Hosting guide
What Is Managed Hosting, and Is It Worth Paying For?
In short
Managed hosting means your provider handles updates, security, backups and monitoring for you. It's worth paying for when you have no technical staff and downtime would cost you money.
Managed hosting means your provider takes care of server and software maintenance (updates, security, backups and monitoring) so you can focus on your business instead of sysadmin work.
What's included
Typically: software and security updates, monitoring, daily backups, malware scanning, and hands-on support when something needs fixing. The boundary varies by host, so check what's covered before you buy.
Who it suits
Managed hosting is ideal if you don't have in-house technical staff, your site is important to revenue, or you don't want to spend evenings patching servers.
Managed vs unmanaged
Unmanaged is cheaper but you own all the maintenance and security. Managed costs more but the upkeep is handled. If you're weighing a VPS, decide whether you want it managed up front. See what a VPS is.
Is it worth it?
If a day of downtime or a security breach would seriously hurt your business, managed hosting usually pays for itself. Our managed services keep your site patched, backed up and monitored.
Let us handle the technical side
Gander Web's managed services keep your site updated, secure, backed up and monitored, on UK hardware.
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What does managed hosting include?
Usually updates, security hardening, monitoring, backups and support. Always confirm the exact scope with the provider.
Is managed hosting worth the extra cost?
For business-critical sites and teams without technical staff, yes: the saved time and reduced risk outweigh the price.
Can I get a managed VPS?
Yes. A managed VPS gives you dedicated resources with the maintenance handled for you.