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Website Security Protection for Small Businesses
Website security is crucial for small businesses because it keeps your information safe and builds trust with customers. Without it, your site could get hacked, leading to problems like lost data and a damaged reputation. By focusing on security, you can keep your website safe, your customers happy, and your business running smoothly. To boost…
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Why is my Website Suspended?
Is Your Website Suspended? There are several reasons why your website could become suspended. However, the most common reason for the suspension is non-payment. Here are the reasons why your website might be suspended. If your account has been suspended, the possible options are as follows: Possible Reasons Why Your Website Is Suspended Non-Payment Failure…
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How to Transfer Domain Ownership
When you transfer domain ownership, it means you are transferring the rights of your domain to another registrant. This is also known as a Change of Registrant (CoR). In December 2016, ICANN implemented a few amendments to its Transfer Policy. In addition to regulating inter-registrar transfers for general top-level domains (gTLDs), the updated policy sets new requirements…
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Image SEO
When someone mentions Search Engine Optimization (SEO), you most likely think of keywords. However, as search engines become more sophisticated, so do the algorithms that rank websites. They consider more than just keywords, such as images and site performance. Images that are irrelevant, slow to load, or difficult for search engines to recognize are detrimental to…
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How to Optimize Images: Bitmapped Graphics and Resizing
Tired of slow loading times because of large images? Optimize images is your solution. This guide covers how to modify and resize graphics and rasterized images while maintaining image quality and file size. The reasons for using the original image when resizing, the selection of appropriate color mode, and problems in resizing within a browser will be…
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Understanding Shared IP vs. Dedicated IP
Choosing between a Shared IP vs. Dedicated IP address is an important step in setting up your IT infrastructure. Each option offers distinct advantages and challenges, and the right choice depends on your site’s specific requirements. In this guide, we’ll outline the differences between shared and dedicated IPs and highlight the important considerations to keep…
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How to Install and Set Up WooCommerce on WordPress
WooCommerce is an open-source eCommerce plugin built specifically for WordPress. It supports businesses of all sizes and offers a wide range of features, including inventory management, payment processing, shipping options, and more—all accessible from your WordPress dashboard. This guide will walk you through how to install and set up WooCommerce, so you can start selling products…
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How to Manage Ports on VPS or Dedicated Server
Managing ports on a Dedicated or VPS server is done through command line. You will use IPTables to open and close ports and setup other port rules. This article will explain how to manage ports on your VPS or dedicated server. This requires knowing the root password for your server. If you don’t know the root password or…
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How to Create Custom Error Pages in cPanel
Whenever there’s a problem accessing your website, visitors will see an error message. Each message corresponds to a specific error code, like error 522 or error 520, generated by your web server. While servers provide a default error page for each issue, these often look generic. By creating custom error pages in cPanel, you can…
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WordPress PHP Versions: How to Update Your Settings
WordPress PHP Versions PHP versions PHP 7.3, PHP 7.4, and PHP 8.0 are deprecated. We advise that you update to a supported version of PHP. The minimum PHP version on our Shared web hosting servers is currently at 8.1. For more information, read cPanel’s PHP documentation. PHP is a programming language made for creating websites. WordPress, for example,…