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Coming soon: Laravel and Node.js on Netkeel
Soon you will run Laravel applications and Node.js apps on your own Netkeel server, with the same backups, security and support as your WordPress sites. Ask for early access.
Read more →How to move a WordPress site to a new host without downtime
Build the new copy first, test it, then switch DNS. A step-by-step guide to a move your visitors never notice.
Read the guide →Seven ways to keep your WordPress site secure
Most attacks are automated. These seven habits stop almost all of them.
Read the guide →Redis object cache for WordPress, explained
How an object cache differs from page caching, and when it makes your site noticeably faster.
Read the guide →Why your website needs off-site backups
The 3-2-1 rule, how long to keep backups, and why you should test a restore.
Read the guide →How to choose the right server region for your website
Where your server sits affects how fast your site feels. Here is how to pick.
Read the guide →Shared hosting vs a private cloud server: what is the difference?
Noisy neighbours, plan limits and renewal prices, and when it is time to switch.
Read the guide →Staging sites explained: test changes without breaking your live site
How staging, push and pull work, and a simple routine for safe changes.
Read the guide →What is managed WordPress hosting?
What "managed" really means, what you get compared with basic hosting, when it is worth paying for, and how to compare providers.
Read the guide →Launch your first server today.
Create your account, add a payment method and launch a server in a few minutes. Netkeel handles the updates, backups and security.