Hosting & Management

Your Website in Safe Hands, Every Single Day

Your website is only as good as the foundation it sits on. At Metcalf Media, we don't just build your website and hand you the keys — we offer a complete, end-to-end hosting and management service so your site stays fast, secure and online around the clock.

From shared hosting packages for small businesses to dedicated VPS solutions for high-traffic or complex platforms, we have an option to suit every budget and requirement. Based in Pembrokeshire and trusted by 50+ businesses across West Wales and the UK, we manage the full technical infrastructure behind our clients' websites — so you can focus entirely on running your business.

Our hosting and management packages are provided by our sister company Connect: Pembrokeshire Ltd, a UK Registered Ltd Company.

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Hosting Packages

Choose the Right Hosting for Your Business

Shared Hosting

Perfect for small businesses, brochure sites and startups. Reliable, affordable and professionally managed.

  • UK-based Windows or Linux servers
  • Suitable for WordPress, Umbraco & PHP
  • Regular security updates
  • Uptime monitoring included
  • Ideal for brochure and trade websites

VPS Hosting

Dedicated server resources for ecommerce stores, high-traffic sites and complex custom applications.

  • Dedicated CPU, RAM and storage
  • Significantly faster performance
  • Linux or Windows Server available
  • Scalable as your business grows
  • Ideal for ecommerce & custom systems

Managed Hosting

The complete package — hosting plus ongoing maintenance, updates, backups and priority support all included.

  • Everything in Shared or VPS
  • Regular CMS & plugin updates
  • Automated backups
  • Content updates on request
  • Priority support & direct contact
Platform Expertise

Windows or Linux — We Know Both

Not all websites are built the same, and the server environment matters. At Metcalf Media, we work across both Windows and Linux hosting environments and will always recommend the right platform for your specific project — no jargon, no confusion.

Windows Server

The correct environment for websites built on ASP.NET, C# MVC and Umbraco CMS. If your website uses Microsoft technologies, Windows hosting is the most stable and compatible choice.

  • Umbraco CMS
  • ASP.NET & C# MVC applications
  • Custom .NET database systems
  • MSSQL database hosting

Linux Server

The industry standard for PHP-based platforms. Faster, lightweight and our recommendation for the majority of WordPress, WooCommerce and Laravel projects.

  • WordPress & WooCommerce
  • Laravel & PHP applications
  • HTML/CSS static websites
  • MySQL database hosting
What's Included

Everything You Need, All in One Place

SSL Certificates

Every website we host comes with a valid SSL certificate installed and managed. HTTPS is essential for visitor trust, Google rankings, GDPR compliance and secure form handling. We handle installation, configuration and renewals — you'll never face a lapsed SSL taking your site offline.

Domain Registration & Management

We register and manage your domain name on your behalf — handling renewals, DNS configuration and any changes required. We work across .co.uk, .com, .wales and all major extensions. Your domain always remains your own asset.

Professional Email Setup

yourname@yourbusiness.co.uk makes a statement. We set up and configure professional email accounts on your domain, across desktop and mobile, including Outlook, SMTP/IMAP configuration, multiple mailboxes, forwarding and spam filtering.

Automated Backups

Regular automated backups of your website files and database mean that if anything ever goes wrong — technical fault, hack or human error — we can restore your site fast. Your content is always protected.

Security Monitoring & Updates

An outdated CMS or unpatched plugin can leave your website exposed. We keep your website protected with regular CMS updates, plugin patches, malware scanning and server-level firewall configuration — proactively, not reactively.

Uptime Monitoring

We monitor your website 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If your site goes down for any reason, we're alerted immediately and work to resolve the issue — often before you even know there's a problem.

Ongoing Content Updates

Keeping your content fresh matters — for visitors and for Google. Managed clients benefit from a reliable point of contact for text changes, image uploads, new pages, menu updates, seasonal promotions and more, with priority turnaround.

Google Analytics & Reporting

We set up and configure Google Analytics 4, Google Tag Manager and cookie consent banners (GDPR compliant) on your website. Regular plain-English performance reports give you a clear picture of your traffic, user behaviour and conversions.

Migration & Transfers

Already with a host you're unhappy with? We can migrate your existing website to our servers with minimal downtime. We handle DNS transfers, file migrations, database exports and all the technical configuration required to move your site safely.

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Why Metcalf Media

Local Expertise. Long-Term Support. Zero Jargon.

Most web agencies build your site and move on. At Metcalf Media, we believe the relationship doesn't end at launch — it's just getting started. We manage the hosting and ongoing maintenance for the majority of websites we build, and we're proud to be a trusted long-term partner for businesses right across Pembrokeshire and West Wales.

  • Locally based — a real person in Pembrokeshire, not a support ticket queue
  • One point of contact — domain, hosting, email, security and updates all handled together
  • Platform expertise — Umbraco, WordPress, WooCommerce, C# MVC, Laravel and more
  • Transparent pricing — no hidden renewal fees or surprise charges
  • GDPR aware — all sites managed with data protection compliance in mind
  • Proven track record — 50+ Pembrokeshire businesses trust us with their digital infrastructure
FAQs

Hosting & Management — Your Questions Answered

Yes. If your current website was built by someone else and you'd like to move to us, we can manage the full migration — DNS transfers, server setup and all the technical configuration required to get your site moved across with minimal downtime.

We monitor all hosted websites around the clock. In the event of downtime, we're notified automatically and work to resolve the issue immediately. Managed clients also have a direct contact number to reach us if needed.

Absolutely. All domains we register on your behalf are owned by you. We manage them as your agent, but they remain your asset at all times and can be transferred to you or another provider whenever you wish.

This depends entirely on how your website is built. We'll always advise you on the most appropriate environment — you don't need to know the difference. If your site is built on Umbraco or a .NET framework, it needs Windows. If it's WordPress, WooCommerce or PHP-based, Linux is the right choice.

Yes. If your website outgrows a shared hosting package — for example if traffic increases significantly or you launch an ecommerce store — we can migrate you to a VPS environment with dedicated resources. The process is handled by us with minimal disruption to your site.

In most cases, yes. Get in touch and we can assess your existing website and advise on the most appropriate hosting solution. We're experienced with a wide range of platforms and can accommodate most setups.