Hosting
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Can Your Web Host Handle Traffic from a Viral Blog Post?
by on Feb 5, 20131 Comment
Blogs need traffic to survive. Traffic can bring advertising revenue, new leads, sales, and a host of other benefits. That’s why so many bloggers work hard to come up with excellent, appealing blog content and to promote it aggressively to … read more
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How Many Websites Do You Really Need?
by on Jan 14, 2013Leave a comment
As a web entrepreneur, you need to stay on top of the latest industry trends and information. Whether you resell website hosting, buy and sell domains, provide consulting services or operate as an Internet marketer, it’s important to keep your … read more
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5 Web Hosting Myths You Need to Know
by on Jan 9, 2013Leave a comment
When you are starting a new website, there are a lot of decisions to make. In addition to web design and content, one of the single most important things you will need to decide on is who is going to … read more
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Will an Overseas Host Hurt Your Site’s Rankings?
by on Jan 8, 2013Leave a comment
Recently I decided to switch Web hosting companies (again — I don’t seem to have much luck with them). I agonized over the decision. One of my concerns at the time was that I’d heard hosting overseas could hurt your … read more
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5 Tips for Comparing Web Hosting Companies
by on Dec 28, 2012Leave a comment
Whether you’re preparing to launch your first website or you’re interested in changing hosts (due to problems or growth greater than your existing plan can handle), it’s important to compare Web hosting companies. Never simply sign up because an offer … read more
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5 Reasons to Fear Your Web Hosting Provider
by on May 30, 20122 Comments
Credit: BigStockPhoto.com You know, when I originally planned this post to talk about reasons you might fear your Web hosting company, I meant for it to be a humorous and exaggerated look at misconceptions and occasionally irrational fears newbie webmasters … read more
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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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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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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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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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Tips to Keep Your Website Safe from Hackers
by on May 17, 20101 Comment
Hackers are constantly creating headaches for webmasters. From government websites to small business sites, hackers spread their attacks far and wide. And if your website gets hacked, recovery can be a huge challenge. The key is to do everything you … read more
