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HTTP error message 404 and 403

Most of us have encountered these error messages while trying to access a website or page. Different web browsers may give slightly different text along with the error codes. These are HTTP (Hypertext Transfer Protocol) standard response code messages found on computer communications networks. They are sometimes known as browser error codes or Internet error […]

Step by step guide for domain transfer process

The step by step guide for the process of domain transfer in South Africa is meant to simplify the understanding of how it’s done. Firstly, domain names are assigned to those requesting them when they set up their website. Most if not all these steps are done for you by your web hosting service unless […]

How to successfully host your business online

09 January 2019
by: Michael Osterloh
in: Cloud Servers,CMS,cPanel,VPS,WordPress
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Some studies suggest we spend 10 hours a day online, which is more than we spend asleep! Still, despite our addiction to the internet, many of us feel lost when we try to use it for business. So … what exactly do you need to establish, operate, and sustain your online enterprise? Branded social media […]

Why use Cloud and VPS servers

When you’re running a business online (or supplementing your offline enterprise via website), you have two hosting options: self-hosted and outsourced. The outsourced version is further sub-divided into cloud and VPS. The differences are in ‘physicality’ and storage. With VPS, you get your own dedicated segment of a larger server, but on a cost-share basis. […]

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 […]