Our news & posts – Page 19

406 articles on web hosting, domains, servers and running websites.

Domain

March 27, 20231 min read

There were 350 million active domain names in 2022

VeriSign: by the end of Q4 2022 there were 350.4 million domain registrations across all TLDs, of which 173.8 million were .com and .net domains.

Server

March 26, 20231 min read

What flexibility does the VPS service offer?

What flexibility does a VPS offer, and how does it help a business adapt to changing needs? A simple guide to the benefits of a VPS.

Server

March 25, 20232 min read

Why choose a VPS?

Find out why you should choose a VPS and how it differs from other hosting services. A simple guide to the benefits of a VPS.

Server

March 24, 20235 min read

What is a VPS service?

What is a VPS service, how does it work, and how does it differ from shared hosting? A simple guide to virtual servers.

SSL

March 23, 20232 min read

Why is SSL important for website security?

Find out why SSL is important for website security and how it protects your data.

Internet

March 21, 20234 min read

Everyday encryption

Encryption is part of everyday life, from the padlock in your browser to stored data and passwords. Here’s how it protects you and what to look out for.

Domain

March 20, 20232 min read

How do domain names affect SEO?

How does a domain name affect search engine optimisation (SEO), and how should you choose the domain name that best suits your website?

Domain

March 19, 20232 min read

What is a domain name?

Find out what a domain name is, why it’s important, and how to choose the right one. A simple guide to everything you need to know about domain names.

Web

March 18, 20233 min read

WordPress: 20th anniversary

WordPress turns 20: from b2/cafelog, through plugins and themes, to Automattic and the WordPress Foundation, this is how it became the web’s top CMS.

Server

March 14, 202313 min read

Shared vs VPS Hosting: A Comprehensive Guide

Are you building or redesigning your website? One of the first decisions is whether to go for shared hosting or a VPS. Here’s how to decide.

Web

March 10, 20231 min read

WordPress’s older themes now store Google fonts locally

From now on, older default WordPress themes will be updated to include Google fonts locally, within the theme folder.

Web

March 7, 20234 min read

You’ll lose it if you don’t create a backup for it!

“I’ll make a backup sometime” – and then the data is lost. Why do you need a backup, what is the rule of three, and how often should you back up?

Web

February 28, 20233 min read

What is HTML?

What is HTML (HyperText Markup Language), how does it organise text, images and links, and what is the difference between static and dynamic websites?

Hosting

February 27, 20231 min read

cPanel unveils the long-awaited Manage Team feature

cPanel’s new Manage Team feature: create and manage team members for domains, email accounts and databases, with quotas and an audit log.

Internet

February 26, 20231 min read

The world’s largest solar-powered data centre is set to open in Dubai

The world’s largest solar-powered data centre, Data Hub Integrated Solutions’ green facility in Dubai, has opened. Here’s what you need to know about it.