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Why You Should Keep Hosting and Domain Name Registration Providers Separate

Here’s another short article about Web hosting that I wrote following several instances in the last few months where I had to help clients take back control of their domain names. The reason this was necessary in the first place is because they were using the same provider for Web hosting and domain name registration services…

The Mysteries of Web Hosting Part 2

Hosting servers

In the first article of this 2 part series, I gave an overview of what Web hosting is and described the two main types of hosting (shared and dedicated). In this article, I’ll describe the basic features you should look for in a hosting plan as well as the essential qualities and services a good…

5 Important Criteria for Choosing Your Web Designer

Contract signing

Finding a good Web design professional is not easy. It’s a very competitive arena where it an be hard to pick out the real professionals from those who jump into this complex field without mastering the craft. You have to be wary of offers that seem too good to be true… they often are! The creation of…

5 Mistakes To Avoid On Your Web Site

Whether it is used to sell consumer goods, promote specialized services or offer technical support, a well designed and constructed Web site is an increasingly important part of the business strategy for organizations of any size. Whether you own a large company, a small business, a non-profit or are working solo in a micro business,…

The Mysteries of Web Hosting Part 1

In this article, I have decided to touch on a subject that may be confusing for many non-Web professionals: Web Hosting. While it is easy to understand what a Web Host does on a basic level, it can be much harder to sift through all the different options and decide which hosting service provider is…