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06-09-2017, 11:17 AM
Thread: Drupal or Wordpress? in Web Design and Content
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[FEATURED] I've used all three and for most projects, I can...
I've used all three and for most projects, I can get WordPress to do whatever I want. We use Joomla as well, but for non-coders, it is not as easy to customize if needed.
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06-09-2017, 11:06 AM
Thread: Can source code really be secure? in Programming Discussion
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[FEATURED] A compiled application is relatively secure as...
A compiled application is relatively secure as de-compiling is not always reliable, plus most people will not bother. Scripts, well, you are just relying on the general honesty of people. Don't let...
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06-09-2017, 10:22 AM
Thread: What code editor / IDE do you use? in Programming Discussion
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[FEATURED] Sublime, NotePad++, and Eclipse.
Sublime, NotePad++, and Eclipse.
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06-09-2017, 10:16 AM
Thread: which hosting i should choose? in Web Hosting
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If you are still designing and doing initial...
If you are still designing and doing initial testing, I'd go with shared (unless you need specific settings that the shared cannot do)
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06-09-2017, 10:13 AM
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Hello Maia12, I can answer this for you as I...
Hello Maia12,
I can answer this for you as I work with them. All hosting plans have FTP ability. Now, it seems like you are asking if customers can create their own subdomains and email addresses.... -
06-01-2017, 10:35 AM
Thread: 550 High probability of spam in Web Hosting
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Spam prevention algorithms assign points to an...
Spam prevention algorithms assign points to an email as it scans it. The more 'spammy' words it finds, the higher the score. There are other factors, but content is at least controllable by the...
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06-01-2017, 10:31 AM
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The first year is always cheaper, as they use the...
The first year is always cheaper, as they use the 'new customer' discount. The renewal is the normal price. Still, many hosts will let you negotiate instead of losing a paying customer. You may not...
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06-01-2017, 10:23 AM
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I agree. I'd rather know my limits and know they...
I agree. I'd rather know my limits and know they are specifically assigned to me. That way no one can take it, and I can plan for future growth properly.
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06-01-2017, 10:19 AM
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That's true, Chaddy. In the reseller plans that...
That's true, Chaddy. In the reseller plans that I've seen with cPanels, some do not have the same admin rights in the WHM as a full VPS. Then there is the possibility of still using shared mail IPs...
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05-26-2017, 10:49 AM
Thread: HTML/CSS simple contact form in Web Design and Content
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I think I will give Formpost a try as well, may...
I think I will give Formpost a try as well, may be easier to refer that to customers than trying to get them to understand even a simple php script.
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05-26-2017, 10:44 AM
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Many hosts have 'unlimited' for their shared, but...
Many hosts have 'unlimited' for their shared, but the VPS and Dedicated servers have a finite amount of space. The reason to move up to VPS is not necessariy for more space, but control. You have...
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05-26-2017, 10:38 AM
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Yeah, I totally agree it is time to collect your...
Yeah, I totally agree it is time to collect your things and move on. Looks like a sinking ship. Man the lifeboats!
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05-19-2017, 08:30 AM
Thread: HTML/CSS simple contact form in Web Design and Content
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HTML and CSS are just formatting and markup. You...
HTML and CSS are just formatting and markup. You will want a backend script to sanitize the input as well. There are small sized PHP scripts that are good enough to start with. Plus, you can keep...
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05-19-2017, 08:18 AM
Thread: Im looking for cheap web hosting. in Web Hosting
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If it is just a personal site that you do not...
If it is just a personal site that you do not care specifically about the uptime, you can go pretty much anywhere, even free. But remember that 'cheap' and 'reliable' often do not travel together, so...
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05-19-2017, 08:16 AM
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As long as the hosting company provides the...
As long as the hosting company provides the ability to use a WordPress, then you can move your site. You can export the site from Blogger and import it into WordPress. This way you can move it to...
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05-11-2017, 11:33 AM
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If you are looking for a free web stie builder,...
If you are looking for a free web stie builder, go with the consensus here get WordPress.
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05-11-2017, 11:25 AM
Thread: Site automatically converted to https in Web Hosting
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[FEATURED] It is not possible that AutoSSL just started...
It is not possible that AutoSSL just started forcing your site to https. However, if something has occurred and your site is now using https, then go with it. It is a better thing for your site. Now,...
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05-11-2017, 11:20 AM
Thread: Website down problem in Web Hosting
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The support team should definitely be able to...
The support team should definitely be able to tell you why the site is down, whether it is the server or a script is overwhelming your account. They have the tools to see this.
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05-05-2017, 03:25 PM
Thread: Moving to self-hosting on phpBB in Web Hosting
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You should be able to go with any decent shared...
You should be able to go with any decent shared hosting plan to start. I'm not aware of the phpbb software being a resource hog and it sounds as if your traffic is low enough to not need a VPS yet.
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05-05-2017, 03:20 PM
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If the client just wants to display their email...
If the client just wants to display their email address and does not care if they have a clickable link, then I suggest making the email address a small image. Other than that, yeah, a contact form.
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05-05-2017, 03:17 PM
Thread: Unique IP address for each of my domains? in Web Hosting
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[FEATURED] Depending on your host, you may not be able to...
Depending on your host, you may not be able to get dedicated email IPs on a shared environment.
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05-05-2017, 01:53 PM
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Honestly, even though those deals are good for...
Honestly, even though those deals are good for the initial runs, if you are testing out a company, I'd go with the shorter term.
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05-05-2017, 11:57 AM
Thread: Which SSL to use in Web Hosting
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EV, and I'm guessing OV (not sure) allow the...
EV, and I'm guessing OV (not sure) allow the green bar in the address bar, correct? Whereas the DV level just shows the standard lock. So it is very visible to the customers. They do not need to...
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04-27-2017, 02:40 PM
Thread: Domain Registrar and Gmail in Web Hosting
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MX records will need to be configured from where...
MX records will need to be configured from where the name servers are pointed. If pointed to GoDaddy, then change them there. If the domain is simply registeredwith GoDaddy and nameservers are...
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04-27-2017, 02:37 PM
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For the land, yes, that's pretty obvious (your...
For the land, yes, that's pretty obvious (your local/state tax laws may vary). For the domain name? Taxes on 10-$20? That's probably not a big deal, really. If anything (consult an accountant) you...
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