Continue reading »]]> Linux is, simply, a computer operating system.  Just like any other operating system, it involves computer software that enables the functionality of applications and allows the computer operator to access various installed devices on the computer to perform desired functions.  Linux, though, has set itself apart from other operating systems by growing to become a force in computing.  It powers everything from the NYSE and consumer devices to supercomputers and mobile phones.

Linux web hosting has some similarities, but is completely different from, the more common Windows web hosting.  Linux for web hosting is a flexible and open source operating system that can be utilized effectively by small and large corporations alike.  The main difference between Linux and Windows is that Linux is highly affordable.  This is because it is a type of open source software.  This means that all distributions of it, unlike Windows, are completely free; no licensing is required.  Linux, as a web host and as an OS, is surprisingly more reliable than Windows in various capabilities.

Continue reading »]]> You always need to look into the extras that an ecommerce web hosting company is able to offer and what price those extras are for. It is very important to add this to your total price so that you can determine whether you will still be able to make a profit. While you may not initially be able to do it, you should also consider the future and try to look into the way that the sales market it going.

Some companies that offer web hosting are also able to add other forms of payment onto your website, so that not only will you be able to take credit card payments but you will also be able to offer the PayPal method of payment. This is something worth considering because not everybody likes to give their credit card details over the Internet and PayPal is considered a very safe way of making transactions.

You will be able to compare all of the different companies that you can use for hosting your website, which is very important.

Continue reading »]]> PHP development into dominance began in 1994 when Rasmus Lerdorf created a basic script for his website to help him keep it updated and provide him with statistics for visitor traffic and data usage. Originally he had named it his “Personal Home Page”.

In 1997, Andi Gutmans and Zeev Suraski from Technion IIT developed Rasmus Lerdorf’s original script and parser into a new updated version of PHP known as PHP 3. It was these two Israeli developers who changed the meaning of PHP to “PHP: Hypertext Preprocessor”. PHP 3 was release publicly in 1998 and was soon followed by PHP 5 which fixed some of the script which, although not causing conflicts, was not efficient for database and website construction.

The PHP license is controlled by the PHP Group. To utilize PHP web hosting is not hard, but by gaining a PHP license doesn’t mean you can call your website a PHP product nor have PHP in its name. By accepting the license the most you can say is that your website works with PHP.

Continue reading »]]> Microsoft Silverlight is one of the most underutilized pieces of Windows hosting technology.  The web world is currently focusing on popular applications like MS SQL, FrontPage, ASP.NET and ASP that have proved to be very successful.  There are many functions in Microsoft Silverlight that can be highly useful to developers as well as webmasters.

Microsoft Silverlight is a piece of Windows technology that is a browser plug-in, which is supported by popular browsers such as Safari, Internet Explorer and FireFox.  Silverlight is also compatible with Mac, UNIX and Linux operating systems.  It is similar to the Flash application in that it permits users to view streaming media applications effectively through their browsers.  Silverlight also allows for almost real time listening of music and viewing of music videos.  Its most appealing benefit is that it can be easily integrated with other web applications.

Microsoft is continually adding useful and high quality features to their upcoming versions of Microsoft Silverlight, which will entice users and developers to adopt this increasingly popular technology.

Continue reading »]]> The latest versions of Cpanel Hosting are so very easy to use and have the video tutorials right there on the screen in front of you. You will need to know that the features of this very flexible system can help you to do the things that the big IT guys can do with all of their massive servers and their highly paid assistants doing all of the grunt work.  The cpanel can, with just a few clicks, install scripts such as php, and CGI, and can deal with MySql databases, file maintenance and run Apache and cron jobs.  It would be easier to list what it doesn’t do.

The system, available through the cpanel know as Fantastico will assist you in installing discussion boards, Polls and Surveys, navigation aids, quite a wide range of content management tools, php support ticket systems, e-commerce tools and a large number of other scripts that will take your web sites to the next level all without having to do much more than a few clicks each.

Continue reading »]]> When looking into hosting, you need to determine if VPS web hosting would be an appropriate solution to your site’s needs.  If, for example, you are a web designer with a few customers whose sites you manage, an online portfolio, as well as a few sites of your own, you’ve most likely outgrown a shared hosting solution.  In addition, operating as a business, you don’t want your business online to run badly because some sites using the same server, as with shared hosting, will hog more space on the server than they should.  On the other hand, dedicated servers can prove to be too costly for your IT budget and, if you don’t need all of the resources offered by a dedicated server, it may be overkill.

To determine if you need a VPS hosting solution, think about what your business site has.  If the content is primarily HTML-based, you probably don’t need VPS.  If you have dynamic content or multiple sites, it may be appropriate for you to upgrade to VPS.

Continue reading »]]> You know that Hostgator has great service, but did you know that you can very easily sign on with Hostgator and save lots of money. Hostgator has many coupons and deals that can save you some money. You can go onto the Web today and find them now.

If you find and use a Hostgator coupon, you will not only save money, but you are joining up with a great company. They will give the very best customer service and support that you can imagine. What a relief to finally find someone who knows what customer service is all about. It is a great pleasure dealing with Hostgator.

You need not worry about outages or downtimes with Hostgator. They have a 99.9% uptime guarantee for their clients. They make good on it too. They are determined to have great customer service and to take care of your needs. You can find a Hostgator coupon on their website and click on it to take advantage of their great savings. You will be happy to be a Hostgator customer at last.

Continue reading »]]> Sometimes the best way to find a high quality managed web hosting company is by asking for recommendations. Websites are becoming increasingly popular and you would be surprised about the friends that will have their own web page or blog that is hosting through a third party.

Ask around and find out the details of the companies that your friends and family members are with. You will need to consider what their needs for a website were for and what yours are for but you will definitely get an honest opinion of the hosting company that they are with.

You should always ensure that you question about the website uptime. This is the most important for any website because it is the only way that others are able to find you. This is detrimental for an online business if you want to generate income while also looking professional and available. This should be 99.9% guaranteed and if it is not, then it is not the company for you.

Continue reading »]]> First of all, you need to know how many people are actually visiting your website.  Knowing this will enable you to change your website as needed or show you what you need to do to streamline your website.  Many cheap web hosting services will include web statistics that counts the number of unique visitors that land on your website including overall traffic, the length of each visit, entry and exit page numbers, the IP addresses and geographical locations of your visitors, etc.  You also want to see if the web hosting service allows for keyword search numbers, which enables you to know whether or not your keyword optimization in search engines are working as they should.

Another important factor that plagues many website owners is SPAM.  Do you really want to be overrun by junk e-mail?  It is imperative that the web hosting service you choose has a comprehensive SPAM filter that is built directly onto the server where your website resides.  This will invariably help you to find the important e-mails easily without having to mire through junk.