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PHP vs Perl: What’s the difference?

PHP vs Perl: What’s the difference?
You don’t have to venture too far into technical discussion forums or social media to see developers debating the pros and cons of different programming languages. Two of the titans of server-side scripting are PHP and Perl, so we have asked two of our server-side-scripting gurus
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Why agencies should host their clients' websites

Why agencies should host their clients' websites
If you run a web agency and you’re looking to expand your range of services, you may have thought about hosting websites. But how exactly could it benefit you and your clients? From increasing revenue to boosting customer satisfaction, find out why we think web hosting could be the
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What is WooCommerce?

What is WooCommerce?
The retail sector has grown and evolved massively over the years thanks to the introduction of ecommerce. And with the help of the WooCommerce plugin for WordPress, creating your own online store can be a piece of cake. Simply put, ecommerce is the act of buying and selling goods and
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Best domain extensions for UK businesses

Best domain extensions for UK businesses
We’ve all been there. You have a unique, one-of-a-kind name for a new business or venture. Your mind runs at 100 miles per minute, imaging it up in lights or on a billboard. Smugly, you search online to register your domain name, only to find someone
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What is an SSL certificate? Benefits, uses, and examples

What is an SSL certificate? Benefits, uses, and examples
As malicious attacks become more widespread, aggressive and advanced, security is becoming more important than ever. While there are hundreds of ways you can increase your site's security, there’s one simple thing everyone should do to get off to a good start – getting an SSL certificate. Server
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Alternative domain extensions for tech experts

Alternative domain extensions for tech experts
So you've found the perfect name for your business. Everything is set up and ready to go, from your business cards, to your branding. There's just one thing left, but when you go to register your domain name, you receive an unpleasant surprise. The .com or
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Chatbot vs live chat for customer service

Chatbot vs live chat for customer service
Wouldn’t it be nice if all customer support could be reached instantaneously? After all, no one enjoys typing up an email of your problems or waiting ages on the phone for a response. A decade or so ago, this was the norm. But thanks to social media’s global
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Why you need a .shop domain name

Why you need a .shop domain name
If you’ve got WordPress hosting, or are planning to build a website, you’re going to need a domain name. And not just any domain name. You’re going to want the perfect one for your business. With .com and .uk domains being hugely popular, you might find that
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VPS vs dedicated servers: Which is right for you?

VPS vs dedicated servers: Which is right for you?
So you know you want a server but whilst scoping out your options you’ve come face-to-face with a whole host of server types. Two of the most popular options are virtual private servers (VPS) and dedicated servers. But which one should you choose for your project? Well,
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How many after-work emails do Brits receive each day?

How many after-work emails do Brits receive each day?
What do you do once you get home from work? Do you drop onto your sofa to unwind with your favourite TV show? Take the edge off by listening to music while cooking dinner? Or do you immediately open your work emails the moment you get in and start replying
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How to renew your domain name

How to renew your domain name
Your domain name is much more than just an address on the internet, it's the first impression you make on potential customers, and often the key to your brand’s online success.  A domain name is your digital identity, making it crucial to keep it active and protected.
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Building highly-available web applications on CloudNX

Building highly-available web applications on CloudNX
Interested in building web applications consisting of multiple servers (VMs, Bare Metal or some combination of the two)? Want to minimise downtime caused by an outage of one part of the system? While it might not be possible to provide a single ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution, we’ve put
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A guide to online marketing: 4 steps to nailing it

A guide to online marketing: 4 steps to nailing it
Online marketing is something that every business owner knows they should be doing. But let's be honest, you’re probably busy running a company and being the expert in your own field. It’s still a key part of online business success and there are ways you can
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