Which is the better option - shared web site hosting or getting yourself a dedicated server? Of course the answer depends upon your needs but this article will attempt to help you discover which is the best for your needs. Read the rest of this entry »

You took the leap. You set up a website to display your important message. Congratulations! As in life, first impressions are important on the web. Web researchers found that you have about 2 minutes to make that first impression a good one. Visitors will judge your site in those few seconds on its professionalism and appropriateness to what they are looking for. Read the rest of this entry »

Web hosting can best be described as a modern-day marriage: none of this till death do us part stuff, it’s more like I’ll stick around as long as your uptime is 100%, you answer my frantic queries instantly, and you charge me less than a decent latte at Starbucks. Read the rest of this entry »

There could be a few reasons why your web pages load up slowly. When it happens look for some of these signs and look for ways to fix them quickly and easily.

One major reason that a web page loads slowly is the design. In most countries, users are still using the 56k modem for their internet use. Go easy on the graphics, ads, pop-ups, music, and video. All of these slow down loading. If you are using graphics use either GIF or JPG. These load much faster than any other type of graphic. Try not to use animation or other gimmicky effects unless you absolutely need to.

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Getting a website is essential for business. Making a mistake could cost you money as well as lost reputation. We have put together 36 questions across 10 areas that you should as any hosting company before you purchase a website. How they answer these questions will determine if this is the right website solution for you.

Technical Support:

Technical support should be readily available. Your average hold time should not exceed a couple of minutes. If the hold time for support is long, Read the rest of this entry »

Business or buying decisions based on the beauty of the website are not unheard of. I’ve even read statistics indicating that website design is one of the most important reasons for which people choose one host over another. Read the rest of this entry »