As a hosting user, you’ll probably spend most of your time interacting directly with your site. However, there may be situations in which you’ll need more comprehensive access to your server, and that’s where web hosting control panels come in. For example, this type of software enables you to access features that …

Chances are you’ve heard about firewalls before. They’re one of the most effective – but least understood – types of security measure you can implement. While they’re fairly complex pieces of software, it’s still useful to know how they work and how to set them up. Simply put, a firewall can …

Hypertext Preprocessor, or PHP is a widely used server-side scripting language that is at the forefront of web development. In fact, around 80% of websites – whose programming languages we know – use PHP. The problem is, most of them are still using deprecated versions even though PHP 7 has …

 I have been fortunate to attend several WordCamps in the past couple months. Each camp I have had the opportunity to attend further reaffirms one thing for me: the WordPress community is one of the most unique communities I have ever had the privilege to be apart of. The atmosphere …

As an A2 Hosting customer, you’re probably familiar with our Affiliate Program. The idea behind the program is pretty simple: Sign up to be an affiliate and once approved, you get links to send to your friends, family and business associates. For each user who clicks on your link and …

Choosing the perfect host is already tough enough without taking server location into consideration. However, this aspect can have a substantial impact on your site’s performance, depending on where your audience is located. As you might imagine, the closer a server is to an end user, the quicker your pages will …

When it comes to figuring out which host to pick, many people only consider plans, prices, and reviews. However, another consideration that’s often overlooked is which software each host uses. This factor is important since it will profoundly impact how you interact with your provider. As a customer, you’ll want to go with an …

One of the best things about WordPress is its extensive plugin collection. With the right plugins, there are almost no limits to what you can do. However, if you’re new to the platform, you may not really know what these tools are and what they can help you achieve. That’s …

‘Linux versus Windows’ is a heated debate in many circles, including web hosting. After all, your choice of Operating System (OS) can impact the way your server behaves and how you can interact with it. In some cases, you may not notice the difference between using either OS on your …

If you’ve dealt with hosting providers before, chances are you’re already acquainted with terms such as shared hosting and dedicated servers. However, those types of plans aren’t the only game in town, and cloud hosting has become a viable option for many. There’s lots of talk about ‘the cloud’ these days, but few …