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How domain names are deleted

Posted on November 10, 2008 by admin

Ever wonder how a domain name gets deleted or “dropped”? The domain drop process is long and arduous and there are many steps involved. Here’s how the process works: After a domain name expires it enters an on-hold period. The … Continue reading →

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Green web hosting for the environment

Posted on October 27, 2008 by admin

These days, more and more web hosting companies are going “green”. That doesn’t mean these companies are experiencing motion sickness, but rather they are centering their hosting business around environmentally friendly operating policies. What types of changes are these companies … Continue reading →

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The importance of web analytics

Posted on June 16, 2008 by admin

So you’ve started a website and now have an abundance of traffic coming in. That’s great! But where are these people coming from? How are they finding your site? And most importantly, how are they behaving when they’re on your … Continue reading →

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What is clustered hosting?

Posted on June 11, 2008 by admin

In a traditional web hosting environment, your site and its associated data will be located on one server in one location. This can cause problems if your server goes offline or the datacenter where your server is located burns down. … Continue reading →

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Avoid free web hosting companies

Posted on June 9, 2008 by admin

The best things in life may be free, but great web hosting service is not one of them. You may have seen free hosting companies in your search for a new hosting provider. Generally, the emphasis is placed on the … Continue reading →

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Basic Web Hosting Definitions

Posted on May 27, 2008 by admin

For newcomers to the world of web hosting, the vast amount of need-to-know information can be overwhelming. There are so many terms to know and understand. Here are a few defintions to increase your knowledge of web hosting and hosting … Continue reading →

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Linux vs Windows hosting

Posted on May 12, 2008 by admin

Not sure if you need Linux web hosting or Windows web hosting? Both have respective upsides and drawbacks. Linux based hosting is the most prominent form of hosting on the Internet. This is because many of the technologies that run … Continue reading →

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Content Management System basics

Posted on May 7, 2008 by admin

“Content is king”. This mantra is ubiquitous on the Web today. Websites that are built around great content tend to have more return visitors and a higher level of respect than sites that are not. But how do you easily … Continue reading →

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Control panels for web hosting

Posted on May 5, 2008 by admin

Control Panels are a very important part of any web hosting package. They allow you to manage your site and account in many different ways. Control panels make operating a website simple and fun, even for the technically challenged. Most … Continue reading →

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Understanding uptime

Posted on May 2, 2008 by admin

Uptime is extremely important in the world of web hosting. It signifies the amount of time a web server is online and available during a certain time frame. When a server is online, your website is up and available for … Continue reading →

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