If your web host can host .com or any other top level domain (TLD) extension than they will be able to host new global top level domains (gTLD) also. The only exception is that your web host is using a custom control panel and they don’t permit it for any reason. 99% of the web […]
Web host showing ads on 404 or not found error pages?
If your web host is showing their own ads on 404 error pages or pages that do not exist on your website. You may ask your web host to not do so. Your web host may provide instructions on how to go about creating your own custom 404/page not found error pages that do not […]
Justification to get additional IP addresses?
The most common justification to get additional IP addresses for your web hosting account is a SSL certificate will require a dedicated IP address. There are other reasons for getting additional IP addresses but the most common one is for SSL certificates.
Can you keep your IP address and change web hosts?
No, in most cases you can not change web hosts and get to keep your IP address. If you are a shared web hosting customer, VPS, or dedicated customer and decide to change web hosts. You will must likely have to change IP addresses. The IP address assigned to your web hosting account by your […]
Do you need a CDN?
Does your website need a content delivery network (CDN)? The answer varies by what kind of website you are hosting. If the website that you are operating has a lot of media content like: graphics, images, photos, videos, or music then a CDN may help. If your website is mostly text and only a few […]
When is it time to get DDoS protection?
Depending on the type of website that you are hosting it will require assessing whether or not you actually need distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack protection. DDoS is often used to attack controversial websites and websites that can be blackmailed to stop the DDoS attack. If your website is not that popular or doesn’t […]
Equinix completes buyout of TelecityGroup
Datacenter operator Equinix has announced that the company has completed its acquisition of TelecityGroup. With the acquisition of TelecityGroup’s assets, Equinix is now Europe’s largest datacenter operator. The transaction was valued at $3.8 billion dollars. The deal increases Equinix portfolio of datacenters from 111 to 145. Equinix also got over 1,000 new customers from TelecityGroup. […]
Why your web host won’t support X software
When contacting your web host for support with whatever software application that you are using. Your web host may decline to provide support because they may not be familiar with the software script you are asking help with. Your web host will help you with specific requests with your account if you need whatever to […]
Free web hosting versus paid web hosting
Some web hosting providers offer free web hosting. This offer is tempting but depending on what kind of website you are hosting and the level of service you want, can help you decide whether or not you should choose a free web hosting provider versus going with a paid host. Web hosts that provide free […]
How to get a free SSL certificate
If you are in the market for a new web hosting account. You can use this opportunity to recieve a free SSL certificate. When web hosts run promotions or specials, some web hosts offer a free SSL certificate as a part of their web hosting account or just for signing up. If you are looking […]