# Chillidog Hosting launches DDoS protection 👮‍♀️, Website Accelerator ⚡️, and more **URL:** \ **Category:** RapidWeaver Classic\ **Tags:** php, hosting, ddos, speed, cache\ **Created:** [June 3, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496 "2017-06-03T19:28:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 8\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![barchard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/barchard/32/2292_2.png) [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\ **Post date:** [June 3, 2017, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/1 "2017-06-03T19:28:44Z")
Hi friends, It’s long overdue, but I thought I’d share some great news with the RapidWeaver community. [Chillidog Hosting](https://www.chillidoghosting.com) [was the first](http://blog.chillidogsoftware.com/chillidog-launches-the-first-and-only-100-ssd-rapidweaver-hosting) to offer RapidWeaver users 100% SSD based hosting. Now, we are back with some more great news.As part of our recent server upgrades, all Chillidog users now enjoy 4 big new features, 2 of which are firsts for the RapidWeaver community. ## DDoS (Distributed Denial of Service) Protection The first new feature is [Denial of Service Protection](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denial-of-service_attack). DDoS is a method where hackers take down a server or group of servers in an attempt to disrupt real users from accessing a website or conducting business. Chillidog now protects users automatically from 3 different categories of attacks. This helps to ensure your site is up (and stays up) even in some of the worst scenarios. ## Website Accelerator The second feature (and RapidWeaver first) is a website accelerator. Chillidog users can now turn their speedometers to 11 as we automatically speed up the HTML (.html), CSS (.css), Javascript (.js) and images on your site. This means your sites load faster and rank better in search engines. ## Faster Internet Access The final important upgrade we’ve deployed is a faster internet connection. Much like your internet at home, faster is better. The gateway for your sites to the world wide web is now more redundant and faster. This means that visitors throughout the US and EU will experience faster page speed. ## PHP7 (and 7.1) Support Now you can choose between PHP5 or 7 directly from the control panel. PHP7 brings [significant performance improvements](http://www.zend.com/en/resources/php7_infographic) over PHP5.6. If you’re using Wordpress, PHP7 is highly recommended. PHP7 can be configured on a site by site basis directly within user’s control panels. Thank you to everyone for your continued support. I am excited to finally bring these new features to the Chillidog community. Your top dog, Greg This is re-posted from my [Blog](http://blog.chillidogsoftware.com/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more) ---
**Author:** ![Linda\_Funk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c89c15/32.png) [@Linda\_Funk](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Linda_Funk)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 11:24pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/2 "2017-10-02T23:24:52Z")
I am sad. I really wanted to use your server. But I can’t email you - your contact page is having problems!!! This makes me suspicious. In addition, you have no information about publishing for Rapidweaver 7. ---
**Author:** ![LSPhoto](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/lsphoto/32/270_2.png) [@LSPhoto](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/LSPhoto)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 11:30pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/3 "2017-10-02T23:30:03Z")
I have no problem creating a support ticket and @barchard writes me back pretty quickly. If you haven’t already, go into your billing and create a support ticket. And there is no difference in publishing older vs newer versions of RW. ---
**Author:** ![barchard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/barchard/32/2292_2.png) [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\ **Post date:** [October 2, 2017, 11:40pm UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/4 "2017-10-02T23:40:11Z")
Hi, As mentioned in your Facebook comment, yes, that specific contact form you’re using is broken. Sorry about that. I am working on fixing it and re-doing all of my documentation. You may email me directly via the email address provided or open a support ticket as @LSPhoto suggests via the billing area [here](https://billing.chillidoghosting.com/) Publishing in RW7 is exactly the same as RW6. Sometimes, as a small business, it is hard to keep up with every major update. As RW6 and 7 are the same, please feel free to follow the RW6 instructions -Greg ---
**Author:** ![Linda\_Funk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c89c15/32.png) [@Linda\_Funk](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Linda_Funk)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2017, 12:00am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/5 "2017-10-03T00:00:14Z")
The pictures are not the same as RW6 and RW7 ---
**Author:** ![barchard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/barchard/32/2292_2.png) [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2017, 12:53am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/6 "2017-10-03T00:53:52Z")
Happy to go over any questions on any differences between 6 and 7. Please, however, open a support ticket. I’d allow me to discuss and address specific questions in greater detail. Thank you ---
**Author:** ![Linda\_Funk](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/c89c15/32.png) [@Linda\_Funk](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/Linda_Funk)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2017, 1:04am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/7 "2017-10-03T01:04:28Z")
Thank you for your support. You were way too kind to a cranky old woman on Facebook. The web page is finally loaded and I am fine. ---
**Author:** ![barchard](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex005/user_avatar/forums.realmacsoftware.com/barchard/32/2292_2.png) [@barchard](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/u/barchard)\ **Post date:** [October 3, 2017, 1:20am UTC](https://forums.realmacsoftware.com/t/chillidog-hosting-launches-ddos-protection-website-accelerator-and-more/14496/8 "2017-10-03T01:20:44Z")
awesome. glad you got it sorted. 🙂 -greg