File transfer protocols: FTP, SFTP and SSH – what they are and why they are essential

by SW Team

09/09/2025

File transfer protocols: what they are and why they are essential

In the digital age, file transfer is a key part of how the Internet works.

From sharing an image on a social network to synchronising documents with the cloud, this (...)

PHP Turns 30: History, Evolution and More

by SW Team

04/09/2025

PHP celebrated its 30th anniversary this summer. Over the past three decades, this programming language has gone from being a home-grown tool to becoming a fundamental part of modern websites.

At SW Hosting, we would like to give special recogni (...)

My website has been attacked. What should I do?

by SW Team

26/08/2025

Imagine you go to your website... and it doesn't load. Or even worse: it's slow, keeps crashing or displays strange errors. Everything points to you being the victim of a cyber attack. What now?

If your website has been attacked — such as a DDoS, in (...)

The 10 most common mistakes when hiring a hosting service and how to avoid them

by SW Team

14/08/2025

Choosing the right hosting service is one of the most important decisions for any online project. Whether it's a shop, a corporate website or a blog, the performance, security and stability of your site will depend largely on the provider you c (...)

The importance of backups to protect your online business

by SW Team

12/08/2025

In the digital world, a simple mistake can cost you hours of work... or even put the continuity of your business at risk. That's why at SW Hosting we don't just offer you space to host your website: we give you real security, with automatic backups (...)

How a CDN improves your website: faster speed, greater security, better positioning

by SW Team

07/08/2025

When we access a web page that loads instantly, with clear images and no interruptions, we take it for granted. But behind that speed and fluidity, there is usually a key technology: the CDN.

Do you know what a CDN is and how it (...)