Dustin Hyle

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Hi, I’m Dustin Hyle! Thanks for reading more about me.

I’m an entrepreneur and IT professional passionate about building the technical and marketing foundations that help businesses succeed online.

My journey has led me to found Iridium Hosting, a managed WordPress hosting company, and my newest venture, Unsheared.com, a marketing agency for local service businesses.

My Journey from IT to Entrepreneurship

My roots are deep in Information Technology. Before starting my own businesses, I spent years working across the entire IT spectrum—from desktop support to becoming a Network Engineer, Server Engineer, and eventually an IT Infrastructure Manager. My specialties have always been in server administration, troubleshooting, and system optimization.

On the side, my passion for the online world grew. I started by building my own “make money online” blogs and helping local businesses establish their web presence. It was here that I noticed a significant gap in the market. While watching successful bloggers like Pat Flynn earn huge affiliate commissions from hosting companies, I also saw the technical frustrations and security gaps that came with many of those budget-friendly options.

The idea for Iridium Hosting was born from a desire to do things differently. I listened to experts in the community and took careful notes on every common complaint about hosting—from poor security and slow speeds to a lack of knowledgeable support. I decided to build a solution.

Iridium Hosting: Built to Do It Right

That’s how Iridium Hosting was born: a boutique, managed WordPress hosting company built from the ground up to do things right. We don’t just give you server space; we provide a secure, high-performance environment specifically tweaked for WordPress.

Beyond hosting, we offer comprehensive WordPress Care Plans that act as your outsourced IT department.

This includes:

  • Plugin Audits: Ensuring your plugins are secure, updated, and not causing conflicts.
  • Security Monitoring: Proactively protecting your site from threats.
  • Performance Optimization: Helping you pass Core Web Vitals and ensuring your site is as fast as possible.
  • Email Deliverability Audits: Making sure your important emails actually land in the inbox, not the spam folder.

While Iridium Hosting was initially a venture I started with the help of Spencer Hawes from Niche Pursuits, I am proud to have since taken over sole ownership of the company. I am fully dedicated to providing personal, expert-level service to every one of our clients.

What’s Next: Unsheared.com

While I’ll always be passionate about providing a rock-solid technical foundation for websites, my journey has shown me another critical need: effective marketing for local businesses. That’s why I’m excited to announce my latest venture, Unsheared.com.

Unsheared is a marketing agency laser-focused on helping local service businesses grow their online presence and connect with more customers in their community.

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