Question: Should I host my site in Singapore or Tokyo? Most of the visitors will be from China. Answer: The best web host for Chinese market is within China. The next best web host location for mainland China is Hong Kong. After Hong Kong both Singapore and Tokyo are tied. Web hosts in Singapore and […]

Question: Should I use a CDN with a new blog? Answer: You can if you want to use a content delivery network (CDN) but probably do not need it. A content delivery network can help your visitors access your site faster but if your blog is new than you may not need it yet. Unless […]

What are some good uses for a cheap dedicated server? A cheap dedicated server that doesn’t need 99.9999% uptime? Adding storage on the cheap If you are already using a VPS or have a dedicated server and need more storage. If the option to add additional storage to your VPS or dedicated server costs more […]

The following are three major web hosts that offer virtual private servers at affordable prices. There will be some trade offs for these low prices. Some examples of possible trade offs include: limited IPv6 support, additional charges for support, additional charges for priority support, and additional addons may cost extra. Three providers that offer really […]

Question: What are clearance servers? Answer: Clearance servers maybe the cheapest or lowest priced servers available from a  dedicated web host. Clearance servers can feature Atom, ARM, AMD, to Intel Xeon processors. The ram, cpu, memory, and hard drives can vary from web host to web host but clearance servers are just like other servers […]

Somethings about web hosting in China that you may not be aware of. Hosting in China = Requires ICP license If you plan to host your site content inside mainland China (PRC) then you will need an ICP (Internet Content Provider) license. You will find many popular Chinese websites hosted in mainland China have an […]

Question: Will my web host allow me to run a torrent site? Answer: The answer to this question will vary from web host to web host. Your web host may also inquire what kind of content will be hosted on the torrent site or what kind of torrent files will your site be hosting. Depending […]

Q: I am launching a beginner blog. What kind of web host doing I need? A: If you will be launching a beginner blog then a simple web hosting plan should work. You shouldn’t get a virtual private server (VPS) or a dedicated server just yet. You should start with a basic web hosting plan […]

If you are considering ordering web hosting from a web host that has a simple site. You may want to make sure they have been around for a while. Some web hosts that use a really simple site may be a overnight web host and disappear a few months later. No mailing address If your […]