15 third-graders from “Kocho Chestimenski” Elementary School in the village of Dinkata, Pazardzhik, immersed themselves in the world of technology and learned how to navigate their future careers during an exciting visit to our office at the beginning of their summer vacation. Here’s how:
The initiative is part of the summer activities organized by their teacher Maria Nikolcheva, who is a participant in the “New Path in Teaching” program of “Teach for Bulgaria”. The goal is to develop the children’s reading literacy and creative skills. As a long-time partner of the “Teach for Bulgaria” foundation, it was a true inspiration for us to host this meeting.
In support of the Education
As a company, SiteGround has been supporting “Teach for Bulgaria” for over three years, donating 150,000 euros to the “School of Example” program, which covers over 100 schools and 44,000 students in the country, modernizing school management methods and teaching practices.
The visit to SiteGround gave the children the opportunity to immerse themselves in the world of technology while having fun and working as a team. The children worked with an interactive unicorn-shaped circuit board created by another partner of ours: “University for Children”, which finally lit up in different colors. And so, thanks to technology, they discovered a new world of interests.
Their teacher shared that in the last two years, developing teamwork skills has been a major focus of their education, along with reading literacy. During their visit, the children actively helped each other while learning new things and having fun.
We share experience and inspire
At the end of the day, our colleague Sophia, who is from our design team, told the students about her career path in an engaging way. She showed them how, through perseverance and continuous learning, she has achieved her dream of working in the very thing that inspires and makes her happy and fulfilled.
As part of the activity, Sophia prepared a task for each of the children to write down their interests and excitements. She encouraged them to pursue these activities in their future career development.
“The children were wonderful, very curious. I was impressed that they weren’t afraid to ask questions at all, which is great because that’s how they learn new things,” Sophia shared.
We are glad that we contributed to the education and inspiration of these students with a different and exciting day, especially since this is not our first meeting and contact with the wonderful students from the village of Dinkata! Years ago, we had a donation campaign in support of the children, thanks to the initiative of their school principal. And when you are active, good things find you sooner than later!
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming our world, and here at SiteGround we are at the forefront of this exciting field! For nearly a decade, we’ve been integrating and playing with AI into both our internal and client-facing systems and services. We developed our own internal AI team and a platform to tackle industry challenges and integrate AI features into our products. Earlier this year our Director of Product and Technology at SiteGround, Daniel Kanchev, delivered a keynote at the Digitalk event to share our long-term journey with AI – how our attitude, treatment and adoption of AI tech developed and evolved through the years.
He opened his talk with some interesting data showing that only 10% (in rare cases 20%) of companies embrace the usage of AI internally, organize regular internal AI training and have a vision on how to use AI in the years to come.
For us, AI is a tool, not a replacement. That’s why we believe that our example at SiteGround can be a valuable roadmap on how to view and approach AI tech in any field, team, or company – big or small, and even on an individual level. Our AI Team Lead Yasen Kiprov shares more about our AI team’s work and the impact it has on our company and our customers.
Why did SiteGround decide to form an AI team?
In 2016 the initial goal was to leverage AI-powered chatbots to optimize our customer support. As attracting new clients meant expanding the support team, creating an AI assistant to handle basic queries became a strategic decision.
“Developing an effective dialogue system was challenging,” says Yasen. “There were no working solutions at the time, so we had to experiment based mainly on existing research.” This pioneering spirit is evident in how the team collaborated with leading scientists and even published their findings in scientific journals. As another example: “It was also fun to see a description of a “question-answering” system that has worked for us for years, published in a top scientific journal by a group of scientists who came to our conclusions as well.”
From Chatbots to Enterprise-Level AI Solutions
The SiteGround AI team’s work has grown significantly since its inception. One crucial project involved creating a machine translation system that allows our support team to communicate with clients in their native languages. This project required adapting the system to handle our specific technical jargon while using data in English only – a challenge the AI team successfully overcame in 2019 with cutting edge alignment techniques.
Yasen highlights how this project has benefited SiteGround: “Our support teams could now seamlessly interact with customers in various regions (we seamlessly expanded to German and French markets as a result), fostering a more positive customer experience.”
Look at SiteGround’s Cutting-Edge AI Project
Currently, Yasen and our AI team are focused on developing entirely AI-powered products. This includes creating proof-of-concepts and integrating AI functionalities into existing SiteGround products. Еxploring how generative AI can be used to generate personalized texts, images, and galleries for our customers in order to improve email marketing campaigns as well as create more engaging and attractive online stores.
One exciting project to underline here is an anti-spam system that combines traditional email filtering techniques with content analysis and personalization. This allows users to mark emails as spam, helping the system learn and adapt to individual needs.
“Here, the main challenges for us were related to the scale and the required resources, since the system has to support on the one hand personalization for millions of customers, and on the other hand, it has to process millions of letters daily”, Yasen explained.
As a result, since the implementation of our AI-powered Spam filtering system in 2023, SiteGround clients have received much less spam. On a daily basis, it efficiently stops over 11.6 Million unsolicited messages from even reaching our clients’ mailboxes, and more than 600,000 are marked as Spam, keeping our clients’ inboxes safer and tidier.
Our Email Marketing AI Writer Assistant is another project we could spotlight here. Forget struggling to write email campaigns! Our Email Marketing with AI Writer lets customers create effective messages in no time. This powerful tool helps develop winning email marketing strategies to skyrocket conversions and keep subscribers hooked.
Building an AI Community
At SiteGround the passion about AI extends beyond our daily job.
We prioritize fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.One way we achieve this on a company level is through our regular internal AI meetups.These sessions cater to all departments, not just programmers. They combine informative lectures with interactive discussions, aiming to equip everyone with a solid understanding of AI’s potential. It’s been fascinating to see how different teams leverage AI tools; for example, even our legal department utilizes ChatGPT for specific tasks.
These regular training sessions not only elevate employee knowledge but also encourage knowledge sharing and collaboration. Our “bottom-up” culture empowers everyone to contribute ideas and suggestions, further fueling innovation. Ultimately, these initiatives ensure our employees feel motivated and equipped to harness the power of AI in their daily work.
But to extend this beyond our team, together with our “Lead by Example” Foundation we are also collaborating to introduce AI to teachers through a series of practical workshops for teachers. The #AI in the Classroom workshops have already reached nearly 100 teachers in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Stara Zagora equipping them with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI into their teaching practices.
Recognizing the transformative potential of AI in education, we are also making a substantial investment in the first Bulgarian Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Technologies (INSAIT). Donating up to 6 Мillion EUR over five years to cover the salaries of world-class scientists recruited by the institute to teach and develop the tech ecosystem in our home country. This investment aims to foster a new generation of Bulgarian AI experts and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
“The key is for education to adapt,” says Yasen. “Instead of focusing on specific skills, education should equip individuals with the ability to learn and adapt throughout their careers.”
The education landscape is undergoing a significant shift as artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful tool for enhancing learning. This transformation transcends geographical borders, impacting educators and students worldwide. That is why we believe it is important to empower students and educators to create engaging and personalized learning experiences, preparing themselves for success in the digital age.
Supporting Students and Schools
Recognizing the importance of continuous learning, we engaged no other than our very own AI team lead, Yasen Kiprov, to deliver the first of a series of inspiring lectures to a group of 7th graders. He discussed a wide range of topics, including the diverse applications of AI in various spheres of life. He shared personal experiences from his professional journey and emphasized the importance of continuous learning and adaptation to new technologies. He also gave valuable advice on students’ career development, highlighting the importance of developing qualities such as curiosity and engagement. At the end of his presentation, he encouraged the students to use the opportunities that digital technologies offer to be successful and prepared for the challenges of the future, and included a few practical AI tools which they can use for educational purposes.
Train the trainer
Together with our “Lead by Example” Foundation we are also collaborating to introduce AI to classrooms through a series of practical workshops for teachers. The #AI in the Classroom workshops have already reached nearly 100 teachers in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Stara Zagora equipping them with the knowledge and skills to integrate AI into their teaching practices.
Research shows that only 1/3 of teachers in Bulgaria are familiar with the opportunities that AI offers them in terms of modern teaching methods. The majority of them are still too skeptical and not well-informed about the new technological possibilities. As many as 72% of teachers do not regularly use tools like ChatGPT or Bing Chat in their work. 41% of teachers have never used such tools.
Our training is a full-day event that provides an opportunity to gain valuable knowledge about the possibilities of artificial intelligence and their real application in the educational process. The workshops have helped teachers work with modern technological tools and apply them skilfully in their daily work with students.
Our commitment to education extends beyond teacher and children training. Тhis is part of our on-going work and support for the Teach for Bulgaria Foundation, the biggest NGO in Bulgarian aiming at transforming the education system and processes for good. Our investment for 3 years is 150,000 EUR and tоgather we started the “Model Schools” program, which has already reached over 100 schools with a focus on modernizing their management and teaching practices aimed at the academic progress and well-being of each student; and 44,000 students.
Investing in the Future of Education
Recognizing the transformative potential of AI in education, we are also making a substantial investment in the first Bulgarian Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Technologies (INSAIT). Donating up to 6 Мillion EUR over five years to cover the salaries of world-class scientists recruited by the institute to teach and develop the tech ecosystem in our home country. This investment aims to foster a new generation of Bulgarian AI experts and equip students with the skills they need to thrive in the digital age.
Our multifaceted approach to support teachers, students, and the overall development of the education sector is a sustainable way to support the community and equip future generations with essential tools for learning and development. Through our AI initiatives, financial contributions, and mentorship programs, we hope to play a pivotal role in preparing students for success in an increasingly technology-driven world. We hope our commitment to innovation and social responsibility sets an exemplary standard for even more businesses seeking to make a positive impact on their communities.
In 2024, we celebrate a huge milestone – 20 years in the web hosting business. In our dynamic sector, such milestones are not only markers of time, they are indicators of hard work, adaptability, striving for excellence, and staying true to your values. Our journey was filled with all of that and a lot more!
For two decades, SiteGround has been at the forefront of the web hosting industry, helping millions of creative and ambitious individuals start their online presence. Our journey has been nothing short of inspiring, filled with challenges, growth, learning, and most importantly, the loyalty and support of our clients and partners.
A Look Back
The story of SiteGround began in 2004 with a dream: we wanted to create a hosting service that redefines the standards in this field. We weren’t happy with the level of service offered at the time, so we rolled up our sleeves to build the service we would like to use ourselves. In the beginning, our team was very small and everyone was doing everything, wearing multiple hats. At the end of the first intense year, we got a few hundred clients.
Today, SiteGround is a family of over 500 smart, enthusiastic, and hardworking people. Our hosting platform is home to more than 3 Million domains, and our data centers are spread over 6 continents. All these achievements are the result of our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction.
20 Valuable Lessons from 20 Years in Business
Through the past 20 years, we’ve witnessed many changes and developments – in technology, in our industry, in consumer behavior, and in the way people work. We’ve also learned invaluable lessons along the way.
We feel these extend beyond the web hosting field and apply to any online venture or business. From adapting to technological changes to creating strong client relationships, each experience has helped us grow. For our 20th anniversary, we want to share the lessons we learned, hoping to help you on your way to success.
And that’s not all – on our 20th-anniversary website, you will also find links to our special giveaway featuring exclusive 20th-anniversary merch. Join us in celebrating this milestone and stand a chance to win limited edition SiteGround swag.
A Big Thank You
As we celebrate our 20th-anniversary milestone, we do so with gratitude to our clients who have entrusted us with their websites and businesses, to our team members for their dedication and passion, and to our partners for their loyalty and cooperation. We begin our next chapter with even more enthusiasm for the opportunities ahead, and commitment to keep our top-notch hosting service. Here’s to the next 20 years of success together!
Meet Guillermo from Oasis Real Estate, a real estate agency based in California. Guillermo’s journey with email marketing began much like any other – searching for the right tool to connect with customers, promote events, and grow his contact list. For Oasis Real Estate, the search for an effective communication strategy led them to SiteGround’s Email Marketing Tool – a decision that not only streamlined their email marketing processes but also boosted their email performance by an impressive 30%.
The Challenge of Complex Email Marketing Platforms
Before discovering SiteGround, Oasis Real Estate, like many other small businesses, navigated through a labyrinth of email marketing platforms. Each promised results but often at the cost of complexity and hidden headaches. That’s when SiteGround’s email marketing tool came into play, a breath of fresh air in a market cluttered with over-complicated platforms. It promised ease of use without compromising on the powerful features necessary for running successful email marketing campaigns. What he appreciates most about our tool is the straightforward, no-extra features approach that can disrupt the workflow, stating, “SiteGround Email Marketing has been the best so far,” valuing our tool’s focus on what’s essential for his business.
Why Email Marketing?
For Guillermo, email marketing is the lifeline for nurturing client loyalty and generating new leads. He and his team found that emails with promotions and events are particularly effective for growing their customer base. It’s their way of delivering value that keeps clients coming back for more.
Key Features That Deliver Results
Since adopting the SiteGround Email Marketing tool, Oasis Real Estate has enjoyed a suite of features that have made all the difference:
Templates: The option to save your emails as templates allowed for quick and easy campaign creation, saving precious time and resources.
At-a-Glance Analytics: The current analytics provide essential insights that inform better decision-making.
Effortless Scheduling: The ability to schedule campaigns in advance ensured that messages reached clients at the optimal time.
Easy Lead Generation
Oasis Real Estate were able to easily grow their contact list with the help of SiteGround’s Lead Generation plugin. Guillermo expressed his satisfaction with the sign-up forms, stating that they are now present on all of their pages. This means that they no longer have to spend extra time synchronizing leads manually, as the plugin handles it automatically. This simple process has saved them valuable time and made lead generation a lot easier.
Real Results
How real? A 30% increase in open and click-through rates, translating to better engagement and more successful campaigns – since switching to SiteGround Email Marketing. That’s the kind of improvement that turns email marketing from a chore into a winning strategy.
Guillermo found that the SiteGround Email Marketing tool’s streamlined approach saved time across the board. From creating campaigns to managing contacts, every aspect of email marketing became more efficient, freeing up the team to focus on other critical areas of their business.
So, if you’re looking for a hassle-free email marketing solution you might want to give SiteGround Email Marketing a chance – it’s free for the first 30 days! Who knows? You might just be the next success story!
With traditionally high results, in 2023 we led the ranking for the best employer in Bulgaria, reporting the highest percentage of engagement of our team – 91%. The study is conducted by ARS Bulgaria with the exclusive partnership of the global company Kincentric.
The Kincentric Best Employer program honors the best employers in the world based on the evaluation of their employees, as reported by an independent survey. It measures the four factors empirically proven to distinguish successful companies: employee engagement, business adaptability to innovation and customer needs, top and middle management, and good people development practices. Over the past five years, 4,000 organizations worldwide have examined their HR practices using this methodology. This year’s survey includes 48 Bulgarian companies, together with a total of over 2,500 worldwide.
This is our fifth Top Employer title using this methodology. Over the years, we maintained a steady engagement rate: between 85% and 89%. The results reported in the ARS survey for 2023 testify to the consistency of our company development both in terms of employee-oriented policies and in preserving the values that are passed on to new colleagues and preserving the company culture despite growth. The result of 91% obtained in 2023 shows how we managed to surpass ourselves with the engagement rate, which is leading not only for the highly competitive IT industry, but also for the country as a whole. In addition, 90% of SiteGround-ers describe the culture as encouraging growth, learning and development among their employees; 93% indicated that the company was focused on customer satisfaction, and 92% believed that management was highly engaged with people and work needs.
“The commitment of our team proves that our constant efforts to create a motivating and inclusive work environment, good conditions for work-life balance and a responsible attitude not only to the people of SiteGround, but also to the society, are also key to our success as business”, commented Valentina Kozhouharova, SiteGround’s HR Manager.
“We congratulate SiteGround for their certification as the best employer in Bulgaria,” said Rumyana Boseva, CEO of ARS Bulgaria, Kincentric’s exclusive partner for Bulgaria. “The Kincentric methodology celebrates organizations’ outstanding achievements in creating a good work environment, positive culture and sustainable business results. SiteGround stands out from the rest with its strong employee and senior management commitment and talent developing focus.”
With three offices in Sofia, Plovdiv and Stara Zagora and a team of over 500 people we are one of the leading and preferred employers in the country. What distinguished us is the investment and development of the team both in the direction of professional competences and as practices for the good physical and emotional health of people so that they can develop their full potential. We also offer numerous benefits, including reduced working hours on Fridays, its own restaurant and barista, its own gym, additional health insurance, annual medical check-ups, a psychological support program, massages, sports cards, a unique office environment, various traditional initiatives in supporting the physical, emotional, personal and professional development of employees and their families.
Beyond providing top-notch web hosting solutions, and being one of the global leaders with a unique strategy for building innovative products and technologies, currently powering over 2.9 Million domains worldwide, SiteGround is passionate about making a positive impact on the world. In 2023, we continued to embody our CSR ethos by engaging in a diverse range of initiatives that support environmental sustainability, social welfare, and community development.
SiteGrounders Caring for Communities
Our team has always been driven by a deep sense of giving back to the community. In 2023, we volunteered nearly 2,000 hours of our time and skills to various causes. We cleaned up, supported educational programs for children, and more. These efforts made a tangible difference in the lives of others, and we felt proud to be part of it.
SiteGround’s Generosity Extends Far and Wide
While our team members’ passion is inspiring, this attitude and dedication is taken up on a company level. In 2023, SiteGround’s leadership surpassed our expectations by donating nearly 1 Million BGN to CSR initiatives. These funds were used to support causes that align with our core values, such as environmental protection, education, and community development. We’ll briefly highlight just some of them which helped make the biggest impact on improving our society, environment and wellbeing this year:
Partnering for Innovation in Mountain Rescue
As SiteGround-ers we are always looking for innovative ways to make a difference. In 2023. To build on our past support for the Bulgarian Mountain Rescue Service, we wanted to help further by donating high-tech rescue drones for search and rescue operations. This innovative technology would help improve search efficiency and rescue times, saving lives in the process.
The specialized drones are equipped with thermal-vision cameras, an advanced zoom, and premium performance for precise search and rescue operations of mountaineers in trouble. The four devices cover the territory of the main and busiest mountain ranges in our country – southern Central Balkan, Rila, as well as south-western Pirin, Slavyanka, and Belasitsa, which are all preferred destinations for mountain tourism. Over 2023, the bold Mountain Rescue team helped more than 2,500 people and conducted nearly 170 rescue operations in the high mountain.
We are happy to make the crucial work of mountain rescuers safer, more efficient, and convenient. If you love to spend time in the mountains, like many people on the SiteGround team, don’t miss to take a look and download on your phone our mountain safety guide that can help anyone prepare for their hike.
Think Pink for a Worthy Cause
During Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October, 2023), we launched a pink-themed fundraising campaign. We teamed up with theOne of 8 Foundation for a campaign that could change lives. Our campaign encourage women to book a medical check up, and all people to spread the#ThinkPink message. For each social media share we’ve donated 10 leva to the One in 8 Foundation. Our educational post about breast cancer was shared over 1085 times on social media, exceeding both our expectations and those of the foundation, which additionally meant we donated 10 850 BGN to the One in 8 Foundation for preventive screenings and early breast cancer diagnosis.
Hopefully, the fact that the campaign gathered so much interest and reached so many people means we have made an even bigger impact raising more awareness and inspiring preventing action.
Earth Day Bingo: A Fun Way to Give Back
To celebrate Earth Day, we organized an engaging bingo challenge. It was a unique way to encourage our colleagues to adopt eco-friendly habits and learn more about environmental conservation. The challenge was not only fun but also generated a positive buzz throughout the company. 41% of all participants completed a full line in the Earth Day Bingo challenge, 11% of the participants who went above and beyond, completed the entire Bingo card. Our hope of the internal Earth Day Bingo campaign was to achieve a meaningful impact in our colleagues’ everyday lives. But it also achieved remarkable recognition and we were awarded first prize in the category “Green internal communication campaign“at the renowned “The greenest companies in Bulgaria” awards.
End of Year Charity Initiative & Bazaar
During December our people’s incredible generosity helped us raise a whopping 10 900 leva duringour Christmas Charity campaignto support the Children’s House at For Our Children Foundation, creating a warm family-like environment for the kids living there. To double the impact of our employees’ kindness, SiteGround has generously matched our donations, so the final amount donated is 21 800 leva!
Our CSR efforts are not just lip service; they reflect our core values and our desire to make a positive impact on the world, becoming an example of how businesses can use resources to make a difference.
As we wave goodbye to the passing year, we invite you to take a moment and reveal the amazing transformation of millions of websites, hosted with SiteGround.
See how websites changed in 2023, explore website speed, security, sustainability, and more. View your customized report per website by clicking the Login button on our Website Year In Review page. Here’s a sneak peek of the milestones we achieved together this year. ❤️💪
Faster and Better-Performing Websites
In 2023, an impressive 85% speed boost was experienced by 82% of websites that migrated to SiteGround, thanks to our hosting infrastructure and numerous website optimization technologies. We continued to help clients make their websites faster after hosting with us.
Performance stats were delivered directly to our clients’ inboxes showing them what exactly they could improve on their websites, which led to an average 70% monthly performance score for SiteGround-hosted sites. The expansion of our global data center and CDN network was another milestone we’re proud of as it also contributed to improving the performance and loading speed of clients’ websites.
Even Stronger Website Security
We ensured extra peace of mind for website owners by keeping their sites safe on multiple levels. Every day, our AI brute-force prevention system blocks an average of 670,000,000 harmful requests, and our Spam Protection solution filters 12 million spam emails. We also proactively update our server software when major web threats appear to keep clients’ websites safe.
Thanks to this approach, in 2023, our users remained unaffected by the HTTP/2 Rapid Reset Attack, Exim’s mail vulnerability, and many others. On top of that, our customers achieved a 70% monthly security score on average, following the actionable tips regarding our suite of security tools, received in their monthly reports.
Empowered Small Businesses & Creators
In 2023, we were committed to helping clients not only with quality hosting but with more tools to grow their businesses online. With the launch of the SiteGround Email Marketing tool, we helped them elevate marketing communication easily, with no technical or design skills. Over 7,000 enthusiasts learned how to start their online business in just 30 days with our email course.
Greener Websites & Planet-friendly Initiatives
Minimizing websites’ carbon footprint was another priority for us. We’re happy that in the past 12 months, we provided sustainable hosting and multiple speed-boosting features to our clients that led to 3 times less CO2 emissions of the websites hosted on our platform, compared to the average site.
With the help of our customers and followers, we also planted a forest with 11,400 trees. With our support for the platform Tree Nation, a tree was planted for every single share of our Sustainability Report on social media. Isn’t that amazing!
Thank You for the Recognition!
Along with making clients’ websites greener, faster, and safer, in 2023, we made sure to support our users all the way. Our award-winning Customer Care and Support teams solved over 965,214 website requests this year with an average resolution time of 15 minutes on chat, and 20 minutes on tickets! No wonder they got a bronze Stevie Award for Customer Service Department of the Year after competing with teams from 61 nations.
Our AI assistant also helped deliver detailed information instantly, answering more than 110,000 questions just within the first couple of months since its release in 2023. But for you, the true impact of all these efforts is measured in client feedback. So we couldn’t wait for the results from our annual client survey to start coming in!
For a sixth consecutive year, our annual survey revealed a 98% Client Satisfaction Rate for our overall hosting service. It is based on our customers’ evaluation of our website security services, loading speed, server uptime, customer support, range of tools, additional services, and value for money. Thank you!
Every year, in Europe 500,000 women receive the news that they have breast cancer. Every year, 125,000 of them sadly lose the battle with the disease. Breast cancer is the most prevalent among women worldwide, and unfortunately, 1 out of 8 women will be diagnosed in her life.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a time for all of us to bring attention to the topic, encourage women to take responsibility for their health, and schedule screening exams. Join the campaign by following the three simple steps below. 🎀
Step 1: Be Informed, Book a Medical Checkup!
It’s important to be informed and know the facts about the risk factors, warning signs, and how to properly perform self-exam. The lifestyle risk factors are something that you have the power to change. Some of them are lack of physical activity, being overweight, alcohol consumption, smoking, hormonal therapy, and poor diet. On the contrary, sports, regular checkups, healthy weight, balanced diet, and breastfeeding are known to reduce the risk of cancer.
Recognizing possible warning signs is also key as taking prompt action leads to timely diagnosis and treatment. Some of the most common symptoms are changes in color, form, discharge, alterations in the skin, pain. Don’t hesitate to seek help if you notice or feel any abnormality. Read more details and useful information here.
When found early, there’s a great chance that breast cancer can be successfully cured. That’s why it’s important to perform a monthly self-exam. Once a year, book a medical ultrasound checkup with a specialist, and if you’re over 40 years old, consider having a mammogram every two years.
Step 2: Spread the Word about #SiteGroundThinkPink
We need your help to motivate as many women as possible to be proactive and schedule screening exams regularly. Your actions have the power to show every woman that timely action is important!
Help us spread the word by sharing the blog post with your family and friends. Share it on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram as a post or story along with the hashtag #SiteGroundThinkPink. On Instagram, we ask you to also leave a comment under our blog post about the campaign. If your social media profile is private, after sharing the post, leave us a comment, so that we can track your participation.
SiteGround will donate BGN10 to the One in 8 foundation for each share of the blog post with the hashtag on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Instagram. One in 8 is a key foundation in Bulgaria that provides psychological, emotional, and practical support to diagnosed women, as well as preventive checkups.
They organize numerous activities and events to help women fighting the disease feel better, supported, and well-informed. Some of their initiatives are psychological consultations, art and yoga therapy, legal consultation, advice from a professional make-up artist, free educational resources, and more.
Together with your help and our donation, we will support their annual program for preventive examinations and early breast cancer diagnosis. Thank you! 🩷
At SiteGround, we always strive to help our communities and work for a better environment and future for us and our children. We try to organize regular volunteer cleaning or planting events, and it won’t be an exaggeration to say we have our own sustainable and conscious living way.
As an extension of that philosophy and part of our socially responsible actions, we also regularly support communities and organizations that promote a sustainable way of living and environment preservation. That’s why it’s not a surprise to anyone that on World Cleanup Day, we decided to clean and fence three children’s centers in Sofia, Plovdiv, and Stara Zagora – our main cities where we have offices in Bulgaria.
More than 100+ of our colleagues and their families took part and together we collected over 1000 liters of trash, revitalized the outdoor spaces, and helped with cleaning, flooring, painting, and repairs to transform the children’s centers and playgrounds.
Sofia
Stara Zagora
On that Saturday, September 16, the SiteGround Stara Zagora team rolled up our sleeves. Together with our families and kids, we fixed up and repaired part of the 1st floor in a center for children with special needs in our town.
We started the day by getting ready for an exciting project at the children’s center. Then, we painted all the walls in the facility, which was over 200 square meters, in less than 3 hours – quite a challenge! Our amazing colleagues also pitched in to clean up the area around the house.
Stara Zagora
Plovdiv
A group of our dedicated colleagues gathered to paint the fence and change the flooring of the playground at a family-type children’s home, and the results were nothing short of incredible.
Through our collective efforts, we not only transformed the facility’s physical environment but, more importantly, we hope we managed to make the everyday lives of these children a bit better. The smiles on their faces were a testament to the positive impact we made by improving their living space.
Plovdiv
Sofia
Even though World CleanUp Day went to be a very cloudy and rainy one in Sofia (it has been raining very hard since the morning), more than 50 people from the Sofia team and their families showed up to help and did not give up despite the bad weather.
We managed to clean up the entire yard of For our Children Foundation, and to paint a balcony fence – all with a smile and real dedication! And the most devoted were the little ones – our kids – who came to help and support an important mission – having a better environment for all!
Sofia
It was a day filled with big smiles, lots of energy, and a ton of positivity. We want to say a big THANK YOU to all the volunteers who joined us for this special day! 💚
