Client Story: Top-class hosting for both hard-coded and WordPress sites
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Initially starting on Instagram in 2018, our long-term client Holly Boothroyd quickly recognized the need for a dedicated website to house her content, connect with her community and share her journey:
“I really wanted to have a single home on the Internet, something that I owned that couldn’t just be taken away from me or isn’t going to slowly die over time as new platforms come up.”
As a software engineer by day, Holly Boothroyd felt a strong desire to pay it forward – a heartfelt thank you to her mentors and the women who paved the way before her. She wanted to share the invaluable lessons they taught her and what she had learned along her journey. This passion led her to launch HerHelloWorld, a platform dedicated to supporting marginalized individuals entering the tech industry. Her mission is to guide newcomers who may not have industry connections or know where to begin.
Discovering SiteGround: A One-Stop Solution
As Holly’s vision expanded, so did her requirements for a reliable hosting partner. She needed a platform that could seamlessly support both her hard-coded personal site and her WordPress business site.
“I wanted a single hosting platform that was top-class for both a hard-coded and a WordPress website.”
Holly came across SiteGround after doing a lot of research. She read reviews, checked out Reddit for honest opinions, and compared the specs of different hosting platforms. In the end, she went with the GrowBig plan because it fit her growing needs and could easily handle both of her sites.
“I’m a developer, so I have high standards for who is going to host my website. SiteGround was perfect for me because I got my two websites all in one place. It made it very easy for me to manage, and my experiences over the last couple of years have been incredibly positive.”
Exceptional Website Speed
One of the first standout features for Holly was the significant improvement in website speed. Despite her previous efforts to optimize her old hosting solution, it never met her performance expectations.
“one of the other big things that I noticed when swapping to SiteGround is that my website became much faster. And that was something I really had struggled with and spent quite a lot of time trying to optimize and despite all of my best efforts it never really hit the kind of performance metrics that I wanted. When I swapped to SiteGround, suddenly, all those problems went away.”
Fast loading times are essential for maintaining user interest and engagement, directly impacting Holly’s ability to connect with her audience effectively.
“I can see in my stats that thousands of people view my website. It also relates to my own personal reputation as a developer.”
Robust Website Security – from Basics to Excellence
As Holly’s platform grew, so did her security concerns. SiteGround’s robust security features, including a free SSL certificate, addressed these concerns head-on.
“My last hosting platform required me to pay for the SSL certificate, which I regret. The fact that it came for free with SiteGround was incredibly helpful.”
Beyond SSL, SiteGround’s proactive security measures ensured that Holly’s websites remained safe from threats, such as DDoS attacks.
“At one point my website was being targeted for a DDOS attack and the SiteGround team jumped on it immediately and kept my website up.”
Holly appreciates that everything just works seamlessly now. This reliability reflects SiteGround’s commitment to providing a secure and hassle-free hosting environment.
Support That Speaks Your Language
SiteGround’s customer service was a real game-changer for Holly. Even with her software engineering background, she appreciated how the team could break down technical issues into simple, easy-to-understand terms. This meant that even those without a tech background could keep their websites running smoothly and confidently.
“I know a fair amount about technology being a software engineer, but I know that they put it in terms that anybody who was not a software engineer or did not come from a technical background would be able to learn and be able to basically get their website, keep it running as mine was and so I think that was something that I was very impressed with”
All The Tools for a Successful Personal Brand Online in One Place
Holly’s journey underscores the importance of having a personal website, especially for those entering the tech industry. To her, It’s more than just a digital portfolio – it’s a platform to showcase skills, build a community, and connect with like-minded professionals.
“Having your own website is essential, especially as a developer. SiteGround is perfect for building up that personal brand demonstrating your unique value.”
Holly is also looking to simplify her digital toolkit by switching to the SiteGround Email Marketing Tool. She loves the idea of having everything in one place, which makes managing her online presence so much easier.
Her advice to those starting their online journey is to focus on their unique selling proposition (USP) and embrace the learning process.
“Don’t wait for perfection. Start with your biggest USP, build momentum, and learn as you go.”
Holly’s journey with SiteGround is a perfect example of how technology can blend effortlessly with personal dreams. As she inspires and guides the next wave of tech leaders, SiteGround stands by her side as a reliable hosting provider.
“I got my two websites all in one place. I made it very easy for me to manage and my experiences over the last couple of years have been incredibly positive. So I’m really pleased that my websites are going to continue to be hosted on SiteGround moving forward.”
For those ready to kick off their online presence, Holly’s story is simply a guide in selecting the right hosting provider. With SiteGround, you can build a strong digital foundation and bring your vision to life with confidence.
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