Rapid growth happens often with popular Web sites. They start out using a simple shared account, only to consume so much of the server’s resources that they are forced to a dedicated server. Other times, a company will simply want the flexibility a dedicated server offers, even if they do not operate a high-traffic Web site. Read the rest of this entry »

We have all been hearing the hype about online business–proponents declare that it’s the way of the future; detractors claim that it will never replace brick-and-mortar business…which is reality? The truth falls somewhere in the middle: Online business will never replace brick-and-mortar, but an online presence will be integral to the business model of any successful business. Already, e-commerce revenues are in the billions, and experiencing exponential growth. Any business that wishes to be competitive in this new marketplace–including your business–cannot ignore the power of e-commerce. Read the rest of this entry »

Tech support is there to help, right? The reality is, it depends. Learn some common misconceptions about tech support’s responsibilities. Read the rest of this entry »

When you decide that the time is right to get a website online, one of the first things you will require is a web hosting company. Read the rest of this entry »

Let’s take a look at the trends that shaped the web hosting industry in 2005. Will they continue to be important in 2006? Read the rest of this entry »

How do you make a service like web hosting appeal to the masses? That question was on the lips of many web hosts this year, and was answered with some success. Read the rest of this entry »

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Once you’ve chosen your web hosting, you’ll often find that you’re given a set of passwords and technical details, before being left to more-or-less figure it out on your own. Read the rest of this entry »

Hosting a website is not as easy a task as it may first appear. A little foreknowledge can help both when shopping for a new site, and when administering it once the purchase is made. Read the rest of this entry »

What does it mean to be an ethical web host? And why is this an area in which so many web hosts falter? Keep reading to find out why being an ethical web host makes good business sense. Read the rest of this entry »