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Moving to the Cloud Hosting, what to know

Moving to the cloud is a popular yet daunting step for most businesses. The cloud allows companies to redefine their back-end architectures by placing them in virtual environments. Here, their servers, databases, application software and more can be accessed remotely, without the need for physical server hardware or storage of their own. The cloud can […]

Why WordPress is the best CMS

WordPress is a free open source content management system (CMS) that has a global community of users. A CMS is an integrated set of tools that makes developing and publishing all types of content online possible. WordPress experiences over a million new posts published by its users every day, making it one of the largest […]

10 tips for choosing the perfect Domain Name

Picking the right URL is essential for online business. You want it to be easy to remember and hard to steal. But how do you get it right from the start? First step is to look it up. Almost every domain seller has a domain search function. So, before you get all excited, make sure […]

How do I get my business online?

Businesses in today’s world should have an online presence. People now have the ability to source just about everything online, from anywhere in the world. A good way to grow your business is to determine how your online business fits in with your overall strategy. It can be very time consuming to run it yourself. […]

How to set up 301 Redirects in WordPress

301 redirects can be set up if you want to permanently redirect viewers from one website page to another. This can be necessary or beneficial if you have redesigned your website and changed some URLs, migrated your site, transferred your site to HTTPS or SSL, or changed your permalink or slug structure. With a 301 […]

Which other Domains should you register?

If you spend enough time online, you’ll eventually find a revenge website. That’s when someone co-opts your name or identity into their domain and uses it against you. Something like WeHateSusanJames.com or HellenIsAcatfish.net. In some cases, this is annoyingly benign. In other cases, it could ruin your corporate reputation. Just think – someone could register […]

VPS vs. Cloud Hosting for your new website?

Why are you building a website? Chances are somebody said you need one, so you may be completely green regarding the subject. Let’s start with the basics. You need a domain. That’s your .com or your .co.za. Think of it this way: when someone wants to visit your house, you give them directions, a street […]

Guide to Cloud Performance Monitoring and Optimisation Tools

When it comes to cloud performance, you’ll hear a lot about the importance of analytics, but you don’t always get advice on what metrics you should keep an eye on (and how). You may also hear that cloud solutions are comprehensive, and that they solve everything. That doesn’t mean your input isn’t needed. You still […]

Which SSL Should I Buy for Google SEO Ranking Boost?

Having an SSL certificate is the easiest way to boost your Google SEO ranking. Did you know that there are different types of SSL certificates? There are 3 different tiers of security that different SSL certificates can offer you. The first tier is basic protection through standard domain validation SSL. This is the fast and […]

Server Maintenance Checklist

Server maintenance should be an important consideration when choosing your server and hosting provider. When you’re in the market for a server, you’re mainly focused on prices, storage volumes, and technicalities. You might opt for something your IT department can manage, which means your purchase decision will largely be influenced by their recommendations. Or you […]