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Most hosts have a policy that sets out what they’ll do if you abuse their services. Let’s look at some terms we commonly see in these policies. Abuse Terms and Conditions When glancing through an abuse policy, check for the following items and see what the policy has to say about them: Spam should not […]
As a client of a web hosting company, you have responsibilities and duties. A bad client can harm other customers on by causing reliability problems and other issues that detract from their experience. How can you tell if you are a bad hosting client? Here are five warning signs to watch out for. 1. You […]
Web servers are a prime target for hackers, and running a site requires a certain amount of vigilance. If you have a managed hosting solution, much of the security work is handled for you. But there are still some security blunders to avoid. 1. File Permissions If you install scripts on your server, you probably […]
Shopping for a new hosting plan? You may have to make the choice between managed and unmanaged hosting. Most of us start out hosting our websites on shared servers, so we don’t come across the word ‘management’ at all. The term only really applies once we start looking for VPS hosting, semi-dedicated hosting or dedicated […]
Before you sign up for a host, we always recommend you check hosting reviews. These reviews give you a good idea of how real users rate a host. But what if you skipped checking ratings and used other methods of evaluation? There are three other tests you might have performed, but they could be less […]
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 […]
Everyone paying for web hosting has one aim in mind: maximise speed, improve uptime and minimise cost. Finding the right host for your site helps. So does picking a good company to host with. But you still have to optimise your content. A content delivery network (CDN) can greatly increase the speed and reliability of […]
When you’re shopping for a new hosting plan, you’re open to risk. It’s easy to make the wrong decision, and that could cost you dear. Often, you won’t know how good the host really is when you sign up. Hosting reviews really help, but you can also protect yourself by looking out for common pitfalls. […]
Getting the wrong kind of hosting for your site can be a very costly mistake. Too much power and resource and you’re overpaying. Not powerful enough? You could be hit by downtime, lost business and penalty charges. Bandwidth and storage figures rarely tell the whole story, and hosts rarely compare like-for-like. So how do you determine […]
Want to make your Twitter page a little more professional or personal? Now you can customise the background. Here’s how it works. Check out this informative post from the CronCast blog. It includes dimensions and layout suggestions to help you create your own Twitter background efficiently. Alternatively, Hugh Briss creates custom Twitter Backgrounds for $75 (or for […]
When troubleshooting a non-responsive website, the first thing you need to know is whether your connection’s the problem. You might find yourself asking, “Is my site down for everyone, or just me?”. Introducing http://downforeveryoneorjustme.com, a handy website that will answer the question for you. Also, take a look at http://dingitsup.com, a free service that alerts you via SMS, […]
When you call IT to fix a computer problem, the first thing they’ll ask is: “Did you turn your computer off and on again?” The suggestion might seem simplistic and irrelevant to beginners, but when the exact cause of the problem isn’t known, technology can oftentimes benefit from a simple restart. And when it comes […]
Flash video tutorial teaching you how to download, install and setup a new server account in FileZilla. FileZilla is an open source (free) FTP program that lets you connect to a server via FTP and download/upload files. This tutorial teaches you the very first step in creating a server account so that you can connect […]
