When it comes to hosting your applications or website, there’s no shortage of providers claiming to be the best. But not all hosting is created equal, and choosing the wrong solution can leave your business dealing with downtime, hidden costs, or poor performance. To help you make the right decision, here are five key things to keep in mind.
Reliability & Safety matters most
If your hosting goes down, so does your business. Look for a provider with proven resilience, not just promises. At SoftwareLink.Online, we’ve designed our private cloud to withstand failure – even if a data centre goes offline, your applications keep running and your data remains protected..
Pricing that makes sense
Some hosts charge by server instance sizes, and bandwidth, which can make costs unpredictable as you grow. We keep things simple with per-user pricing, so you know exactly what you’re paying each month without nasty surprises.
Security you can trust
Your data isn’t just numbers on a screen — it’s the lifeblood of your business. Make sure your hosting provider keeps it safe with encryption, backups, and strict compliance. Our UK-hosted platform includes daily backups with off-site replication as standard.
Ease of use
Hosting shouldn’t feel complicated. Forget clunky VPNs or full desktop sessions just to get to your software. With SoftwareLink.Online, your applications are accessible from virtually any device, and to your staff, they feel like they’re installed locally.
Support
When something goes wrong, you don’t want to be stuck in a ticket queue. Look for a provider who understands your needs and supports your business directly. Our team manages the platform for you – so you can focus on running your company, not your servers.