Web Hosting Features
What’s Included with Pixelism Web Hosting
Choosing the right hosting isn’t just about server space – it’s about speed, security, reliability, and the tools that make managing your website effortless. This page provides a clear breakdown of the features and technical specifications included with Pixelism’s UK-based web hosting services, giving you full transparency on what you get as standard.
From performance enhancements and robust security to WordPress-optimised tools, email features, and developer options, you’ll find everything you need to understand the true value of our hosting platform.
At a Glance: Why Our Hosting Stands Out
Lightning-fast performance with SSD storage, global CDN, and advanced caching
Robust security built-in, including firewalls, malware scanning, and two-factor authentication
Fully optimised for WordPress with staging, cloning, and developer tools
Professional email hosting with spam protection and generous mailbox space
Easy-to-use control panel, 70+ one-click apps, and powerful developer features
Performance & Reliability
SSD Storage & Global CDN
All hosting plans include 100% SSD storage, ensuring fast read/write speeds for your website. A free content delivery network (CDN) optimises load times for visitors worldwide.
Data Centre Locations
Our hosting is supported by global data centre locations, providing low-latency access and enhanced uptime for your website.
Advanced Web Acceleration & Security
We use isolated technology environments with built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF) and DDoS protection, along with advanced web acceleration to improve website responsiveness and reliability.
WordPress Hosting Features
Staging & Cloning
Create safe staging environments for testing updates and clone sites quickly for development or client projects.
WordPress Manager & Developer Tools
Easily manage WordPress plugins, themes, and core updates through the WordPress Manager. Advanced tools, including WP-CLI, are available for developers.
Edge Caching
Our edge caching engine optimises content delivery, ensuring your WordPress site loads quickly for visitors anywhere in the world.
Security Features
Malware & Threat Protection
Daily malware scanning helps detect and remove threats before they affect your website.
Access Control & Authentication
FTP security lock, two-factor authentication, and file permissions checks help prevent unauthorized access.
Firewall & Brute-Force Protection
Integrated WAF, hotlink protection, and brute-force login protection safeguard your website against attacks.
Email Features
Mailboxes & Forwarders
Unlimited 10 GB mailboxes, forwarders, autoresponders, and catch-all addresses are included with every hosting plan.
Security & Anti-Spam
All email accounts feature antivirus and antispam protection, plus allow/deny list management for safe communication.
Email Management Tools
Webmail access, auto-discover support, subaddressing, automatic migrations, and SSL/TLS encryption ensure professional email handling.
Hosting & Developer Features
Unlimited Resources & SSL Certificates
Enjoy unlimited SSD disk space and bandwidth, along with free SSL certificates for secure browsing.
PHP, Databases & Developer Tools
Support for PHP versions 5.3–8.4, PHP-FPM with dedicated Opcache, popular modules, Ioncube Loader, Perl, Python 2 & 3, and Ruby. Database management is available via phpMyAdmin.
Backup, Logs & Version Control
Easily back up and restore websites and databases, manage logs, scan for malware on demand, and use integrated Git version control.
DNS & Integration Tools
One-click Gmail and Office 365 DNS setup, sitemap generator, directory indexing, and custom error pages make website management simple.