It is possible for you to have been a victim of websites that take heck a lot of time to load. Especially if you are a webmaster this might cost a lot to you. In order to bring down your frustration, Google has introduced a new tool that can lend you a helping hand just when you are in need of it! This new tool, being called as the “Page Speed Service” assists webmasters to a great extent in speeding up the loading time of their websites. In fact, the process is done automatically so that you can relax yourself while your website heads for progress.

How to use this tool?

Now, coming to the most important step-How to use this? Guys, lemme tell you, you’re gonna love this! Page speed service is so damn easy to use. All you have to do is sign up to this service and point your website’s DNS entry to Google. That’s it. The rest will be taken care by Google. At present this service is available free, but this is just for a limited period of time. So if you wanna experience faster loading times without spending a dime, better sign up today!

How does this tool work?

Page Speed Service has a unique way of functioning. It fetches content from your servers, rewrites your pages (don’t worry, it uses the best web performance practices) and then serves them to end users. This is done through Google’s servers that are present all over the world.

What’s the advantage?

The advantage offered by Page Speed Service is huge. Just imagine your visitors accessing your site just as usual but at a faster load time! Amazing isn’t it? This will definitely help your website in earning a good name among your visitors. Very soon you’ll see a terrific increase in the number of people who visit your website. Thus, your website will become highly popular and within a short span of time you can see you website on the first page of Google!

As we all know, one cannot manage web hosting accounts without the help of a control panel. Among all the control panels that are present today, cPanel is the widely used one. cPanel is indeed an elite control panel that helps a website to run smoothly and also provides a user-friendly and simple interface. I have good news for all those wonderful people out there who use cPanel! Eager to know what it is? Read on..

HostingArmor, the website security scanning giant has released the server security scanning plugin for cPanel. Isn’t that great news? This has never been there before and it is introduced for the first time in the history of web hosting. This plugin will be useful for clients to have access to scan reports through their web hosts.

How Does This Work?

Well, the working of this plugin is very simple. Every web host that makes use of HostingArmor’s service will be given an API key which they can use to provide access to their clients to HostingArmor’s service through the simple cPanel interface. The user will have to enter a valid key into the domain (this can be any domain you wish to scan!). Once this is done, a security scan will be initiated with a very short span of time and reports will be created. There are options for the clients to receive the report in a PDF format through e-mail. However, this privilege has to be enabled by the admin. There are also options for downloading the report within the cPanel itself. Oh jeez! I forgot to mention the most important point. The best part of HostingArmor is that there is no limit for scanning domains. Therefore, no matter how many domains you have, you can very easily scan them using this service and can have the assurance that your website is safe and sound.

HostingArmor’s service is very helpful for e-commerce and other sensitive websites. Hosting Armor also provides badges that you can use on your websites. These will be very much helpful in giving assurance about the safety of your website for your customers. This will also help you to increase your client-base. It is worth mentioning that any webmaster can afford the services offered by HostingArmor. It is indeed very economical.

C’mon folks! So what are you waiting for? Sign up with HostingArmor today to keep your website away from all sorts of threats and issues and to have a fantastic web hosting experience!

Here’s one of the hottest news that prevails in the online world. Guess you guys are aware of the hacking of PayPal that happened last December. For those who don’t here’s the story.

The Hack

PayPal, the world-famous money transfer giant was hacked last December. The hackers had organized a series of distributed denial-of service (DDos) attacks. It is said that the attacks were carried out by a group of hackers connected to the online image board 4chan. This group is often referred to as Anonymous. It seems like the Anonymous is an ardent fan of the WikiLeaks. It makes sure that every financial company that denies service to WikiLeaks is hacked. PayPal hasn’t been the only prey of Anonymous. The group had been successful in hacking the site of Swiss Bank Post Finance, which had closed the account of Julian Assange, the founder of WikiLeaks. A matter of regret is that this site is still unavailable for users. Another financial organization that has suffered at the hands of Anonymous is MasterCard. The attack in this site has been rather harsh. The company is still not able to repair the issues with its site and it is continuously down.

What Are DDos?

In simple words the distributed denial-of-service attack is nothing but to make a computer resource unavailable to its users. For example if you send unlimited number of mails to a recipient within a very short span of time it is obvious for the computer’s disk to become filled. As a result, the recipient will not be able to receive further mails. The very same happened with PayPal. The hackers sent extraordinary numbers of requests through specially designed programs to the website thereby tying it up.

The Aftermath

The FBI had been investigating the case for quite a long time. Finally, sixteen people who were suspected to be involved in the hacking have been arrested. All the suspects are from the United States. But it looks like this arrest hasn’t had any impact on Anonymous. The group has a huge list of further attacks, and the one that tops their list as of now is Twitter. Twitter, one of the most famous social-networking sites had been involved in the censoring of WikiLeaks’ discussion. Guess that the group is really mad at Twitter. It has been sending warning messages to this social networking site. CNN, FoxNews, Amazon and BBC seem to be the other targets of Anonymous.

To put it short, all the organizations that deny services for WikiLeaks are being attacked by Anonymous. It is not clear whether this hacking group is related to WikiLeaks or not, but it is sure that these hackers consider this international document leaking organization as an inspiration and try to work for its cause.

You would have very often come across the term “web server”. Well, for those who are familiar with web hosting, this is like eating ice cream. But if you feel that this particular term is Greek and Latin to you, hop on! We’ll help you to gain acquaintance.

Web server- What?

Web servers are nothing but computers that deliver web pages. Without these it is not possible for websites and their web pages to exist. There are tens of thousands of web servers in this world. Each web server will have a unique IP address and domain name. The IP address is the one that maps to the name of the website. This helps other computers on the cyberspace to identify a web server and the website hosted in it. The domain name is helpful in fetching the web page and sending it back to your browser.

Web server- How?

It is not that hard to devise a web server. A normal computer will do. All you have to do is install a server software and connect it to the Internet. And FYI, server software can be easily bought. Technical giants like Microsoft and Netscape offer commercial server packages for users at affordable prices. But these web servers have very limited disk space and it is tough to host large websites using them. If you own a personal website that occupies very minimal space on the disk, this set up will be useful.

Web server- Why?

As mentioned earlier, it is not possible for a normal computer to support websites that contain large number of web pages. This makes it necessary for having an alternative. This alternative is known as a web host or a web hosting provider. Web hosts possess web servers of huge capacity. These hosting providers rent the space on their web servers to users. This space in turn is used for setting up websites. Small as well as large websites can be hosted using these web servers effortlessly.

How does the system work?

Every computer, when connected to the Internet will receive its own unique IP address. This is done by the Internet service provider in order to identify the computer’s location on the network. So, when a user who is connected to the Internet clicks on a link, request is sent from the user’s browser to the link’s IP address. This request is passed on to the web server. The server in turn sends back the html codes of the link to the IP address of the user. This code is converted into readable data by the browser at the user’s end.

How should a web server be?

It is mandatory for a web server to be powerful. This power makes it possible for the web server to perform faster and better. Also, as there is heavy traffic on the Internet it is essential for a web server to be highly competitive and secure. The web server should be compatible with the latest scripts and technologies. There should be no compromise in the web server’s speed. Remember, slow servers will result in frustrated customers. Therefore, highly efficient web servers are a must for customer-satisfaction.

So guys! Hope you have understood the meaning and importance of the term “web server”. Hope to see you soon with another interesting topic on web hosting. Do drop in your comments to help us serve you better. Cheers!

It is very much important to choose the best image hosting service as you will be entrusting it with your precious photographs. Therefore, it is mandatory to go through the features offered by the image host as well as the terms & conditions of it. As you post your pics on the Internet, it is possible for third parties to use it very easily. This makes it important for you to take all the precautionary measures to keep your pictures safe. So c’mon guys, let’s get started with mission Image hosting!

Tips For Choosing The Best Image Host

# Make a list of your requirements and choose the image hosting provider accordingly. (This is very much essential folks!)
# Never opt for an image host just because it offers image hosting services free of charge or at a low cost. (Never, ever, ever!)
# In image hosting, the space factor plays a major role. Therefore, make a note of the disk space that will be allotted to you if you choose that particular web host. If this is not done you may have to compromise either in the number or in the quality of the pictures. (Trust me, you can’t afford this part!)
# One can find a lot of image hosting providers these days. Therefore, don’t be tempted by offers and appearances of the host. Go by your requirements so that you need not regret in the future. (Temptation leads to disappointments!)
# As you deal with images, verify whether the image hosting provider supports all formats of pictures like jpg, png, bmp, tiff etc. This is one of the crucial factors to be checked so that you can share all your images on the Internet irrespective of their formats. (Check, validate, confirm!)
# Make sure that the image host of your choice provides a user-friendly interface. If it is complicated, you may end up losing your interest in hosting your images. (Simplicity is a must!)
# Also, have a look at the bandwidth offered by the image hosting provider. If your image host is pretty slow then you may not have many viewers for your images. (This ain’t professional!)

As far as image hosting is concerned, you will be the deciding factor. Therefore, choose the image host with a lot of patience and caution before making your images visible on the Internet.

Beginners in web hosting will have two choices to choose between- free web hosting and cheap web hosting. Although the people who have expertise in web hosting never go for these options, it is always better for a beginner to choose from these two. Before we jump into the details let’s have a quick look at what the above mentioned terms mean.

Why Web Hosting?

Web space is very much essential for a website to be visible on the Internet. Web hosting is a service that helps webmasters to have the web space that they need for their website to be online. This service can either be got for free or by paying a certain amount. Free web hosting is the type of hosting service that does not ask for any amount of money from the website owner. The web space is offered absolutely free of cost. Now this may seem like a good option provided you have a lot of patience. On the other hand, paid web hosting is the kind of hosting service for which the website owner has to pay some money in order to get the hosting services. Paid hosting is of various ranges. The most common form of paid hosting that is used by a large number of people is cheap hosting. This form of paid hosting can be easily afforded by all. Cheap and best guys!

Free Web Hosting Vs Cheap Web Hosting

• Free web hosting comes with a lot of restrictions. The web space offered will be very limited when compared to cheap web hosting. Now that means you will have very limited resources for your website!
• If you want a professional looking website with a simple URL, cheap web hosting is the best choice. This is because in free web hosting, the URL of your website or blog will be pretty long with the name of the free web host in them.
• The websites that use a free web hosting service will take more time to load. This can very easily frustrate your customers. Whereas, cheap hosting offers a pretty good bandwidth than free web hosting.
• Another important aspect to be noted is that one will not be able to transfer his files from a free web host to another web host. Therefore, if you choose to move your website from a free hosting service to another hosting service you may end up losing all your files. ( To put it short, you will have to forget your website if you choose free web hosting!!)
• A free hosting service easily compromises in terms of security. You will not be able to get a SSL certificate for your website if it involves transactions. (Beware of hackers!)
• In fact, many free web hosts do not allow websites that involve purchases or other business transactions to be hosted on their servers. Whereas, this is possible in the case of cheap web hosting.
• Many cheap hosting companies possess state of the art technologies. You can also make use of the latest features without any trouble. This is highly impossible with a free web host. (Best features, low price!)
• Free web hosting providers may put in a lot of IRRELEVANT ads in your website as this is the only way in which these web hosts can earn money. (But remember, you’ll end up being the loser!)
• A free web host does not provide any support when your website is in trouble. You will have to solve the issue yourself. But cheap web hosts provide a support portal through which you can get the help of technical support executives to solve the problem.
• Cheap web hosting is the best option for small business websites and blogs that intend to grow and get a good response from people. If you opt for a free web host then you better forget the term “Growth”.

When cheap web hosting is compared with free web hosting, the former one is always better. Though a few may argue that cheap web hosting has its own disadvantages, it is definitely a good option than free hosting. Therefore, if you wish to have your website on the Internet without spending much from your wallet, cheap hosting is the best choice.

The Internet is packed with millions and billions of websites. But have you ever wondered how to create one? This article will help you to know the ABC’s of creating a good looking website. The best part of creating a website is that it is not a complicated task. One can create a website within minutes. There is no need for one to be highly-skilled in technological stuff. It is time for you to get excited to know that even you can own a website. Are you ready to be the part of the game?
Lets, get, set and go!

First of all, let’s have a look at the ingredients for creating a website.

  1. Domain Name- This would be the address of your website. The domain name is to be chosen by you and you can have anything as your domain name (for e.g. www.mywebsitename.com). But if it is related to your website, viewers can easily find it. For instance if your website is related to food you can have something like www.myfood.com
  2.  Web Hosting Provider- This is one of the most important requirement for a website without which it can’t exist. To put it short, a web hosting provider is the one that enables a website to be visible on the Internet. One should maintain extreme caution while selecting a web host. You can find a lot of tips and tricks to choose a web host in best web hosting companies itself.

Now that you are aware of the requirements, let’s jump into the step-by-step process of creating a website without dragging it further!

Step-By-Step-Process Of Creating A Website

 Step#1- Choosing The Right Domain Name

Like mentioned above, choosing a domain name is the first step in creating a website. In fact, this is the foundation for the success of your website. This is the name that will be known to all your viewers in the near future. So, what all do you need to note while creating a domain name? Take a look.

• Make it short- Domain names shouldn’t be too long. Therefore, choose a name that is short and understandable at the same time.
• Easy to remember- If you want your website to be remembered by many number of people, opt for a domain name that is easy to remember.
• Choose a suitable extension- when you decide to buy a domain name, you will be asked to choose an extension for it. Always choose an extension that is related to your website. If you want it to be common then .com is the best. There are also other options like .org, .net, .info etc.
• Uniqueness- Make sure that your domain name is unique. If the domain name of your choice is identical to that of an existing website, it cannot be bought.

Step#2- Choosing The Web Host

Another important step in creating a website is choosing the right web host. As many people show interest in creating websites, there has been an increase in the number of web hosting companies. Though one may come across tens of thousands of web hosts on the Internet, it is not necessary for all of them to be genuine. There are many fraudulent ones too. Therefore, before you choose a web host, make sure to verify its originality using various resources. Choose the web host based on your requirements. It is good to take suggestions from the people whom you know but the final decision must be yours. If you are not satisfied with a particular web host then better stay away from it. There are many ways by which you can identify whether a web host is good or not. For further reference have a look at this.

Step #3- Choosing The Right Hosting Plan

This is also a part of step #3. Many people choose the web hosting provider based on the hosting plan that it offers. While choosing a hosting plan there are many things that have to be taken into consideration. Some of the most important guidelines are as follows:

• Decide the hosting plan based on your requirements and not on the price. (Think twice before you choose a hosting plan!)
• Read the terms and conditions of the web host before signing up for the plan. This is very much important for you to tackle problems if any in the future. (Be vigilant pal!)
• Go through the features offered by the web host carefully. Estimate whether the features offered in a specific plan will suit your needs. Don’t choose a hosting plan if you are not completely satisfied with it. (Requirements is the key)
• Comparison is a very good habit while choosing a web host. Try to compare as many web hosts as possible. By this you will be able to come up with the best web host for your website. (Asking is always better than thinking!)
• Make sure that the web host of your choice offers state of the art control panel and 24/7/365 customer support. You will be in grave need of these two once you start to develop your website. (Availability of latest technologies is a must)
• Most of the best web hosting companies offers Windows and Linux platforms for web hosting. If you have plans to use Microsoft products in your website it is better to opt for Windows web hosting. If you are a person who pays more attention for security features, Linux is the best. (Think well before you choose the platform).
• A web hosting plan in which you find the maximum number of features of your wish is the right web hosting plan for you. (Have a checklist in this case. It will serve you better).

Still confused in picking the right web host? Have a look at our home page. We have listed the top 5 web hosting companies for your convenience.

Step#4- Signing Up

Once you are done with the selection, the next step is to sign up with the web host. Every good web hosting company will guide you through the entire sign up process. In fact, there will even be an option for checking the availability of the domain name of your choice. Follow the instructions and create your hosting account. Also, many web hosting companies provide offers for their new customers. You can make use of these offers to enjoy savings in your web hosting expenses. (If you wish to acquire the best web hosting offer then while comparing the web hosts, try comparing their offers too. By this you can end up discovering the best hosting plan as well as the best hosting offer for your website).

Step#5- Designing The Website

You can have your website online within a maximum of 48 hours after you’ve signed up. When this is done, the next step that requires your concentration is the designing phase. You can design the website in any way you want. You can also add many plugins and add ons that you find suitable for your website. Add themes and contents and make it reader-friendly. Try to design your website with a pleasant and simple look. It should be easy for your reader to find what he wants. View your website as a guest and not as its owner. This will help you to design your website easily.

Step #6- Stay Updated

If you want your website to be a success then you should have a keen interest in developing it. Try to grow your knowledge by going through tutorials and other websites. Keep updating your knowledge and your website frequently. Add more contents and information more often. This is the key to have more viewers for your website.

Step#7–Promote Your Website

If you want people to be familiar with your website, then creating it is just ain’t enough. You will have to promote it. There are a lot of ways by which one can promote a website. One of the best used methods is social networking. Create an account in facebook, twitter etc.  Let the world know about your website. Advertise its presence on the Internet. The more people know about your website, the more will its success rate be. Always remember that just by building your website your work doesn’t get over. In fact the real work begins only after its creation. Try all the possible methods to enhance your website.

This is just a summary of the steps for creating a website. If you know more about website creation do share your ideas with us in the form of comments. Best web hosting companies is always open to feedback. Do tell us what you think about our website so that we can help you with your online presence in a much better way. Thanks.

A blog hosting company is the one that helps you to host a blog on its web servers. The internet is flooded with tens of thousands of blogs today. In fact, many people have begun to create blogs in order to earn a decent income. This has grabbed the attention of many web hosting providers and as a result one can very easily find a lot of blog hosting companies that provide the best blog hosting services for its customers.

Types Of Blog Hosting Providers

If you want to be a successful blogger, choosing the right blog hosting provider is very essential. One can find a lot of options while shopping for a blog host. To cut it short, the blog hosting providers can be classified into two types- Free blog hosting providers and Paid blog hosting providers. Free blog hosting providers are those that offer blog hosting services free of charge. If you are completely new to blogging, you can opt for this. One of the most important disadvantages of free blog hosting is that you will not have complete freedom while you blog. There will be a lot of restrictions fixed by the free hosting provider and you will not be able to enjoy the true essence of blogging. However, if you opt for paid blog hosting services, you can have your blog the way you want it to be. You can design your blog in your own style and you will also have the freedom to install your own plugins and addons for enhancing your blog.

Tips To Choose The Best Blog Hosting Provider

• Always remember that not all blog hosting providers are good. There are some menace-making ones too. If you want to taste success, verify the blog host using resources like customer and web hosting reviews. These reviews are available plenty on the Internet.

• Never go by appearances as they may often turn out to be deceptive. Don’t opt for a blog hosting provider just because its website is attractive. Also, pay attention to the hosting offers that it claims to provide you.

• In blog hosting, it is mandatory to choose a blog hosting company based on your requirements. In the first place, decide what you want for your blog and then begin searching for the blog host.

• If you are unfamiliar with the technical aspects such as HTML, it is better to opt for the blog hosting providers that make blogging simple. There are many best blog hosting companies that offer simple interfaces for blogs.

• The best blog hosting companies will have a wide range of hosting plans. To be precise, many levels of hosting plans will be available. This will help you to choose a hosting plan based on your expertise.

• It is obvious for us to choose stuff based on the “Price” factor. But this does not work for blog hosting. Many blog hosts that offer cheap hosting services may land you in too much trouble. Therefore, choose a blog hosting provider based on your needs and not on the price.

• Another important factor to be noted while hosting your blog is customer support. Verify whether the blog hosting provider of your choice provides 24/7 customer support. This is very much mandatory as it is possible for your blog to encounter problems anytime be it day or night.

Bottom-Line

Every blog’s requirement is different. Therefore, it is upto you to choose what’s best for your blog. Try to be patient and vigilant as these two aspects will definitely help you to choose the best blog hosting provider for your blog.

It is obvious for a website to face technical problems while it is hosted on the Internet. But it is not possible for every webmaster to be technically sound. This makes it very important for the web hosting companies to provide their customers with the best support systems possible. Just imagine a situation where your website is in deep trouble and you have no one to help you out! Pretty scary, isn’t it? A technical support system ensures that your website overcomes all the hurdles that it comes across.

Types Of Technical Support

Technical support is of various types. It is also to be noted that every web hosting company will have a different approach towards technical support. Though direct phone support is common for all the web hosts, other methods like live chat, ticket system, tutorials etc are included based on the web host’s comfort. Therefore, whenever you choose a web hosting provider make sure that all the latest support systems are available with it.

Facts About Direct Phone Support

If you opt to solve your website’s problems through direct phone support, you should be aware of certain facts. In the first place, phone support works on the principle of priority. Any web host will give utmost importance to its dedicated customers. Therefore, if you make use of a shared server you may have to wait for quite some time if a dedicated customer is being served. However, if the web host holds a good number of technical support executives, the waiting time may be reduced. You should also note that there are possibilities for a support executive to have vague knowledge about his work. Though most of the companies possess highly skilled support executives, you may end up with a poorly skilled one if your day is bad. There are also possibilities for the support portal to be offline.  In order to avoid such problems, always cross check your web host before you sign up a contract with it. Make sure to go through the terms and conditions so that you will have a clear idea on what to expect from the web host.

Bottom-Line

Always choose the mode of support that you are comfortable with. If you feel that you will be better off with a live chat rather that a phone call, opt for that. At the end of the day, your comfort and your satisfaction is all that matters!

It is true that today’s world is entirely Internet dominated. Tens of thousands of transactions happen every second through the Internet. This has gradually converted the Internet into a fertile ground for cyber criminals or hackers. One can find a lot of techniques for hacking websites today. In fact, website hacking has become extremely common in the present scenario.

Consequences Of Hacking

The main target of cyber criminals is the e-commerce websites that undergo a lot of monetary transactions every day. Thousands of dollars are transferred between people from different nations. Hackers use this opportunity to deceive people. They impersonate an e-commerce site and then get all the credit card details and other personal information from the users. These details are in turn used to bankrupt the user’s account.

SSL- A Revolution In Securing Websites

For quite some time, hacking was uncontrollable and many people ended up losing all their money. But the development of the SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) brought this issue to an end. The SSL has the capability to encrypt the data that is being shared between the browser of the user’s computer and the web server. This is one of the most widely used precautionary methods for protecting websites from hackers.

Cost Of A SSL Certificate

SSL certificates are of various ranges. The cost of a SSL certificate depends up on the grade of certificate that you choose. If your website handles extremely sensitive information like credit card details, the need for encryption is more and you will have to pay more for the certificate. Well, if you want your website to be in safe hands, there is no harm in paying the money. Nowadays, many users purchase online only after ensuring that the website is secure. Therefore, the SSL standard has become a must for all websites dealing with e-commerce.

Requirements

The requirements to have a SSL certificate for a website are pretty simple. The primary requirement is a dedicated IP address. Also ensure that the server on which your website is hosted has the necessary capabilities for enabling secure connections. Once, you have these it is easy to obtain a SSL certificate

How To Get A SSL Certificate

You can buy a SSL certificate by generating a Certificate Signing Request or CSR. It is to be noted that if you are new to SSL and it’s the first time you are purchasing a SSL certificate, it is mandatory to generate a key prior to every other thing. These steps ain’t that difficult to carry on as all of them are to be done through your control panel. Once you are done with this, register for the certificate and establish it.

Bottom-Line

SSL certificates are very much helpful in verifying the identities of websites. They are a tool to prove that your website is genuine to your users. Therefore, if you wish to gain the trust of your users, SSL certificates are a must.