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February 21, 2012
Top Things to Look for in Blog Hosting
Since blogging became the national past time it is today, it’s certainly been catered to, especially from the myriad shared web hosts floating around the market. Do a quick Google search, and you’ll quickly find about five hundred hosts offering “blog hosting.” But how do you know if those hosts are actually offering blog-oriented hosting that matters?Categories: General |
February 09, 2012
Top Things to Look for in a Free Web Host
We understand you’ll occasionally need a test-run of a product, or a template that needs ironing in the wild that will best be fitted up and shipped out via a free web host. As such, we’ve compiled a short guide below to help you out in your next search for a superior—and gratis—web host. We aren’t saying it’s fool-proof or unbiased, but if you’re looking for a no overhead way to host a site, finding quality free hosting is only a few basic pointers away!Categories: Cheap Web Hosting |
October 24, 2011
When To Spring for a VPS - And Why
If you’re business has been expanding like weeds, and now you’re in the market for a quality, dedicated hosting model that’s ready-made to meet your increased demand, you’re likely faced with a couple of options. The first is to haul out the big bucks on a full dedicated server with oodles of RAM and enough disc space to house the library of Alexandria. However, the other option—hiring a provider that offers a virtual private server, or VPS—might be the best option. Why do we say that? We thought you’d never ask!Categories: General |
August 31, 2011
.Africa Scheduled for 2013
The biggest current news in the web hosting industry is regarding domain names. As each month passes in 2011, the date for the transition from 22 top-level domains to an unlimited number is quickly approaching. As a result, there is a large amount of discussion and anti-domain extension digital protest occurring by advertisers and advocacy groups across the globe.Categories: Domain Names |
August 26, 2011
News about the New Domain Extensions
Recently the online advertising industry encouraged ICANN from withdrawing its plan to release tens of thousands of new domain names onto the World Wide Web, arguing that it could financially damage brand owners. At the same time, ICANN announced the current Chief Executive will stand down at the beginning of 2012.Categories: Domain Names |
August 24, 2011
.XXX Domains Purchased to Protect Trademarks
According to one of the United Kingdom’s largest registrars, four out of five businesses that have preregistered .XXX domain name extensions do not have any connection to the adult film industry. Easyspace reported that only 20 percent of hundreds of business preregistering through its services are using them for the intended purposes of selling adult content.Categories: Domain Names |
August 19, 2011
Cost of .XXX at GoDaddy
GoDaddy recently released the prices for the first .XXX domain names. Adult content providers are apparently being charged almost 17 times the cost of a regular .com domain extension. As the world’s largest web hosting provider, GoDaddy is charge existing adult providers $209.99 as a one-time non-refundable application fee in addition to the initial year of service. The cost to renew the extension is $99.99 per year. GoDaddy currently charges an average of $11.99 for a .com name.Categories: Domain Names |
July 28, 2011
GoDaddy Launches 4th Generation Cloud Hosting
Industry-leading web hosting provider and domain name registrar, GoDaddy, recently announced it has launched the 4th generation of cloud hosting. The launch comes only one month after the company announced its acquisition by KKR, Silver Lake and Technology Crossover Ventures. The investment is reported to be in the range of $2 billion although the deal is not yet complete.July 15, 2011
cPanel Conference 2011
Exhibitor slots are quickly filling up for the 2011 cPanel Conference with 60 percent of packages already sold. The latest exhibitors to register for the event include, DemoWolf, GlobalSign, Ping! Zine Web Hosting Magazine, Web Hosting Magazine, Trendy Site Builder and OpenSRS.Categories: Control Panels |
March 23, 2011
New Windows Cloud Hosting Released
ResellerChoice, a reseller hosting provider, recently announced their plans to offer monthly packages featuring Windows Cloud Hosting at discount prices.Categories: Hosting News |
