What You Get When You Host Your Website With PaperStreet
Support Available 24/7
We have a support team that can answer any question and fix your problem the same day.
Nightly Backup
No worries about losing important data or information.
99.99% Reliability
Many hosting services offer 99% reliability, but that equates to almost four days a year. We deliver 99.99% reliability. Accept nothing less.
Speed
Dynamic menus, news flashes, CSS styles, printer friendly pages, vCards, calendars, W3C compliance, search reports and more.
Staging! You Want Staging.
This is not a question but a requirement. You must get a website that has staging as part of their plan. Whenever your site is getting updated, you should want to stage and test the site first. A staging server will allow you to edit the site and then go live with a few clicks.
What is Included in Our Support Platform
Our plan is simply not just hosting. Yes, while our plan includes hosting, we do much more:
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Training on Wordpress We provide website seminars, publish material regularly to answer popular questions, and are always available to show you how to make an update.
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Proactive Upgrades of WordPress WordPress itself and WordPress plugins need to be updated on a regular basis. Our team proactively installs the latest versions of the software.
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No Headaches We make sure you focus on practicing law, not tracking down why a site is offline. We help with all the hosting acronyms, DNS, SSL, FTP, SSH, HOST A, Nameservers, and more.
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Speed We feel the need, the need for speed. WordPress installs run fast on our platform powered by Google. Our Cloudflare caching technology and CDN speed up file delivery. With certain hosting companies, you can run into slow sites. With us, the sites simply load fast and have 99.999% uptime.
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Security We keep your site safe. We limit disk write capabilities, have disallowed plugin lists, password security requirements, encrypted data, limit brute force login attempts, block spambots and automatic updates, and have secure backups.
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Upgrades to WP and Plugins You need to upgrade WordPress at a minimum monthly and backup first. Sometimes upgrades lead to errors that need resolution. We do this all for you, saving time.
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Staging We are able to stage your website changes for review and then push live, which helps test out code before it goes live. It saves time in development too.
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SSL for Free Keeping your site secure is key to a good web presence. Free SSL is included with your website launch. No ongoing fees for any WordPress SSL.*
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Experience We are more than just a website host. We have developed over 500 true custom websites (not just using ThemeForest templates). We know how to resolve any WP code issue.
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Monitoring We keep the site stable. We monitor your website for downtime and errors. We have auto-provisioning if our Google servers ever fail.
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CDN for Free This speeds up your website. Content Delivery Network is included for Free.
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Page Performance Tips Is your site acting slow? We have tools to help with performance.
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Disallowed Plugins We have a list of disallowed plugins that can harm your website or impact speed. We make a list of best practice plugins for your website.
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Backups Errors can happen. We have separate daily backup files for all clients in case of emergencies. We can restore files back many weeks in case of errors.
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24/7 Support Call us anytime. We are available via phone, unlike hosts that only offer chat or email.
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FreeMalware Cleanup If your site is ever hacked, we will clean it for free. A $500+ insurance policy.
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Sendgrid Free We offer free form delivery at a 99.99% delivery with logging ($89 value per month).
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Gravity Forms Elite License Gravity Forms Elite License ($260 value per year).
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Recommendations We make good recommendations for plugin use. Need a new tool? We can help find a plugin to meet your needs.
Reliable Hosting for Law Firm Websites
In today’s digital age, having a reliable web hosting service is crucial for any law firm. A well-hosted website not only enhances your online presence but also improves user experience and boosts your visibility on search engines. For law firms, where attracting potential clients is key, investing in quality hosting can make a significant difference. In this article, we’ll explore how web hosting works, the reasons GoDaddy is often considered a poor choice for law firm websites, and why you should consider premium hosting plans like WP Engine for optimal performance and search engine rankings.
Understanding Web Hosting
Web hosting is the service that allows individuals and organizations to make their website accessible on the internet. When you create a website, all of its files, images, and content must be stored on a server. A web host provides that server, along with the necessary technology and services required for your website to be viewed on the internet.
When someone types your law firm’s domain name into their browser, their computer sends a request to your web host’s server. The server then retrieves the files and data associated with your site and delivers them to the user’s browser. This process happens in a matter of seconds, providing users with the information they need, whether it’s to read blog posts, fill out a contact form, or learn about your legal services.
Types of Web Hosting
There are several types of web hosting available, each suited for different needs:
- Shared Hosting: This is the most basic and cost-effective option, where multiple websites share the same server resources. While it’s affordable, it may not provide the speed and reliability needed for a law firm’s website.
- Virtual Private Server (VPS) Hosting: This option provides more dedicated resources compared to shared hosting. VPS is suitable for law firms that experience moderate traffic and need more control over their hosting environment.
- Dedicated Hosting: With dedicated hosting, you have an entire server to yourself. This option is ideal for larger law firms with high traffic demands and specific technical requirements.
- Managed WordPress Hosting: This specialized hosting is designed for WordPress websites, offering enhanced security, speed, and performance. Providers like WP Engine focus on optimizing WordPress sites, making it a popular choice for law firms that use this platform.
Why GoDaddy Is Not the Best Solution
While GoDaddy is a well-known web hosting provider, it may not be the best choice for law firm websites for several reasons.
GoDaddy has Limited Performance and Speed
One of the most significant drawbacks of GoDaddy is its shared hosting plans, which often lead to slower loading times. For law firms, a fast website is crucial, as potential clients may abandon a site that takes too long to load. Studies have shown that even a one-second delay can significantly impact user experience and conversion rates. In contrast, premium hosting plans like those offered by WP Engine are specifically optimized for speed and performance.
GoDaddy has Poor Customer Support
When running a law firm website, you need a reliable hosting provider with responsive customer support. GoDaddy’s customer support has received mixed reviews, with users often citing long wait times and inadequate solutions. A hosting provider like WP Engine, on the other hand, offers premium support with experts who understand the unique needs of law firms and can provide timely assistance.
GoDaddy Only Offers Inflexible Hosting Plans
GoDaddy’s hosting plans can be restrictive, particularly for growing law firms. As your firm expands and attracts more potential clients, you may need to upgrade your hosting plan. GoDaddy’s tiered pricing structure can become costly, and their limitations may not meet the needs of your expanding practice. Premium plans from providers like WP Engine allow for more flexibility and scalability, ensuring your website can grow alongside your firm.
GoDaddy has SEO Limitations
Search engine rankings are critical for law firms seeking to attract potential clients. GoDaddy’s shared hosting plans may not offer the best optimization for search engines, leading to lower visibility on Google and other platforms. In contrast, hosting your law website on a platform designed for performance and speed, like WP Engine, can enhance your SEO efforts, leading to improved search engine rankings.
Host Your Law Firm Website with PaperStreet
Reliable. Custom Solutions. Run by Real Humans.
The Importance of Reliable Hosting for Law Firms
Having a reliable hosting provider is essential for several reasons.
1. Enhanced Security
Law firms handle sensitive information, making security a top priority. A reliable hosting provider ensures that your website is protected from cyber threats. Premium hosting plans often come with enhanced security features, such as automatic backups, SSL certificates, and regular updates, to protect your data and your clients’ information.
2. Improved User Experience
User experience is paramount for attracting and retaining potential clients. A well-hosted website loads quickly, is easy to navigate, and functions smoothly. Investing in a quality hosting service ensures your law firm’s website provides a positive experience, encouraging visitors to explore your services and fill out contact forms.
3. Better Search Engine Rankings
As mentioned earlier, search engine rankings can greatly impact your law firm’s visibility. A reliable hosting provider ensures your website is optimized for search engines, improving your chances of appearing in top search results. This visibility is essential for attracting potential clients who are searching for legal services online.
4. Scalability
As your law firm grows, so will your website’s traffic and resource needs. A reliable hosting provider offers scalable solutions that allow you to upgrade your hosting plan as needed without experiencing downtime or performance issues. This flexibility is crucial for maintaining a strong online presence as your practice evolves.
20+ Years of Hosting Thousands of Law Firm Websites
With over 20 years of experience in maintaining law firm websites, we specialize in reliable and tailored hosting solutions designed to keep your site fast, secure, and always up-to-date. Our clients appreciate our same-business-day updates, ensuring their websites remain fresh and relevant. Once your site is online, we ensure it stays online, with ongoing support that includes hosting, email services, domain management, and detailed website reporting.
We understand that every law firm has unique needs. Whether you need simple edits, complex additions, or a complete redesign, our team is equipped to handle all aspects of your site’s maintenance. Our services are billed on an hourly basis, prorated for the time actually spent working on your site, ensuring you only pay for the work that’s done. This approach saves you both time and money, allowing you to focus on what matters most: serving your clients.
What Our Clients Say
One of the best software companies I've ever worked with ...their CMS is intuitive and works well, their design team is awesome, project management was excellent.
We contacted Paperstreet when our web hosting company went out of business and our site went down without notice ... The entire process was painless and made a great experience out of a potential disaster situation.
I want to thank you for your great work. Your work on creating a firm image, tagline and branding exceeded all my expectations. The web page looks great. And most of all, thank you for continuing to encourage and gently push me along to get this project completed. I can not thank you enough!
Key Benefits
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Same-Day Updates, You Never Wait Don't wait days or weeks. We do same business-day edits.
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100% Right, So You can Focus on Your Business We know your time is valuable. That's why we make edits right 100% of the time.
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Support When You Need It We have a support team that can answer any question and fix your problem the same day.
Fast, Accurate Service Solves Your Problems
We’re There for You in an Emergency
- One of our clients called our emergency line at 2 a.m., panicked that his website was down. He had chosen to host his website with a different company, and that host had crashed. Although the problem was not ours to fix, we researched the issue immediately and advised him on how to contact his host, getting the site back up and running.
- One of our clients called in and told us that they had sent out a newsletter to a mailing list of about 500 people with the wrong URL written on it. We immediately wrote a redirect for it so that the URL in their newsletter worked.
We Provide Fast, Efficient Solutions
- A UK-based law firm needed to change its address everywhere on its website. This was immediately assigned and all changes were made that day.
- An IT company working for a west coast law firm contacted us regarding DNS record changes that affected their email and needed to be made that Friday. A developer stayed late to make sure the change was made.
- A client started receiving lots of automated spam through their contact form and forwarded us an example. We upgraded their e-mail script using our latest spam protections, which stopped the flood of junk mail.
- A client wanted to create an online job application page, with a noticeable link to it on the home page. The application form would e-mail different people, depending on the location chosen. The design team created an icon for the home page, and the developer used existing site elements to create a nice form that matched the site. The new page and form was created within 5 business days and launched the next week after some revisions.
The Role of WP Engine in Hosting for Law Firms
For law firms seeking a robust hosting solution, WP Engine stands out as a premium option. This provider specializes in managed WordPress hosting, ensuring that your law website is optimized for speed, security, and performance.
1. Speed and Performance
WP Engine’s hosting plans are designed to deliver fast loading times, which is crucial for enhancing user experience and improving search engine rankings. With advanced caching technologies and optimized servers, WP Engine ensures your website runs smoothly even during peak traffic times.
2. Top-Notch Security
Security is a critical concern for law firms, and WP Engine prioritizes this aspect. With automatic backups, advanced firewalls, and proactive security monitoring, WP Engine provides peace of mind that your website is safe from cyber threats.
3. Exceptional Support
WP Engine offers 24/7 customer support with a team of experts who understand the unique needs of law firms. Whether you have questions about your hosting plan or need assistance with website performance, their support team is readily available to help.
4. SEO-Friendly Features
With WP Engine, your law website can benefit from features designed to enhance search engine rankings. Their platform is optimized for SEO, helping you improve visibility and attract potential clients searching for legal services.
5. Scalable Solutions
As your law firm grows, so will your website’s needs. WP Engine offers scalable hosting plans that allow you to easily upgrade as your traffic increases, ensuring your website remains performant and accessible.
The Impact of Quality Hosting on Your Law Firm’s Marketing Efforts
Quality hosting not only affects your website’s performance but also plays a significant role in your law firm’s marketing strategy.
1. Content and Blog Posts
Regularly publishing blog posts is an effective way to engage potential clients and boost your law website’s SEO. However, if your website is slow or experiences downtime, visitors may leave before engaging with your content. Reliable hosting ensures your blog posts are accessible and load quickly, enhancing user experience and keeping potential clients on your site longer.
2. Contact Forms
Contact forms are essential for converting website visitors into potential clients. A well-functioning contact form relies on reliable hosting to ensure submissions are received promptly. If your website experiences outages or slow loading times, you risk losing potential clients who may not return.
3. Online Reputation
A slow or unreliable website can harm your law firm’s reputation. Clients expect a professional online presence, and hosting issues can create a negative impression. Quality hosting helps maintain your online reputation, showcasing your firm as trustworthy and reliable.
Hosting & Support FAQs
PaperStreet’s hosting is always dedicated, meaning that the server your website will be on is not being used by anyone except us. Dedicated hosting is the preferred way to maintain websites due to better privacy and control. The dedicated server allows PaperStreet to manage the server to ensure your website is running as optimally as possible.
A domain name is arguably one of the most important aspects of your website. It is the URL that you type in to reach your website, such as Google.com. No two domain names are the same, and therefore, it is important to make it memorable or simple, as this is what any visitor would need to type in to visit your website.
- SSL Encryption: This ensures all your data can’t be accessed by malicious users.
- Backups: Daily backups ensure that your website is easily recoverable if anything ever goes wrong.
- DDoS Protection: A type of cyber attack that can bring down servers through massive increases in fake traffic. Having a server that can help mitigate these attacks can help to prevent disruptions to your website.
- Website Monitoring: It is important to have a host monitor your website for potential security vulnerabilities or issues so that you can promptly resolve any that may arise.
Here at PaperStreet, we offer managed hosting. We take care of complicated issues and updates to ensure your website is running smoothly so you can focus on what is important to you.
An unmanaged host is usually for more experienced users since it does not come with technical support. These plans tend to be cheaper than managed ones, but they also leave you to handle anything with the server.
Uptime is the term used to describe the amount of time that the server and its websites are online. It measures how reliable and stable the server is.
Yes! Site speed is a known measure taken into account by search algorithms. You need to have minimum scores (or max scores) on time to load, LCP, FCP, TTFB, and a whole slew of acronyms. A website with fast loading times is much less likely to have a visitor leave immediately. Get a good web host to help with this.
If the site is built-in WordPress, then yes. Typically we can migrate a site in a few hours of work from start to finish. Now, some WP sites must be upgraded before migrating. We would need to update to the latest version of WP, the latest plugins, and latest PHP version. That can all be part of the migration process, which we take care of for your law firm.
Hosting is important for speed and security. You want a fast website. You want one that has 99.99% uptime. You want a secure website so that it can’t be hacked.
Yes! Site speed is a known part of search algorithms. You need to have minimum scores (or max scores) on time to load, LCP, FCP, TTFB, and a whole slew of acronyms. Get a good web host to help with this.
Hosting & Support by PaperStreet
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