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November 18, 2017

Why should I keep my domain name registered?

If you lose your domain name you can easily lose your whole online identity. Because you can only register a domain name for a year or so, you will need to make sure that you renew it before the expiry date. Once your domain name expires, you will no longer own that domain name. Your Registrar will then own it and be able to sell your domain name to the highest bidder. To make sure you don’t lose your domain name you will need to make sure you renew your domain name at least two weeks before it expires. Also make sure that your information is registered properly, especially if you didn’t register your domain name yourself. Ensure that your information is displayed as the registrant, administrative and billing contacts; most importantly make sure that the email addresses for these […]

November 15, 2017

What is a Virtual Private Server? (VPS)

VPS is an isolated server that share the hardware of a single physical server however performs like a stand-alone server where you can run your own applications, it can be rebooted independently, has its own root access, ip’s, users, memory, processes, ports, etc. Unleashing the Power of VPS Hosting I. The Evolution from Shared Hosting to VPS Shared Hosting Limitations Transitioning from traditional shared hosting to VPS is akin to upgrading from a shared workspace to a private office. Discover the drawbacks of shared hosting and why VPS emerges as a solution. VPS Autonomy In a VPS setup, your virtual space operates independently within a larger server. Explore how this autonomy empowers users to customize software, configure security, and tailor the environment to meet specific needs. II. Scalability: Adapting to Your Digital Growth Seamless Resource Scaling Discover how hosting allows […]

November 8, 2017

How to configure email filters in Cpanel

Email filter is a feature created to redirect or block unwanted messages based upon a certain set of conditions. In other words, email filter is used to handle spamming of mails. Procedure to configure email filter in Cpanel: In the Mail section of the cPanel home screen, click Global Email Filters or Email Filters. Global filter are applied on all mails in your account while email filters are for an email address that you specify. Locate the account for which you want to add a filter and then click Manage Filters. Click Create a New Filter. In the Filter Name text box, type the filter name. You should use a filter name that is easily identifiable so you can tell what the filter’s purpose is. Also, filter names must be unique; you cannot use duplicate filter names. Under Rules, specify the filter rules. For example, to filter e-mail messages that contain […]

September 26, 2017

What are business selling tips on websites?

Make sure your website is fast. For every second it takes your page to load – you have just lost an impatient customer (aim for 3 seconds – 6 or more seconds is too slow). You can monitor your site speed through Google Analytics. Rate: Give a motivation to your clients to leave reviews of products on your website with a prize e.g. Win a 2000 bob voucher for the best review this month. Check Twitter – are people complaining, praising or looking for your products? Have a conversation with them on twitter Facebook:Facebook advertising is really good a driving people to your Facebook page but not so good at driving customers to make a purchase. If you still want to use it, make sure your adverts are targeted to only people of the right demographic. Always make sure to include an […]