While you might be aware that you can get several different types of hosting (Shared, VPS, Dedicated, etc.) as well as domain names from your web hosting company, here are some addition services that certain web hosts also offer which can be extremely beneficial. 1. Website Design Sure, you can build your own website or […]
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We do a lot of comparisons between web hosting companies regarding their hosting services. But what about domain names? While most web hosts now give you a free domain name when you sign up, for those webmasters who purchase multiple domains in bulk it often makes more sense to maintain domain names separately. GoDaddy has
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For those of you looking to purchase web hosting for the first time, you may feel a bit overwhelmed by the process. There are many important considerations to keep in mind. However, to simplify the process, we’ve put together a brief quiz to help you get started on your web hosting search. By answering some
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If you use a content management system for your website such as WordPress, Joomla, or Drupal, there are a number steps you can take to reduce page loading times and improve your site’s speed. Using caching plugins and image optimizers will definitely help. But for the ultimate solution to faster website performance, utilizing a content
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One of the most popular posts on our site is my comparison of managed WordPress hosting plans from WP Engine, DreamHost, and GoDaddy. We’ve also done other comparisons of WordPress hosting that focused on different level price plans (expensive, moderate, and budget). The recent debut of Bluehost’s Managed WordPress Hosting plan continues the trend of
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The Web Hosting Comparison by the Numbers figures have been updated to reflect the third quarter of 2014 and I invite you to check them out here. A few more web hosting companies have been added to the charts. The social media numbers for Twitter, Facebook, and Google+ remain at a consistent growth rate with
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Location can be a big factor when choosing your web hosting company. First off, if your web hosting data center is close to your area, speed and site loading times can be significantly faster. Also, it can be more convenient doing business with a web hosting company that is nearby in your area. Here in
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While your own website should be your main focus, social media has become a great way to promote and draw traffic to your site. On top of that, there are now many useful tools that let you more easily and effectively use social media. Seemingly, there are new tools popping up every day. These social
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When is it time for you to upgrade your shared web hosting plan to a VPS package? Or, maybe you’re wondering if you should start off with a VPS plan in anticipation of growing web traffic to your site? While it’s true your web hosting provider will notify you if your website is maxing out
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WP Essential is iPage’s hosting plan designed specifically for WordPress websites. Since our initial review, WP Essential has been refined and made available to both new and existing customers—originally, it was available only as an upgrade for those that already had an iPage account. Now, you can sign up for WP Essential directly at iPage
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