Closed-source hosting, often called proprietary hosting, refers to web hosting services that use software developed and controlled by a specific company or organization. Unlike open-source software, the source code for closed-source solutions is private and not accessible to the public, preventing users from modifying or distributing it.  This reduces the risk of vulnerabilities being exploited by hackers, as the code remains private.

No, there is no FTP or SSH access provided, which means users cannot directly access or manage server files as they might with traditional hosting.

Breeze is hosted on a platform and does not provide access to hosting control panels like cPanel or Plesk, which are common in traditional hosting environments. Breeze hosting is fully managed on AWS servers, and users interact with their sites through the proprietary dashboard.

No, sites developed in Breeze arenot compatible with other hosting environments, similiar to other platform web builders like Wix and Squarespace. 

Breeze does provide a site export option that allows you to download a .zip folder with your published site’s content, including HTML, JavaScript, CSS, images, and media files. However,  e-commerce components, blogs, dynamic pages, and personalized elements are not fully included or functional in the exported files. Additionally, Breeze does not offer FTP or SSH access.

If you decide to migrate away from Breeze, we recommend rebuilding the site on your new platform, as manual migration by copying content is often the most practical approach. We’re committed to supporting you through this transition by maintaining a live copy of your site that you can access during the process.

No, but we’re here to assist you in configuring DNS with any service provider of your choice. Additionally, we can recommend trusted DNS services that we prefer to ensure a smooth setup.

Breeze hosting does not include email services; however, we can assist in configuring your preferred email provider or to provide recommendations that meet your needs.

Yes, Wild Apple partners with Enom to provide domain registration services, ensuring a seamless process for securing and managing your domain. Clients can request access to their domain at any time, or we can manage it on their behalf with transparent billing. 

As a proprietary website building and hosting platform powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), Breeze is specifically designed to achieve high scores on Google PageSpeed tests and meet Google's Core Web Vitals benchmarks.  Breeze also supports Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) enabling instant-loading mobile pages that can improve bounce rates by up to 35%, aligning with Google’s mobile-first indexing and PageSpeed priorities.

Breeze provides built-in analytics straight out of the box, tracking key metrics such as page views, traffic, and events. Additionally, it seamlessly supports integration with Google Analytics and Google Tag Manager, Adwords and Tracking pixels enabling users to monitor detailed website performance, user behavior, and form conversions with advanced tools.

Yes, Breeze  is well-suited for financial due to its robust features, security measures, and design flexibility.  Breeze is also compatible with with technologies like Cloudflare for added protection.

Breeze includes robust DDoS protection as a native feature of its platform. This protection monitors potential threats and takes precautions to keep websites operational, ensuring accessibility even during attempted attacks, mitigating downtime risks.

Within its broader security framework, Breeze uses advanced systems to counter denial of service (DoS/DDoS) attacks. This aligns with technical measures like ISO 27001:2022 certification, regular penetration testing, and disaster recovery procedures to ensure system and data availability post-incident.

Infrastructure Support: Breeze's hosting on Amazon Web Services (AWS), a leading cloud solution, enhances its DDoS protection. AWS offers scalable defense against DDoS attacks, providing Breeze with enterprise-grade infrastructure to manage high-volume threats.

Yes, leveraging Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure, Breeze includes a global CDN via Amazon CloudFront.  This CDN hosts static files such as images, PDFs, and documents across servers worldwide, significantly reducing load times by serving content from the nearest server to the user. Additionally, Breeze integrates with Cloudflare CDN for enhanced performance and security, offering features like DDoS protection and optimized content delivery.

While Breeze, which is Wild Apple's white label name for our hosting platform, primarily operates as a closed ecosystem designed to host and manage websites created within its own website builder, there may be possibilities for hosting in specific cases. If your site was developed on the same underlying platform, it could potentially be migrated to our agency with some adjustments. However, the majority of websites we handle often require a manual rebuild when transitioning from other platforms like WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, and others, due to differences in systems and the need to reorganize content for optimal performance.  

Yes, Breeze supports hosting files, audio, and video through direct uploads via its Media Manager or widgets, with optimization for web performance and specific size limits (e.g., 50 MB per image, audio, and file; 200 MB per video), alongside third-party integrations for enhanced functionality with services like SoundCloud, Vimeo and Youtube. 

As a proprietary platform, Breeze does not provide full server access (e.g., via FTP or SSH) or allow users to directly manage the underlying codebase of the platform itself. This means that while you can add or modify certain code elements within the editor’s constraints, you cannot access or alter the core platform code or host external codebases directly on Breeze servers. 

As an agency, we also do not have access to the core system and can only extend the platform using their APIs, which adds an extra layer of security to the overall system.

The Breeze platform is designed with accessibility in mind, leveraging semantic HTML5 elements to ensure compatibility with assistive technologies like screen readers. Additionally, the Breeze App Store offers seamless integration with AudioEye, a third-party accessibility solution that enhances compliance with web accessibility standards, along with reporting and extra features to help manage and improve user experience for individuals with disabilities.

Yes, Breeze offers two distinct eCommerce solutions: a native eCommerce platform and third-party integrations with Ecwid. Additionally, you can utilize a form builder as a point of sale and connect your preferred payment gateway. For more dedicated or complex online stores, we also provide expertise in working with Shopify to meet advanced needs.