The following are commands to start, stop, and restart the Apache web server from the terminal. The commands are broken into different sections for different operating systems. Depending on which operating system your server is using, the command to use to stop, start, or restart Apache may vary. CentOS (version 7.x) To stop the Apache […]
Question: Who is the best web hosting company? Answer: There isn’t really a best web host company but more of who is the best web host for you. When it comes to experiences with different web hosts. Customers may have varying degrees of differences in how the service quality is, how they are treated, and […]
Question: Will I get a discount for using a Debit Card to pay for web hosting? Answer: Probably not. Most web hosts will not give you a discount for using a debit card versus a credit card. If you are prepaying for 6 months, 12 months, or a few years then the web host may […]
Alibaba Group and SoftBank have announced that they will jointly launch a new business together. The new company is called SB Cloud and will focus on providing cloud hosting services in the Japanese market. SB Cloud will launch a new datacenter in Japan and will receive support from Alibaba Cloud. Alibaba Cloud is a web […]
Question: Is phpBB safe to use? Answer: Yes, generally speaking phpBB is safe. Over a decade ago phpBB had some security issues but since that time the code for phpBB has been improved and audited a few times. phpBB hasn’t made headlines over the last few years for any major security exploits. There has been […]
Question: What day will I get the best deals for my money? Answer: If you are looking to get the best web hosting deals then the day is Black Friday and Cyber Monday. On these two days you can find the best web hosting deals. Most web hosts will be running some form of promotion […]
Question: I need a web host that supports hosting a site that is not in English. Answer: Most web hosts will have no issues with you hosting a website that may not be in English. Some web hosts may not permit you to host content that is not in English. One quick way to find […]
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 […]