Updates to new shared hosting database servers
On 26 January 2026, we’ll be upgrading the database software on our new shared hosting platform (Plesk / cPanel). This ...
Ireland’s Broadband Landscape Hits Major Milestones: Key Takeaways from ComReg’s Q3 2025 Report
ComReg has released its Q3 2025 Quarterly Key Data Report and it shows big progress in how Ireland connects, streams, works, and communicates. From record fibre ...
We’ve Earned the SHA Trust Seal — Another Step Towards Safer, Stronger Hosting
We’re delighted to announce that Blacknight has earned the Secured Hosting Alliance’s (SHA) Trust Seal. This certification recognises our ongoing ...
Broadband and Mobile in Ireland: The Latest from ComReg’s Q2 2025 Report
ComReg’s latest Quarterly Key Data Report for April to June 2025, gives us a great snapshot of how Ireland’s broadband ...
Top 5 Hosting Headaches – And How to Cure Them
Let’s be honest, hosting isn’t exactly the most thrilling topic in the world. Most people don’t think about it until ...
Ireland’s Communications Market: Key Updates from ComReg Q3 2024
The Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) has released its latest report on Ireland's electronic communications market for Q3 2024. The ...
Five Essential Plugins to Install First on a Fresh New WordPress Website
Launching your new WordPress website on Blacknight’s WordPress hosting is an exciting step for any business or individual looking to ...
Unlock Your Website’s Full Potential with Blacknight’s Ultimate WordPress Hosting Plan
As your website grows and attracts more traffic, you may find that your current shared or WordPress hosting plan is ...
Blacknight Launches New Cloud VPS Hosting Plans
We have exciting news today! We are releasing new Cloud VPS plans on shiny new hardware. As Blacknight continues to ...
Shared Hosting Migration: What Happens Next
As we are getting closer to migrating our shared hosting customers, we wanted to give you a brief overview of ...
A Guide to the Most Commonly Used DNS Records
At its most basic definition, the Domain Name System (DNS) is the phone book for the internet (remember those?). When ...
What is a data centre and what does it do?
There's a lot of chatter in the media about data centres, especially here in Ireland. Most people don't even ...
