Basic Web Hosting Definitions

For newcomers to the world of web hosting, the vast amount of need-to-know information can be overwhelming. There are so many terms to know and understand. Here are a few defintions to increase your knowledge of web hosting and hosting technology.
Disk Space – The amount of hard drive space on the host server. This space [...]

Linux vs Windows hosting

Not sure if you need Linux web hosting or Windows web hosting? Both have respective upsides and drawbacks.
Linux based hosting is the most prominent form of hosting on the Internet. This is because many of the technologies that run on Linux hosting, as well as the operating system itself, are all open source. Linux based [...]

Content Management System basics

“Content is king”. This mantra is ubiquitous on the Web today. Websites that are built around great content tend to have more return visitors and a higher level of respect than sites that are not. But how do you easily organize and create the content of a website? By using a content management system!
A content [...]

Control panels for web hosting

Control Panels are a very important part of any web hosting package. They allow you to manage your site and account in many different ways. Control panels make operating a website simple and fun, even for the technically challenged.
Most control panels include the following site management tools:

File manager
Email configuration and access
Database management
Site statistics
FTP account administration
Server [...]

Understanding uptime

Uptime is extremely important in the world of web hosting. It signifies the amount of time a web server is online and available during a certain time frame. When a server is online, your website is up and available for people to visit.
Some web hosting companies claim 100% uptime with their services. While this is [...]