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Category: Hosting

Web hosting explained properly, from shared hosting and servers to performance, software and the technology behind it.

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Web Hosting Jargon Buster

Hosting terminology can sound more complicated than it is. This plain-English guide explains the key words you are likely to see when choosing or managing web hosting. Read article

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When Should You Upgrade Your Hosting Plan?

A growing website can outgrow its hosting. Slow performance, resource limits, busier traffic and more complex software are all signs it may be time to upgrade. Read article

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A Plain English Web Hosting Glossary

Web hosting comes with plenty of jargon. This plain English glossary explains common terms such as bandwidth, DNS, SSL, databases, caching and uptime. Read article

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Different Types of Web Hosting Explained

Shared hosting, WordPress hosting, reseller hosting, cloud servers and dedicated servers all suit different needs. Here is how to compare them. Read article

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Hosting Web Design

How to Optimise Images for the Web

Beautiful images should not make your website slow. Choose the right format, resize before upload, compress carefully and use responsive image settings. Read article

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What Is SSD Hosting?

SSD hosting uses solid state storage rather than older mechanical hard drives. Modern NVMe SSD hosting goes further, giving websites faster access to files and databases. Read article

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The Main Types of Web Hosting Explained

Shared hosting, managed cloud servers, dedicated servers, cloud hosting, and managed WordPress hosting all suit different needs. This guide explains the differences in plain English. Read article

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Signs You Should Upgrade to a Managed Cloud Server

A managed cloud server can give growing websites more resource, control, and stability. Here are the signs that your site may be ready to move beyond shared hosting. Read article

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What Is cPanel Hosting?

cPanel hosting gives website owners a browser-based control panel for managing common hosting tasks such as files, email, domains and databases. Read article

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Hosting Multiple Websites Under One Account: What to Consider

Hosting more than one website under a single account can be convenient, but it is not always the best fit. Here are the practical points to consider. Read article

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What Can You Do With cPanel Hosting?

cPanel gives website owners a practical way to manage hosting, email, files, databases, backups and common website tasks. Read article

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Signs Your Website Has Outgrown Its Current Hosting Plan

Speed, reliability, security and storage are all signs to check when deciding whether your website needs a different hosting setup. Read article