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Learn more about web hosting, domain names, seo, webmaster tools, and other general web development.
May 19, 2012
Using an Online Site Builder to Create Your First Site: Everything You’ve Ever Wanted to Know (And More)
Online site building technology has been around for a while, and in recent years it’s really been making a name for itself. There are just about as many online site builders as there are web hosts today, which means it’s high time we broke down what it means to use such a platform, as well as what you should be looking for in a service provider. There’s a whole lot of overlap where online site creation tools and web hosting are concerned, which means—if you’re a regular reader—you’ll notice a lot of similar points in today’s discussion. If you’re new to the whole thing, you’ll still be able to follow along, though, so no worries!Categories: General |
May 09, 2012
What is Cloud Computing? A Closer Look
Cloud computing conjures up some obscure IT concepts hatched deep within the cavernous labyrinth of tunnels that run inside of Microsoft or Cisco.Categories: General |
January 23, 2012
Why You Should Consider OS X Server
You may think we’re absolutely nuts: No one is seriously considers using Mac OS X Server edition for professional unless they’re crackers, bananas, or straight-up mad, right? If you’ve never thought about using the platform to manage your business or home network, you might be cutting yourself short.Categories: General |
January 20, 2012
How to Make Your Reseller Business Unique
If you take some immediate steps right bloody now, we have a feeling you’ll be able to do a fair bit better than you’re thinking. It’s going to be an uphill battle, and you’re going to need to be open about this: Leave all of your misconceptions at the door,Categories: Reseller Web Hosting |
November 01, 2011
Why is the Popularity of Linux Surging?
It's getting harder and harder to have anything to do with computers anymore, let alone web hosting, without knowing about the Linux operating system. Naturally, this puts anyone who's still in the dark in the position of being afraid to ask for fear of looking uninformed.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
October 27, 2011
Security Tips for your Dedicated Machine
On a shared server there are all sorts of services, many of them often archaic, that need to be keep accessible in case any user needs them. While typically most of these aren't unexploitable, all it takes is for there to be one weak link.Categories: Security Issues |
October 11, 2011
Why is Windows Web Hosting Considered Inferior? And Can Windows Hosting Work for You?
It's considered a truth of the web hosting world that Windows hosting is the inferior choice to Linux and Unix solutions. This is, of course, a generally subjective evaluation, and you will find people who will disagree with it. There are lots of good, professional webmasters who will tell you that they use Windows hosting and are just fine with it. So perhaps it's best to take a moment to step back and look at exactly why this is generally considered a rule of the web hosting world. Once you know what the problem is, you'll have an easier time devising a solution to it.
Categories: Windows Web Hosting |
September 08, 2011
The Advantages and Disadvantages of Linux Web Hosting
You've probably heard from a lot of people about the superiority of Linux as an operating system. You are wondering if they're right, and you're wondering if that means that it also makes for a superior web hosting experience. Let's explore this topic to answer the questions.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
September 06, 2011
Dedicated Servers: Why You Need One
Dedicated servers are regularly discussed within the realm of web hosting. The raging debate of the hour is whether dedicated sever web hosting is needed at all. Despite the fact that dedicated servers are more expensive than shared web hosting, it is truly a notch above the latter.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
August 30, 2011
An Overview of ePages, a new eCommerce Platform
Many web hosting providers are making the transition from offering a single type of web hosting too many types to attract a wider customer base. One such hosting type that clients are flocking too is eCommerce. Web hosts with eCommerce packages typically provide a comprehensive suite of tools including, excellent site builders, shopping carts and SEO packages to ensure their customers are successful.Categories: Ecommerce |
