Image Source Imagine having a powerful machine that can handle any website or application you throw at it without worrying about performance, security, or control issues. That’s what a dedicated server can offer you: a whole server and its resources for your exclusive use. However, a dedicated server is not a set-it-and-forget-it solution. You need to take care of your server regularly to make sure it stays in top shape, safe from threats, and efficient in resource usage. Dedicated server maintenance can be a daunting and time-consuming task, especially if you lack the skills or the staff to ..read more

Source Effective web hosting plays a pivotal role in the success of any website, influencing its speed, security, reliability, and overall maintenance costs. The abundance of web hosting options, however, can make selecting the optimal one for your specific needs a daunting task. In this blog, we’ll walk you through different types of web hosting, their pros and cons, and help you find the best fit for your needs. Let’s start! Understanding Different Types of Web Hosting Solutions Web hosting solutions can be broadly classified into four categories: shared, VPS, dedicated, and cloud. Dependin ..read more

Source Virtual Private Server (VPS) stands out as a powerful solution in 2024. It not only enhances the performance of websites and applications but also presents a cost-effective and flexible hosting option. In 2023, cyberattacks increased by 8%, highlighting the escalating threat landscape. This surge highlights the need for robust VPS security measures to protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and cyber threats. In this blog, we’ll explore the various vulnerabilities that can expose your VPS to risk and the best practices to mitigate these threats. Let’s get ..read more

If you are looking for more power, control, and flexibility for your online projects, you might want to consider using a dedicated server. A dedicated server is a type of hosting service that gives you exclusive access to a physical server and its resources. Dedicated server hosting is a popular choice among online businesses and developers who require high levels of power, reliability, and scalability. In fact, it holds the second-biggest share of the market with 27.9% market shares. But what are the benefits of using a dedicated server? And how can you make the most of it? In ..read more

Welcome to the second part of our series covering some of the new major features released in WordPress 5.5 “Eckstine”. In part 1, we covered lazy loading images and XML sitemaps. In this part, we’ll be taking a look into another major WordPress 5.5 feature: automatic plugin & theme updates – plus, how to disable them if you need to. Automatic Plugin & Theme Updates Automatic updates is a new feature added in WordPress 5.5 that allows site administrators to toggle automatic updates on or off, for individual plugins or themes. This means that as soon as a new version of a plugin or theme ..read more

WordPress 5.5 “Eckstine” was recently released, and with it came a few potentially useful, or not so useful, new features. Some of those new features include in-built lazy loading of images, XML sitemaps, automatic theme updates, and automatic plugin updates. In part 1 of this 2-part series covering the major WordPress 5.5 features, we’re going to dive into the lazy loading of images, plus the XML sitemaps features. For a full breakdown of WordPress 5.5’s new features, you can visit the release post here.   Lazy Loading Of Images   For those that haven’t heard the term “lazy loa ..read more

Welcome back to our 2-part series on the infamous WordPress xmlrpc.php file! This is a second and final part, where we cover exactly how to disable that pesky xmlrpc.php file once and for all, and tighten up the security of your WordPress website. If you haven’t read part 1 of our series, be sure to check that out first and then proceed on below! How to disable xmlrpc.php Now that you know what xmlrpc.php is and why it’s worth disabling, we’ll go over how to disable it. But first, you should check whether it’s currently enabled and accessible. There are two simple tests you can perform to chec ..read more

Welcome to our 2-part series on the infamous WordPress xmlrpc.php file! In this series, we cover a brief history of this file, why it exists, and why you should very likely disable it on your WordPress website. When it comes to WordPress security, one best practice is to secure your site by locking down or removing any plugins, themes, features, or files that are not in use. This is because the more parts your website has, the more opportunities you are providing to hackers to break into your site! A good analogy is having a house with a lot of doors and windows. Having more entries may be han ..read more

Want to get your hands a little dirtier with your web hosting knowledge? Understanding your web hosting service a little better is never a bad thing, and can often help you make better choices when it comes time to choose a new plan or upgrade from an existing one. By understanding what each resource or limit is and does, you’ll be better equipped to decide what your web hosting plan needs to provide for your website or application, to ensure it runs smoothly and securely. Without further ado, here are some of the main resources and limits that make up a web hosting account, and what each of t ..read more

Web hosting servers carry a lot of precious data. Business owners and hobbyists alike rely upon their web hosting provider to keep their digital assets safe and secure. On the other side of the coin, exploiting websites is an extensive, relentless and unfortunately sometimes lucrative world for those that participate in it. It’s a constant battle keeping would-be hackers and users with malicious intent at bay. Below, we’ve outlined some of the main security tools and tactics that web hosts use to keep their servers safe from harm. CXS CXS stands for Configserver eXploit Scanner. It’s responsib ..read more