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How to Put Varnish Cache on Your WordPress Site

September 8, 2017

What is Varnish Cache? Varnish Cache is a web accelerator, which is used to speed up site loading times. So, how does it work? Well, a web accelerator acts as a proxy server that reduces the time it takes to access a website. A proxy server operates as a go-between for requests to the server. When a computer wants to load a site, it will contact the server and request the site’s information and resources. A proxy server intercepts those requests and processes them according to its instructions. So, Varnish Cache is a proxy that processes requests in a way…

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How to Launch Your First Podcast with WordPress

August 28, 2017

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. You can take advantage of this fast-growing medium by learning how to start a podcast of your own with WordPress. Reaching this large audience of podcast listeners will not only expand your influence, but will also establish you as a thought leader and an authority in your area of focus. Whether your goals involve fame, fortune, or something less cliché, we can help you launch your first podcast with WordPress….

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Setting Up an .htaccess Redirect

August 21, 2017

What is a 301 Redirect? A 301 redirect reroutes site traffic from one place to another. If example1.com has a 301 redirect setup to send people to example2.net, all the visitors who type in “example1.com” will end up at example2.net, instead. What are 301 Redirects Good For? 301 redirects are particularly useful for things like site maintenance and moving traffic to a new site. Using a 301 Redirect for Site Maintenance Using 301 redirects for site maintenance allows you to reroute traffic from all over the site to a “Sorry, our site is down for maintenance” page. 301…

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8 Tips for Building Your Nonprofit Website

August 16, 2017

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 awareness, donations, or something else entirely. With a well-designed and thoughtfully-created website, you can accomplish more than you thought possible. Are you ready to get started on your nonprofit website? 1. Choose a Website Builder First, as the official web builder for your nonprofit, find an easy-to-use website builder tool. With so many different content creation services, you don’t need to learn to code to create a decent website. Just…

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MySQL Basics: How to Create a MySQL Database

July 31, 2017

What is SQL? SQL, or Structured Query Language, is a language that helps you interact with databases. Using SQL, you can set up databases, tear them down, fill them up with data, create inter-database relationships, and much, much more. What are Databases? Databases are virtual structures that hold data. They are very efficient for data storage and retrieval. When a computer needs certain information, it will send a question to the database. This question is called a query. The database will search internally and give the computer the data that fits the query’s conditions. Ever wonder how a website…

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How to Choose the Perfect Name for Your Domain

July 25, 2017

Have you ever considered getting a tattoo? It’s a pretty big decision. You have to live with it for a long time and it becomes a part of your identity. You can think of your domain name in a similar way. It’s your website’s virtual ink attracting attention and informing everyone about the identity of your site. Just as a good tattoo that represents you well requires some forethought, so does your domain name. Before you decide, here are a few tips to help you choose the perfect name for your domain: 1. Keep It Simple Keep your domain simple…

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Get the Most out of Your Business Website

July 18, 2017

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, and more. Here’s a quick, six-step guide to help you get the most out of your site: Step 1: Define your website goals Why are you creating a website for your business? To increase online sales? Improve your reach and influence? Get more email subscribers? Whatever your goals, make sure you keep them in mind as you go. Use your goals to shape the content and design of your site….

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Password Protect Your Site: Two Different Methods with Examples

July 17, 2017

Password Protect Your Site Whether the reason is to restrict access to your team, protect sensitive content, keep your in-progress content hidden, or all of the above, a password can go a long way to ease the process (and your mind). The nifty thing about password protecting your website is that it gives you control of the users. You can control who accesses what pages, what their passwords are, and, if the need arises, you can delete users completely so that they no longer have access to anything related to your site. .htaccess: What is it? .htaccess…

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All About SPF Records

September 28, 2015

SPF records list the authorized sending hosts for a particular domain name. A receiving mail client can then check that incoming mail comes from a host authorized to be sending mail from a particular domain. This allows mail clients to check that an e-mail’s sender address isn’t being spoofed.

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Quiz: Which Type of Web Hosting Is Right for You?

September 25, 2015

Not sure which Web Hosting Account is right for your needs? Take our quick web hosting quiz to find out! For more information about various web hosting platforms at Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Hosting- What’s the Difference?

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5 Easy Steps to Speed Up WordPress Sites

September 19, 2015

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 ways to increase Search Engine Rankings and the amount of visitors to your site.

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Back that Site Up: A Backup Guide through the ACC

September 19, 2015

It’s important to ensure that you always have copies of your files, and to understand how to generate your own backups to avoid losing potentially valuable information.