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Webhostingbuzz Review - Do You Trust Them?

Posted by admin on May 31 2009 | Web Hosting

WebHostingBuzz has been established in 2002 by Salvan Malik and has over 10,000 clients as of September 2006. By 2008, WebHostingBuzz achieved global reach and recognition, hosting in excess of 300,000 websites and thousands of servers. WebHostingBuzz offers several shared hosting plans and are very cheap! They offer a lot of other options.

WebHostingBuzz enjoys sound financial strength with positive cash flow. It’s a fast growing list of satisfied customers and convincing, testimonials and communicative evidence by real people, as can be seen in their Facebook page. Let’s find out what the WebHostingBuzz is all about, and learn more about the company that continues to make waves in the vibrant, web hosting market.

Reliability:

There are 2 significant reasons, why customers alike find WebHostingBuzz, the web hosting company they can trust. These reasons include:

1- Honest, iWebHostingBuzz still relies on qualified and professional human elements for protection. What differentiates them from most other web hosting providers is their willingness to admit their shortcomings, their receptiveness to suggestions and criticism, and their firm belief in imbibing a highly open, clear, honest and human approach to their business and their customers’ requires. These are the values that current clients and prospects feel most atractive.

2- Close to consistent 100% Uptime - There are many important factors that enable WebHostingBuzz to consistently hitting the100% Uptime with each of their servers in any month. And when WebHostingBuzz don’t, buyers can however expect an unmatched 99.9% Uptime.
While this may sound too good to be true, Uptime figures are hosted every month on the webHostingBuzz blog for all to check and evaluate for themselves. To reach this optimum degree of Uptime, WebHostingBuzz has a mandatory 5-page checklist for all servers that must be complied with before a specific server is allowed to come on stream. They also have a server/network monitoring system that automatically alerts the company via Instant E-mail, Messaging and SMS.

Features:
WebHostingBuzz offers a variety of plans - Budget Web Hosting, Reseller Web Hosting, VPS web hosting and Dedicated Server, each of which is packed with every possible feature to help small, medium and large businesses to succeed. A choice of features provided by the basic Linux ‘Budget Hosting’ plans includes the following:

Budget Hosting (3 plans): Disk Space 400 GB/750 GB/1250 GB with 1, 2 & 4 Free Bonus Domains corresponding to each planª Bandwidth/Month - 5000 GB/7500 GB/20000 GB respectivelyª
Multiple Web hosting
Website Management
Multi-shopping cart scripts and many Free scripts
Billing Management
Database/Multimedia/Technical Support
SMTP, POP3 & IMAP
Multilanguage cPanel
Unlimited FTP accounts
MySQL databases ª Frontpage Extensions, URL Redirect/Forwarding ª Domain Manager, Cron jobs
Unlimited Email Accounts, Aliases, Mailing Lists, Autoresponders and Email Forwarders

Support:
As buyer satisfaction ranks at the top of WebHostingBuzz priorities, customer support is what WebHostingBuzz is seriously committed to. This is why WebHostingBuzz support services include 24/7 online Ticketing and phone support; ‘Live’, as well as Email support and online manuals.

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BlueHost Makes it Easy to Create Your Own Website

Posted by admin on May 30 2009 | Web Hosting

BlueHost web hosting allows you to design a professional and polished looked website without breaking your budget. If you are just getting your business off the ground, you probably could use some help getting your business website set up. Or maybe you have a personal website that you are working on. After all, your website is your face on the internet, and the design of your website can make or break your new venture. But for most startups money is tight, and paying thousands of dollars to a professional graphic designer for a website design just isn’t in the budget. So how can you, as a small business owner, get the help you need designing a professional and polished looked website without breaking your budget? Choose a great web hosting company like BlueHost, that’s how.

BlueHost is one of the most praised web hosting companies because BlueHost gives small businesses lots of free development tools that help small business owners get their businesses going without a huge cost. One of the great tools that BlueHost offers to customers is a professionally designed website design tool. You can get a professional looking website that is customized for your business in just a few hours when you sign up for BlueHost web hosting.

There are lots of different design templates that were created by professional graphic designers so they are easy to navigate and have great color combinations for you to choose from. Choose your template, then customize it with your own colors and fonts or leave the colors and fonts and add your own graphics. You can change the template to make it fit your vision of what you want your business to be. The flexibility is grand which makes building your site very easy.

Graphic design is important when it comes to your website. There are certain colors of text that are easier to read, and certain colors that don’t translate well on a monitor. Graphics that are too big can make a page hard to load. Above all the site needs to be easy to navigate or people will surf away very quickly.

By using BlueHost web hosting you can access templates that allow you to create a very professional looking website without the high price tag. You can also add a shopping cart, sign up forms and other data collection tools too. And if you want to make updates to your site design yourself, you can use popular website design tools like Dreamweaver or Frontpage and update your page in BlueHost easily.

For small business owners the bottom line is always important. Sometimes it’s worth paying more to get a high quality product, but why pay a graphic designer when you don’t have to? BlueHost offers great web hosting and also gives customers many different business services like website design for one low monthly fee. Save the money that you would have spent on graphic design and invest it in marketing and promotion. Sign up for BlueHost as your web hosting company and see the other ways that using BlueHost can save you money while giving you the tools you need to get your business off the ground.

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Free FTP Hosting - What Are the Benefits

Posted by admin on May 29 2009 | Web Hosting

Free FTP Hosting Sites are generally FTPs that allow you to publish your very own website for free. This is achieved through free hosting service provided by many sites one can easily find on the net. These Free FTP Hosting Sites not only provide free hosting services to your website but also a few other side services such as free page counters, guestbooks, and loads of other web site features.

To begin with FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and is a process for transferring files over a computer network, the Internet being a popular example. Downloading software or uploading photos to the internet are just some examples of the usage of FTP. Unlike HTTP which sends small files to screen once received, FTP allows many files including huge ones to be batched together and saved to the server’s hard drive upon arrival, instead of displaying it. Once the files have been saved on the remote server’s hard drive, FTP also allows the renaming and deleting of files and folders without having to download them from the remote hard drive.

When publishing a web site on the internet FTP hosting is a must. It allows the uploading of web pages to a website instead of having to create the web pages directly on online web site builder applications or upload them through a web-based file manager which usually allows only one file to be transferred at a time, contributing to a very slow process for creating and publishing a website.

Due to the vast array of services provided by free FTP hosting sites, the only real work that needs to be done by the web site creator or publisher is the content that goes into the website. Through free FTP hosting sites one can publish pages ranging from content about one’s personal self info to pages of endless photos. Signing up for a free FTP hosting site is a simple process indeed and users are just one step away from sharing their very own personal website with millions around the world for free!

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Benefits of Running IIS7 Over IIS6 Or Apache

Posted by admin on May 28 2009 | Web Hosting

IIS7 - The latest and greatest from Microsoft.

IIS7 is the latest iteration of the Microsoft’s web server. Formerly know as the Internet Information Server, IIS has come to dominate most of the servers belonging to Fortune 100 companies though Apache remains the market leader overall. According to the latest statistics over a third of all sites are backed by IIS.

Benefits of IIS7 over IIS6

IIS7 is one of the more significant updates to the IIS platform. The biggest change is the modular nature of the engine. This means that one can configure IIS7 to support only features that are needed, adding more as and when necessary. In addition to improving it’s flexibility, this leads to a significant leap in security. For example, you can add modules from scripting and even backward compatibility.

Another significant improvement, is the use of an XML based web.config file (just like in .NET applications) to handle the configuration of the entire server configuration. This leads to improvements in portability, fine tuning as well as ease of access compared with the previous hierarchical metabase storage up until IIS6.

There is also good news for VPN users. IIS7 has improved it’s remote management capability by providing secure HTTP connections though you have to enable remote management manually. But that can be good as some viewed the earlier setup as more vulnerable.

Though there are many more improvements, let us look at some reasons why you should an IIS7 engine over a more traditional server like Apache.

Benefits of IIS7 over Apache

For most people the ability to use PHP scripts on IIS used to deter them from using a Windows platform. Even a hosting provider like Godaddy disallows the use of a PHP based application like Wordpress on a Windows server. However, the latest releases of IIS and especially IIS 7 give massive performance improvements while running PHP scripts to the extent that PHP is no longer the sole reason not to choose IIS.

Today more and more site owners are turning to Windows to host their PHP based applications, and Wordpress on windows is picking up a huge following.  Thanks to improvements around PHP and IIS through the cooperative efforts of Zend and Microsoft, PHP performance is much more stable, reliable and faster than it was on earlier versions.

Of course, if you plan to make use of the awesome .NET platform, then IIS 7 is your only choice. With the latest release of ASP.NET 3.5 and full support for the MVC framework there has never been a more compelling time to develop applications in .NET. In addition, Microsoft’s Web PI  has made it easier than ever to install all .NET related components. IIS 7 has also significantly improved it’s usability interface eschewing the full MMC framework it had earlier.

IIS7 also features improved diagnostics capability with advanced error tracking that allows you to trace errors based on the conditions you want IIS to look out for. This could be tracking down timed out pages or other errors through it’s “failed request tracing” capability.

Summary

All in all, this is the time to switch over to a Windows platform if you’ve been sitting on the fence till now. The new security features coupled with the flexibility, ease of use and diagnostics have made IIS 7 quite an irresistible choice for those looking to host their web applications.

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Differences Between Windows and Linux Hosting

Posted by admin on May 28 2009 | Web Hosting

When choosing a web host there are a number of things that must be taken into consideration. These vary from the price we are willing to pay to the software and hardware characteristics of the server. A rule of thumb when picking a host is that a cheap does not mean necessarily good. In fact, in the web hosting world, generally “you get what you pay for”. So don’t be fooled by the first host that gives you unlimited resources for a very low price. Most probably they will give you a bad service and lots of downtime.

Another important decision to be made when looking for a web host is choosing windows or linux hosting. There is no special rule, you generally choose what best suits your needs. I am going to outline the basic differences between linux and windows hosting.

The first difference (and probably most important) is the support for the various programming languages. In Linux you have a vast choice, ranging from basic CGI / script support to high level programming languages like Perl, Php, Ruby etc. This is a major plus for the programmers and technical users. In Windows you get the Microsoft powered languages like .Net, Asp etc.

The second difference is how you access the host. While both offer ftp access , Linux has more advanced features for you like ssh, telnet, VNC and many others. As you can see it’s focused more toward to more technical users. With Linux you get more power but less user friendly interfaces.

The last difference I’m going to discuss is security and performance. It’s known that linux hosting is much secure than windows , and even when exploits are found they are fixed generally in less than 24 hours. Also, it’s true that Linux servers tend to manage better the hardware on which it runs. So if security and performance is important to you Linux is the way to go.

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How to Find a Great Professional Photography Web Hosting Site

Posted by admin on May 27 2009 | Web Hosting

When Choosing your professional photography web hosting site there are lots of professional photography web hosting services to pick from. But how do you know which one is for you? For the professional photographer your website is very important as this is a fantastic way to expand your client list, get your name known and show off your work.

As a photographer you want to be spending time on your art. There is already enough time spent within business on paperwork and Tax issues and marketing. So the site that is for you, will help you maintain a beautiful portfolio, help you to sell your photos and give you a wider audience. However, it needs to do all this without taking too many precious photography hours from your working week.

There are many professional photography web hosting sties to choose from. So what do you need included that suits the professional photographer? A really good professional photography web hosting site will ideally have most if not all of the following criteria:

• It will have an easy to use admin system
• Will require no additional software
• Be PayPal integrated for online sales
• Give you your own domain name
• Give you the option to have as many images as you want
• Complete flexibility and control over the uploading of images and editing of your site
• Give you a great look to display your images
• Ideally give you a FREE trial period so you know you are happy before committing to their service
• Allow you to tag your photos with keywords for easy reference and searching

It is also important that your professional photography web hosting site is cost effective. There is nothing wrong with paying out good money for a really good site, however it is important that your new site gives you value for money and improves your business prospects by expanding your client base.

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What Are the Best Photography Web Hosting Sites and How Do You Decide?

Posted by admin on May 26 2009 | Web Hosting

The first things to consider is what level of photography web hosting you will need. To decide this you need to explore what you want from your website. What type of photographer are you? If you are a youngster or family photographer that just wants to show off their latest party pics holiday pics or other family and pet pics then you might want to consider the cheapest option available - FREE! There are loads of social networking sites to choose from that give you the opportunity to host your fun pictures. If you don’t mind ads on your site then these will be fine for you. Sites such as Facebook or if you prefer blogging Blogger or something similar will work well.

If you are more serious about your art, an amateur photographer or just prefer something slightly better then you may want to pay for a small hosting site that gives you a basic photography package. These don’t have to cost a lot and can be found with most hosting companies.

If you are a professional photographer you will need the best possible website and the best hosting pack. This does not necessarily mean the most expensive. There are several options to choose from. You can host your own site. You can add your photos to a photo library or you can also join the specialised photo sites that give you hosting and your own website especially for photos. Of course there is nothing stopping you form doing all three if you want to.

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How to Calculate How Much Web Hosting Resources Your Website Will Need

Posted by admin on May 25 2009 | Web Hosting

It is easy to fool a novice business associate by giving him disk space and bandwidth that he does not really need. Depending on the type of website you own, you must be able to precisely calculate the amount of disk space and bandwidth you need for web hosting. Here are few tips to estimate the needs carefully. Read on to find out about them.

Size of the Website

The size of the website is important to ascertain the amount of disk space needed for hosting the website. This size depends on text, graphic images, animation, and flash. Text uses very little space. But contrary to this, images can take up huge chunks of space.

Although animations, jazzy flash, or heavy graphic files can be really interesting to watch, it could kill the interest of the users as well. How? By taking a lot of time to load. Many users are still using slow Internet connectivity. Their computer may also not support heavy animated files as well. Why not select simple images to keep your webpage within 50-60 KB? An average page should not be more than 30 KB.

Amount of Disk Space

Now that you have decided on the size of the website - which is roughly 30-60 KB, select the amount of space you need in the computer to host your website. Keep this limit to 10 MB. Surveys suggest that this limit is fair enough to accommodate any load the website might get.

You might consider altering this limit a bit if you have a busy forum to maintain. If not, you know the amount to keep.

Number of Visitors

Estimating the number of visitors to your website is very important to select the amount of bandwidth you need to maintain your website. For instance, if you are aiming at 20,000 visitors per month for your website, which has an average of 30 KB data per page, go for 1.5 GB bandwidth strength.

So, next time your web hosting provider offers a 5 GB bandwidth for a similar website, you know the answer. Also, 20,000 hit rates are quite hypothetical. Usually, hit rate for an average website is quite less.

Wrapping Up

In short, unnecessary disk space and bandwidth would cost you money and effort. Estimate your needs properly and seek those web hosting firms who offer upgrades as well. Unless you are offering a popular movie songs and clippings, you don’t really need mega space and bandwidth.

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How Does Web Hosting Work and Do I Really Need a Reliable Web Hosting Provider?

Posted by admin on May 24 2009 | Web Hosting

So, how does web hosting work?  How do people really “find’ your website?

Web hosting is the means to storing all the information files that make up a website. Every page of every website needs to be stored as data files. How web hosting works is by storing these files in servers to be accessed by web browsers. Web hosting has become big business and can be confusing to people starting a website.

The first step is to select yourself a fancy domain name. Your domain will be the name of your new site so try and choose something on topic, shorter and to the point. You will register your domain name with the web hosting service provider that you choose so no one else can use your name.

How does web hosting work from here?

Now comes the technical part of everything works together and where you set the Domain Name Server information for your domain name. The DNS address uses your domain name and an IP address as the official “location” of your site. After all, all those files of data have to be stored somewhere, right? This address tells the internet browser where it’s stored.

Your site is officially set up on your end, so now how does web hosting work when you people try to access your site?

When someone types your domain name into their web browser, the browser follows the DNS address connected with the domain name. The DNS address tells the browser the IP address of the web hosting service provider you subscribed to. The web browser then uses that information to find the server that is housing your site’s data files. The data files are accessed and then displayed on the visitor’s browser.

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Kindle 2 Review - It Does More Than a Cheap Electronic Book

Posted by admin on May 23 2009 | E-Books

Do you wish to have all of your books compressed to only 1/3rd of an inch? What with all the hype, we decided it would be a good idea to do our own Kindle 2 review.

Kindle 2, with its sleek design, is just right for you. Kindle 2, launched by Amazon, has wonderful features. It is fast, light, sleek, wireless etc. Its advantages over Kindle 1 are: a good battery, fast turning of pages and better display with larger memory.

To start with this Kindle 2 review seems good.

Amazons Kindle 2 has been a boom to digital distribution of books thanks to all its excellent features and affordable and competitive selection against other electronic media. Autobiographies, stock market manuals, mysteries, science-fiction, romance, top sellers, and anything else can be obtained for your kindle for a cheap cost. The new improved Kindle provides innovative features that include an upgraded electronic-ink display capable of displaying 16 wide shades of gray, fully adjustable text size, and faster screen refresh as well as adding the text to speech conversion feature that provides that “Read it out to me” factor to the presentation. Kindle 2 has not only received excellent reviews from product reviewers but also from users. No Wi-Fi necessary to download and no monthly bills for usage. Wikipedia is also accessible. In addition, it includes a built-in dictionary reference and library back-up feature for the volumes bought. Once again, not just a cheap electronic book.

The new Kindle 2 has been made to fit in your palm with its slim weight and more consumer friendly setup and use. Kindle’s battery is very long living and by charging once ,it works for days. It integrates a keyboard in itself which helps to bookmark and to annotate. If you are an avid reader or know someone else who is then this Kindle 2 is a good choice for you. This reviewer of Kindle 2 discovered that this super product boasting of all the new features can now be bought for $359, certainly a bargain considering what it is worth. Be sure to shop around because particular places will give you reimbursement and shipping at no cost. Another site with reviews and accessories for kindle is www.cheapkindle2.com/. We suggest viewing that site before buying elsewhere, if you are interested in getting Kindle 2 at discount.

Though they have been some differences between kindle and kindle 2 this electronic book’s reviewer with its all new features has been such a good pick that its wait time has now increased to 4-6 weeks. If you use kindle, you will fall in love with reading. With kindle you will be lost in author’s world, making it more joy full to read books. Kindle electronic reader, power adapter, and USB 2.0 cables are found inside the box. You will have to purchase optional accessories like cases. Apart from that Amazon also offers 2 year extended warranty at extra cost.

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