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 [...]
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.
Two of the most popular database systems used by web developers today are MySQL and Microsoft’s MS SQL server. Both are similar in regards to being storage and retrieval systems. The two systems support primary keys, along with key indices which allow you to speed up queries and constrain input. Furthermore, both systems offer some [...]
The beauty of the internet has provided so many businesses and individuals an opportunity to expand their revenues tremendously. People from all walks of life have emerged online with various concepts, established their independence, and achieved notable success. There are, however, times when that very independence can work against you – as is the case [...]
The internet provides a wealth of opportunities for businesses and consumers alike. There is nothing like having the ability to visit stores, discover new products, and compare prices right from the comfort of your own home. With today’s stumbling economy and fuel prices at an all time high, shopping online beats out traditional brick-and-mortar shopping. [...]
Small businesses need to take advantage of all the resources that are available to them. This all begins with the company you choose to host your website. Although there are a number of hosting solutions on the market, not all of them are suited for small businesses. In order for your company to succeed, you [...]
Every home-based and brick and mortar business should at least have a portion of their company operating online – meaning they need to invest in a web hosting plan and build a website. A number of businesses in a wide range of industries have realized the marketing value of the internet, from restaurants to department [...]
Electronic mail, more commonly known as email, has become a standard form of communication and is currently being used for a wide range of purposes. Many people use the system to share files and photos with friends and family, while employees use it to transmit important documents. For someone who runs a company online, email [...]
With the emergence of e-commerce, the internet has opened up opportunities for anyone with ideas of making money online. Because of this, a website is essentially your key into cyberspace, and the web hosting company is the entity that holds it. While there are many types of services available, for most webmasters, it all boils [...]
A number of ISPs (Internet Service Providers) are making it a common practice to block Port 25, the TCP port used to send email. The reasoning behind this practice is to reduce the amount of junk mail being sent from their networks. Some of the providers that currently block port 25 include AT&T, [...]