24.8 Understanding Hosting Specifications

The integrated WordPress hosting provided via Close Master typically runs on a managed Virtual Private Server (VPS) environment optimized for WordPress. Key features often include:

  • Managed Environment: The hosting provider handles server maintenance, security patching, core software updates.
  • Performance Optimization: Often includes server-level caching, potentially a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to speed up global load times, and infrastructure optimized for WordPress performance.
  • Security: Features like firewalls, malware scanning, SSL certificates are usually included.
  • Automated Backups: Regular automatic backups of your site files and database are typically performed by the hosting environment, with options to restore from backups via the management dashboard.
  • Staging Environment: As described in 24.6.
  • Resource Limits: Check your specific plan details provided by The Close Agency regarding allocated resources like Storage Space (disk space for files and database), Bandwidth (data transfer), and potentially limits on monthly visits or CPU usage.