Digital services

Managed domains and hosting without the runaround

Blackburn Studio can register, transfer, configure and manage the services behind a website, giving clients one point of contact for domains, hosting, DNS, SSL and migrations.

Core hosting and domain services

Domain services

Domain registration, transfers, renewals and DNS setup for websites and business email.
  • Domain registration
  • Domain transfers
  • Renewal management
  • DNS configuration
  • Registrant and ownership assistance
  • Domain portfolio management

Outcome

Domain administration is handled in one place.

Hosting services

Managed hosting and technical coordination for websites that need a reliable home.
  • Australian-hosted web services
  • Hosting setup and migration
  • WordPress hosting
  • SSL setup and renewal
  • Domain email routing and DNS configuration
  • Backup and recovery planning
  • Hosting troubleshooting
  • Performance and security reviews

Outcome

Hosting, SSL and recovery planning stay aligned with the website.

Email connected to your domain

Blackburn Studio can configure straightforward hosted email or Microsoft 365, depending on the number of users, collaboration needs, security requirements and preferred way of working.

Hosted domain email

Straightforward mailboxes for individuals and small teams, with aliases, forwarding, DNS and mail-client setup.
  • Individual and small-team mailboxes
  • Forwarding and aliases
  • Webmail and standard mail-client setup
  • Domain and email DNS configuration
  • Basic migration and troubleshooting

Microsoft 365

Business email with shared mailboxes, managed users, collaboration tools and stronger administration options.
  • Business email and shared mailboxes
  • Users and licence administration
  • Teams and SharePoint
  • Security and access management
  • Workflow and business-system integration

Managed hosting for new and existing websites

Already have a website - or planning to build your own?

Blackburn Studio can provide and manage the domain, hosting, SSL, DNS and migration while you or your chosen developer looks after the website itself.

Suitability depends on the website platform, technical requirements, expected traffic, security needs and third-party dependencies. Blackburn Studio will review the existing or proposed setup before recommending a hosting arrangement.

A clear managed-service arrangement

Blackburn Studio manages the agreed domain, hosting and technical services, with ongoing support where required, while keeping ownership, access and responsibilities clear.

Blackburn Studio manages

Setup, migration and the technical pieces that sit between the website, DNS, SSL and hosting.
  • Setup and migration
  • DNS and SSL
  • Hosting administration
  • Renewals and technical coordination
  • Agreed ongoing support

Outcome

Technical administration stays centralised.

You retain

Ownership, access and business control remain with you, while the technical service is managed on your behalf.
  • Ownership of the domain and business accounts
  • Access where appropriate
  • Control of business information
  • Responsibility for third-party website work outside the agreed service

Outcome

The arrangement stays clear about ownership and responsibility.

Hosting backups assist with recovery but do not replace an independent backup strategy appropriate to the website and business.

MANAGED HOSTING

Choose the level of support your website needs

Hosting plans are based on the website, expected usage and level of ongoing management required. Blackburn Studio will recommend the most appropriate option after reviewing the setup.

Essential

Core hosting and service administration for websites that need a reliable managed foundation.
  • Managed web hosting
  • SSL
  • Routine hosting backups
  • Domain and DNS coordination
  • Basic service monitoring
  • Renewal administration

Managed Care

Proactive maintenance and monitoring for websites that need regular technical care.
  • Platform and dependency maintenance where applicable
  • Security and performance reviews
  • Uptime monitoring
  • Minor technical support
  • Scheduled service checks

Supported

Ongoing technical support for organisations wanting one point of contact across the wider digital setup.
  • Agreed support allocation
  • Content or configuration changes
  • Priority handling during agreed business hours
  • Domain, hosting and email coordination
  • Scheduled improvement planning

Pricing is confirmed after reviewing the website, migration requirements and desired support level.

Related services

Need help with hosting or a domain?

If your domain, DNS, SSL or hosting setup is unclear, I can help you sort out what you have, what you need, and who should manage each part.