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Virtual Hosting
Enterprise-Grade Hosting Without the Enterprise Price Tag
Fast, secure, and fully managed - with the same enterprise tools bigger hosts charge a fortune for. Except we include them in every package, because that's just how hosting should work.
Key Features of Virtual Hosting
Virtual Hosting Explained
Your sites share server resources with other websites, but you’re completely isolated – other customers can’t see your data, access your files, or impact your security. We also prevent “noisy neighbour” issues, so one site having a busy day doesn’t slow yours down.
You get enterprise tools (LiteSpeed caching, Sophos security, proper management) at sensible prices. Ideal for agency websites, client sites, blogs, and small shops that need fast, secure hosting without the complexity of managing your own server.
Our Packages
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10GB Disk / 100GB Transfer
/1.5 vCPU / 2GB RAM
/1 Unique Website
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50GB Disk / 500GB Transfer
/3 vCPU / 8GB RAM
/Unlimited Websites
/All our premium tools, included
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All packages include: LiteSpeed caching, enterprise security (Sophos MDR + Imunify360), control panel, and expert UK support, fully managed.
How agencies use these packages: Most agencies buy one package per client, making it easy to manage billing and cancel if a client leaves.
Not quite right? If your client needs guaranteed resources and faster CPUs, take a look at Rapid Response Hosting. For complex or custom infrastructure, our Bespoke Solutions page shows what’s possible. Or just give us a ring.
What Makes Ours Different
Your site loads fast, stays secure, and gets monitored around the clock. We use the same tools the big corporations pay thousands for, included in every package because that's just how hosting should work.
Site slow? We'll investigate. Even if it's a plugin issue or your developer's code. We don't pass the buck. We fix the problem or tell you exactly who can.
No chatbots. No ticket systems that vanish into the void. Call us and you'll speak to someone in Sheffield who knows their stuff and genuinely wants to help.
If a smaller package will do the job, we'll tell you. If you need to upgrade, we'll explain why. We're in this for the long haul, and that means being honest - even when it costs us a sale.
1. Enterprise Tools as Standard
2. We Own It, Even When It's Not Ours
3. Humans Who Actually Answer the Phone
4. We Won't Sell You What You Don't Need
Is This Right For You?
Ideal For
- Digital agencies buying one package per client
- WordPress sites and blogs
- Small to medium WooCommerce stores
- Small to medium Laravel and Node.js applications
- Standard business websites
- Sites with normal traffic levels
Not As Good For
- Software requiring server-level installation – see Cloud Servers or Bare-metal
- Magento stores – check out our Magento Hosting
- Containerised applications (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.)
- High-traffic sites – Rapid Response Hosting, Cloud Servers or Bare-metal will handle it better
- Strict SLA commitments requiring guaranteed resources – you’ll need Cloud Servers or Bare-metal
Need Ultimate Speed?
If your client needs guaranteed resources and the fastest possible performance, our Rapid Response Hosting uses faster CPUs with the same enterprise stack.
Need Something Custom?
Complex requirements? Multi-server setups? Unique infrastructure needs? Our Bespoke Solutions team can build exactly what you need.
5 Sites. 2 Hosts. 48 Hours. Done.
A client’s relationship with their hosting agency ended badly. Really badly. We got the call and had 48 hours to audit five sites across two different platforms, plan everything, and execute the migration.
Three of them were legacy sites that had been struggling with frequent downtime. We audited, coordinated, migrated the sites, and got them running better than they had in months. They had a clean exit and visitors never knew there was chaos happening.
That’s what “We Own It, Even When It’s Not Ours” means.
What Our Customers Say
Have used KDA's hosting services for over 20 years now which is as much testament to a happy customer that you can give really! Always found Dean and Karl helpful as our needs have evolved over the years and appreciate the above and beyond support provided.
Let's Get You Sorted
We’d love to learn about your agency and what you’re trying to achieve. No sales pitch, just a conversation to see if we’re the right fit.
FAQs on our Virtual Hosting
Hosting Essentials
- Control Panel: Your choice of cPanel or Plesk – whichever you prefer
- Storage: NVMe SSD storage (package dependent)
- Bandwidth: Generous transfer limits (package dependent)
- DNS Management: Full DNS control included
- SSL Certificates: Free Let’s Encrypt SSL for all your sites
- Subdomains: Create as many as you need
Speed & Performance
- LiteSpeed Enterprise: Industry-leading web server with LSCache
- PHP: HardenedPHP with secure legacy versions plus the very latest PHP releases
- Database: MariaDB included
- Caching: LiteSpeed LSCache for lightning-fast page loads
Developer Tools
- SSH Access: Full command-line access to your hosting
- SFTP & FTP over TLS: Secure file transfer
- Git Support: Deploy and manage code via Git
- Cron Jobs: Schedule automated tasks
- Node.js: Run Node.js applications
- Site Cloning: Create staging environments in seconds
Security & Protection
- Sophos MDR: Enterprise-grade threat detection and response
- Imunify360: Advanced firewall and malware protection
- Backups: Minimum 12 backups per day (aiming for hourly), retained for up to 3 months
- Isolated Environment: You’re protected from other customers – no noisy neighbours
Email & Communication
- Email Accounts: Unlimited email accounts
- Webmail: Access your email from anywhere
- Spam Filtering: Built-in protection
Support & Management
- Expert UK Support: Real humans in Sheffield who actually answer the phone
- Fully Managed: We handle the server stuff so you don’t have to
- Proactive Monitoring: We watch your sites 24/7 and fix issues before you notice
Server Infrastructure
- Location: Servers right here in Sheffield – your sites are hosted where we are
- Storage: NVMe SSD drives – significantly faster than traditional SSDs
- Web Server: LiteSpeed Enterprise with LSCache for industry-leading performance
- Shared Resources: Your sites share server infrastructure, but with strict limits to prevent noisy neighbours
Software Stack
- PHP: HardenedPHP offering both secure legacy versions (for older sites) and the very latest PHP releases
- Database: MariaDB for reliable, fast database operations
- Node.js: Available for modern JavaScript applications
- Control Panel: Your choice of cPanel or Plesk for easy management
Caching & Speed
- LiteSpeed LSCache: Built-in page caching that dramatically speeds up WordPress, WooCommerce, and other platforms
- OpCode Caching: PHP acceleration for faster script execution
- Browser Caching: Automatic optimization for repeat visitors
- Optional Cloudflare: Want even more speed and DDoS protection? We can add Cloudflare to any package
Enterprise-Grade Security
- Sophos MDR: Managed Detection and Response – the same enterprise security stack used by global corporations. Real-time threat monitoring and automated responses to keep your sites safe
- Imunify360: Advanced firewall, malware scanner, and intrusion prevention. Automatically blocks attacks and suspicious behaviour
- Isolated Environments: Each hosting account is completely isolated – other customers can’t access your files or data
- SSL Certificates: Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates for all your sites. Encrypted connections as standard
- Hardened PHP: Secure PHP configurations that close common vulnerabilities, even on legacy PHP versions
Backups & Recovery
- Frequent Backups: Minimum of 12 backups per day (we aim for hourly backups)
- Long Retention: Backups kept for up to 3 months – plenty of time to recover from any issue
- Easy Restores: Need to roll back? We can restore your site quickly from any backup point
- Disaster Recovery: If something goes catastrophically wrong, we can get you back online
Proactive Protection
- 24/7 Monitoring: We watch your sites around the clock
- WordPress Smart Updates: Automated updates done safely -we clone your site, apply updates, check everything works, then update the live site. WordPress core and plugins stay secure without breaking your sites
- Server Security Patches: We keep the underlying infrastructure secure and up to date
How to Reach Us
- Phone: Call us Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm and speak to a real human in Sheffield
- Email: Send us a message anytime – we’ll respond within a few hours during business hours
- Support Tickets: Open a ticket via your control panel for tracked support requests
- Emergency Support: Site down or security breach outside hours? We’ve got emergency support available
What We Help With
- Hosting Issues: Server problems, site downtime, performance issues – we’re on it
- Configuration Help: Setting up email, DNS, SSL, or other hosting features
- WordPress Support: Smart Updates issues, basic WordPress questions, plugin conflicts
- Problem Solving: Even if it’s not strictly a hosting issue, we’ll investigate and help you figure out what’s wrong. That’s our “We Own the Problem” approach
When We’ll Point You Elsewhere
- Custom Development: If you need custom code written or a website built, we can recommend good developers
- Specialist Support: Some things (like complex plugin configuration or design work) need specialists – we’ll help you find them
- Training: We’re happy to show you how things work, but if you need comprehensive training on WordPress or web development, we can point you to great resources
Response Times
- Emergencies (site down, security issues): We prioritize these and respond fast
- General Questions: Within a few hours during business hours
- Complex Issues: Might take longer to investigate properly, but we’ll keep you updated along the way
Our Philosophy
We don’t hide behind “that’s not our problem”. If something’s wrong with your site, we’ll help figure out why – even if the solution is outside our remit. We’d rather point you in the right direction than leave you stuck.
Free Migration Service
- Most Migrations Are Free: If you’re moving to us, we’ll migrate your sites at no extra cost
- What We’ll Move: Any kind of website (WordPress, Laravel, custom PHP, Node.js, static sites – whatever you’re running), databases, email accounts, DNS settings
- Hands-On Process: We do the heavy lifting. You don’t need to be a server expert
- Complex Migrations: If your setup is particularly complex or you’ve got enormous email mailboxes, we’ll chat about it first and let you know if there’s any cost involved
How Migration Works
1. You Sign Up: Choose your package and give us access to your current hosting
2. We Migrate: We copy your sites, databases, and email to your new hosting
3. You Test: We set up a temporary URL so you can check everything works
4. We Go Live: Once you’re happy, we switch over your DNS and you’re live
5. We Stick Around: We monitor for a few days after to make sure everything’s settled
What You Need to Provide
- Access to your current hosting (cPanel login, FTP, SSH access, or whatever you’ve got)
- Your domain registrar login (so we can update DNS when you’re ready)
- Any special requirements or concerns you have
How Long Does It Take?
- Simple Sites: Often done within a day
- Multiple Sites: A few days, depending on complexity
- Complex Setups: We’ll give you a realistic timeline upfront
Starting Fresh?
No migration needed? Even better. We’ll set up your hosting, get your domain sorted, and have you ready to build in no time.
What’s Fair Usage?
Virtual Hosting means sharing server resources. Everyone gets limits on CPU, memory, and storage – but the limits are generous for normal website use. Fair Usage just means using your hosting for websites, not Bitcoin mining or running a distributed computing project.
What’s Considered Normal Use?
- Running websites (WordPress, Laravel, e-commerce, blogs, business sites)
- Serving pages to visitors
- Sending reasonable amounts of email
- Running scheduled tasks and cron jobs
- Hosting files related to your websites
What’s Not Okay?
- Constantly maxing out your CPU 24/7
- Using your hosting as a backup service for non-website files
- Running intensive scripts that hammer the server
- Sending spam or bulk email that’s not legitimate business communication
- File sharing or download sites that eat bandwidth
What Happens If You Exceed Limits?
We don’t just shut you down. Here’s what actually happens:
1. We Notice: Our monitoring picks up unusual resource usage
2. We Investigate: We look at what’s causing it (often a rogue plugin or traffic spike)
3. We Contact You: We’ll explain what’s happening and help you fix it
4. We Find Solutions: Maybe you need to optimize something, or maybe you’ve outgrown Virtual Hosting and need to upgrade
We’re Not Looking to Catch You Out
If your site’s successful and getting more traffic, that’s brilliant. We want to help you scale, not penalize you. If you need more resources, we’ll have an honest conversation about upgrading to Rapid Response Hosting or a Cloud Server.
The Bottom Line
Use your hosting for legitimate websites and you’ll be absolutely fine. We’ve been doing this since 2000 – we know what normal looks like, and we’re reasonable humans.