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Guides on .ie domains, hosting, email, and security for Irish businesses — written so you can act on them.

How to launch a small business website in Ireland

24 Jul 2026 2 min read

Domain, hosting, SSL, email, and a clear homepage — a practical launch order for Irish SMEs.

22 Jul 2026 2 min read

Caching, SSL, stock backups, and payment testing — prepare the shop before the traffic arrives.

20 Jul 2026 2 min read

Whole-machine performance, compliance isolation, and heavy databases — cases for dedicated hardware.

18 Jul 2026 2 min read

Phone Mon–Fri 9:00–17:00. Email and live chat 24/7. No vague “always on” promises that confuse everyone.

16 Jul 2026 2 min read

Copy files, import the database, test on a hosts-file override, then switch DNS — not the other way around.

14 Jul 2026 2 min read

Attackers send mail that looks like you. SPF, DKIM and DMARC make spoofing harder and reporting clearer.

12 Jul 2026 2 min read

Local company, local support culture, clear contracts — not just a marketing line on a foreign brochure.

10 Jul 2026 2 min read

A staging copy turns risky updates into rehearsals. Every serious WordPress site should have one.

8 Jul 2026 2 min read

Updates, least privilege, SSL, backups, and less plugin sprawl — security that fits an SME, not a bank’s binder.