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The landscape of the web is constantly changing and keeping up can be a full-time job. One of best ways to get insight and information is to scour the internet, read reviews, and compare your notes. Unfortunately, combing through an ocean of data may take more time than you are willing to spare.
Specialised hosting services are nothing new. Most users with niche requirements will find hosting to suit. We’ve noticed many site builder tools geared towards particular specialisms, and HostBaby fits into that category too. HostBaby is a specialised hosting platform for musicians, and it offers tools and services you’ll find useful if you’re in a band. When […]
If you decide to accept comments on your blog, you don’t have to use the default commenting system. For example, in WordPress, you might integrate Disqus, Facebook or Intense Debate. Livefyre has been around almost a year and a half and is starting to make waves too. Although it’s not currently available for Blogger, Joomla, Drupal or TypePad, support […]
Two weeks ago I blogged about my move to CloudFlare. CloudFlare is a CDN and site-caching service that you trigger by changing your DNS settings. After two weeks of use, I can still the potential of the service, but the reality has failed to live up to my (admittedly very high) expectations.
In April we covered the launch of a new cPanel backup service, Site Auto Backup. We decided to give it a try and see if it lives up to its claims. Our Site Auto Backup Test For the purposes of the test, we used a single VPS on Servint hosting around 12 domains. Six of these are […]
Up until now, site monitoring apps have been few and far between. Pingdom and Are My Sites Up? both offer native apps for the iPhone which work very well. Priced at $4.99, the Are We Up? app is more expensive than its competitors, but Are We Up? comes with something the others don’t: free monitoring […]
cPanel is one of the most common hosting control panels on the web. The software is ideal for beginners and intermediate users and is often used along WHM. However, the interfaces don’t work well on a smartphone. Now, there’s an unofficial cPanel and WHM app for the iPhone. [Note: This article was originally posted in […]
Downtime is damaging for any website. Sometimes, you may be totally unaware that your site is offline. Monitoring services are your 24/7 watchdog against outages. They can you via email, text message or instant message when your site becomes unreachable. But how do they stack up in terms of price or features? [Note: This article […]
In a previous article, we looked at the benefits of a content delivery network (CDN). There are plenty of reasons to use one. But how do you know which is best for your blog? Sometimes the guidance offered by providers can be quite alien to the hosting customers they’re trying to attract. In this article, we […]
We’ve published this collection of resources to help make your life easier. You will find helpful information and comparisons on everything from web hosting to programming.
Sometimes the most difficult part is knowing where to begin. This set of resources can help you grasp all the fundamentals of the web and demystify some intimidating subjects. Follow the links below to learn about tech history, common terminology, troubleshooting, and industry standards. Even the most complex subjects are explained in simple terms to make them accessible to everyone.
This next section of resources helps to demystify many aspects of web hosting. There is lots of valuable information you can use to get to know the topic.
You’ll also need to know about the different hosting options available. The type you choose will depend on your needs and goals. The links below will take you to reviews comparing companies for each type of hosting. Each page will give an in depth explanation about the type of hosting so you can come to an informed decision on the subject.
A content management system (CMS) can help you create, maintain and grow a website. There are hundreds to choose from, each with their own strengths. To learn more about content management systems and what you can do with them, visit Choosing a CMS. The links below take you a set of reviews for a few of the most popular content management systems around.
Once you’ve setup your website, it stands to reason you will need an email address to go with it for a completely professional impression. The following links will explain what features to look for in hosting plans when it comes to email.
Bringing your idea to life and starting a website is incredibly fun but it can be overwhelming, especially if you are a beginner. Even seasoned professionals need to stay up to date with the ever-changing web technologies. This list of resources should guide you in the right direction and help you get your web-based project off the ground quickly.
