020 8090 9664
Map
  • Support
    • Raise a ticket
    • Call support
    • Network status
    • Support Hub
  • Login
    • Platform
  • HOW TO RAISE A SUPPORT TICKET
  • 020 8090 9664
  • Raise a Ticket
    Call Support
    Network Status
    Knowledge Base

    Nimbus
    • Managed Hosting
      • Hosting for WordPress
      • Magento
      • PHP Applications
      • Laravel Hosting
      • Ecommerce
      • Reseller Hosting
    • Servers
      • Server Hosting
      • VPS Servers
    • Platform
      • Agency Hosting Platform
      • NimCache Ultra
      • NimShield
      • NimWatch
    • Pricing
    • Sectors
      • I'm an agency
      • I'm a developer
      • I'm a freelancer
    • Resources
      • Blog
      • E-books
      • Reports
      • Webinars
      • Case Studies
    • Contact
  • Managed Hosting
    • Hosting for WordPress
    • Magento
    • PHP Applications
    • Laravel Hosting
    • Ecommerce
    • Reseller Hosting
  • Servers
    • Server Hosting
    • VPS Servers
  • Platform
    • Agency Hosting Platform
    • NimCache Ultra
    • NimShield
    • NimWatch
  • Pricing
  • Sectors
    • I'm an agency
    • I'm a developer
    • I'm a freelancer
  • Resources
    • Blog
    • E-books
    • Reports
    • Webinars
    • Case Studies
  • Contact
  • Home Blog Top tools to help you improve managing your website hosting
    Top tools to help you improve managing your website hosting
    Share article on Twitter
    Share article on LinkedIn
    Share article on Facebook

    Top tools to help you improve managing your website hosting

    By Olly | 23 Jan 22

    1. Introduction
    2. First up, Who.is
    3. Next, the Nimbus SSL Checker 
    4. Google Pagespeed Insights
    5. Further speed testing with Pingdom
    6. And finally, the brilliant Sucuri Site Checker
    • Introduction
    • First up, Who.is
    • Next, the Nimbus SSL Checker 
    • Google Pagespeed Insights
    • Further speed testing with Pingdom
    • And finally, the brilliant Sucuri Site Checker

    We use a few handy hosting tools here at Nimbus on a daily basis. So we've narrowed it down to our top 5, free tools that'll help make your website management process even more streamlined. Let's get straight into it...

    First up, Who.is

    https://who.is

     

    This handy hosting tool enables you to look up information on a domain. Such as, where it is currently registered, who it is registered to, what nameservers the domain is using, and what public DNS records are on file for it.

    1 Top Tip #1

    Don’t forget to hit the refresh button top right of the ‘Overview’ tab bar, to make sure you’re getting the latest information that isn’t cached.

    2 Top Tip #2

    Pop in an IP address and it will tell you who the range is assigned to – that way you can even find out who is hosting a site.

    For those who love doing things on the command line, you can look up most domains via Terminal (Mac) or cmd prompt (PC) using the command:

     

    whois <domain.com>

    Next, the Nimbus SSL Checker 

    https://www.sslchecker.co.uk/

    This handy SSL tool was developed by our very own Head of Research & Development, Nick. So you can check on the status of your site’s SSL. For example, It will flag up things like.

    Site security and SSLs
    • How long the current SSL has remaining before it expires
    • Whether it is SHA2 compliant
    • Who the issuer is
    • Any SANS (Subject Alternative Names – read additional domains) that are covered by the same domain

    Top Tip: The URL will update when you pop a site in, so you can share the results easily. Nice one Nick!

     

    If you’re in need of a shiny, new SSL, you can buy one here. You can also get your hands on a free Let’s Encrypt SSL with any of our hosting packages.

     

    Discover our all-in-one hosting platform.

    Our website hosting platform is full of tools to make managing your client portfolio easier than ever.

    Google Pagespeed Insights

    https://developers.google.com/speed/pagespeed/insights/

     

    We all know loading your websites as quickly as possible is super important. Therefore, it’s just as important to carry out speed checks regularly. Introducing, Google Pagespeed Insights. Pop your site URL into the box, hit ‘Analyze’, and let Google work its magic. You’ll be able to:

     

    • Analyse any changes to your site speed
    • Monitor whether it’s changed
    • Work through the recommendations or opportunities report to speed things up

    Further speed testing with Pingdom

    http://tools.pingdom.com/

     

    Similar to Google’s Pagespeed Insights, you can use this tool to additionally test the site from all over the globe (just hit settings -> Test from).  Handily, once your results are delivered, you can also see a page analysis of what is being loaded and a history of previous checks.

    And finally, the brilliant Sucuri Site Checker

    https://sitecheck.sucuri.net

     

    The Sucuri SiteCheck scanner will check the website entered for known malware, blocked IP status, website errors, and out-of-date software. It is particularly handy if you’ve got a compromised site using a CMS such as WordPress sending out spam mail, as you can use this tool to tell you whether the CMS itself is out of date, or if any plugins are affected by known issues, as this is the most common route we see for sites being compromised.

    Olly Headshot

    POSTED BY Olly

    I’m Olly, the Sales Manager at Nimbus. I lead the team that onboards new agencies and keeps our clients growing.

    3 quick facts:
    I’m a keen Photographer 📸 Tech enthusiast 💻 My heart’s in Cornwall 🏴‍☠️

    Olly Headshot

    POSTED BY Olly

    I’m Olly, the Sales Manager at Nimbus. I lead the team that onboards new agencies and keeps our clients growing.

    3 quick facts:
    I’m a keen Photographer 📸 Tech enthusiast 💻 My heart’s in Cornwall 🏴‍☠️

    Discover your complete hosting platform.

    See all your servers, sites and clients in one easy-to-use dashboard packed with helpful features: a library of one-click tools, updates you can activate in a flip of a toggle, speed reports, and more. Everything’s designed to make your life easier.
    Nimbus

    The hosting platform for ambitious UK agencies and freelancers

    Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn YouTube

    Products

    • Hosting
    • Platform
    • Dedicated Servers
    • Pricing

    Resources

    • Blog
    • Support Hub
    • Network Status
    • Raise a Ticket
    • Support

    Terms & Conditions

    • Cancellations & Downgrades
    • Complaints Advice
    • Cookie Policy
    • Customer Privacy Notice
    • Information Security Policy
    • Payment & Delivery Policy
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions

    Company

    • Team
    • Careers
    • Reviews
    • Contact
    • Ecommerce

    © 2025 Nimbus Hosting Ltd. All rights reserved. Registered in England, Company No. 07366355