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Learn more about web hosting, domain names, seo, webmaster tools, and other general web development.
May 13, 2012
Use WordPress to Build a Site: The Big Issue
If you’ve ever wondered what all the fuss is about concerning WordPress, or are right now considering using it to power your site, you’ve come to the right place. Give us your confused, give us your wondering, as we’ll be dishing out all of the dirt from the ground-up.Categories: General |
April 08, 2012
Top Ways to Improve the Security and Performance of Your WordPress Site
If you’ve already installed WordPress and are now looking for ways to increase the security and stability (not to mention the performance) of your account, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll be handing out a few of our favorite methods, as well as some additional third-party avenues that will keep your site up and running longer.Categories: Security Issues |
March 29, 2012
Top Things You Should Demand From your Unix Hosting
Below you’ll find all of our top items you need in a Linux or Unix-based shared web host, covering everything from email to uploading. So without further ado, jump on down below the break, Soldier, and get to cracking!Categories: General |
March 29, 2012
Top Things You Should Demand From your Unix Hosting
Below you’ll find all of our top items you need in a Linux or Unix-based shared web host, covering everything from email to uploading. So without further ado, jump on down below the break, Soldier, and get to cracking!Categories: General |
January 30, 2012
Top 5 Questions to Ask Your New Web Host
We’ve compiled a few thoughts below on exactly what you should ask your new web hosting provider the minute you consider signing up. If you’re extra careful to cover all the bases, we guarantee you’ll be making the best possible decision for your personal website or your business.Categories: General |
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 |
October 21, 2011
How to Reset Your MySQL Password
If a lost password happened to be your MySQL database security key, you aren’t necessarily up a certain creek without a means of locomotion. In fact, there’s a rather quick way you can retrieve or reset your MySQL password, and without any panicking to boot. If you’re in just such a situation, use the primer below to totally reset your MySQL password, allowing you to once again return to normalcCategories: Security Issues |
October 13, 2011
Free Web Hosts – Several Good Choices
More importantly, not all free web hosts feel like free hosts. If you accept that you (of course) aren't going to get the same level of features as a for-pay host, then there are plenty of free web hosts that are solid and reliable. Let's take a look at a few options we suggest.Categories: Cheap Web Hosting |
October 05, 2011
What Features do I Need In a Web Host?
Shopping for the perfect web host is very similar to shopping for a car in a lot of respects. You’ll need to know the brands, understand the pros and cons of all the different varieties, and have a general feel for what “fits” you best. It’s a complicated procedure, and ending up with a less-than-ideal web host could cause massive headaches further on down the road.Categories: General |
October 04, 2011
Why You Should Be Using A Linux-Based OS For Your Server
We know we’re being totally mainstream here, but you really should be using Linux for your server. The platform is stabler, offers more depth—as well as a host of incredible features—and no matter the downsides, most web masters will tell you the same: Linux is simply king where servers are concerned.Categories: Linux Web Hosting |
