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 |
March 14, 2012
Should I Become a Web Hosting Reseller?
Ah, the eternal question: Or rather, just the question of the modern hosting era. We can’t tell you how many of our friends and family have decided to take it upon themselves to become web hosting resellers. It’s a growing trend, and if you’ve been noticing the rising tide—and have wanted a bit of the pie for yourself—you should know you’re not aloneCategories: Reseller Web Hosting |
March 12, 2012
When to Spring for Expensive Hosting And When to Hold Back
elow, we’ll be walking you through a few of the basic pointers you should consider before choosing between an expensive dedicated host with all the options you need, or that cheaper host that’s a bit more of a gamble. If that sounds like a rodeo to you, then saddle up, Cowboy! We’re kicking this thing off right, directly after the jump.Categories: Dedicated Servers |
March 04, 2012
Top Alternatives to Shared Hosting
We’ve got a few of the top alternatives to shared hosting lined up and ready to as soon as you are. So without further ado, head on down below the break to see a few of the ways in which you can leave shared hosting behind for the birds! Starting with:Categories: Shared Hosting |
January 18, 2012
Top Alternatives to Shared Web Hosting
We feel we owe those among you who desire a quality, low-priced, and efficient way to host your website a few choice venues, such avenues do exist.Categories: Shared Hosting |
January 16, 2012
Top Reasons to Ditch Shared Hosting
You can check below beyond the break to see our full and un-edited reasons to leave shared hosting in the cold for something just plain betterCategories: Shared Hosting |
November 28, 2011
How to Get CentOS Off Its Butt And into VirtualBox
Using VirtualBox you can install an entire operating system within a self-contained box on your desktop. Once you have that fake OS in place, you’re free to do basically whatever you’d like with it. That kind of freedom means having the option to try out some truly dynamic web apps, or even a fresh server update.Categories: General |
November 18, 2011
Understanding Your New Linux Server Partitions
Check out our introductory look at what each of the most common Linux hard drive partitions accomplish!Categories: Linux Web 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 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 |
