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Why Linux and Xen are helping reshape cloud services
Imagine a situation where you could take several physical servers and consolidate them into one powerful server, without sacrificing any features, functionality or speed. And, imagine if you could scale your resources up or down, including CPU, RAM and Disk Space through an easy-to-use control panel. Finally, wrap this up in a utility pricing model [...]
Kick out your roommates with a dedicated Server
Perhaps it’s time to leave your shared platform and consider a dedicated server that belongs entirely to your small business or SME. If you find yourself at a cross-roads on your shared platform where you need more juice in the form of RAM, CPU and disk space, then a dedicated server may just what you [...]
Launch video services with the .TV domain on professional hosting platforms
Since Westhost not only offers professional hosting services but a straightforward domain registration service, we sometimes like to focus readers’ attention on existing and new domain extensions which may suit their online or offline business. Since YouTube and video are simultaneously consider two of the biggest marketing drivers on the web today, its worthwhile considering [...]
Four WordPress Tips To Manage Your Blogging Platform Effectively
As the world’s most popular blogging platform (and some might say Content Management Systems), WordPress is now loaded with useful features that help structure content (and boost SEO) on professional web hosting platforms. Here are four technical tips that you may help you in your daily blogging activities on all platforms offered by Westhost. Can [...]
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Migration Tips For Popular Web Applications
They say that the move into a new home is second only to divorce in terms of stress. Working with online applications can sometimes be just as demanding. However, WestHost has put together a comprehensive Knowledgebase to help take some of the sting out of this process. Plus, you can always fall back on a [...]
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Think strategically: Bundle a domain name purchase with a web hosting package!
Many small businesses are sometimes unaware that leading shared, cloud and dedicated hosting providers also sometimes provide bundled domain services which when utilized can bring down annual costs and allow a SMB to centralize activities under one umbrella. Purchasing, maintaining and extending a business domain presence are becoming critical as competition grows online and competitors [...]
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Why choose a WestHost reseller hosting solution
In these tough economic times, your small business could benefit from extra revenue-generating activities offered by leading hosting companies, including reseller hosting which is built upon cloud hosting technology. Here are five benefits attached to a reseller hosting account with WestHost: The power of choice You can choose between several packages, including a basic entry-level [...]
Tap into the booming e-commerce sector for your small business website
One you have established your website on a professional hosting platform you will sooner or later consider e-commerce functionality to increase conversions and take advantage of busy shopping periods during Christmas and Easter. Forrester Research suggests that by the year 2015, online retail sales will reach almost $300 billion. Consumers are now purchasing products and [...]
Tips to help you manage your “unmanaged” dedicated server
How to Install an SSL on an unmanaged server? You are probably aware that WestHost offers both managed and unmanaged dedicated servers to customers in the United States and abroad. Managed servers give you the power of a dedicated box but with reduced complexity and operational overhead. Unmanaged servers allow advanced IT admins to precisely [...]
Domain name registration is critical to your online success
A domain name is not simply a reflection of your business name; it has other direct bearings on your SMB success including Search Engine Optimization (SEO) and serving as a buffer against competitors seeking to steal away your customers. By now most online SMBs are aware that domain names are a key metric evaluated by [...]