Hosted.com continues its partnership with software auto-installer provider Softaculous, as the hosting provider’s preferred solution for web application installs across Hosted.com’s range of WordPress plans. This ongoing relationship focuses on reducing the time and technical knowledge required to launch and manage WordPress websites while making it accessible to clients with no coding skills.
Softaculous supports nearly 400 web applications and is designed to streamline their installation and setup processes, including the WordPress core software. WordPress remains one of the most widely used Content Management Systems (CMS) worldwide; however, the potential complexity that can come with a manual installation can be off-putting for new users and small businesses looking to migrate their sites to the platform for better performance, features, and scalability. By integrating Softaculous with their WordPress Hosting packages, Hosted.com enables customers to bypass these traditional barriers.
The WordPress software can be installed through a single dashboard, simplifying what is usually a multi-step process when done manually. Beyond installing WordPress, Softaculous also makes it easier for beginners and experienced users to create and maintain websites on the WordPress CMS.
By focusing on user-friendly infrastructure, Hosted.com aims to support clients who may lack the necessary technical knowledge. The integration of Softaculous eliminates the need for manual database setups, running command-line tools, or using FTP (File Transfer Protocol) clients that often require ‘learning the ropes’ for beginners.
The most notable features of the Softaculous software include:
– One-Click Installation: WordPress can be installed in minutes using a guided setup process that eliminates the need for manual steps.
– Pre-Configured Settings: Users can input site-specific information, such as titles and admin username and password, during setup.
– Automatic Updates: The system ensures all installations receive the latest WordPress core version, enhancing security and performance.
– Centralized Management: A single control panel enables customers to manage multiple WordPress websites and their associated configurations.
“Partnering with Softaculous aligns with our mission to simplify site creation and management,” stated Wayne Diamond, CEO of Hosted.com. “Their technology streamlines the process, allowing our customers to concentrate on content creation and business growth instead of the technicalities of installing WordPress.”
The Softaculous integration also offers cloning and staging environments, allowing updates or design changes to be tested before being published.
Customers can clone their existing websites and safely test updates in an isolated staging environment, before publishing the changes to their live website, using the dedicated push-to-production function.
These tools help minimize the risk of conflicts that can disrupt site functionality, reduce the need to go offline during development uploads, and minimize the impact of downtime, leading to lost traffic.
In addition to improving site setup, the Softaculous software’s backup and recovery features help prevent the risks associated with cyber threats or accidental human error, which can cause extended downtime and data loss. This includes:
– Automated Backups: Scheduling allows users to set times and frequencies according to their specific needs.
– Multi-Location Storage: Backup files can be exported and stored on local drives, via FTP, or through cloud services.
– Quick Site Restoration: In the event of a crash or a security breach, an entire website can be recovered with minimal downtime.
– Recovery Tools: The option to restore specific files or databases provides additional flexibility.
Softaculous is included in all Hosted.com WordPress Hosting plans and is available to both new and existing customers.
About Hosted.com
Hosted.com is a web hosting and domain name registration provider dedicated to simplifying website creation and management for individuals, SMEs, and growing businesses with a focus on ease of use, performance, professionalism and expert customer service.
About Wayne Diamond
Wayne Diamond is the CEO of Hosted.com. With over 25 years of experience in the web hosting and domains industry, he leads the company’s vision to make website creation and management more accessible and user-friendly with an emphasis on customer-centric solutions and reliability.
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