Introduction
Welcome to Raidbox, your WordPress-focused hosting platform designed for performance, security, and ease of scaling. This article introduces you to the hosting environment, what features you can expect, and guides you through your first steps: choosing a plan, setting up your site, and making sure things are secure and optimized.
What Makes Raidbox Unique
Here are the core features of Raidbox’s hosting system:
Full environment isolation: each website runs in its own LXC container, which means strong separation between sites, no “cross-contamination.” Raidbox
Security at multiple layers: infrastructure hardened using mission-critical standards, firewalls (e.g. UFW), and Fail2Ban. Raidbox
Built for WordPress & WooCommerce: optimized stacks, caching, one-click CDN, emphasis on fast load times and handling traffic spikes. Raidbox
Rich support & uptime guarantees: 99.99% uptime, regular backups, 24/7 expert support, multilingual team. Raidbox
Scalability & flexibility: ability to upgrade resources without downtime, tools for staging, domain management, WP plugin tools, etc. Raidbox
Your First Steps with Raidbox
Here is a suggested workflow to go from zero to having a live WordPress site.
| Step | What to Do | Why it Matters |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Choose a Hosting Plan | Review the plans under “Shared Hosting” or “Cloud Hosting,” compare resources (CPU, RAM, storage), consider traffic expectations, plugin/feature needs. | Picking the right plan ensures good performance and avoids overpaying or being resource-starved. |
| 2. Get Your Domain | Either register a new domain, or transfer an existing domain into Raidbox’s system. | To have a personalized, branded web address for your site. |
| 3. Set Up WordPress | Use the provided tools to install WordPress. Configure basic settings (site title, permalink structure, etc.). | Establishes the foundation of your site. |
| 4. Secure Your Site | Enable SSL (free certificate included), ensure backups are configured, monitor site health. | Helps protect visitors, SEO, and your content. |
| 5. Optimize Performance | Use built-in caching; activate CDN; choose fast themes; limit plugin bloat. | Helps site load faster, improves user experience and SEO. |
| 6. Add Email & Other Services | Set up professional/branded email accounts, manage DNS via Raidbox panel, connect necessary plugins or tools. | Makes your operation more professional and ensures proper communication. |
“Raidbox Dashboard / Control Panel” Overview
Here’s what you’ll generally find in the dashboard once logged in (based on what’s publicly shown):
My Account: manage your account info, billing, etc. Raidbox
My Domains: register or transfer domains, manage DNS, and domain settings. Raidbox
Shared Hosting / Cloud Hosting: view your current site(s), resource usage, upgrade/downgrade options. Raidbox
WP-Plugins: tools or add-ons specific to WordPress that you can add or manage. Raidbox
Emails: set up a domain-based email, view email domains. Raidbox
Support / Help: access to live chat, ticketing, Knowledge Base, and maybe system status. Raidbox
Tips & Best Practices
Use lightweight themes and only necessary plugins to avoid performance drag.
Regularly back up your site and test the restore process.
Keep WordPress core, themes, and plugins up to date.
Use staging or development copies for testing big changes.
Monitor your site’s performance (loading speed, uptime) so you can scale up if needed.