Category: Website > Web Hosting

Every website is hosted
on a web server.

In order to run a website, you need a computer connected to the internet, or more specifically, a web server. These dedicated machines exist solely to serve websites; they store the files needed to run them, along with the software to deliver those files. Now, except if you own and manage your own server, you will need to use (i.e. rent) the technologies and services of a hosting provider.

If you want the ins and outs of all things web hosting, you have come to the right place. In particular, in a web host, you will learn about the different types of servers available (i.e. Shared, VPR, Dedicated, and Cloud), as well as the suit of software required to deliver websites. Having a good understanding of these technologies will help you separating good hosting providers from the poor ones, as expounded in a hosting provider. Going through this article, you will also realize that there is more to hosting than just storage space and bandwidth and that reliability, speed, services, and price are what can tell hosting companies apart. You may also want to consider reading self-hosting: a hard egg to crack for further considerations before looking for a hosting provider.

Finding the perfect hosting provider is certainly a daunting task, but it is just the beginning. Check the posts below to learn more…

February 25, 2021February 24, 2021

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 12

At this rate, I don’t think that I will need much effort to prove Hristo wrong. I haven’t even started exploring Site Tools; yet, I have already many issues with SiteGround new control panel. Unbelievable or not, even the tools that were great before (the migration) are no more functioning. The other side of the coin is that I will not run out of material for my blog.

February 18, 2021February 16, 2021

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 11

Nope this post will not be about SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools. Why such a misleading title then? Read on to find out; you may even want to consider reading the previous episode of this never-ending mini-series.

February 11, 2021February 11, 2021

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 10

Back in the day, I wrote, In my case, SiteGround takes (good) care of WordPress core updates (both minor and major releases). This was before the migration to Site Tools, of course. I thought that SiteGround successfully migrated my account. I came around since!

February 4, 2021February 3, 2021

Want to bet?

It will take me more than a week to go through Site Tools with a fine-tooth comb. Therefore, exceptionally there will be no post this week.

January 28, 2021January 28, 2021

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 9

As revealed in this mini-series, the proclaimed plenty of new tools turn out to be the exact opposite. Without deluding myself about it, let me try to find (at least) one of the three FREE backup solutions that were available before the switch.

January 21, 2021January 20, 2021

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 8

Fifteen months after its due date, the long-awaited and so dreaded moment of the switch to Site Tools was finally completed. First thing first, let me check if SiteGround did not break anything.

January 7, 2021January 8, 2021

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 7

Third time lucky! There is no doubt (this time); after fifteen months, the long awaited and dreaded shift to SiteGround new control panel is finally here. The decisive moment is scheduled for Tuesday, January 12, 2021.

July 16, 2020July 13, 2020

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 6

I just hope you will not sacrifice quality over simplicity. This is how I concluded my comment to SiteGround blog post announcing the upcoming new interfaces. Fast-forward 11 months and the turn of events seems to support my misgivings.

July 9, 2020July 13, 2020

SiteGround New Client Area and Site Tools – part 5

So dreaded; still, so desired – if only to be done with it. Seven months after its due date, the long-awaited moment of the migration from the old User Area to the New Client Area was finally here. Would the new interface meet with my expectations?

May 7, 2020May 25, 2020

GDPR part 1 – First encounter

The long-planned data protection reform was about to be enforced. Everybody was busy getting GDPR-compliant. Everybody but me! In the run-up to the date, I received an email about GDPR. GDP-what?