Hosting Guide
Learn more about web hosting, domain names, seo, webmaster tools, and other general web development.
April 10, 2012
Top WordPress Plugins You Need Now
Congratulations! If you’re reading this, that means you’ve created and managed a WordPress site of your very own. You’ve installed the beast, set it up with the barest of preferences and customized options, and released it screaming into the wild. However, don’t think for a second that you’re done with the process! No, creating an ideal WordPress site takes a bit more effort than that. There are so many things left to tweak, and to be frank, your WordPress experience has only just begun.
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 |
August 23, 2011
Trend Micro Deep Security Solution Added to GoDaddy
With so many attackers and malicious cybercriminals on the Internet, no user is safe. Large companies, popular websites and web hosting providers are all subject to phishing, attacks and other nefarious activity. Industry-leading web hosting provider GoDaddy recently implemented Trend Micro Deep Security to protect their servers and systems in all their data centers. This will add an extra layer of protection for users.Categories: Security Issues |
August 15, 2011
Readyspace to Team up with MXSweep
Based in Singapore, Readyspace is a hosting specialist providing a variety of web and cloud hosting solutions. The company recently announced the launch of MXSweep Internet Security and Compliance services to add to their products.Categories: Hosting News |
July 13, 2011
Antivirus Scanning Software in the Clouds
The advantages of cloud computing exceeds the demands for web hosting services. Many users are now reaping the benefits of cloud environments for protecting their systems with robust load balancing techniques with the ability to deliver efficient and reliable access to antivirus software and known databases of virus definitions.Categories: Security Issues |
July 06, 2011
Spam Sources Published Online
Spam is one of the biggest enemies of email hosting providers and servers as they can bring a variety of problems such as viruses, malware, worms and other attacks on network systems and individual user’s computers. Recently the Center for Research in Economic Commerce at the University of Texas at Austin revealed a new initiative entitled, “SpamRankings.”Categories: Security Issues |
June 28, 2011
The Latest Activity from Mac’s Scareware Gang
The Scareware Gang, responsible for the most recent release of fake Mac security software, has updated their programs (known as Scareware) to elude the new updates Apple recently applied to its operating system. The newest sample released by the group cut through the system undetected by Apple’s antivirus patch.Categories: Security Issues |
June 08, 2011
The Importance of Proactive Sever Security
Security is a major issue that impacts both web hosting providers providing hosting services and clients managing websites on a daily basis. While in reality there’s a 100% tamper-proof solution ceases to exist, there are several platforms that tend to offer more enhanced security measures as compared to others. With much debate lent to Microsoft Windows and Linux regarding security concerns, each has its strengths and weaknesses when discussed in relation to web hosting.Categories: Security Issues |
May 04, 2011
Federal Government Eliminates Coreflood Botnet
Coreflood is a large-scale, widespread botnet responsible for infecting millions of computers since its conception. The U.S. Justice Department worked in conjunction with the FBI to track and take down the cyber criminals who created and distributed this malicious piece of software.Categories: Hosting News |
January 25, 2011
An Innovation in the World of Web Hosting
Popular web hosting provider, EZPZ Hosting, recently deployed SpamExperts Incoming Mail Filter onto all of their shared and reseller hosting servers. The software provides customers with enterprise-grade spam protection at no additional cost.Categories: Hosting News |
