Choosing a Virtual Private Server Operating System
One of the first things you have to decide when purchasing a Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting solution is choosing between Windows or Linux for your Operating System (OS). Â Here are some Pros and Cons to consider while deciding!Â
If your website handles any sort of credit card or banking information then you must be somewhat familiar with PCI compliance. What is PCI compliance, and how can you make sure that your site is compliant?
Will ICANN Become the Internet’s FIFA? The combination of organizational size and a reported unaccountability is what has been eliciting all the facile FIFA comparisons. Read More: http://ow.ly/Z2FV9
Whether you already have your own server at home or you’re looking to get into the web-hosting industry, here are 5 reasons you should consider opening a reseller hosting account today!
For small and big businesses alike, Google Analytics can be an invaluable tool to analyze your customer base and optimize your site’s reach. Here are some tips to help you with get the most out of Google Analytics: http://ow.ly/YfYqn
4 Qualities We Love about Dedicated Server Hosting
Is your website regularly falling under heavy traffic? Shared or VPS solutions no longer cutting it for your business? Here are four reasons you should make the switch to a Dedicated Server today!
When selecting a web hosting provider; there are a few things to consider.
How much data storage do they offer?
The amount of storage offered by a web hosting company is important as well as they type of data storage. You should consider whether the disk space can scale as you grow. Are they using local disk, SAN or NAS architecture? Are the drives they are using standard HDD Drives or Solid State Drives (SSDs) which are much faster. All data storage is not created equal.Â
The GOTCHA: You don’t archive your logs which take up space and you get a surcharge for extra bandwidth.
How Much Bandwidth and Data Transfer Come with the Hosting Plan?
When you look at the various web hosting providers, you will notice that they vary when it comes to storage and also bandwidth. So what is bandwidth? Bandwidth is the size of your pipe and determines how much data you can transfer at anytime. Bandwidth is measure in terms of Gigabytes per second for example. Data transfer on the other hand is how much data you are limited to during the course of a period of time like a month. Make sure you ask about both because they are distinct and can result in unexpected fees for usage.Â
The GOTCHA: They give you “unlimited data transfer” but the bandwidth is choked at the switch port to 10 Gigs.
How many Domains Names and Sub Domains can you Host?
Many organizations have multiple domains. You may want to register all the domains you can that are similar to your primary domain, perhaps the other TLDs as well. Or, you may be a domain name broker, web hosting reseller or domain name speculator. In any case, many web hosts offer mult-year plans for domain names but the fee may vary from an introductory fee to a higher one during subsequent years. Bottom line, you need a web hosting provider that will allow you to host more than one domain and sub domains under a single account and manage them all from one GUI interface.Â
The GOTCHA: They lure you in with an low first year introductory price for domain registration, then lock you into a 3 year contract with the remaining two years at an inflated rate.
Over 70 million websites use WordPress as a content management system (CMS). If you’re looking for a WordPress host, check out this list to learn what to expect from your ideal WordPress host!
WordPress Hosting Migration
Whether your blog is WordPress-hosted or you’re dissatisfied with your current hosting provider, looking for migration support is the first thing to consider. Site migration can present all different kinds of hassles, but it’s important to make sure that whatever scripts you’re currently using will continue working error-free and no vulnerabilities are left after your site is moved.
WordPress Hosting Features
The beauty of WordPress is found in its limitless number of plug-ins and features as well as its ability to support custom-built add-ons tailored for your site. Before you pick a hosting provider, it’s important to note what additional features you will have access to. For example:
Domain Names:
Ability to redirect externally hosted websites to your current host.
Ability to host multiple websites.
Domains parking (for when you have that cool idea but you are not ready just yet to launch it).
Multiple-domain management.
 Site Building:
Web Design (including free templates) and SEO consulting.
Access to an extensive library to automate WordPress tasks.
Good analytics and web statistics.
Smooth multimedia support for audio/video streaming.
 E-commerce Support:
Support for popular e-commerce solutions like ZenCart and OpenCart.
Encryption protocols and security certificates to secure transactions and project your site’s reliability and safety.
Payment gateway support for online transaction authorizations.
 Programming Support:
Windows ASP.NET, Perl, Python, PHP5 and MySQL5 support can give any developer working on your website the tools necessary to build the features your need.
WordPress Hosting Customer Support
WordPress-related questions can be found in every corner of the internet. Unfortunately, it can be very time consuming to find answers, learn the necessary skills to implement solutions and do it all by yourself. Finding a web host provider with excellent 24/7 phone/online customer support should be a priority if you don’t have your own WordPress specialist.
Other Considerations
Like any other site, a WordPress site can be hosted on a VPS, shared, or dedicated hosting solution. The right choice in your hosting solution greatly depends on your website’s traffic and content, and the solution you choose to host your WordPress site will affect factors like performance, uptime and security.
Here at AIT.com, we offer everything from one-click WordPress installations to a dedicated in-house support team of specialists. Let us know if you need to inquire about anything WordPress Hosting related.
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