When operating a web design and/or development business, you have the option to offer additional services to your clients. Affiliate programs and reseller hosting are two popular options – but it can be difficult to determine which one is the best fit. Hosting affiliate programs are when a hosting company pays you a commission for any …

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Improving conversion rates is vital for any business, no matter its size. There are a lot of factors that go into securing conversions, however, so it can be difficult to pinpoint possible areas for improvement. Fortunately, implementing A/B testing can help. This enables you to directly compare two variants of content on your website – …

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The release of PHP 7.0 bought with it numerous features, vastly improving the performance and security of PHP applications. Since they’re known for frequent updates, however, it comes as no surprise that the core PHP maintenance team had even more up their sleeves. December 6th, 2018 saw the launch of PHP 7.3 – the most …

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A few years ago, Joomla! (or Joomla.org) launched Joomla.com – a simple and pared-down version of the original software. While both varieties have their merits, it’s important to select the best option for the specific needs of your site. Joomla.com provides all the same basic publishing features as Joomla.org. However, as you might expect, it does …

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Although many website owners start out with a basic shared hosting plan, that may not continue to be a viable option as your website attracts more attention. If your traffic levels have increased, it may be time to consider an upgrade. A Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting plan provides your site with its own individual operating …

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It’s no secret that choosing the right hosting plan for your website is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. While there are plenty of options available, it’s vital to pick one that is fully optimized for your chosen Operating System (OS). Many new site owners choose to opt for a shared hosting plan, …

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Search engines consider a lot of factors when it comes to determining your website’s ranking in relevant results pages. However, one of the most important criteria is how many links point towards your website. The problem is that link building can take a lot of effort for new sites, so you need to be creative …

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If you’ve ever dabbled in programming, you know that developers love Linux (and other Unix-based systems). There are a lot of reasons for Linux being a superior option for development work. The problem is that it can be overwhelming if you’re coming from another Operating System (OS), particularly because you’ll run into a lot of …

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Your website is important both to you and to the people who use it. The last thing you want are errors that result in hours of work to get your site back to a functional state. However, installing a new update, theme, or plugin without testing it first could lead to that exact problem. This …

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If you want to get your website online, you’ll need a hosting plan. There are many types of plans available, such as shared hosting, Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting, and dedicated hosting. However, you’ll also have to choose between managed and unmanaged levels. You’ll most likely have to choose between management levels if you are interested in …

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