Website Hosting Service

Your website doesn't look after itself. Luckily, we do.

There's a lot more to website hosting than keeping the lights on.

When you receive your annual website hosting invoice, you might wonder exactly what you're paying for. After all, there are plenty of services advertising website hosting for just a few dollars a month.

Fair question.

The difference is that not all website hosting services are created equal. At bellette, we're not simply providing somewhere for your website to live. We're helping keep it secure, up to date, running smoothly and supported throughout the year.

And the best part? Most of that happens without you needing to lift a finger.

Your website is always evolving

Remember when websites needed major software upgrades every few years? Or when an outdated plugin could bring an entire website down?

That's not how we like to do things.

Our websites are built on Duda, a professional website platform that's continually maintained and improved.

That means your website benefits from:

• Ongoing security updates to help protect against emerging vulnerabilities.
• Regular platform upgrades without the hassle of organising major software updates.
• New features and improvements as the platform continues to evolve.
• A modern content management system (CMS) that makes managing your website straightforward.

Unlike traditional website platforms that rely on manually updating software, themes and plugins, Duda manages its core platform updates centrally.

Your website isn't left running on the same software it launched with years ago. The technology behind it keeps moving forward.

Of course, keeping the platform updated doesn't mean your website's content and design update themselves. That's where we can help, too.

We're keeping an eye on things

A well-maintained website shouldn't need your constant attention.

Behind the scenes, there's ongoing work to help keep everything running as it should.

Your hosting service includes:

• 24/7 performance and outage monitoring.
• SSL certification and HTTPS security.
• Professional cloud hosting infrastructure.
• Unlimited asset storage on Amazon S3.
• No bandwidth restrictions under our hosting arrangement.
• Regular check-ins and ongoing oversight from the bellette team.

You might not hear from us every time we check on your website, and that's kind of the point.

We want to identify potential problems early, keep an eye on performance and make sure your website continues to do its job.

Sometimes the most valuable work is the work you never notice.

Real people. Real support.

Ever tried getting help from a hosting provider and found yourself talking to a chatbot, searching through support articles or waiting days for a response?

We'd rather you just talk to us.

Our standard annual hosting package includes up to three hours of website support, which you can use for things like:

• Updating text, images or other basic website content.
• Getting a refresher on how to use your CMS.
• Setting up or updating staff access.
• Asking questions or getting help with everyday website tasks.

And if you need something a little more involved, we can help with that too. We'll let you know if additional work falls outside your included support before proceeding.

We're a real team, and we're here when you need us.

So, why not just host it on Google?

It's a reasonable question, particularly when you see hosting or business software advertised for a fraction of the price.

But it's important to compare like with like.

For example, Google Workspace Business Starter is primarily an email, file storage and productivity service. It's not the same as a managed website hosting and support package.

Basic website hosting generally provides the infrastructure needed to make a website accessible online. Depending on the provider and plan, managing the website itself, software updates, security, troubleshooting and content changes may still be your responsibility.

Here's how the services differ.

There's nothing wrong with choosing basic hosting if you're comfortable managing the technical side yourself.

But if you'd rather have someone looking after your website while you focus on running your business, that's where a managed service makes a difference.

Website security isn't something you can set and forget

The internet is changing quickly, and so are the risks.

With AI making it easier for cybercriminals to identify vulnerabilities and automate attacks, keeping website technology secure and up to date is more important than ever.

Recent security issues involving PHP, a programming language used by many websites, are a timely reminder of what can happen when software isn't properly maintained.

That's why ongoing security is part of our managed hosting service.

Our websites run on Duda, a professionally managed platform that receives continuous security updates, improvements and maintenance. Combined with bellette's ongoing monitoring and oversight, this helps reduce risks without clients needing to manage technical updates themselves.

While no website can be guaranteed completely secure, staying on top of emerging threats makes a real difference.

Putting the cost into perspective

For a website on our $1,200 annual hosting package, that's the equivalent of $100 per month, excluding GST.

For that, you're getting more than somewhere to store your website.

You're getting a continuously maintained website platform, reliable hosting infrastructure, security updates, monitoring, regular oversight and access to our team when you need a hand.

And because we manage the technical side, you don't have to spend your own time researching software updates, troubleshooting hosting issues or figuring out who to call when something isn't working.

We think that's pretty good value.

Hosting packages and inclusions may vary depending on your website and agreement.

What happens if I need something changed?

Just ask!

Whether you've got a new team member to add, some outdated information to replace or a question about how something works, we're happy to help.

Your annual hosting package includes support time for those everyday requests, and we can provide a quote for larger updates, new functionality or additional work.

You don't need to save everything up for your next website redesign.

A little peace of mind goes a long way

Your website is often the first impression someone has of your business. It should be reliable, secure, easy to manage and ready when your customers need it.

That's why we believe website hosting should be more than a once-a-year invoice.

We're here throughout the year, keeping an eye on things, helping when you need us and making sure the technology behind your website continues to move forward.

Your website is in good hands. And you can get on with doing what you do best.

Need a hand with your website?

Have a question about your hosting, want to make a few updates or just need a refresher on how everything works?

Get in touch with the bellette team. We're always happy to help