Category - Hosting and Servers

For many website owners, the decision of whether or not to upgrade their hosting service can be a tough one. After all, changing hosting providers can be a bit of a hassle — and if you’re happy with your current service, why fix something that...

Is this the year you switch website hosting providers for your website? There are more options for hosting companies now than ever before. More competition has led many hosting providers to up their game, offering better technology and customer...

When it comes to choosing a database for your website, there are many great choices to pick from. MySQL and MariaDB are two of the industry leaders, and are trusted by literally millions of websites worldwide. But how do you decide between them? At...

No single piece of technology has impacted our world quite as profoundly as the internet. However, the internet is not a single piece of technology, but rather a “cloud” or a grouping of things that function to create transmittable data.  The...

You design and launch a new website – maybe it’s an e-Commerce site, a site for your personal brand or portfolio. But what do you find when you go to visit it live? An error message!  Unexpected errors and bugs can drive anyone crazy. There are...

One of the first specs people consider when looking at website hosting services is the bandwidth offered by the host. This, alongside storage space, pricing, and other features are usually the main considerations when selecting a hosting service for...

Is 2022 the year when you finally change hosting plans for your website? Simply put, there’s just too many good hosts out there for anyone to be dissatisfied with their level of service. Here are 4 things to look for this year as you consider your...

Managing the security of your site is a 24/7 process. For every process your server runs there is a potential security threat. It can be a full-time job just monitoring for threats, since they can happen anytime. Add to that the process of...

In today’s climate of change, it is becoming more paramount for consumers to make choices which reflect their environmental concerns. It is the least we can do for the planet which has given us so much. Just a few weeks ago the New York Times...

PHP is so universally used that all website developers are constantly on alert for the newest version to be released. PHP 8.1 is being released this month  Enumerations This capability offers greatly expanded support for data modeling, custom...

In the never-ending search for better site performance, we’re all looking for an extra edge. Server-side caching is used by countless websites to improve website speed. Now, cPanel users have another tool at their disposal. cPanel now officially...

Improved email reliability is just one benefit of using a Dedicated IP address, but there are many. Depending on your situation, there are two options; Dedicated IP or Shared IP. Which one is right for you? Internet Protocol Internet Protocol is the...