zFast

zFast, web hosting and servers with in-house UK support

zFast is a British web hosting company operating under the name zFast Limited, registered in England and Wales with its registered office at The Copper Room, Deva Centre, Trinity Way, Manchester. Its activity focuses on shared hosting, managed WordPress, reseller hosting, virtual private servers (VPS), domain registration and transfer, and hosting for online radio stations. The company presents itself as a provider with over 17 years of experience and its own cloud platform.

Origin and evolution: from creative services to hosting specialist

Founded in 2008, zFast Technologies began by offering creative services such as graphic design and bespoke development, as well as managed web hosting for its clients. Growing demand led to an expansion of the product range and in 2010 the company abandoned creative services to concentrate on its hosting products, which are the ones it maintains today.

Catalogue of hosting and domain services

• Shared hosting: optimised platform with cPanel, ready for WordPress. The catalogue indicated prices from £2.49 per month with an annual contract (£29.90 for the first payment).
• Managed WordPress: hosting with WordPress-specific optimisation tools and dedicated support. Price indicated from £4.99 per month with an annual contract (£59.90 for the first payment).
• Reseller hosting: plans with cPanel and WHM in white-label mode, with 10 cPanel accounts included and the possibility to scale up. Price indicated from £9.99 per month.
• VPS servers: high-performance virtual servers, scalable and with full control, from £9.99 per month.
• Radio streaming: SHOUTcast and Icecast hosting to set up online radio stations and stream multimedia content to listeners.
• Domains: registration, transfer and management of domain names, with prices from £7.99.
• Other services: SSL certificates and WHMCS licences.

Infrastructure, security and compatibility

The company states that its products are optimised for the main content management systems, web frameworks and e-commerce applications, and that its platform is designed to adapt to both small projects and established businesses. Regarding security, it notes that its systems incorporate high levels of protection for the client and its users. Technical support is provided entirely from its UK operations centre, without outsourcing, and the company is a member of the cPanel Certified Partner Program.

Sustainability and environmental commitment

zFast declares a hosting policy with environmental criteria. The company pledges to offset the personal carbon footprint of all its employees plus an additional 10%, which according to its data equates to 202.59 tonnes of CO2e to date. It also collaborates with Ecologi on global reforestation projects, with 2,280 trees planted. Its headquarters has a 50 KW solar installation, electric vehicle charging and battery storage, alongside a highly energy-efficient data centre.

Customer profile and contracting model

The company's proposition is aimed at individuals and businesses seeking scalable hosting, as well as resellers who want to run their own hosting business on a British platform. The company highlights the absence of lock-in contracts and flexible monthly billing, with the possibility of adjusting the number of accounts according to needs. Support is offered by phone and via tickets from the client area, with pre-sales assistance through a form. Published prices exclude VAT, which is charged at the applicable current rate in the country associated with each account.

Location and contact

The Copper Room, Deva Centre, Trinity Way, Manchester, M3 7BG · Phone: 0161 850 1172