Welcome to the Prostack blog! This addition to our website will help us to keep you up to date with all the latest developments in the hosting world, as well as provide useful tips and tricks on how to keep your websites running smoothly.
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2 June 2026 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Vulnerabilities affecting common server software are ramping up, and they're a sign of what's to come. Learn how to proactively protect your code.
8 June 2026 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Here’s a look back at why we launched our MCP server and what’s happened since we set it live.
8 June 2026 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Here’s a deep dive into how we built our Cito MCP server, why we made the decisions we did, and what this means for you.
8 June 2026 by ProStack
We've built an MCP server that lets you manage your Cito sites through the AI assistants you’re already using - Claude, Cursor, and ChatGPT.
2 June 2026 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Vulnerabilities affecting common server software are ramping up, and they're a sign of what's to come. Learn how to proactively protect your code.
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14 October 2025 by Martin Cole
This Black Friday, keep your e-commerce sites running smoothly with this practical checklist for developers
1 October 2025 by ProStack
How do ProStack Cito and Nimbus stack up against each other? Here’s why we think ProStack comes out tops.
20 August 2025 by Martin Cole
Digital agencies – here’s how to earn money from web hosting while delivering a smooth server experience to your customers.
14 August 2025 by Alice Hockley
We’ve improved our web hosting Affiliate Scheme with better commission rates and resources. Learn more to start earning!
16 July 2025 by Jimmy Crutchfield
We’ve integrated Monarx with our server platform Cito to protect customers’ sites against malware, proactively. Read more here.
24 April 2025 by Josh
We understand how critical server performance is to your business, as slow sites could mean lost customers and opportunities. That’s why we’ve introduced our Server MOT service to keep your...
28 February 2025 by ProStack
ProStack's Whitepaper explores how reliable hosting services, such as ProStack's, act as team extensions, save development time, and boost client satisfaction, as well as providing practical guidance for addressing hosting...
31 December 2024 by ProStack
New technologies and trends in web hosting are offering businesses more and more ways to streamline their processes, improve website performance and deliver an enhanced user experience. For digital marketing...
12 December 2024 by Jimmy Crutchfield
We're excited to bring our Cito platform to even more users with the launch of our intuitive web interface.
18 November 2024 by ProStack
We're excited to announce that we have transitioned from ISO 27001:2013 to ISO 27001:2022, reinforcing our commitment to the latest standards of data security for our clients.
15 November 2024 by Jimmy Crutchfield
The 2024 Christmas Change Freeze will begin at 5 pm on Friday 13th December 2024 and remain in effect until 9 am on Monday 6th January 2025.
25 October 2024 by Martin Cole
Black Friday, the biggest shopping event of the year, is just around the corner. For businesses, this means a surge in online traffic and sales opportunities.
31 July 2024 by Jimmy Crutchfield
We're excited to have completed a rollout of our new backup solution, offering greater performance and flexibility for our customers.
22 July 2024 by ProStack
Discover how partnering with ProStack will enhance your online operations and play a pivotal role in reducing your environmental impact.
30 June 2024 by ProStack
One of the best ways to ensure your business infrastructure is secure is through penetration testing. But what is pen testing, and why should it be a priority for your...
20 June 2024 by ProStack
As businesses strive to reduce their environmental impact, many overlook the significant role their website plays in their overall carbon footprint.
28 May 2024 by Jimmy Crutchfield
As CentOS 7 is coming up to its EOL (end-of-life) date on June 30th, 2024. We’ve been working hard on a proactive initiative to transition our fleet to AlmaLinux 8....
13 May 2024 by ProStack
Slow speeds can mean lost opportunities, so ensuring your server operates efficiently is paramount for your business. That’s where our Server MOT (Maintenance, Optimisation, and Tuning) service comes in!
30 April 2024 by ProStack
Website testing can be challenging and time-consuming without the right tools. With Prostack's Preview URL Tool, a temporary URL allows you to view and test a website instantly before it's...
10 April 2024 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Slow loading times mean lost visitors, abandoned carts, and missed opportunities. As part of our ongoing commitment to improving website performance, we're introducing a new powerful caching tool: Cito Boost!
29 March 2024 by ProStack
Over the four days, we engaged in seminars, networking, and other exciting activities, leaving us informed and inspired about our industry’s direction. As well as helpful ideas to improve our...
12 March 2024 by Martin Cole
Hosting client web projects presents both opportunities and challenges, pivotal to your agency's success. In our whitepaper, we delve into key considerations for digital agencies when crafting effective hosting strategies.
29 February 2024 by ProStack
Handling sudden spikes in website traffic can be a real challenge and the last thing you want to worry about during a traffic surge is whether your server can keep...
30 January 2024 by Jimmy Crutchfield
When it comes to how fast a webpage loads there are a lot of factors involved, from server-side tweaks to site code. Find out how we fine-tune your servers to...
17 January 2024 by ProStack
In this blog post, we’ll explore the significance of Green Web Hosting and how it contributes to a more sustainable and eco-friendly future.
1 December 2023 by ProStack
The Green Web Foundation raises awareness about the carbon emissions associated with web hosting and provides resources to help businesses and individuals switch to greener practices.
21 November 2023 by ProStack
This year’s change freeze starts at 5pm on Friday 15th December 2023 until 9am Wednesday 3rd January 2024.
20 November 2023 by ProStack
Choosing a green web hosting provider is an essential step for any online business that wants to showcase its commitment to the environment. And so it’s great to see our...
16 November 2023 by ProStack
We're thrilled to announce that we've successfully upheld our ISO 27001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 certifications for another year.
20 September 2023 by Martin Cole
When we talk about hosting we can see people’s eyes start to glaze over. And we realise that it is one of those essential services that agencies and businesses don’t...
16 September 2023 by ProStack
Understanding how the features of your chosen hosting package can impact on your development, and ultimately the end user experience, is essential. It enables you to review your suppliers and...
21 August 2023 by ProStack
Depending on the size of your agency or business, you might only need the most basic hosting package. However, as you and your clients grow there can be an increasing...
1 August 2023 by ProStack
In our recent survey of over 100 agencies and businesses, we found that all bar one of our respondents had experienced an issue or challenge with their hosting provider.
27 July 2023 by ProStack
Depending on the size of your agency or business, knowledge of your hosting provider (or providers) might be the sole responsibility of one person. Or earmarked as ‘for developers’. I...
4 July 2023 by ProStack
We recently surveyed over 100 agencies and businesses on hosting and hosting providers. All bar one of our respondents said they experienced issues or challenges with their hosting provider. Ranging...
11 June 2023 by ProStack
The challenge agencies face is when a client no longer requires their hosting services due to business growth, and the goal is to maintain a positive relationship while communicating this...
3 June 2023 by ProStack
Recognising trigger points such as time-intensive hosting management, scalability challenges, and client obligations, both agencies and clients may find it beneficial to initiate a hosting conversation.
14 May 2023 by ProStack
We’re proud to say that we’re committed to sustainability. Our ISO 14001 certification, provides a solid foundation to build upon our sustainability efforts, demonstrating our responsibility to improve our environmental...
12 May 2023 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Discover and clean up malware threats on your servers with our new security integration.
12 April 2023 by ProStack
There are many factors to look into when moving to a new web hosting company and compliance is certainly one factor that should be considered.
2 March 2023 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Customers using the cPanel control panel with their hosting services may have seen a warning recently, telling them that the CentOS 7 operating system will be going “End of Life”...
15 December 2022 by ProStack
If you’re a digital agency and you manage multiple domain names and servers, it can get confusing if you have a variety of products located with different companies.
14 December 2022 by ProStack
Take advantage of this webserver software and explore the benefits of Litespeed’s performance boost. With the goal of producing greater web performance without exhausting hardware or infrastructure capacity.
17 November 2022 by ProStack
Our Christmas Change Freeze starts from Friday 16th December to Tuesday 2rd January. During this time there will be no maintenance, upgrades, or migration work carried out, except by prior...
17 October 2022 by ProStack
Maximise your business with revenue generation by earning through referrals here at ProStack. We’re here to help digital agencies and businesses alike by boosting your income through hosting.
27 September 2022 by Jimmy Crutchfield
PHP 7.4 support ends in just over two month's time, on 28th November 2022. This has a number of implications for sites that are still utilising this version, and we...
19 July 2022 by Martin Cole
Our last blog post in the series 'How to generate a revenue stream from web hosting' provides insights on knowing the right time to upsell.
15 July 2022 by Martin Cole
Our second post in the series 'How to generate a revenue stream from web hosting' looks at how you can include web hosting as a component in your retainers.
6 July 2022 by Martin Cole
Our final series on the opportunities and challenges web hosting presents to digital agencies looks at how you can generate a revenue stream from web hosting. With our first topic...
29 June 2022 by Martin Cole
Our final post in the series on choosing a hosting plan of suitable specifications for your customers talks about migrations. One of the biggest worries that digital agencies have around...
28 June 2022 by Martin Cole
Our second post in the series on choosing a hosting plan of suitable specifications for your customers explores what a hosting audit is, and why it's so important during the...
27 June 2022 by Martin Cole
Introducing our new mini blog series on choosing a hosting plan of suitable specification for your customers. Our first post explores key factors you, as a digital agency, need to...
26 May 2022 by ProStack
Value for money is what everyone is after. Who doesn’t like to save money? But don’t be fooled by the price when it comes to hosting. Cheap and budget hosting...
19 May 2022 by ProStack
It’s important to understand the difference between managed and unmanaged hosting when choosing a hosting provider. Managed hosting offerings can differ between any host- we’ll look into the benefits of...
3 May 2022 by Martin Cole
The final post in our series on the opportunities and challenges that web hosting presents to digital agencies delves into security and compliance.
30 April 2022 by WP-Admin
Our third post on the opportunities and challenges that web hosting presents to digital agencies looks into the roles and responsibilities between your agency and the web hosting provider and...
29 April 2022 by WP-Admin
Our next post on the opportunities and challenges that web hosting presents to digital agencies looks into how website speed, capacity and availability could potentially affect agency reputation and marketing...
28 April 2022 by Martin Cole
Introducing our series on the opportunities and challenges that web hosting presents to digital agencies. Our first post will look into the possibilities of whether you need to provide hosting...
31 March 2022 by ProStack
PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) is an information security standard for businesses or organisations that handle customer credit card details. We’ll run through what you need to...
21 March 2022 by ProStack
Phishing emails are constantly on the rise and it is now one of the most common forms of cyberattack. We’ll help you identify this type of email, the signs to...
3 March 2022 by Jimmy Crutchfield
We know how important your website is to you and your business. In the event that things do go wrong, ProStack can help make sure you’re back up and running...
28 February 2022 by ProStack
Security should always be high on the agenda, regardless of the size of your business. However, particularly for larger applications and enterprises, a pentest might a valuable part of your...
25 February 2022 by ProStack
We often see this frustrating question, “Why are my emails being identified as Spam?”. We’ll help identify why your emails are going to the Junk folder, and offer advice and...
31 January 2022 by ProStack
You can now expand your global footprint and deploy directly to the United States with our Dedicated or Cloud hosting solutions. See why our new world-class data centre located in...
31 January 2022 by ProStack
We are delighted to announce the opening of our new office in Stevenage town centre. As our team is expanding, it felt like the right time to open our first-ever...
18 January 2022 by ProStack
Cyber security continues to be a top priority for all types of businesses (large or small!) and the continued rapid growth of new technologies increases customers’ exposure to risk. Take...
11 January 2022 by Jimmy Crutchfield
We often see individuals claiming to be ethical hackers reporting that they’ve identified a vulnerability on a website and provided a solution, with requests of a bug bounty as a...
9 December 2021 by WP-Admin
Advanced features are now available to cPanel customers!
24 November 2021 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Our Christmas Change Freeze will be effective from Friday 17th December to Monday 3rd January. During this time there will be no maintenance, upgrades, or migration work carried out, except...
15 November 2021 by ProStack
Today we are delighted to announce that ProStack is fully accredited with ISO 27001, ISO 9001, and ISO 14001, demonstrating the highest standards in order to deliver the best quality...
19 August 2021 by ProStack
Wordpress is a popular CMS platform, used by over 20% of all websites on the Internet. This means it's often the target of malicious attacks and hacking.
5 July 2021 by ProStack
Taking your business online can be a daunting prospect. We’re here to help you figure out what type of software platform you should use to run your store.
4 April 2021 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Find out how we use public RIPE Atlas data to measure our network performance from a customer perspective.
18 March 2021 by Jimmy Crutchfield
You may have heard about the upcoming Nominet EGM and the Public Benefit campaign that prompted it. We’re going to explain a little about what this is, and why we...
12 February 2021 by Jimmy Crutchfield
DNS is the system that converts IP addresses (which computers understand) to domain names, which are easy for humans to understand. There are lots of facets to DNS and it’s...
22 January 2021 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Magento 1 support ended on June 30th, 2020, and although this deadline has come and gone some months ago, the COVID-19 pandemic and ensuing economic turmoil had for many businesses...
11 January 2021 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Today we’re introducing our Prostack Preview URL tool, which lets you generate preview URLs for any site on Prostack even if DNS doesn’t point to it yet. This allows you...
4 December 2020 by Martin Cole
From 22nd Dec to 4th Jan, we will be effecting our Christmas Change Freeze. During this period there will be no maintenance, upgrades, or migration work carried out, except by...
20 November 2020 by Martin Cole
Find out more about our approach to managing stress-free hosting migrations
13 November 2020 by Martin Cole
As malware becomes increasingly more sophisticated and widespread it's important to stay ahead of the latest internet threats, and our suite of managed hosting solutions puts your site security first....
2 November 2020 by Jimmy Crutchfield
Find out about how we architected our hosting platform to maximise redundancy, stability and uptime.
22 October 2020 by Jimmy Crutchfield
At Prostack we help clients of all shapes and sizes succeed during the holiday rush, providing flexible and scalable fully managed hosting solutions so sites stay fast and responsive no...
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