What is VPS Hosting?

September 18, 2017

How VPS Works A VPS (“Virtual Private Server”) is a physical server that is divided and sold as multiple virtual machines.Each virtual server has its own operating system and server software, allowing each division to operate like its own server. Every virtual server has its own provisioned resources, meaning that it is guaranteed a certain amount of RAM and processing power. It’s important to keep in mind that a section is still part of a bigger server that holds the hardware that is used. Each virtual server is programmed to think it only has its provisioned resources, and so cannot…

Web Hosting

WordPress Hosting 101

August 31, 2017

So you want to start a WordPress site? Great! Now you have to decide how you want to host your new site. Figure Out What You’ll Be Doing Do you want your site to be a blog? An e-commerce site? A combination of both? The options are endless! Sit down and think about what you want to do with your site. Once you’ve decided, consider the design you’d like for your site. Do you prefer complex themes with lots of functionality or simple ones? Are you planning on using a lot of plugins or just one or two? These are…

Web Hosting, WordPress

5 Ways to Improve Your eCommerce WordPress Site

August 22, 2017

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 and reach a larger audience. Unfortunately, it’s not as simple as creating a new WordPress site and magically becoming a bestseller overnight. Even the most experienced entrepreneurs and business-savvy people may find the world of eCommerce websites difficult to navigate. Here are a few ways to increase traffic and drive revenue with your eCommerce WordPress site: 1. Start a Blog Blogging isn’t just for bloggers. You can blog too! You’ll…

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Is Your Web Host Hurting Your Search Ranking?

July 20, 2017

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 keywords helps search engines find your site and display it to people who search relevant terms. Search engines also grant higher ranking to high-performing websites with fast page load times and little or no downtime. So, what does your web host have to do with search rankings? The quality of your web host can affect SEO by hurting your page load times, server quality, database connection, and general accessibility of…

How To, Tutorials, Web Hosting

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…

Web Hosting, WordPress

Getting Started with WordPress

May 5, 2017

What is WordPress? WordPress is the World’s most popular blogging software. WordPress software is free and open-source, features lots of themes, plugins, a visual editor, and an active and supportive user and developer community. CMS vs. Blog WordPress is best known as a blogging tool, but technically it’s a CMS, or content management system. A CMS is more than just a blog, and in fact, it doesn’t have to be used for blogging at all. A CMS is primarily a tool for managing the files, media, and code that make up a website. As such, it offers…

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What is Web Hosting and How is it Different from a Domain Name?

April 25, 2017

When thinking about web hosting vs. domain names, it can help to think of the internet as a virtual world full of virtual places. Just like the real world, virtual places exist in certain spaces and are called by certain place names. The spaces that websites, blogs, databases, and online apps or games occupy — the servers — are the basis of web hosting and are akin to virtual property. Buying web hosting is a lot like buying a real estate lot, and registering a domain name is a lot like coming up with a name for your business or…

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Should I Use IMAP or POP For Email?

April 4, 2017

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 which email protocol to use. Most of the time, the answer is simple: use IMAP. Why then does POP exist and when should you use it? What advantages does it have over IMAP? In-Depth Comparison IMAP, the “Internet Message Access Protocol” has its main advantage right in its name: IMAP is all about access. Email is stored on a central server, and access is granted to all of your devices….

Security, SEO, Web Hosting

All About SSL Certificates

February 15, 2016

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 encrypts information moving between your web server and internet browser. You can think of it like this –

Geek Out, Security, Web Hosting

Top 5 Most Infamous Hackers of All Time

February 1, 2016

Who are these Infamous Hackers? And what do they want? When you think of a hacker, most people imagine a lonesome figure aglow by a single computer screen, frantically typing some matrix-like script in an anonymous subterranean basement. But Hackers and their motives are as varied and broad as ‘hacking’ itself.

Security, Web Hosting

Know Your MalWare: Your Field Guide to Malicious Software

January 4, 2016

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. Malware is an umbrella term for hostile or intrusive software that a computer can catch from an outside source.

Design & Development, Web Hosting, WordPress

Ubuntu vs FreeBSD Hosting: Is There A Difference?

December 17, 2015

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 difference between FreeBSD and Ubuntu? Which one is right for me?

Design & Development, Web Hosting

Why pair with FreeBSD

September 25, 2015

Why FreeBSD? pair Networks has been relying on FreeBSD as an essential tool for providing world-class web hosting since opening its doors in 1995.

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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?

Design & Development, Web Hosting

How to Choose a Web Host

September 16, 2015

So you’re looking for a new web host? Great! Purchasing your own web hosting is a great step towards establishing a successful, independent presence on the Internet.

Cloud Hosting, Web Hosting

What is Cloud Hosting?

September 16, 2015

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 fluff? More importantly, is it right for you?

Design & Development, Web Hosting

Shared, VPS, & Dedicated Hosting Platforms – What’s the Difference?

September 16, 2015

What’s the best web hosting platform for your site? Do you need to harness the power of a Dedicated Server ? Or would a budget-friendly Shared Hosting Package be sufficient?