Design
10 Documentaries All Designers Must Watch
Here at Start, design runs in our DNA. We’re obsessed with it. As a web design and digital marketing agency, we design on a daily basis for a broad range of businesses including ours.
WA'S DIGITAL AGENCY OF THE YEAR 2026
DESIGN / MARKETING / AI
DIGITAL DELIVERY SINCE 2014
Good hosting is the part nobody notices.
Fast, stable web hosting for Perth businesses, looked after by our own tech team.
Hosting isn’t the most exciting part of a website, but everything else stands on it. We host through trusted local partners, and our in-house technical team manages the lot, keeping your site fast, stable, and secure at all times. Sites are backed up, servers are monitored and patched, and the boring stuff stays boring.
Because we manage it ourselves, the people looking after your server already know how your site was built. When something needs attention, we can respond quickly instead of starting from scratch.
WEB HOSTING
Our Work
Nexus Airlines
Website, hosting, and marketing for the airline connecting regional WA.
Matso's
A bespoke VPS built to carry media-heavy pages and a national beerfinder.
PADC
Lighter content and a bespoke VPS for reliable performance across the site.
Walyalup Fremantle Arts Centre
Website design, development, and hosting for Fremantle's arts centre.
RTRFM
A modern tech stack and enhanced live stream technology for WA's sound alternative.
Revo Fitness
A scalable platform built to keep pace with Revo's national expansion.
Pardoo
Website development and hosting for Pardoo.
Odyssey Custom Fitouts
Website development and hosting for Odyssey Custom Fitouts.
Without hosting, your website doesn't exist to the outside world. We keep yours fast, patched, and awake long after launch.
WEB HOSTING
Our approach
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Fast and local
We use trusted local hosting partners, so your servers sit closer to your audience. Less latency means a smoother visit and better SEO performance.
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Backups and security
Sites are backed up regularly, with SSL certificates included. Servers are monitored and patched on a regular schedule to keep them secure.
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Flexible packages
Shared hosting, dedicated servers, or managed WordPress plans. We match the package to what your site actually needs, and nothing it doesn't.
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In-house support
We manage hosting in-house, so we know how your site is built and can move quickly when something needs attention. No call centre required.
Where your website actually lives
Hosting quietly stores your site’s files and serves them to everyone who visits. It decides how fast your pages load, how reliably the site stays up, and how well it copes when a sudden traffic spike arrives. Pick the wrong setup and even a beautiful site can slow to a crawl or drop offline. Pick the right one and nobody gives it a second thought.
Our hosting infrastructure is based in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne, and we choose the region closest to your business and audience. Depending on your plan, we can also look after email setup and CDN configuration, and we’ll help you choose between shared and dedicated hosting based on your traffic and security needs.
Patched, protected, and watched after launch
Hosting usually only gets noticed when it stops working. Our job is to make sure it doesn’t. That means setting up the right environment for your site, keeping it patched and protected, and monitoring it long after launch. Most importantly, it means knowing the gritty specifics: how your site was built, which plugins or APIs it relies on, and what could go wrong.
Sometimes the right environment means going bespoke. We introduced a specialist VPS to handle Matso’s media-heavy content and national beerfinder, and did the same for PADC alongside a leaner content load. Whatever the setup, it’s covered by our ongoing web hosting packages for Perth businesses, along with housekeeping you’ll never have to think about.
The latest in design and ideas from the heart of The Start.
AI
Design in 2026: The Return of Taste and Intent
We asked the visually literate leg of our team what’s shaping 2026. The answer wasn’t singular, but it was clear. Taste is back in the driver’s seat.
AI
The Importance of Taste in a World of Slop
AI generated slop is everywhere. It's infiltrated every social channel, reputable news services and everyday chat. Are we doomed? Does society need a reboot?
WHAT WE DO
Other web capabilities
FAQS
Hosting, explained
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Where are your hosting servers located?
Our hosting infrastructure is based in Perth, Sydney, and Melbourne. We choose the closest region based on where your business and your audience are, so your pages have less distance to travel.
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Why does website hosting matter?
Hosting is what keeps your website online. It affects how fast your site loads, how stable it stays under pressure, and how easily people can reach your content. Without reliable hosting, even the best-designed site can fall short, or disappear altogether.
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What’s included in your hosting service?
Regular backups, SSL certificates, monitoring, local support, email setup, and CDN configuration can all be arranged, depending on the plan you’re on. We’ll help you work out which plan fits your site.
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What’s the difference between shared and dedicated hosting?
Shared hosting suits smaller sites with lower traffic. Dedicated hosting gives you more resources and control, and it’s what we recommend for high-traffic or high-security needs. We’ll help you choose what fits best.