Admin comment – This article looks at the signs that mean you should be thinking of changing hosts. This process should not be too difficult particularly if your domain name is not tied into your existing hosting plan.
By Jennifer Knox
Your site is down… again. Customer service is not helping the way you'd like. You're realizing you're spending more money than you should on hosting your web site. Are you experiencing any of these situations lately? If so, it may be time to switch to a different host. Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – This article provides a warning that it is easy to get ripped off when choosing a hosting service. Whilst no company is perfect you are safest going with one of the big well established hosting providers like HostGator.
By Monty Lee
We all probably had our ups and downs when choosing a hosting company. If you have ever been hunting for legitimate hosting company that satisfies your needs, you've probably got burnt. It's wild out there and scammers are just waiting to rip you off promoting the lowest quality hosting services and unreliable servers. How can you tell whether a host is legit or not? Read below: Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – A look at the various problems you can have with Web Hosting if you pick the wrong supplier. I was pleased to see that in the end he recommends HOSTGATOR as they are my favourite too.
By James Clarke
Your online presence can be greatly affected by the web host that you select. Consequently your online business will have negative or positive impact depending on the selected web hosting company that you opt for your business website. Here are some areas where problems created will have long lasting impact and hence should be avoided for better functioning of your website. Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – This article shows what web hosting scams can happen if you look for a cheap deal above all else. You are always safer going with one of the big hosting companies although I am sure they all receive complaints from time to time.
So, you've made your search, and after much trouble – wow! You found a cheap web host, with all the features you'll ever need! Yeah! Only you're about to fall for the oldest web hosting scam in the book. Taken hook, line and sinker, and worse yet, you won't even realize what a scam it is until your web host's 30 day tease warranty is over, and you're left high and dry.
What should you expect? What to look out for? Nobody tells it better than the victims themselves, and that's exactly what I'm gong to do: let the victims for one of the many cheap, but ultimately scamming hosts tell you first hand. Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – This article explains various web hosting terms for beginners. I expect that more readers of this site will be aware of these but it is a useful source of reference just in case.
By Eladd Domb
If you want to have an online presence these days it is impossible to do so without your own website or blog. While many blogging platforms such as WordPress.com are free to use they do limit you in the sense of what you are allowed to do. Therefore it is recommended that you consider web hosting. The biggest issue new computer users face is a lack of knowledge about the technical terms used by web hosting companies. The "fear" or "insecurity" of the unknown turns many users away, which is a shame really because they are cutting themselves short.
To help you understand common web hosting terms we have written this article so that you can take advantage of the offers like a pro – even as a total newcomer to the Internet. Read the rest of this entry »
So you have decided that you want your own hosting account and are looking at the various website hosting plans available.
The key points you need to consider when looking at website hosting plans are detailed on our hosting facts page. However what are good website hosting plans today may not look so good in a few years time or your needs may change and a different hosting provider might be a better fit.
You should therefore try to avoid locking yourself into your hosting provider and the aim of this post is to point out some traps that you need to be aware of: Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – It is now incredibly easy to set-up hosting and a WordPress site using companies like Hostgator. With so many themes available you might think that design is no longer an issue but as this article explains that there are dangers, especially when personalizing a theme.
By Anthony Yard
What is the best blog design? There are many components to designing a blog. Let's talk about header and logo design. Usually when we think of designing our blog,we want to match our content to our blog. For example if i have a blog on weight lifting, i want my header and logo to have a picture of weight lifter. The first thing a visitor sees on your site is the header. You have to capture their attention immediately. The visitor has to have an idea of what your site is about in a matter of seconds.Most people fail at capturing their visitors attention because their header or logo looks nothing like their blogs theme. Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – cPanel is the best known control panel and it popular because it is easy to use and is ideal for new users. It is offered by companies like Hostgator who I like because they offer a simple "unlimited" package which is ideal for new websites and offer good support (note: only restriction on basic plan is that you can have only one domain).
By Bunny Adam
cPanel is one of the most popular industry leading control panel for websites. It is webmaster's first choice while selecting hosting plan. cPanel provides ease, flexibility and management of websites. You can host multiple websites, perform complex maintenance task, create email addresses and allot more!
Below are five easy tips to help you find out perfect cPanel host for your website. Read the rest of this entry »
Admin comment – Adding video to your website is becoming more common and the easiest way to do this is to use YouTube (or a similar service) but there are disadvantages to this. This article looks at the advantages of using a proper video hosting service.
By Darrell Lawrence
The use of video on websites to communicate with customers has become a huge success because of the way people connect with videos. It is easier for us to just sit back and watch a video than it is to read a bunch of text, so it only makes good business sense to add video to a website. Read the rest of this entry »
