Posts by Author J. Mattern
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In Defense of “Unlimited” Web Hosting Plans
by on Jan 9, 2012Leave a comment
I’ve seen a lot of downright hatred towards Web hosting companies — especially on forums — which offer “unlimited” Web hosting plans. I think some of that criticism is a bit unfair. And while I know it might make me … read more
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Website Rebranding Challenges: Five Tips
by on Dec 6, 2011Leave a comment
What happens when your website’s brand becomes stale? What if you face and overcome a PR nightmare, but your brand image remains tarnished, making it difficult to fully regain former trust and standing in your industry? What if the scope … read more
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Good Uses for .CO Domain Names
by on Nov 21, 2011Leave a comment
The first round of renewals for .co domain names has come and gone. While we haven’t quite seen the next domain gold rush yet, these domains have gotten a bit of attention. And whether you already have .co domains or … read more
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Is Your Web Hosting Company on Twitter? These Ones Are!
by on Oct 3, 20112 Comments
Whether you’re happy with your existing hosting company or you’re looking for a new host, it’s a good idea to choose one where employees communicate effectively with customers. One way some hosting companies are interacting with customers these days is … read more
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Rackspace
by on Sep 9, 2011Leave a comment
Overall RatingFeaturesPriceCustomer ServiceReliabilityUptimeEase of UseMany Web hosting companies you commonly see advertising target smaller site owners with shared hosting packages. But what happens if you need to host an e-commerce site or large corporate Web presence? Then you turn to … read more
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Revisiting “Unlimited” Web Hosts
by on Jul 27, 20112 Comments
Not long ago I wrote a post here in defense of unlimited Web hosting companies. I wrote that post while I was a relatively happy customer with an “unlimited” shared hosting provider for a few of my blogs. Wow, how … read more
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Lunarpages
by on Jun 22, 2011Leave a comment
Overall RatingFeaturesPriceCustomer ServiceReliabilityUptimeEase of UseLunarpages is a popular Web hosting company featuring solutions for everyone from a first-time blogger to those with a need for a dedicated corporate presence. With plans ranging from $3.95 per month for basic shared hosting … read more
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5 Downsides to Switching Web Hosting Companies
by on Oct 11, 20105 Comments
I’m becoming a bit of an unwilling “expert” at switching Web hosting companies lately. I left Host A and split those sites between Host B and Host C. I’m already having problems with Host B and considering finding yet another … read more
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What to Do When Your Hosting Company’s Tech Support is Clueless
by on Sep 8, 2010Leave a comment
As a website owner it might be one of your biggest fears — clueless tech support reps through your hosting company. After all, there’s plenty that can go wrong with your Web host. You need to feel confident that their … read more
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HostGator
by on Aug 25, 2010Leave a comment
Review is for Web hosting plans from HostGator.com. Here you can find information about HostGator’s shared Web hosting, VPS hosting, and dedicated servers including some of the most popular hosting features you might be interested in as well as pricing. read more
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150 Web Hosting Resources
by on May 10, 20108 Comments
Are you looking for a new Web hosting company? Do you want to make money by promoting the affiliate programs of those hosting companies? Would you like to learn more about hosting issues by reading Web hosting blogs? Then look … read more
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A Beginner’s Web Hosting Checklist
by on Apr 8, 20101 Comment
Are you about to launch your first website or blog? If so (and if you choose to self-host), you’ll need a domain name and Web hosting company to get your site online. What should you look for in a Web … read more
