https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/hosting/rss.xml Recent content in RSS Feed Hosting & e-mail on Hostpoint Hugo -- gohugo.io https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/php-update-8-5-the-most-important-new-features/ Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/php-update-8-5-the-most-important-new-features/ New array helpers, the new pipe operator, improvements to object cloning and more modern URL parsing and error handling: with PHP 8.5, developers of the popular scripting language for web applications are continuing to bring out new features without creating unnecessary obstacles for existing projects. Rather than delivering major updates, the new version provides a whole range of thoughtful small improvements that make a big difference when implemented together. For Hostpoint customers, this means that you can easily test PHP 8. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/cloud-office-in-the-new-design/ Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/cloud-office-in-the-new-design/ E-mail, calendar, contacts and documents: for many Hostpoint customers, Cloud Office is the central office solution for digital collaboration and organization. With the latest update, the application received a comprehensive visual refresh and all the latest features. Particular highlights include the new user interface with four selectable designs, dark mode – available in two variants for the first time – and the option of using Cloud Office as a progressive web app (PWA). https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/swiss-email-and-office-alternatives-now-in-demand/ Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/swiss-email-and-office-alternatives-now-in-demand/ The current geo-political and trade situation, characterized by protectionist measures from the US government, is causing uncertainty in Switzerland and throughout Europe – including with regard to digital infrastructure. At the same time, many people around the world are using e-mail and Office services operated by a few American tech giants, bringing data protection, control and long-term availability increasingly into the spotlight. More and more people are therefore wondering how they can become more independent digitally from overseas big-tech companies. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/code-of-conduct-hosting-2025/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/code-of-conduct-hosting-2025/ Hosting providers like Hostpoint provide the technical infrastructure on which digital content is published. But what happens when reports of problematic content are received concerning, for example, violations of personality rights, copyright or potentially illegal content? Swico has revised parts of the Code of Conduct Hosting (CCH) this year with a view to aligning it with the EU Digital Services Act (DSA) and adding more specific examples and structural clarifications to the existing procedures. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/web-hosting-in-Switzerland/ Thu, 27 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/web-hosting-in-Switzerland/ Operating a website requires more than just stable infrastructure and fast load times. For many website operators and webmasters, factors like support and high legal data protection standards are equally important. But what is it exactly that makes hosting in Switzerland so attractive? And what distinguishes Hostpoint from alternative options from other countries? A glance at the most important benefits shows why opting for a Swiss provider can pay off in the long run. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/php-update-8-4-the-most-important-new-functions/ Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/php-update-8-4-the-most-important-new-functions/ From optimized execution times and new syntax options to improved type safety, the new PHP version 8.4 offers modern tools that simplify developers’ work while simultaneously improving the quality of the code. The following presents the most exciting functions and their practical advantages for developers’ everyday work. Hostpoint customers who want to update their PHP version to 8.4 can do this very easily on their own via the Hostpoint Control Panel. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/en/efficient-collaboration-with-autoresponder/ Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/en/efficient-collaboration-with-autoresponder/ The working world is evolving rapidly. More flexible working models and the ability to work from anywhere have long been a reality for many companies. These concepts help to meet employees’ expectations of employers today. At the same time, this flexibility brings with it new challenges, particularly in terms of availability and collaboration. This is where Hostpoint comes in, with a new feature in E-mail & Cloud Office: the autoresponder for automatic and recurring out-of-office notifications. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/e-mail-security-with-dkim-and-dmarc/ Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/e-mail-security-with-dkim-and-dmarc/ E-mail security is a key issue for companies as billions of e-mails – often with sensitive content – are sent and received every day. Attacks like phishing and spoofing not only pose data protection risks, but also threaten the perceived trustworthiness of the sender domain. This is where e-mail security protocols like DKIM and DMARC come in: They ensure that e-mails are authenticated, the senders are verified and the e-mail traffic itself is protected against manipulation. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/how-to-keep-control-of-your-data/ Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/how-to-keep-control-of-your-data/ Developments like working from home and other remote work models have made access to data from different devices and locations indis­pensable. Whether it’s e mails, photos on the cloud, or work on shared documents, the synchronization of these data makes our everyday lives much easier. However, as soon as access credentials and data are transferred to third-party servers, there is an often underestimated risk of losing control of sensitive information. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/free-migration-service-to-hostpoint/ Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/free-migration-service-to-hostpoint/ The migration of web hosting, domains and e-mail can present numerous technical challenges. Some customers worry that the process will be complicated and involve a lot of effort or, in the worst case, may lead to downtime and the loss of important data. With our new, free migration service, we take away these concerns and guide you through all the necessary steps. If you wish, we can combine up to three service areas: migration of websites and their hosting, domain transfer and automated e-mail migration, including all sent and received messages. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/how-to-migrate-your-website-to-hostpoint/ Wed, 10 Jan 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/how-to-migrate-your-website-to-hostpoint/ There are many reasons why you may decide to change your web host. The most common factors include poor or non-existent support, inadequate security, slow server speeds, server or data location not being in Switzerland or expiry or discontinuation of the hosting plan. So, is it time for seek new pastures? That’s no problem at all! But first, you will need to clarify what requirements should be met before making the switch. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/allow-us-to-introduce-you-to-the-new-e-mail-services-from-hostpoint/ Tue, 31 Jan 2023 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/allow-us-to-introduce-you-to-the-new-e-mail-services-from-hostpoint/ We send and receive e-mails every day. At work, we are used to using a personal mailbox, even if this changes when we change jobs. In our private lives, we nurture our long-standing e-mail accounts, which we – all too often – registered years or even decades ago with a (partially) free e-mail service such as GMX, Gmail or Bluewin. However, the ubiquity of daily e-mail traffic in our professional and personal lives means that many users require more than they did when setting up a free account when they were much younger. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/nginx-the-web-server-designed-to-meet-high-demands/ Wed, 16 Dec 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/nginx-the-web-server-designed-to-meet-high-demands/ Nowadays, many website operators have quite high performance and speed expectations. They want ever-larger volumes of data to be processed and content to be loaded in a fraction of a second. But all of this very much depends on how powerful the web server being used is. Nginx is a web server that’s specifically designed to overcome these challenges, and Hostpoint customers can now also use it with shared Smart and Business web hosting services. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/complete-control-with-your-managed-flex-server-from-hostpoint/ Tue, 14 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/complete-control-with-your-managed-flex-server-from-hostpoint/ With the new cloud-based managed server solution, Hostpoint manages the server and supports new technologies for dedicated services, allowing our customers to focus on their core business. The OpenStack-based, 100% virtualized server infrastructure of the new Managed Flex Server products offers maximum flexibility and delivers high performance and availability. When we developed our Managed Flex product, it was very important to us that we offer full integration into our proven and tested Hostpoint infrastructure, because it enables customers to manage their Managed Flex Server on their own using the Hostpoint Control Panel. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/new-php-release-7-4-for-better-security-and-performance/ Mon, 06 Jan 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/new-php-release-7-4-for-better-security-and-performance/ PHP is one of the most widely used and popular programming languages for web development. Numerous websites operated by Hostpoint customers, which are managed via content management systems like WordPress, Drupal, Joomla and TYPO3, are based on PHP, among other languages. Initially, PHP 7.4 will not directly affect users of these CMS, but an update may very well be a good idea nonetheless. Hostpoint customers who want to update their PHP version to 7. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/lightning-fast-websites-http2/ Wed, 23 Nov 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/lightning-fast-websites-http2/ With the launch of the much more powerful HTTP/2, our customers can now benefit from the latest version of the HTTP protocol on all of our servers. Just take a look at your own website to see the difference. Lightning-fast HTTP/2 improves the efficiency and speed of your data connection. With HTTP/1.1, the browser opened fewer than ten TCP connections for the transfer of data, HTML documents containing images, CSS files or Javascript libraries. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/email-the-long-and-windy-road-to-the-recipient/ Wed, 04 May 2016 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/email-the-long-and-windy-road-to-the-recipient/ Yet how do emails actually find their way to their recipients? What at first seems simple (sending a message from point A to B) is actually a bit more complicated when you look behind the scenes. But people don’t normally catch wind of any of this. The long journey through the internet The process for sending your email starts in your email software or webmail platform. Once you’ve clicked the Send button, the message is first split into two parts. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/php-7-the-fastest-php-version-of-all-time-is-here/ Tue, 22 Dec 2015 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/php-7-the-fastest-php-version-of-all-time-is-here/ Twice as fast as PHP 5.6 However, the most remarkable change in this new release is its impressive speed. PHP 7 is twice as fast as PHP 5.6 and is actually fourteen times as fast as PHP 5.0. Under real conditions, this has a massive effect on the speed of web applications such as WordPress and Drupal, as shown in this fascinating infographic by Zend. Click to activate https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/free-hosting-usually-comes-strings-attached/ Thu, 21 Aug 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/free-hosting-usually-comes-strings-attached/ Who does the host serve? It’s simple: the people that pay for the service. So who do free hosting services – which don’t have paying customers – serve? Probably not the customers who rely on their services, but advertisers, who pay for advertising on as many pages as possible. In other words, you and your site visitors’ annoyance with banner ads and pop-up adver-tisements that appear on, above or under your free hosted site is also a form of pay-ment. https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/migrating-e-mail-accounts-always-easy-task/ Wed, 25 Jun 2014 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.hostpoint.ch/en/blog/migrating-e-mail-accounts-always-easy-task/ Why would you want to ‘relocate’ an e-mail account? Maybe your current hosting service is too expensive, you want a professional address with its own domain, your current service doesn’t offer enough features, you’re receiving too many ads, or your user authorization has expired (job, school/university, etc.). Or perhaps you don’t want the NSA peeking directly into your inbox. Another reason might be that you want to locate your company’s server in an external data center or in the cloud, replace the e-mail or groupware software, change to a faster provider or allow mobile access to e-mails.