UK2

UK2 is a web hosting and website builder service designed to cater to the needs of small to medium-sized businesses. According to the vendor, the platform offers an easy-to-use website builder tool that requires no technical experience, allowing users to create professional-looking websites without coding or design skills. The service is targeted at freelancers, independent professionals, small businesses, startups, e-commerce retailers, bloggers, content creators, and non-profit organizations. UK2 provides a range of features to help businesses establish a strong online presence.

Key Features

Website Builder: According to the vendor, UK2's website builder tool is designed to be user-friendly, enabling users to create their own websites effortlessly. The tool includes a free domain and SSL Certificate security.

Web Hosting Packages: UK2 offers three web hosting packages to suit different needs. The Essential package is suitable for first-time users and includes a domain name, 10GB email address, up to a 10-page website, and 250MB storage. The Business package provides tools for growing an online presence, including a domain name, 1000x 10GB email addresses, up to a 100-page website, and unmetered storage. The Business Unlimited package is aimed at website builders with ambitious goals, offering a domain name, 1000x 10GB email addresses, up to a 1000-page website, and integrated eCommerce features.

Responsive Website Themes: UK2 claims that all design themes provided are fully responsive, adjusting their display based on the screen size. These themes are said to work seamlessly on phones, tablets, and PCs, and feature a condensed menu for optimal user experience on mobile screens.

WordPress Hosting: UK2 provides optimized WordPress site hosting, which the vendor claims ensures rapid loading times with SSD disk storage. The service also includes integrated security measures, site backups, and automatic non-core software updates.

Social Media Integration: According to the vendor, UK2 allows users to easily integrate their websites with major social platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Users can also showcase Yelp reviews on their websites, enhancing their online presence and credibility.

Third-Party Applications: UK2 supports various third-party applications to enhance websites. Users can add widgets like Google Maps, email forms, SoundCloud clips, and PDF uploads. Image galleries and slideshows can be installed, and data import from external platforms like Dropbox is possible. For eCommerce websites, a secure PayPal Pay Now button is available.

SEO Performance Improvement: The Business and Business Unlimited packages include a free SSL certificate, which the vendor claims can improve the website's SEO performance. UK2 suggests ongoing revisions, such as adding a blog or news page, using keywords in body text, image captions, subheadings, and meta descriptions, and including internal and inbound links to improve SEO.

Device Compatibility: According to the vendor, websites created with UK2 are designed to display and work seamlessly on any device. However, it is recommended to thoroughly test websites on multiple web-enabled devices before publishing, especially if modifications to HTML or CSS have been made.

Hosting Upgrade and Transfer: UK2 allows users to upgrade their hosting package at any time, providing scalability as their business grows. The vendor also offers support for users to transfer their web hosting from another provider, with assistance available for domain transfers and site migration.