Switchweb Web Hosting

Switchweb is a Shrewsbury-based web hosting provider that has supported websites for businesses, organisations and individuals across the UK since 2002. It specialises in affordable, practical hosting for WordPress and PHP/MySQL websites, serving small businesses, charities, creatives, hobbyists and community groups. Combining local, personal support with infrastructure suitable for national customers, Switchweb aims to make reliable web hosting straightforward and accessible.

Its hosting packages are designed to suit different requirements and budgets. Entry-level hosting starts at £39 per year and includes 1GB of storage, 5GB of bandwidth, a MySQL database and five subdomains. The Business plan, at £49 per year, increases these allowances significantly, while the £59-per-year Enterprise plan provides unlimited storage, bandwidth, databases, subdomains and email accounts for websites with greater needs.

Switchweb’s hosting runs on SSD-based cloud infrastructure configured for WordPress and conventional PHP/MySQL applications. Every plan includes free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates, 30-day backups, a 99.99% uptime guarantee and access to the StackCP control panel, including a one-click WordPress installer. Customers can also benefit from free website and email migration, support for PHP versions from 5.3 to 8.5, and helpful UK-based assistance when moving, building or maintaining their online presence.