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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 |
April 02, 2012
An In-Depth Look at Essential WordPress Theme Elements
We explore why you might want to use a WordPress theme and what elements are critical.Categories: General |
February 28, 2012
CMS Shootout: Concrete5 vs. WordPress
If you’ve been hearing about the service, but haven’t yet had the time to dive into the dirty details, let us do the honors for you. Below, you’ll find our full rundown on what Concrete5 actually is, how it operates, and exactly how it can benefit you in comparison to the ever-popular WordPress. We’ll keep things unbiased so long as you do. So without further ado, let’s dive right into the cracks of Concrete5’s essence!Categories: General |
January 27, 2012
The What, How and Why of a Dedicated Server
If you’re new to the world of web hosting especially, you may quickly find yourself in over your head where dedicated or managed servers are concerned. However, just because you’ve got a lot to learn does not mean your company will have to go without superior Web performance! If you’re ready to upgrade to a full-on dedicated server hardware system, we’re here to make the process as painless as possible.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
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 09, 2012
Top Reasons to Use a Dedicated Server
One could make an argument that cheaper is better, but if you’re relying on the Web for your livelihood, we sincerely pray on our knees that you’re willing to consider dedicated hosting.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
January 06, 2012
Top Reasons to Use a Cloud-Based Hosting Provider
In terms of freshness, or even just modernity, fewer services have a better claim to the name than cloud hosting. This structure of web hosting burst onto the scene in the last few years, staking a claim on the market share based on its ingenuity, ease of use, and various pros.Categories: General |
January 02, 2012
Top 5 Reasons to Leave Windows for Linux
Everyone of us has met a Windows diehard at some point in their life, just as we’ve all also met a Linux fanatic, too. But when the rubber meets the road, which operating system really is the best option for your livelihood? If you were given the choice of only one OS to manage all of your systems, what should you properly choose? If you ask us, there’s no real contest at all: Linux is by and large the only way to go.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
November 02, 2011
Speed Up Your Dedicated Server: Ways to Amp Up Your Hardware
If you’re reading this, then you’ve likely reached the end of your rope. You’ve tried everything, but just can’t find a way to improve the load times on your server. Your customers are getting frustrated, the boss wants to fire your IT department, and if you don’t find a solution quick, everything is going straight up unnamed creek without a means of locomotion.Thankfully, we feel your pain, and we’ve prepared this quick guide below to get you started on all things speedy
Categories: Dedicated Servers |
April 28, 2011
Understanding Unlimited Hosting Features
Most hosting providers that offer unlimited features are using this as a marketing tactic to solicit new customers, with the realization that more than 90% of webmasters will never exceed the hidden restrictions. Thus, when you purchase a comprehensive hosting plan you are not only paying for more server resources, you're also paying for the honesty of knowing the true restrictions.Categories: General |
