Web hosting in Australia that keeps your business fast, safe and online.

Every website you’ve ever visited is hosted on a server. It’s where all the files that make up your website (images and code etc) are stored. In a sense, you are renting space for your website’s files from a web host, so that when a user types in your domain name, the web host’s server sends those files back to the user’s browser in a viewable form.

In a traditional hosting set up, your website is hosted on a single server in a single location. With cloud hosting, that single physical server is divided into multiple virtual servers, so instead of having all your data stored on a single machine, it is spread out across different machines in different places that are all connected together.

Cloud technology outperforms traditional dedicated servers because it: is more reliable offers increased scalability keeps your data more secure saves you money is incredibly fast

Yes. Thousands of websites are hacked every day. Data loss can be devastating, so it is essential that you have a copy of your content and data to avoid permanent loss. All of our hosting plans are backed up automatically using an application named “Acronis”. Backups are run hourly and will merge to different times spread across the 30 day retention period so it works out to: 24 hourly backups 7 daily backups 5 weekly backups 2 monthly backups

Your domain name is your online business address and an important part of your brand. Hosting involves a server that stores your website’s files. To have a visible website on the internet you need both a domain name and hosting. You can buy them from two separate companies, but for ease of management, we highly recommend you keep them with the same company.

With Webics it’s easy. We can set up one or multiple professional email addresses using your domain name. You can customise your address/es as well as set up multiple aliases to point to the same account.

Yes, we provide support with our hosting services. If your website is hosted with us, our team will assist with server-related issues, security updates, and general maintenance to ensure your site runs smoothly. However, support for website edits, content updates, or additional functionality falls outside of standard hosting and may require a separate support plan. If you’re unsure about what’s included, feel free to reach out, and we’ll be happy to help.

In simple terms, SSL is that extra ‘s’ you see after the ‘http’ and it means any data you share with that particular website is secure and encrypted. We provide free SSL certificates with all our hosting plans because we know how important they are. Your website will rank higher if you have an SSL certificate and your customers will feel more confident interacting with your website.

Our servers are located in Australia. This means your website will load faster than websites hosted on overseas servers and give your users a better experience.

Webics requires the login details for your current hosting, then we will log in and transfer the hosting across into our management system. If you have any difficulties, our support team is here to assist.

Your disk space requirements will depend on how big your website is. However, most websites do not require over 15 GB of storage. As a rough guide, a website with 100 pages will need approximately 350 MB and a website with 1000 pages will need approximately 5GB of disk space.

Bandwidth is the maximum amount of data that your website can transfer to users over a set period of time. If your website has a lot of high-resolution images, video and audio files, you will need a higher bandwidth than someone with a text-based website. Webics includes unlimited bandwidth in all our hosting plans so you don’t have to worry.

Our web hosting service is equipped with the latest security measures to ensure maximum protection for your website. We are PCI compliant, ensuring that our platform meets the strict security standards set by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). We have implemented the following essential security measures to safeguard your website: Fortinet hardware firewalls, providing an extra layer of security to prevent unauthorised access. Corero DDoS mitigation, protecting your website against Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks, which can cause significant downtime and disrupt your online presence. Mod Security (Web Application Firewall), preventing web application attacks by filtering out malicious requests and blocking attacks before they reach your website. CXS, continuously scanning your files for any malicious content and promptly removing any threats to protect your website from malware. CSF and LFD, providing server-level protection by blocking known attacks and filtering out malicious traffic. CloudLinux and CageFS, providing enhanced security by isolating each user account and limiting access to server resources.

Not necessarily, but there are strict eligibility criteria you need to meet. To register a .com.au address you need to supply one of the following: ABN (Australian Business Number) ACN (Australian Company Number)

If your business is based in Australia with predominantly Australian customers, it is best to register a .com.au domain and host it on an Australian server. The .com.au extension tells your customers you are an Australian based business and that you can be trusted. This is particularly important if you are just starting out. There’s nothing stopping you from registering the .com domain as well in case you wish to use it in the future.

Not much. If a domain name has already been registered you can not apply for that domain until the registration expires. Your only option is to use the WHOIS database to access the contact information of the registrant. You can then negotiate directly with them if you are lucky enough to get a response, and they are willing.

No. Your only option is to wait for the domain to expire and try to register it once it becomes available or contact the registrant via the WHOIS database .

As many as you want as long as you meet the general eligibility guidelines.

Yes. You do not have to use your domain until you want to. Webics offers a free domain parking service so you can secure your domain/s today and think about how you may want to use them in the future.

If you have forgotten to renew your domain you have 30 days to get it back. After your.au domain expires, there is a 30 day grace period during which you can still renew it. After this period, the domain becomes inactive and can be registered by anyone (including one of your competitors!) If your domain expires anything linked to the domain (such as a website or emails) will also cease to function until it is renewed. For your peace of mind, Webics sends out a reminder that the domain is due for renewal 90 days before the due date.

Google Workspace allows you to have a professional email address – YourName@yourcompany – as well as group email addresses so your whole team can see an email if they need to. Google Workspace also comes with a guaranteed 99.9% uptime, extra security options, more storage and administrative control for user accounts.

Yes, we charge a fee based on the number of accounts that need to be moved across.

The most popular apps include Calendar, Docs, Drive, Chat and Meet. View the full list of applications included with Google Workspace .

Yes, you can upgrade your starter plan to a business plan at any time. Just contact us to change the plan.

Yes, you can create multiple email aliases such as contact@yourcompany or customerservice@yourcompany.

The best choice depends on how your business operates and what features you need. Google Workspace is ideal for businesses that prefer a cloud-first approach, with web-based applications for email, document creation, and collaboration. It works best for teams that rely on Google Drive, Google Docs, and seamless integration with other Google services. Microsoft 365 is a better fit for businesses that need desktop applications, advanced security features, and integration with Windows environments. It includes the full Microsoft Office suite with Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with cloud storage via OneDrive and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams. If you are unsure which option is right for your business, we can help you assess your needs and choose the best solution.

Microsoft 365 allows you to have a professional email address such as YourName@YourCompany and includes additional business features such as shared calendars, advanced security options, OneDrive cloud storage and full administrative control over user accounts. It also guarantees 99.9% uptime, ensuring reliable access to emails and files.

Yes, we can migrate your emails to Microsoft 365 for a fee based on the number of accounts that need to be moved. We ensure a smooth transition with minimal disruption to your business operations.

The most popular apps include Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and OneDrive. Some plans also include Microsoft Teams, Publisher, and Access. View the full list of applications included with Microsoft 365 .

Yes, you can upgrade your plan at any time. Just contact us and we will assist you with the upgrade process to ensure a seamless transition.

Yes, you can create multiple email aliases such as contact@yourcompany or customerservice@yourcompany.

Yes, Microsoft Teams is included in most Microsoft 365 Business plans, providing chat, video conferencing and file-sharing tools for seamless team collaboration.

The best choice depends on how your business operates and what features you need. Google Workspace is ideal for businesses that prefer a cloud-first approach, with web-based applications for email, document creation, and collaboration. It works best for teams that rely on Google Drive, Google Docs, and seamless integration with other Google services. Microsoft 365 is a better fit for businesses that need desktop applications, advanced security features, and integration with Windows environments. It includes the full Microsoft Office suite with Word, Excel, and Outlook, along with cloud storage via OneDrive and collaboration tools like Microsoft Teams. If you are unsure which option is right for your business, we can help you assess your needs and choose the best solution.