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What are generic TLDs?

What are generic TLDs?
Generic Top-Level Domains, or gTLDs, are among the most common domain extensions you’ll encounter on the internet – think .com, .org, and .net. If you're selecting a domain name for your website, it's important to understand the role gTLDs play and how they can impact
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What are dedicated servers used for?

What are dedicated servers used for?
If you’re working on an ambitious project, and you know you need a server, it can be tricky to match your needs to the right type of hosting. Let’s say your project needs more firepower than shared hosting can handle, and you’ve got some budget to spare,
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How to speed up a WordPress site

How to speed up a WordPress site
When you're building (or maintaining) a WordPress site, one of the most important metrics to keep your eye on is page load times. How quickly your website loads can dramatically impact conversion rates, and last year, it even became an official ranking factor in the Page Experience update.
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VPS hosting vs cloud hosting: What's the difference?

VPS hosting vs cloud hosting: What's the difference?
With the normalisation of remote and hybrid working models, the continual growth of the internet and the role technology plays in our lives have placed increasing demands on business tech. Many people – especially those new to servers and hosting – find it difficult to distinguish between VPS and cloud-based hosting,
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The seven main types of web hosting

The seven main types of web hosting
When you're setting up a website, you’ll quickly realise that deciding which type of web hosting plan to use is a tricky decision to make – not least because there are a million and one options available! To make things even harder, each web hosting option has a
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Setting up a server: 14 server security tips

Setting up a server: 14 server security tips
A server is a powerful computer that stores and processes a lot of data, and when you’re setting one up you want to make sure your data is kept under lock and key from the get-go. Whether you’ve got a dedicated server, VPS or bare metal server,
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What is hosted Exchange email?

What is hosted Exchange email?
What is hosted Exchange email? When you’re weighing up your email hosting options, hosted Exchange email is one of the most popular choices on the market - and for good reason. We break down exactly what this email solution has to offer and who it’s suited to. But before
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What are the different types of domains?

What are the different types of domains?
You’re about to launch your website, and all that’s left to do is select your domain name. “It’s not that important, it's only a URL”, you might be thinking. Well, as it happens, your domain (and resulting URL) is a much bigger deal than you
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Bare metal servers vs dedicated servers

Bare metal servers vs dedicated servers
When it comes to finding the best hosting option for your project, you’ll probably find yourself face to face with a choice – dedicated server or bare metal server? It’s a confusing topic at the best of times, as these two types of servers are so similar that they’
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What is cloud computing used for?

What is cloud computing used for?
Cloud computing has achieved widespread adoption across businesses large and small in recent years, and with good reason. Whereas classic dedicated and shared servers rely on individual physical machines, cloud servers make use of online, non-localised infrastructure. This provides a secure and flexible solution to reduce costs and optimise
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Why your WordPress site is slow and how to fix it

Why your WordPress site is slow and how to fix it
When you’re running a website, the biggest metric you’re looking at is probably conversions, from contact form submissions and link clicks to fully-fledged product purchases. But if your site load times are slow, you could be missing out on traffic and that means losing potential customers. So,
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Ultimate guide to WordPress hosting

Ultimate guide to WordPress hosting
To make sure your website is accessible on the internet, you need a web hosting provider. Your web host provides server space to store all of your website’s content, including HTML and CSS code, images, and all other types of files. Plus, your web server also connects internet users
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What is a VPS and how do they work?

What is a VPS and how do they work?
Otherwise known as a virtual private server, a VPS is a type of hosting service offered by web hosting providers like us. A VPS cleverly spreads resources over several virtual machines without the bandwidth and traffic limitations which usually go hand in hand with shared hosting. In other words, you’
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What is web hosting?

What is web hosting?
Whether you’re a new business looking to get online, or an established brand looking around for new options, the term "web hosting" will have undoubtedly cropped up here and there. But what exactly is web hosting, what web hosting servers are there, and how do you choose
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What is email hosting?

What is email hosting?
Whether it’s a customer emailing your business or your favourite shoe brand sending you a promotion, we all access our emails daily. But have you ever wondered where all your email information is stored? In this guide we will explain everything there is to know about email hosting, including
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