- Top 3 UK Web Hosting Companies
- Top 3 Shared Hosting Packages
- Top 3 VPS Hosting Packages
- Top 3 Dedicated Hosting Packages
| Ranking | Company | Services | Rating | More Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  1&1 Internet Ltd. UK |
Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Linux Hosting, Microsoft Hosting, eShop, Instant Mail, Domain Registration | 5/5 |  |
| 2 |  UK2NET |
Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Ecommerce Hosting, Domain Registration | 4.7/5 | |
| 3 |  123-reg |
Instant Site, Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting, Dedicated Hosting, Webworx24, Ecommerce Hosting, Domain Registration, Internet Marketing, Email | 4.6/5 | |
* Definitions of the terms used in the above tables can be found in the 'Web Hosting Terms Defined' section below.
Reviews and Awards
1&1 Internet Ltd. UK
 "Due to its excellent design and layout it's easy for beginners and there's plenty for experienced users, too" .NET 5* Star rating |
 "If you're looking for a complete package, including domain registration, site hosting & ecommerce store building, 1&1 has an excellent set of options" Making Money magazine |
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UK2NET
Hitwise is a leading provider of online competitive intelligence and has awarded UK2 with the Number #1 Website award in the category Computer and Internet - Hosting and Domain Registration Hitwise: No. 1 Website |
 PC Pro - UK2NET shortlisted for the "Best Web Host" category PC Pro Finalist - Best Web Host |
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123-reg
PC Pro - 123-reg shortlisted for the "Best Web Host" category PC Pro Finalist - Best Web Host |
 123-reg voted "best hosting company" at the annual Web User Awards The Web User Awards - Best Hosting Company |
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Why Choose A UK Based Web Host?
Choosing a UK based web host can have several distinct advantages:
1. UK based web hosting can provide faster access to the website for people geographically closer to the location where the site is being hosted. Therefore, if your site is intended for a largely UK based audience hosting it in the UK can provide faster access speed to the site than, for example, hosting in the US.
2. UK based web hosting companies will often have the best deals on domain names with UK extensions such as .co.uk. and .org.uk. Therefore, hosting with a UK based web company can make it easier for you to organise your site and domain name, as you can often obtain both services from the same provider.
3. If you both live and host your site in the UK it will almost certainly be cheaper to contact your web hosting support depatrment by phone, as opposed to if your site is hosted in another country.
Web Hosting Terms Defined
The following is a list of definitions of web hosting terms used on Top UK Web Hosting:
Shared Hosting:
Web Hosting where a number of different accounts are located on the same server.
VPS Hosting:
Web Hosting where a fewer number of different accounts are located on the same server than shared hosting, and also accounts are virtually separated so as to give the impression of a dedicated space.
Dedicated Hosting:
Web Hosting where only one account is located on a server.
Storage:
The amount of disk space an account has.
Memory:
The amount of RAM an account has.
Bandwidth:
The total amount of uploading and downloading which is permitted from the account.