Question: I signed up with a web host and paid with a credit card. Now they want me to deposit a few hundred dollars before they activate my account. Should I do it? Answer: If you walked into a store and wanted to purchase something with your credit card, but they told you to make […]
Question: Should I accept Bitcoin as a form of payment for my online store? Answer: Accepting Bitcoin is like accepting another currency. The exchange rates will change on a daily basis. Where you plan on getting the Bitcoin exchanged to your default currency will also be an issue. If you are catering to a technical […]
Question: Will installing a software script that is not popular get my web site hacked? Answer: It really depends on who made that script and whether or not they are maintaining it still. If the software script you are contemplating on installing and using is being developed by someone that is security oriented than it […]
Question: Go with a fully managed WordPress web host versus a managed WordPress web host? Answer: If you are deciding between a “fully managed WordPress” vs. a “managed WordPress” web host than don’t worry too much. The terms fully managed WordPress versus managed WordPress is like comparing two different luxury car makes and asking which […]
If you are not experienced in creating your own website and need help creating your first website. Choosing to buy web hosting from a host that includes a FREE website builder with their web hosting plan may be an ideal solution. With a website builder you can create your website without worrying about codes or […]
The following are some screenshots of ISPConfig version 3.0.5. ISPConfig is a free control panel to manage your web server. ISPConfig can be deployed as a web hosting control panel. ISPConfig supports administrators, resellers, and end users. Click on each image to see the full size screenshot. What would the administrator control […]
Question: Does Automattic own Pressable? Answer: Yes, Automattic owns a majority stake in Pressable (formerly known as ZippyKid). Before, Automattic acquired the majority stake in Pressable. Automattic was already an early investor in the managed web hosting company. Automattic brought the shares held by the CEO of Pressable earlier this year, making Automattic the majority […]
When deciding between a VPS or a dedicated server. You should pay attention to the technical specifications of the dedicated server and the VPS. CPU/Processing power If the dedicated server has 1 CPU with 1 core (say a total of 2.5 GHz) versus a VPS with 2 cores (each core at 2.0 GHZ) than the […]
Question: How much does it cost to get a shared web hosting plan with DDoS protection? Answer: There are many web hosts that offer shared web hosting on servers that are protected from DDoS attacks. The pricing for shared web hosting plans that include DDoS protection will vary. The pricing should not be cheap because […]
Question: Would it make a difference if a server was setup just to serve images? All the images for a website would be stored and served from this server. Answer: It really depends on the technical setup of the website. If the number of images and storage space is consuming a lot of the hard […]