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Learn more about web hosting, domain names, seo, webmaster tools, and other general web development.
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 |
March 08, 2012
Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Changing Web Hosts
If you are dissatisfied with your current web hosting company, finding a new hosting solution can prove to be a challenging task. Given that you have already had a negative experience with your current host, the last thing you would want to do is move your website to a new hosting company that is inferior to your original hosting provider.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 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 29, 2011
What To Do When Your Server Is Suddenly Frozen
Ah, the dreaded day has arrived at last! We always knew it would be more a question of “when” rather than “if” where hard drive crashes are concerned, but still: A server that’s suddenly locked you out is nothing to laugh about. If you were happily using your server, only to quickly find it frozen stiff as an ice cube, remember that you shouldn’t panic.Categories: General |
November 25, 2011
Common Server Terms You Should Be Aware Of
The world of server hosting, like any other, comes with its own blend of unique and confusing terminologies, all of which you will at some point have to learn. We know: It bloody sucks, especially if you’re new to the business. But before you go pointing the finger (or that finger in our direction) we’d first like to offer up a single solution.Categories: General |
November 08, 2011
Overseas Co-Location: Be Cautious of Spreading it too Thin
For those of you outside of it who look at the United States with a little bit of shock and awe anymore, do trust me: it's nothing compared to the view from the inside. While there's all sorts of directions we could go with that line of thought, though, this blog is about technology: and the truth we don't like to talk about if we can avoid it (including me), is that technology, politics and society are all intermingled.Categories: Colocation Hosting |
October 26, 2011
Opening the Pod Bay Doors: How to Prepare Your Server for Virtualization
We’re glad to hear you’ve finally sprung for a virtual private server! We’ve been espousing the benefits of just such a rig as an intermediary step between a dedicated behemoth and the too-tight confines of cheap shared hosting. It’s an excellent solution for the small business with a need to upgrade, but now that you’ve actually pulled the trigger on your own VPS project, how in blue blazes are you actually supposed to implement this thing for your clients?Categories: General |
October 25, 2011
How to Increase Sales and Revenue in Your Reselling Business
You don’t have to tell us twice: Landing new clients and expanding your reseller business into fresh markets is just about the hardest task around—unless your Atlas, that is. No matter how you slice it, balancing advertising, marketing pushes, technical support, and service options is a lethal cocktail, and one very few people are brave enough to navigate effectively. However, that doesn’t mean it’s impossible to boost revenue and enlarge borders within your reseller business.Categories: Reseller Web Hosting |
