Starting a reseller hosting business
Enter the hosting market with reseller hosting without a large initial investment. Learn about the revenue model, plan selection, pricing, and support challenges in this article.
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Category Hosting & Servers
Practical articles on hosting, servers, security, SEO and online business — in plain, useful language.
A website backup strategy: the 3-2-1 rule
Protect your website data with the 3-2-1 rule: three backup copies, two different media types, one off-site copy. A complete website backup guide with practical examples and Linux commands.
Read moreUpgrading your PHP version without breaking the site
Upgrading PHP makes your site faster and more secure, but if you're not careful, it could break. This article teaches you how to perform a PHP upgrade smoothly using testing, backups, and quick rollbacks.
Read moreUptime and SLA — what the numbers really mean
What does 99.9% uptime mean in terms of minutes of downtime per year? What does an SLA not cover? In this article, we examine the reality behind uptime numbers with precise calculations and practical tips.
Read moreChoosing a server location and its effect on speed and SEO
Did you know that server location directly affects loading speed and local SEO ranking? In this article, we examine the impact of server location on ping, user experience, and SEO.
Read morecPanel vs DirectAdmin compared
In this comprehensive article, we examine the key differences between cPanel and DirectAdmin in terms of features, resource consumption, security, and cost, so you can make the best choice for your hosting.
Read moreOptimising hosting for WordPress
Boost your site speed by optimizing WordPress on your hosting. Learn how to configure PHP version, OPcache, object cache, memory limit, and manage heavy plugins.
Read moreMigrating a website between hosts with zero downtime
Step-by-step guide to migrating a site to a new host without service interruption: copying files and database, testing with the hosts file, reducing TTL, switching DNS, and emergency rollback.
Read moreBacking up and restoring a MySQL database
Step-by-step tutorial on MySQL database backup using mysqldump and phpMyAdmin, restoring large files, troubleshooting common import errors, and security tips for server administrators.
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