Raidboxes Magazine

If you want to create a website, you need more than just a good idea and a nice design – you need a place where your website can be stored and accessed. This is where hosting comes into play. But what exactly is hosting? And why is it so essential for your online presence? This article will give you a clear introduction to the topic of web hosting. You’ll find out what the term means, what types of hosting there are and how to find out which hosting is right for your project. Whether you’re just starting out with your website or want to change your hosting – we’ll help you get the big picture. What is hosting? A hosting […]

The European Accessibility Act (EAA) will make accessibility mandatory for many websites from 28 June 2025, with fines of up to 100,000 euros for violations in Germany. At the same time, however, it is more than just a legal necessity: improving accessibility has tangible and measurable benefits. One example: search engine optimisation. In this article, I will show you how the two topics are connected. What does Google say on the subject? Firstly, it is important to understand: Accessibility is not a direct factor for ranking on Google, for example. Nevertheless, measures in this area have a positive effect on SEO in various ways. Google spokesperson John Mueller clarified in an official “Webmaster Hangout” that they do not use accessibility […]

Sustainable hosting? Sounds like a buzzword at first – but for us at Raidboxes, it’s part of everyday life and not just a green label that’s easy to market. I spoke to Julian, our sustainability expert at Raidboxes, about the measures and technologies we use to realise climate-conscious hosting as a company. Sustainable hosting – just a buzzword? Julian, what role does sustainability play at Raidboxes? Julian: Quite a big one. Sustainability at Raidboxes is not a “nice to have”, but firmly anchored in our corporate strategy. Since 2022, it has even been official – with a passage in our articles of association that commits us to social and environmental responsibility. For us, this means that we think about tomorrow […]

Would you like to know whether Raidboxes is the right hosting provider for your project? Then the real testimonials from our customers will help you. They show you what really matters in practice – from performance and support to day-to-day use. We give you an honest insight: What do users say about our service? What benefits do they experience in everyday life? And why do over 17,000 customers choose our hosting made in Germany? Whether you’re just starting out with your website or want to optimise an existing infrastructure, the voices from our community will help you make the right decision. Who we are – and what makes us special Raidboxes is your hosting provider for professional WordPress projects – […]

Users expect fast loading times and smooth performance – regardless of whether it’s a company website, online shop or blog. Object caching is a proven method for noticeably improving the loading times and efficiency of your website. But what exactly is behind it? What advantages and disadvantages does it offer? And what exactly is Redis Cache? Especially in contrast to Varnish Cache? You can find out all this and how we integrated WordPress Redis into Raidboxes hosting in this blog post. What is object caching? Object caching stores the results of database queries. The aim behind this is to be able to serve future queries more quickly and avoid repeated database accesses. Object caching plays an important role in content […]

With WordPress 6.8, the first major update of the year 2025 is in the starting blocks. Even if there are no groundbreaking changes, you shouldn’t underestimate this release. WordPress 6.8 is a fine-tuning release in the best sense of the word: it brings with it hundreds of smaller improvements that together make for a smoother, faster and more accessible system. Among other things, the developers have improved performance, modernised password security, significantly improved accessibility and optimised numerous details in the editor. Anyone working with WordPress will therefore find a better user experience in many areas with version 6.8. So it’s worth taking a closer look. And that’s exactly what we’re doing in this article! First of all: WordPress 6.8 will […]

As a solo entrepreneur and marketer, I know the challenges of lead generation from my own experience. After a failed online startup during the coronavirus pandemic, I was faced with the question myself: How can I sustainably acquire new customers with limited resources? The solution was cooperative lead marketing – a method that increases reach, optimises costs and promotes joint success through strategic collaboration with other entrepreneurs. This article shows you how to build a functioning system for cooperative lead marketing using WordPress as a platform – from shared landing pages to automated lead distribution. What is co-operative lead marketing? Cooperative lead marketing was developed by people in marketing for solo entrepreneurs with a service (e.g. consultants, trainers, therapists, coaches). […]

WooCommerce is one of the most popular e-commerce plugins for WordPress and transforms your website into a fully functional online shop. Compared to platforms like Shopify, WordPress offers you more flexibility and control over design and functions – but without an integrated shop function. This is where WooCommerce comes into play: it integrates seamlessly with WordPress, offers countless customisation options and can be extended with plugins to optimise the customer experience and increase conversion rates. Thanks to the large selection of free and paid WooCommerce extensions, you can customise your shop to your individual needs – without expensive developers or agencies. Many of these plugins are ready to use and can be configured with little effort. But be careful: not […]

Does this sound familiar? You have your own WooCommerce shop and want it to run smoothly so that your business can really take off and grow. At the same time, everyday life often gets in the way – when technical issues such as hosting are added to the many tasks relating to your product and your customers, it can quickly feel overwhelming. This makes it all the more important to find a WooCommerce hosting provider that makes your life easier. In this article, we take a closer look at the best providers for WooCommerce Hosting 2025 – and show you what’s important in a comparison. What is WooCommerce hosting? WooCommerce is a free WordPress e-commerce plugin that transforms your WordPress […]

E-commerce is booming – in Germany too. But as it grows, so does the competition! To ensure you don’t lose out, it’s crucial to be aware of the latest trends. In this article, I present five trends that will shape online retail in 2025. Not only will you find out how the market is developing, but you’ll also get specific tips on how you can get started right away! 1. artificial intelligence & automation – personalisation, customer service & co. Artificial intelligence is the undisputed game changer of our time! The main reason for this is “generative AI”, i.e. tools such as ChatGPT or Midjourney, which can create all kinds of content. But that’s not all AI can do. There […]

What a year! 2024 was a real power year for Raidboxes. In this review, we take you on a journey through the most important events, successes and challenges of our year – and take a look at what 2025 has in store for us. Let’s dive in! The long-awaited Raidboxes 2.0 release A major highlight in 2024 was the launch of our completely revised Raidboxes 2.0 server infrastructure in April. After intensive planning and development, we have created a solution that not only meets the performance requirements of modern WordPress websites, but also takes future challenges in WordPress hosting into account. The new infrastructure not only provides better performance, but also more flexibility. Websites can now be scaled even more […]

Are you looking for the perfect reseller hosting for your WordPress business? Whether you want to offer hosting services under your name as a freelancer, web designer or agency – choosing the right provider is crucial to your success. Unlike in our WordPress hoster comparison, in this article we compare reseller hosting with the competition. I look at criteria such as reliability and uptime, managed hosting (especially security features, support and simple administration), scalability, commissions and payment models and white labelling. The data comes from performance tests, rating portals and experience reports. Top 10 reseller hosters compared: Who is the best web hoster? I’ll show you the best WordPress resellers in comparison – from affordable entry-level offers to premium providers. […]