Hosting & Security

At Digital Strategy Works, we specialize in secure, high-performance WordPress hosting and proactive website maintenance designed to keep your business online, fast, and protected. Whether you’re launching a new site or managing a high-traffic digital presence, we offer industry-leading hosting through our partner platforms like Kinsta and layer on critical security measures like Sucuri Firewall, Cloudflare protection, and two-factor authentication.

From automatic backups and software updates to malware protection and custom firewall solutions, we ensure your WordPress website is optimized for speed, uptime, and peace of mind. Our monthly maintenance plans keep your site running like a well-oiled machine—so you can focus on your business, not your backend.

our approach

Our Hosting & Security services focus on delivering enterprise-level reliability and protection for businesses of all sizes. Here’s how we do it:

🔧 Managed WordPress Hosting (via Kinsta)

  • Powered by Google Cloud Platform for exceptional speed and scalability

  • Built-in caching and CDN (via Cloudflare)

  • Automatic daily backups & one-click restore

  • Staging environments for safe development

  • 24/7 support with uptime monitoring

🔐 Website Security Stack

  • Sucuri Web Application Firewall (WAF) for real-time protection against malware and DDoS attacks

  • Cloudflare Free Plan offers DDoS mitigation, global CDN, SSL certificates, and analytics

  • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) setup for admin and editor accounts using WordPress plugins

  • Firewall and brute force protection tailored to your site’s needs

  • Proactive security scans and incident response planning

🧰 Ongoing Maintenance & Support

  • Core, theme, and plugin updates (monthly or on-demand)

  • Uptime and performance monitoring

  • Broken link checks and site health audits

  • Support for debugging errors and plugin conflicts

  • Monthly content updates and client-requested changes

⚙️ Performance Optimization

  • Advanced caching configurations

  • Image optimization and lazy loading

  • Code cleanup and database optimization

  • Page speed testing and reporting

📦 Optional Add-ons

  • SFTP/SSH setup for developer teams

  • Custom domain management and DNS configuration

  • Secure file uploads and media library management

  • White-labeled reports and multi-site management (on request)

faqs - hosting and security

Why should I choose managed WordPress hosting over shared hosting?

Managed WordPress hosting offers better speed, security, and support, with infrastructure tailored specifically for WordPress sites

How do you secure my website from hackers?

We use tools like Sucuri and Cloudflare to block malicious traffic, enforce firewalls, scan for malware, and provide real-time alerts and actions.

What does your monthly maintenance plan include?

It includes software updates, uptime monitoring, content edits, performance optimization, and technical support for any site issues.

Can I use my own hosting provider?

Yes, but we recommend using Kinsta for optimal speed and security. If you use another host, we’ll still support you, but with some limitations.

How often are site backups created?

With Kinsta hosting, backups are created daily automatically. We can also implement manual backups before major updates or changes.

Will my site be protected against DDoS attacks?

Yes, both Sucuri and Cloudflare provide strong protection against DDoS and other types of attacks.

Do you offer SSL certificates?

Yes, SSL certificates are included with Cloudflare and Kinsta, and we handle setup and renewal.

How does two-factor authentication work?

We implement 2FA using trusted WordPress plugins like WP 2FA, requiring users to log in with a password and a secondary device or app like Google Authenticator.

What if my site goes down?

We monitor uptime 24/7 and are alerted immediately to address issues. Kinsta also provides 99.9% uptime and rapid support.

Can you migrate my existing website?

Absolutely. We provide free white-glove migration from your current host to our optimized hosting stack at no cost.