What Is Managed WordPress Hosting and Why Should Your Business Care?
Managed WordPress hosting explained simply for Irish business owners. What it covers, what it costs, and how Web60 includes everything for EUR 60 per year.
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Graeme Conkie founded SmartHost in 2020 and has spent years building hosting infrastructure for Irish businesses. He created Web60 after seeing the same problem repeatedly — Irish SMEs paying too much for hosting that underdelivers. He writes about WordPress infrastructure, server security, developer workflows, managed hosting strategy, and the real cost of hosting decisions for Irish business owners.
Areas of Expertise
Managed WordPress hosting infrastructureWordPress performance and Core Web VitalsIrish SME hosting strategyServer security and uptimeHosting platform architectureWordPress staging and deploymentServer-level security hardeningDeveloper tools - SSH, SFTP, WP-CLIDatabase management and phpMyAdmin
Background
- ✓Founder & Managing Director, SmartHost (est. 2020)
- ✓dot.IE accredited domain registrar
- ✓Built and operates Web60 hosting platform
- ✓Acquired AGENT Digital web services division (2022)
- ✓20+ years in Irish hosting infrastructure
Articles by Graeme Conkie
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Stop Wasting Time in WordPress Admin: Simple Management for Busy Business Owners
Stop wasting hours in WordPress admin. Web60's unified dashboard automates updates, backups & security for Irish businesses. 80% less admin time.
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Everything Included for €60 a Year: What Web60 Gives Your Business Out of the Box
Every feature your business website needs, included in one €60/year plan. AI builder, hosting, SSL, backups, staging, security, analytics, and Irish support.
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Green WordPress Hosting: How Carbon-Neutral Infrastructure Cuts Energy Costs by 23%
Irish SMEs save 23% on energy costs with green WordPress hosting. Calculate your ROI with carbon-neutral infrastructure. Free trial available.
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How Fast Should a Business Website Load? (And What Happens When It Does Not)
Your business website should load in under 3 seconds. Every second beyond that costs you customers and Google rankings. Here is what makes the difference.
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