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How to Launch Your First Podcast with WordPressHow to Launch Your First Podcast with WordPress
In 2017, 42 million Americans listen to podcasts weekly. With such a large variety of engaging, hands-free audio content, it’s not surprising that podcasts are growing more and more popular.
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Entrepreneurs frequently start selling their latest products or services online with a cool new business website instead of a store front. Without a physical location, you can reduce startup capital
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We’re known in Pittsburgh for saying y’inz and unparalleled support for our teams. (Way to PENGUINS!) We’re also the home of Urban Innovation 21, one of the first US based
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You don’t need a huge budget to have an engaging website for your nonprofit organization. Having an online presence will help your organization achieve success whether you define success as
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How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your DomainHow to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Domain
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Is Your Web Host Hurting Your Search Ranking?Is Your Web Host Hurting Your Search Ranking?
Search engine optimization or SEO plays a huge role in how search engines like Google and Bing rank your website. Adding elements like page titles, meta descriptions, alt text, and
Get the Most out of Your Business WebsiteGet the Most out of Your Business Website
After you’ve selected and registered your domain name, the real work begins for your new business website. There are several components to a good website including design, web copy, images,
Should I Use IMAP or POP For Email?Should I Use IMAP or POP For Email?
If you’re used to free third party services, you might not have considered the question of IMAP vs. POP email before. One of the most common questions we get is
All About SSL CertificatesAll About SSL Certificates
What is An SSL Certificate? At pair Networks, we are often asked, “what is an SSL Certificate and why do I need one?” An SSL, or Secure Socket Layer, Certificate
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Realizing that your WordPress Site has been hacked can be very upsetting. Your site was working well and then all of a sudden it disappeared. During this distressing time it’s
Know Your MalWare: Your Field Guide to Malicious SoftwareKnow Your MalWare: Your Field Guide to Malicious Software
Help prevent malware from messing with your computer by understanding how different types work. What is MalWare? “Malicious” + “Software” = Malware You can think of Malware much like a human virus.
Happy Holidays from our Galaxy to YoursHappy Holidays from our Galaxy to Yours
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away (if far, far away is in Pittsburgh and long time ago is 1996), new Internets arrived. One rebellious company thought
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Choosing an Operating System for your account can feel a bit daunting. When first setting up a Hosting Account, many worry which OS is right for their needs. What’s the
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Securing WordPress SitesSecuring WordPress Sites
When performing a self-installation of WordPress, there are easy steps that can be taken to help protect against an attack. Many of the cases our Abuse Department deals with on
Quiz: Which Type of Web Hosting Is Right for You?Quiz: Which Type of Web Hosting Is Right for You?
Updated: May 3, 2018 If you’re not sure what type of web hosting you need, take our quiz! With a few simple questions, we can help you decide among Shared,
5 Easy Steps to Speed Up WordPress Sites5 Easy Steps to Speed Up WordPress Sites
Did you know that according to Amazon, every extra 1/10th of a second in loading time caused sales to decrease by 1%? A fast site is one of the best
What is Cloud Hosting?What is Cloud Hosting?
We’ve all heard about “The Cloud”, but what it means exactly can still cause some confusion. Is it hosting based in the sky? Run on servers made of white
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Ever wonder who’s pulling the strings around here and making things work? While keeping your website up and running is our primary goal while we’re in the office (and hey,
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Can a Web hosting company help you scale mountains? As the hosting provider for Insight Designs Web Solutions, that’s exactly what pair Networks does. When Insight Designs wires a remote