When a web host offers a web hosting plan for say less than $2 dollars per month. Either the web hosting plan is pretty barebones and really simple/basic or the web host is overselling the server like crazy. If your web host is charging you $1 per month then you have to start asking how […]
More expensive web host = better quality?
Generally speaking if your web host is charging an arm and a leg for 1 GB of disk space, this does not mean that your web hosting is providing high quality services. It may simply be because your web host prefers higher profit margins. When choosing a web hosting provider, the higher the price does […]
Store your personal data on a web hosting account?
It is not a good idea to be backing up your personal data to your web hosting account. If your website has a security issue and is exploited then your data may be downloaded by others. You should look for a provider that provides data backup service and not your web hosting account that is […]
Should you direct visitors to HTTPS by default?
Depending on where most of your visitors are coming from. Activating HTTPS may lead to slower page loading times if your visitor’s computer system or Internet access is not modern or server is not equipped to deal with all the SSL requests. Otherwise, there is no reason you shouldn’t direct your visitors to the secure […]
3 ways to get a FREE SSL certificate
There are two places right now that you can go to get a free secure socket layer (SSL) certificate for totally free. You can also issue your own SSL certificate but it will probably show a popup when visitors access your site because the certificate authority issuing the SSL certificate is you and isn’t included […]
Do you need to use a SSL certificate?
No, there is no technical requirement that you must use a SSL certificate on your website. By using a SSL certificate results in the connection between your website and your visitors computer being encrypted and secure. If you do not use a SSL certificate than the connection would not be encrypted and not secure. Depending […]
Host your own videos or have YouTube host your videos for you?
If you want to retain complete control over your video content than hosting the video files yourself is the best option. The only downside is you will have to consider the bandwidth usage and depending on what kind of copyright controls you want to have in place. The setup would be up to you. If […]
Do you need WordPress web hosting or a standard web hosting account?
If you plan to launch a WordPress blog or website. Using a WordPress web hosting account can result in less work that you have to do to maintain your WordPress installation. Most web hosts that offer WordPress web hosting accounts will automatically update your WordPress installation and plugins when new versions are released. Be sure […]
Is GTT and NTT related?
No, NTT is a telecommunications company based out of Japan. GTT is a telecommunications company based out of McLean, VA (USA). NTT is older than GTT when comparing founding dates or formation dates. Both NTT and GTT provide IP transit for datacenters worldwide.
Top 10 largest domain registrars for January 2016
GoDaddy is the largest domain name registrar worldwide for January 2016. GoDaddy has over 53 million domain names registered. This figure includes GoDaddy’s reseller platform called Wild West Domains. The other 8 non-GoDaddy domain registrars would have to combine their registrations together to get close to GoDaddy’s figure. eNom came in at second with over […]