sidegighosting

The name says it all. Having worked in IT - and customer support - for over 20 years, I love what I do for a living and I enjoy building and hosting websites as a side gig. I focus on having just a few clients so I can give them the attention they deserve. Reliable hosting, personable service, and reasonable prices. Scroll to learn more.

Reliable Hosting

I have worked in a customer service facing role in Infrastructure Technology for over 20 years, where reliability was critical. I understand the importance of getting your message out there and how essential it is for your business, and I have the skills to transpose that to your service.

Personable Service

When you need help, I will be an email away, with responses guaranteed within 24 hours during the week – most times even faster.

Reasonable Pricing

Let me create you a website

$500 for most websites- I will create you a website as unique as your small business. I will also provide up to 5 emails @yourwebsite. We will talk in depth about what you want to achieve, and I will make sure you are happy with the end result.

Let me help host that website

$250 a year – For that, you get 6 hours of work on the site after the website is live to make updates, improvements, or any changes you may have in mind. Additional time is a reasonable $20 an hour. This covers all fees to make your website work. Let me worry about the tech stuff so you can focus on your business.

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Virtual Hosting

Virtual hosting refers to the ability of a server to host multiple websites. What this means is your website will be sharing the same resources with other websites that I host – this improves efficiency and lowers hosting costs without the concern of impacting performance for most small businesses.

Dedicated Hosting plans available as well if your business needs require dedicated resources, a reasonable option for medium sized businesses. Contact me below to discuss.

SMTP Emails

Using an SMTP server instead of relying solely on Internet based email, like Gmail, for email services offers advantages like better control, higher email deliverability, and more flexibility for businesses. Our hosting plans include 5 email addresses.

Medium sized businesses with a need for more email addresses might want to explore Microsoft 365/ Exchange Options. I can help traverse those waters for my customers as well.

I host on WPX.

Like I said, I work in IT. I know what it takes to ensure a hosted service is secure, and it is NOT a side gig job. That why I virtual host with WPX. I trust them and have for years.

Why? Not only do they handle security effectively, WPX boasts a 99.95% uptime guarantee and aims for fast performance, with an average response time of 463 milliseconds and a target TTFB (Time to First Byte) of under 400ms internationally.

Testimonials

Here are a few testimonials from customers that I have had for years. These are their words, with their permission.

I have been hosting with SGH for over 10 years – the service is truly top notch! He has helped me upgrade my website twice and is always there for me in a pinch.

Don –
htmbowsights.com

I could swear SGH wears a cape or wields a magic wand! They have resurrected our site more than once following bot attacks and designed a revamped a website that’s more intuitive.  If you’re looking for a superhero or a wizard of websitery, SGH is where to go!

Reverend Rebecca – avondalemethodist.org

SGH created my website and before I could blink it looked amazing. He has a good eye for visual ascetics and is a whiz at the tech stuff. If you want excellent quality quick this is your guy!”

Kim –
eatfoodnotplastic.com

Ready To Get Started?

Ready to take the next step? Let’s bring your vision to life! Explore our services and get in touch today for a consultation. Together, we’ll make it happen.

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