Guides What is FTP and how does it work? If you’ve ever downloaded files from a web page, used cloud storage or requested information from your server to edit your website, you’ve used a process called file transfer protocol (FTP). This process allows you to transfer files between devices over the internet. Without FTP and the developments stemming from it, we wouldn’... read more
Guides A guide to application servers Whether you prefer desktop or mobile applications, we all rely on these web-based apps in one way or another. From editing documents on Google Docs to checking Instagram, we all use applications every day for work, leisure and communication. Our reliance on these applications is only set to increase. In fact, the global application server... read more
Guides How to sell a domain name Got a domain name you’re not using? Maybe you chose a domain name a while ago with the intention to start a website, but those plans never materialised. Or, maybe your domain name just isn’t relevant to your business anymore. Whatever the reason is, it could be time to sell your domain if... read more
Guides A complete guide to domain management If you want your website to be safe, secure and accessible, it’s essential that you register and manage your domain name properly. Your domain name is your online presence – it’s the address that people use to locate and visit your website. If your domain name were to expire, be compromised or no longer... read more
Guides A guide to server naming conventions We can completely understand the humour behind naming your VPS or dedicated server something funny or weird. However, if you have lots of different servers, each with various functions, resource levels and locations – things can get confusing. That’s why server naming conventions are super important. They help you identify your servers quickly and efficiently.... read more
Guides A guide to website cookies When we mention cookies, we don’t mean those delicious bakes that you buy from the shop, we’re talking about website cookies. A very different type of cookie – but they can be very helpful when it comes to boosting your online experience. Let’s dive right into the ins and outs of website cookies.... read more
Guides A guide to mail servers Sending emails has become sort of a novelty in our daily lives. We accept that our emails will arrive in the desired inbox and we move on with our lives. But what’s actually happening behind the scenes to make this possible? Let’s explore mail servers. What is a mail server? A mail server... read more
Guides A guide to streaming servers It’s safe to say you’ve probably heard of a livestream. Whether that’s going live on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube or Twitch, playing your favourite TV show, or listening to the radio on your phone – these are all forms of live streaming. This now begs the question, how are live streams made possible? Well,... read more
Guides A guide to file servers What are file servers? A specific type of storage server, a file server is a computer that contains all the files available on a local area network (LAN). This means whoever has access to the file server, also has access to the files — a multi-user system. File servers can come in different forms, for example... read more
Guides A guide to subdomains What is a subdomain? A subdomain is a prefix, which comes before both your primary domain and top-level domain. Most URLs are structured like this: www.example(dot)com, but when it comes to adding in a subdomain, the structure will look slightly different. An example URL with a subdomain would look like this: help.... read more
Guides A guide to country code top-level domains In this blog post, we’ll run through everything you need to know about country code top-level domain names. So sit back, relax, and let us tell you all about ccTLDs. What is a ccTLD? A country code top-level domain, or a ccTLD, is one of three types of TLDs. A ccTLD represents a specific... read more
Guides Why is navigation so important on a website? Well thought-out navigation can make the difference between a visitor spending 30 seconds or one hour on your website. If your navigation is too complex or poorly designed, visitors will be put off quickly and may decide to stop exploring your site. In other words, properly planned navigation is vital to ensure a good user... read more
Guides The beginner's guide to SEO for new website owners If you’ve recently built a new website, or you’re still tossing around the idea, there’s one topic you should definitely brush up on: SEO. In a nutshell, search engine optimisation is the process of making certain changes and optimisations to your website to help it rank higher in search results. It’s... read more