Question: What happens if I stop paying my web hosting bill? Answer: The first thing your web host will do is probably send you a few reminders about your bill being due. Some web hosts may even call you up to remind you. If after a few days the web host’s billing department can’t reach […]
Question: If a web host is offering $10 dollar dedicated servers are they reliable? Answer: The $10 dollar dedicated server is probably not reliable. The $10 dollar dedicated server offer, if it is being offered by a reputable web host, and not a scammer is probably not what you want. For a web host to […]
If your web host has instructed you to change nameservers then you will need to follow the instructions they gave you. There can be many reasons for why your web host has decided to do this. Changing nameservers is not something a web host takes lightly. Possible reasons for nameserver change: -Your web host is […]
CenturyLink, the telecommunications company that took over Qwest and Savvis a few years ago is now going to acquire Level 3 Communications. The transaction is valued at $34 billion dollars. CenturyLink will use a combination of cash and stock to acquire Level 3. Datacenter operators will probably not be liking this news. Qwest, Savvis, and […]
Question: CloudFlare offers a free basic DDoS protection service but is it good? Answer: The free CloudFlare DDoS protection service will help to migrate against small DDoS attacks. Advance or sophisticated DDoS attacks will not be stopped by CloudFlare and they will require you to upgrade to a paid plan if you need such protection. […]
Question: How much does it cost to get a third party to provide server management for my server? Answer: The cost to have a private third party or another company manage your server can vary from less than $50 per month to over $100 dollars per month. You can always hire someone to manage your […]
If you are planning to find a web host for games. You should look for a very good network. Latency can have a major impact on your gaming experience. The diverse number of Internet carriers that are used to provide connectivity should also be looked at. Latency When it comes to hosting games (no matter […]
Question: Singapore or Hong Kong? Which location for a dedicated server for Chinese websites? Answer: Both Singapore and Hong Kong are good locations if you want to reach Mainland Chinese users. Hong Kong is physically closer to Mainland China and has a lot of good connectivity. Between Singapore and Hong Kong, Hong Kong is a […]
Question: Should I order additional dedicated servers before I need them? Answer: The answer to this question really depends on who your web hosting provider is. If the web host is a large company and has plenty of servers available then this shouldn’t be a question. If your web host is a small to medium […]
There are 3 clear signs that your web host has turned into a zombie. Zombie web hosts = may not be out of business but has almost non-existent communication with their customers. There are many reasons that would lead a web host to becoming a zombie but that story is for another day. Three signs […]