Everything you've wondered about servers, domains and websites, explained in plain language.
A website needs three things: a domain, hosting and content. From picking a domain to SSL, here are the steps to put your site online with a hosting plan that includes a free domain.
Moving your website to a new host without your visitors noticing is possible. From making backups to changing DNS, we go through the steps for a migration without downtime, in order.
If your visitors are in Iran, Turkey, the Caucasus or Iraq, where your server is located affects how fast your pages load. We explain why latency matters and how to evaluate a Turkey location.
The difference between shared hosting and a VPS comes down to management, control and responsibility. We explain in plain language which suits which project and when to move from hosting to a VPS.
How to install WordPress on your web hosting account using only the file manager and your browser, with no command line. The first settings to change after installation are covered too.
cPanel is for managing a single hosting account, while WHM is the server-side tool that creates and manages those accounts. We explain in plain language what each panel does, how they differ and what the alternatives are.
For a website to be visible on the internet, its files need to live on a server that's online 24/7. That's exactly what web hosting is. We explain the types of hosting and what to look for when choosing a plan.