What Does a Website Host Actually Do?
There are currently more than 1.5 billion websites on the internet. Let that sink in. A lot goes into getting a website up and running from the initial concept to the site going live. One of the most important elements is the hosting service. The hosting service that you use for your website will make…
Read MoreThe Top 5 Differences Between Managed Hosting and Maintenance Plans
Imagine that you are the owner of a small business. Woah, really? Is my Mom super proud? Anyways..back to the scenario. You have been using a shared hosting plan for your website, but you’ve been getting more and more traffic, and your site is starting to slow down. You’ve also been hearing a lot about…
Read MoreBest Company To Register Your Domain Name With
The first step towards getting your website up and running is choosing the right domain name registrar. This is who will most likely become your web hosting partner as well. This sounds dramatic but…how will I know if they’re the one? Well, the right registrar should have additional features apart from low prices that will…
Read MoreHow to Quickly Find Your Domain Registrar
Most people who create blogs or websites choose to register a domain name. A domain registrar is responsible for selling and managing domain name registrations. Since the process of registering your domain name is typically completed early in the process of starting your site, it’s easy to forget your domain registrar. Fortunately, there are a…
Read MoreWhat Is a DNS Server, Why Is It Important, and How Does It Work?
We’ve discussed DNS (domain name system) servers in previous articles (also known as a name server). As a refresher, we know it has a database of hostnames that link specific public IP addresses. It has special software and communication protocols, and even translates (or resolves) hostnames to IP addresses. One question you might still have…
Read MoreWhat Are WordPress Themes? (And How to Change One Safely)
The short answer A WordPress theme controls how your website looks: the layout, fonts, colors, header and footer. Plugins add features; the theme handles the design. Every site runs one active theme, and you can change it without losing your pages or posts, though some design settings will not carry over. See how we keep…
Read MoreWhat Are WordPress Plugins? (And How Many Is Too Many)
The short answer A WordPress plugin is an add-on that gives your website a new feature without custom code: a contact form, backups, security, an online store, SEO settings. You install it from your dashboard, and it can be switched off or removed at any time. Every plugin also has to be kept updated, because…
Read MoreThe Value of Our WordPress Maintenance Plan
We updated our WordPress maintenance plans. Here’s exactly what Gold, Platinum, and Titanium include and cost, so you can pick the right one for your site.
Read MoreWhat Is a WordPress Maintenance Plan?
The short answer A WordPress maintenance plan is a monthly service where someone else keeps your site updated, backed up, secure and online. A good plan does more than press “update”: a person checks the site afterward, fixes what an update breaks, and can restore a backup if something goes wrong. Most plans add security…
Read MoreWhat Is a WordPress Backup? (And Why Your Host’s Is Not Enough)
The short answer A WordPress backup is a complete copy of your website, its files and its database, stored somewhere other than your website’s server. If the site is hacked, broken by an update or changed by mistake, the backup is how you put it back the way it was. Without one, there may be…
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