Slate partners with WP Engine, a leading global WordPress hosting company, to provide exceptional website hosting services. Here are ten crucial facts you should know:

Enterprise-level Infrastructure – Your website benefits from WP Engine’s robust, scalable infrastructure designed specifically for WordPress sites, ensuring optimal performance even during traffic spikes.

Enhanced Security Protocols – Slate’s hosting solution includes multiple layers of security, including malware detection, managed firewall protection and regular security scans to safeguard your website from threats.

Automated Backup System – Your website data is automatically backed up daily, allowing for quick restoration should any issues arise, minimising potential downtime.

Optimised Performance – WP Engine’s proprietary caching technology and content delivery network ensure your website loads quickly for visitors regardless of their location.

Expert WordPress Support – Access to specialised WordPress technicians who understand both the technical aspects of hosting and the specific needs of WordPress websites.

Seamless Scalability – As your website grows, the hosting resources can scale accordingly without requiring a migration to a different platform.

Development Tools – Staging environments allow you to test changes before implementing them on your live site, reducing the risk of disruptions.

Regular Updates – The platform handles WordPress core updates, helping maintain compatibility and security without requiring manual intervention.

Analytics Dashboard – Comprehensive analytics provide insights into your website’s performance, visitor behaviour and potential optimisation opportunities.

Guaranteed Uptime – Slate’s hosting solution through WP Engine comes with a robust uptime guarantee, ensuring your website remains accessible to visitors consistently.

After 2 years of research, Slate chose to partner with WP Engine and now after 6 years of working together, they have proved to be fast, reliable and easy to work with. On top of all of this, Slate’s hosting is great value with sensible payment plans that can include our ongoing maintenance packages. So don’t bury your head and find out the hard way. Get in touch at support@helloslate.co.uk and we can give you no obligation advice and potentially save you a massive headache.