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About Web60: who we are and what we do

Learn about Web60, the Irish website platform built by SmartHost Web Services Limited for small and medium businesses.

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Where is my website hosted?

Your Web60 website is hosted on servers in Ireland, helping with GDPR compliance and fast loading times.

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Our ISO 27001 certification and Guaranteed Irish membership

Web60 is operated by SmartHost Web Services Limited, which holds ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification and is a verified Guaranteed Irish member.

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GDPR and your data: what you need to know

How Web60 handles your data, where it is stored, and what GDPR means for your website.

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Free website tools from Web60

A guide to the free website tools available on web60.ie - DNS checker, speed test, health check, domain search, security scanner, theme detector, and more.

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How to use the free DNS checker

How to check if your domain name is pointing to the correct server using the free Web60 DNS checker tool.

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How to use the free website speed test

Test your website's loading speed and Core Web Vitals using the free Web60 speed test tool.

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How to use the free website health check

Run a quick health check on any website to test SSL, HTTPS, response time, mobile-friendliness, and robots.txt.

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How to use the domain availability checker

Search for available domain names across .ie, .com, .co.uk and other extensions using the free Web60 domain checker.

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How to use the WordPress security scanner

Scan any WordPress website for common security issues like exposed files, outdated software, and missing headers.

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How to use the WordPress theme detector

Find out which WordPress theme and plugins any website is using with the free Web60 theme detector tool.

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How to use the .htaccess generator

Generate a production-ready .htaccess file for WordPress with security rules, caching, HTTPS redirect, and more.

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How to use the robots.txt generator

Create a robots.txt file to control how search engines and AI crawlers access your website.

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How to use the What Is My IP tool

See your public IP address, internet provider, and approximate location instantly with the free Web60 IP lookup tool.

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How to use the DNS health report

Run a full DNS audit on any domain - check nameservers, SOA records, A records, MX, SPF, DMARC, and get a scored health report.

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Does Web60 include email hosting?

Web60 is a website hosting service and does not include email hosting — here is how to set up business email for your domain.

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How Web60 compares to Wix, Squarespace, and website builders

A factual comparison between Web60 (managed WordPress hosting) and website builders like Wix and Squarespace, covering portability, plugins, and control.

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What happens to my website if I cancel my plan

Learn what happens to your website, domain, and data when you cancel your Web60 plan, including how to download a backup before deactivation.

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