Bandwidth or Data Transfer – Which is Which?

by Staff May 12, 2010

It is not uncommon to find the terms bandwidth and transfer used interchangeably, especially when it comes to web hosting features. Technically speaking however, there is actually a significant difference between the two. Bandwidth describes the amount of data able to be transferred per unit of time while data transfer denotes the amount of traffic your site generates. The major parallel is that bandwidth is merely a rate of data transfer. A high capacity of bandwidth will enable a site to load much faster as more data can be transferred per second. This

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The Relationship Between FTP and Browsers

by Staff September 23, 2009

File Transfer Protocol, more commonly known as FTP, is a protocol that allows you to transfer files from one computer to another. The most common way to establish an FTP connection is with software programs known as FTP clients. Though it might all sound complex, FTP is pretty straightforward. In fact, if you have ever used Fetch on the Mac or FTP in Windows, you already have a basic knowledge of how FTP clients work. Although FTP clients are specifically designed to transfer files, there are other methods you can you use as well. AKPC_IDS

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What is 99.9% Uptime?

by Staff June 16, 2010

Uptime is a calculated percentage on the minds of every provider and web hosting customer. This figure refers to the amount of time your site will be accessible on the web to internet users. As of now, 99.9% is the industry standard offered by most hosting companies today, though some are bold enough to advertise a percentage as high as 100%. So how is a 99.9% uptime actually determined? Let’s have a closer look.

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Top 5 Reasons Why You Should Blog

by Staff June 1, 2010

Blogging has exploded over the years and has become a phenomenon on the web. More than just another fad, a blog offers a number of benefits and blogging has been used by many as a vehicle to success. This platform gives you the ability to efficiently communicate to a large audience and generate a steady stream of income. Best of all, blogging requires little to no technical knowledge of website designing, development or administration. You can easily have your blog up and running in a matter of minutes. 

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FTP Hosting for Radio Stations and Producers

by Staff April 23, 2010

The technological landscape in the radio broadcasting industry has changed dramatically over the years. Today, there are a number of advanced computer and digital medium systems with the ability to capture, save and replay radio programs via satellite. Long gone are the days when radio stations required redundancy on a 24-hour basis. In fact, more stations are doing away with satellite altogether in favor of downloading programs via FTP (File Transfer Protocol) sites hosted by the program producer.

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FTP Hosting for Small Businesses

by Staff March 30, 2010

More small businesses are relying on FTP hosting solutions to effectively transfer files and communicate with clients. This type of service facilitates the use of File Transfer Protocol to send files of all types, including text, images, audio or multimedia presentations. The provider allocates space on their server as well as FTP accounts attached with unique usernames and passwords. Through an FTP account, you can upload files to the FTP server and allow authorized clients to download the content through their own account.

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The hidden cost of paying for over the limit data transfer

by Staff March 23, 2010

Whether you run a website or not, if you use the internet, you are consuming a certain amount of bandwidth each month. You can imagine how heavy use of services such as BitTorrent or multimedia streaming will easily consume a substantial amount of bandwidth. Be it a web host or an Internet Service Provider, it is important to know that excessive usage of bandwidth and data transfer just might come at extra price.

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Sidenotes

September 15, 2009

WordPress is clearly the most popular blog engine, and part of its popularity is its ease of use and simple installation. Setting up a WordPress blog is a fairly easy process that should take no longer than a couple of minutes to complete. However, some of us are less technically inclined than others. [...]

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August 24, 2009

WordPress is clearly the most popular blog engine, and part of its popularity is its ease of use and simple installation. Setting up a WordPress blog is a fairly easy process that should take no longer than a couple of minutes to complete. However, some of us are less technically inclined than others. [...]

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August 10, 2009

There are many benefits to running a blog, and one of them is search engine visibility. Most blog engines are SEO friendly right out of the blog and here’s why:

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July 31, 2009

The best way to earn money from your blog posts is to promote the site in a manner that brings in steady traffic. There are various ways to go about promoting, yet one of the most effective methods involves the use of banner advertisements.

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