Web Hosting FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I transfer / migrate my websites to MechanicWeb?

MechanicWeb offers free migration service to transfer all your website files, scripts, databases, emails and control panel settings from your previous service provider to your new hosting account with us. For more information on migration, visit this.

What is web hosting?

Whether you are building a website or sending emails, you will be creating computer files. These files need be stored in and processed by a server so that everyone can access your website and you can send/receive emails. This is called hosting.

A server is a special computer, similar to your computer, but with much more capacity and is normally built very specifically for hosting websites and emails. Anything related to protecting and taking care the server, its software, security, support, bandwidth, speed and so much more, is what we do better! Our promise is to take care of everything for you so you can concentrate on your business. Take a peek at our hosting packages.

What is the difference between web hosting and a domain name?

As mentioned above, web hosting is storage for your website, but you need a domain name for others to actually view your website.

A domain or domain name is the address of your home/office on the internet. It is similar to a street address, one needs to know the street address to find your home or office. On the internet, it is the same; you need an internet address so that everyone can find you. It is unique, once you register a domain, no one else can register the same domain, just like a street address, only one house can be registered at a holding address. If you want tips on how to choose the correct domain name, please view our domain registration page.

Which package should I choose?

If you are going to sell online or want to host more than one website then choose the package with a higher resource. In the end, it also depends on what you want to do with your website. Check out the hosting packages for more information, or contact us, we will be happy to help you choose the right package.

The website design service is for people who want a professionally designed website, while the web hosting packages are ideal for customers who have have a website already built and ready to upload.

Can I have trial of a hosting account?

All our hosting packages include money back guarantee, giving you the opportunity to try out a hosting in its entirety before committing long term.

How can I build my website?

The easiest way to build a website is through one click app installer in hosting control panel. It gives you all the tools you need to create a good looking site without needing years of experience and knowledge of code. Another good alternative is to use a content management system (CMS) like WordPress. WordPress is an easy to use application that is free to install through the MechanicWeb hosting control panel. Another popular alternative is our website design services where our professional design partners will create your site for you.

How secure are my website files?

Although Fort Knox does not do website hosting, we get as close as we can to ensure your website is hosted with Fort-like security. Gaining access to the location where your website files are hosted involves moving past data center campus police, regular 24x7 security staff, two-factor authentication including proximity readers and biometric access controls; in addition to moving past security cameras, CCTV and finally a locked cabinet.

What do you do to keep my website online?

When it comes to your website, nothing matters more than reliability so we have built a platform guaranteed to keep your site up all the time! We know, you are wondering how that is even possible.

Nothing gets past our team of trained IT professionals who watch over your website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, even during the holiday periods. In addition to the genius of our team, your website files sit inside specially designed data centers connected with multiple routes, with redundant power and 24/7 multi-layer security.

We also keep backups of all your website files just in case you need to restore your website to a previous version. Whether you made a mistake while playing with the code or you had a problem with a new update, our team can help.

What is MariaDB?

MariaDB is a Database Server for MySQL databases. After Oracle purchased MySQL, the original developers of MySQL created MariaDB database server as an in-place replacement for MySQL. It is designed to run MySQL and fully compatible with it but delivers more stability and higher performance.

What is Professional Hosting?

Professional Hosting packages are designed to serve enterprise-grade quality and uptime. If you need hosting for ecommerce websites, CMS (WordPress, Joomla, Drupal etc.) based sites, blogs, portfolios etc. our Professional Hosting packages are best for you.

Our web hosting packages are powered by CloudLinux operating system and LiteSpeed web server, which deliver higher uptime, security, consistency and performance. On top of that, we have installed MariaDB Database Server for MySQL databases. While there are many scripts, programming languages, and databases that can be used; the most common are PHP, Perl, and MySQL, which are the core features of our web hosting packages.

If you are an end user, it does not matter which operating system you use on your desktop or laptop. Since your website is hosted on our servers, we will do all the maintenance work on the operating system to keep the server safe and secure. This level of detail is not something you can find with just any affordable hosting provider. Whether you are using a CMS (WordPress, Drupal, Joomla), or building your website from scratch, you can have peace of mind knowing that, your site is secure on one of our hosting packages.

If you are looking to sell web hosting services, be sure to check out reseller hosting and dedicated server packages.