If you’re using a content management system such as WordPress, Drupal, or Joomla for your website, you should be aware of what versions of PHP your web hosting company is supporting—and this information is even more important if you’re a developer. It’s very important that you use the currently recommended version of PHP specified by …
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Today’s infographic compares traditional web hosting plans to the newer website creation packages. Each type of plan has its pros and cons. In this study we look at some specific advantages of web hosting and website creation, what you get with web hosting plans and website creation packages, the typical cost of both plans, and …
When you need web hosting for your small business website, certain features become even more critical. With a business website, there is added importance in having a highly accessible and properly functioning online presence. You should definitely look for the following five items in your search for a small business web hosting plan. 1. Proper …
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How I Choose My Web Hosting If you’re wondering how I go about choosing web hosting companies for my sites, there are quite a number of features and issues I consider when making my choices. Of course, depending on the type of website you have, everyone’s situation may be a little different. However, the checklist …
For those of you looking to purchase web hosting for the first time, you may be asking yourself if there really is a difference in choosing one web host over another. Regular visitors to our website will know what my answer is to this question. But I’ve actually heard some people say that in 2016 …
As 2015 comes to a close, it’s time to look back on some of the big events that occurred on the web hosting front this year. Here’s our annual recap of some noteworthy happenings in 2015. Price Increases One of the biggest surprises this year was that some web hosting companies actually raised their prices—most …
MediaTemple, known best for Managed WordPress Hosting plans, recently made headlines by unveiling their new Shared Hosting Plan—also referred to as the Grid. It’s certainly a very different type of shared hosting aimed at a more advanced target market. Starting at $30 per month all the way up to $350 per month, MediaTemple’s Grid provides …
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With all of the great web hosting deals currently being offered, it’s always important to keep in mind that these introductory prices are usually heavily discounted and your renewal rates will generally be higher. While price is a key factor for many website owners shopping for hosting, most people don’t mind paying the extra amount …
If you’d like to find out where the various web hosting companies have their data centers, check out our Web Hosting Data Center Location Guide. Considering that website speed is increasingly more important, being able to select your web server location is a feature that can be very useful. We’ve listed the data center locations …
For those of you interested, I have now posted my review of Arvixe hosting. Arvixe offers an impressive lineup of web hosting plans, and you’ll be happy to know that they provide plenty of value in their hosting packages. I invite you to read my review for complete details on Arvixe. Here are some of …
