Managed WordPress Hosting: The Invisible Magic of Great Infrastructure

Business Technology, WordPress / By ekiel

Managed WordPress Hosting: The Invisible Magic of Great Infrastructure

The Best Infrastructure is the Kind You Forget Exists (And That’s the Point)

Let’s talk about infrastructure.

I know, I know—it sounds about as exciting as watching paint dry or reading the terms and conditions on a software update. But stay with me, because infrastructure is a lot like oxygen: you don’t really think about it until it’s not there.

If you’ve ever had your website go dark right in the middle of a big sale, or spent your Sunday afternoon “shaking the vending machine” of a generic tech support chat because your site is crawling at a snail’s pace, you know exactly what I mean.

At Cloud Six, our goal for your website is simple: We want you to forget we exist.

The Art of Invisible Tech

There’s a common misconception in the tech world that “good service” means sending you a thousand notifications about every little thing we do. But we think the point of a great experience is that you don’t see the wires.

When your infrastructure is built right, it just… works.

Your pages load fast.
Your customers find what they need.
Your Digital Traffiq keeps flowing.
You sleep better knowing someone is watching the fort.

We build and maintain our Managed WordPress Hosting environments transparently. That means we’re in the background 24/7, tuning performance, manually supervising updates, and keeping the “digital bad guys” at bay.

If our monitoring systems see a hiccup, we’re usually fixing it before you’ve even finished your first cup of coffee. You get the amazing experience; we get the server logs. It’s a fair trade.

Protecting the Investment

Think of your website as a high-performance vehicle. You wouldn’t take a Ferrari to a discount lube shop that uses mystery oil, right? Your business deserves better than “budget” hosting that treats you like a ticket number.

We treat your site like the vital asset it is. That’s why we do things differently:

The 60-Second Rule: We’re notified of downtime within a minute. We don’t wait for you to tell us there’s a problem; our systems tell us first.
The Safety Net: 90 days of encrypted, offsite backups. It’s the ultimate “Undo” button for your business.
The Web Concierge: Need to change a photo or update your holiday hours? Stop DIY-ing it. Just email us. We’ve got it.

Stay In Your Zone

You started your business because you’re great at what you do—whether that’s dentistry in Ramsey, retail in Strawn, or collision repair in Weatherford. You didn’t start it to become a part-time server admin.

Our “Technology. Uncomplicated.” vibe is all about letting you stay in your zone of genius while we handle the heavy lifting. We keep the pipes clean and the lights on so that when you look at your site, all you see is a growth-ready tool that represents your brand perfectly.

Ready to stop worrying about your “digital oxygen”? Let’s move your WordPress site to a home where it can actually breathe.

Ready to stop worrying about your “digital oxygen”?

Let’s move your WordPress site to a home where it can actually breathe.

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Securing Your Online Presence

Business Technology / By ekiel

As a web design agency specializing in WordPress solutions, we understand the importance of ensuring our clients’ online presence is secure. With the ever-evolving threat landscape, it’s crucial to stay ahead of potential vulnerabilities and protect your website from malicious attacks. At Cloud Six, we’re committed to providing a white-glove experience for our clients, backed by amazing WordPress security services.

Defense in Depth

WordPress Updates: The First Line of Defense

Regular updates are critical in keeping your WordPress site secure. We ensure that all code that your site depends on is up-to-date, eliminating potential vulnerabilities and preventing hackers from exploiting outdated code. We monitor the official WordPress repositories, applying patches and fixes as soon as they’re released.

Backups: A Safety Net for Your Online Presence

Data loss can be devastating for any business. That’s why we take backups seriously. We implement a robust backup strategy, ensuring that your site is protected in case of unexpected events or malware infections. Our backup process includes:

Daily automatic backups of your site and database
Backups are encrypted in offsite storage to prevent data loss in the event of a disaster
90 day retention policy for easy recovery

File Change Detection: Monitoring Your Site’s Integrity

We use file change detection tools to monitor any modifications made to your website’s files. This ensures that if an unauthorized user attempts to modify or delete files, our team is notified so we can remediate any issues quickly.

Lockouts: Securing Access to Your Website

To prevent unauthorized access, we implement lockout policies for users who attempt multiple incorrect login attempts. This feature helps prevent brute-force attacks and keeps your site secure.

Blocking Malicious IPs: Stopping Threats at the Doorstep

We continuously monitor IP addresses that have been flagged as malicious or have shown suspicious behavior. By blocking these IPs, we prevent potential threats from reaching your website in the first place. We utilize a global shared list so if one client site is attacked, all other clients are also protected by blocking that traffic before it happens.

Verifying Passwords with Have I Been Pwned (HIBP): Enhancing Account Security

To further enhance account security, we integrate HIBP, a powerful tool that verifies passwords against its massive database of compromised credentials. This ensures that weak or previously used passwords are not accepted, reducing the risk of successful password guessing attacks.

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) with Time-Based One-Time Passwords (TOTP)

We also implement 2FA with TOTP to add an extra layer of security to your site. With TOTP, users receive a unique code that is only valid for a short period of time, making it much harder for attackers to gain access to your site.

SSL Certificates: Ensuring Your Site’s Security

We ensure that your website is always up-to-date with SSL certificates, which encrypts the data transmitted between your site and users’ browsers. This not only protects sensitive information but also helps establish trust with your audience.

Audit Logging: Tracking and Analyzing Site Activity

We maintain detailed audit logs to track all site activity, including login attempts, file modifications, and system events. This enables us to quickly identify potential security issues and take corrective action.

Website Security isn’t “Set it and Forget It”

Don’t let security become an afterthought. At Cloud Six, we believe that website security is an ongoing process that requires constant monitoring and maintenance. Our team stays ahead of potential threats by regularly updating our knowledge and implementing the latest security best practices.

Get Started Today

Trust us with your WordPress security needs. We will work closely with you to ensure that your website is protected from potential threats and vulnerabilities. Contact us today to learn more about our WordPress security services and experience the Cloud Six difference for yourself.

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Need an Online Store?

Business Technology / By ekiel

If you are needing an online store for your business, we can help! There are countless choices out there to make but none are as flexible as the WordPress and Woo combination. In the ever-evolving world of e-commerce, selecting the right platform for your online business is crucial.

Let’s talk about Shopify – One of the fundamental differences between WooCommerce and Shopify is their underlying architecture. WooCommerce is an open-source platform, giving you complete control over your online store. With Shopify, you’re working within a closed system, which means your customization options are limited so when it comes to expand your business you may get stuck.

WooCommerce is highly flexible, allowing you to tailor your e-commerce site to your unique vision. Cloud Six can help you create a store that aligns perfectly with your brand identity. This level of customization is a significant advantage for businesses that want to stand out from the competition.

WooCommerce provides better control over your SEO (Search Engine Optimization) efforts. You can optimize product pages, blog posts, and other content to rank higher in search engine results. This level of control is more limited on Shopify, where you’re somewhat reliant on the platform’s built-in features.

As your business grows, WooCommerce easily scales with you. You can expand your online store without the hassle of migration or encountering limitations imposed by the platform. With Shopify, you may encounter constraints as you outgrow your current plan or require more advanced features.

With WooCommerce, you have complete control and ownership of your data. Your business’s data privacy and security are in your hands. With Shopify, you rely on their infrastructure and policies, which may not align perfectly with your preferences.

Work with Cloud Six

Let’s talk about your website and build your vision today.

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