website’s data. Picture it as the digital road where information travels to and from your site. Bandwidth determines the volume of data that can be smoothly transferred within a specific timeframe. If server space is the parking lot, bandwidth is the capacity of the road to handle traffic. Websites with higher traffic or content-rich pages require more bandwidth to ensure a seamless and speedy user experience. Both server space and bandwidth play pivotal roles in keeping your website running efficiently.

Traverse City Web Design recognizes the diverse needs of websites and offers hosting plans tailored to ensure optimal performance. Our plans come in various sizes, starting with 10 GB, 50 GB, and 100 GB web hosting accounts. These options provide ample server space and bandwidth to meet the requirements of different websites.

What’s more, we understand that your website may evolve, and so can your hosting plan. If your website grows and needs more resources, we can easily scale your hosting plan upward. Our focus is on providing the right balance of server space and bandwidth to support your website’s success in the online world.

Keeping your website in top-notch shape is a bit like taking care of your computer or smartphone – regular updates are key. The software running your website, just like the apps on your phone or computer, requires these updates to stay secure, perform well, and stay compatible with the latest technology. When you host your website with Traverse City Web Design, you don’t have to worry about this upkeep – they’ve got it covered. They take care of all the necessary updates, making sure your site runs smoothly and stays shielded from potential security risks.

Now, when it comes to advanced websites, like those crafted with WordPress, staying up to date becomes even more crucial. WordPress is a sophisticated platform used to build websites, and it needs regular updates to fix any security gaps, boost performance, and stay in sync with the latest web standards. With the online world being a bit like a digital neighborhood with both friendly and not-so-friendly characters, keeping your WordPress site updated is like having a strong lock on your virtual front door. Traverse City Web Design ensures that your WordPress website gets these essential updates, providing you with a worry-free online experience where your site is not only running smoothly but is also well-protected against potential hiccups.