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E-commerce checklist
So you are thinking of setting up an e-commerce store There are many things to take into account when setting up an online store front. Below is a list of some of the major items. You will want to thoughtfully consider and research each of these options before beginning the actual work of getting your [...]
Also posted in Marketing & Advertising, Web site Development Tagged cart, e-commerce, ecommerce, shopping, store 6 Comments
WestHost Dedicated Server Hosting
With so many companies to choose from how do you know that you are going to get the most out of your dedicated hosting? You may be a new client trying to learn more about dedicated hosting with WestHost. Perhaps you are an existing client looking to upgrade to a dedicated server. You may have [...]
Also posted in Promotions and Company News, Technical Support Tagged dedicated servers, hosting 4 Comments
Shared Calendars with Google and/or CalDAV
Many people have asked me how best to share a calendar between colleagues, between friends, husband and wife, offices in different locations, and some other cases where coordinating schedules is useful. One solution that many are turning to is Google Calendar, which is a fantastic solution. It offers many features, including the ability to subscribe [...]
MySQL optimizations: indexes
Many of us use MySQL to power our websites. Using a database is necessary for many common applications like WordPress, Joomla, and phpBB due to the amount of information which they serve. A database backend is a natural choice for a website which becomes more complex as it allows for a more efficient storage and [...]
Also posted in Technical Support, Web site Development Tagged Database, MySQL, Optimization 3 Comments
Dynamic Websites with jQuery and extJS
Is your site too plain? Do you want to add a bit of spark or flair to the visual appearance of your site? Maybe you’re looking for some creative ways to work with menus or display contextual information. Perhaps pop-up blockers have made you rethink how to design your site, but you dislike constant page [...]
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How to setup a WordPress blog
Getting Started If you are new to blogging then allow me to introduce you. A blog (a contraction of “web log”) is a place where you can share what is happening in your family. You can post news about your business for your customers. Perhaps you wish to keep an online journal of your travels. [...]
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Update on Company Progress
It’s hard to believe how quickly time passes, but we are coming up now on 2 months since WestHost was acquired by Hosting Services. Based on my interactions these past several weeks with employees from Hosting Services and the UK2 Group, I’m excited about the additional services and features WestHost will be able to more [...]
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Holiday Special
Join us in celebrating the holidays by signing up for our new Holiday Special. This is your opportunity not only to sign up for a great plan but to give something back to those less fortunate. WestHost has partnered with the FamilyGivingTree.org this holiday season by donating a gift to a child when you activate [...]
Referral Contest Winners!
We have recently concluded our 10th Anniversary Referral Contest and would like to congratulate the following winners: 1st Place (HP Laptop): keuka-lake-motel.com 2nd Place (Amazon Kindle): webmoose.com 3rd Place (Ipod Touch): researchconfidential.com 4th Place (Digital Camera): resultsgovernance.com 5th Place (Garmin GPS): codehooligans.com We would like to thank everyone who participated in this unique opportunity. We [...]
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