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Security What is cybersecurity: 10 tips for staying safe online In the age of the internet we use our data everyday to log into social media, send emails, browse websites or even buy that thing you really want but know... read more
Websites Domain name length: long vs short domains Choosing a domain name can be difficult, but we're here to help you make the right decision. As well as knowing how to choose a domain name, choosing... read more
Websites How to choose an SEO-friendly domain name There are over 349.9 million registered domains out there, but when you’re choosing a domain name for your project, there are a lot of different concerns to factor... read more
Servers Shared hosting vs dedicated hosting Shared hosting is when multiple users, websites, projects, or accounts are hosted alongside each other on a single web server. Dedicated hosting on the other hand, refers to when a... read more
Websites New TLDs: everything you need to know No matter what kind of project you’re starting, if you're creating a website, you’re going to need a good domain name. It’s like your virtual... read more
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Websites Website Migration: Things You Need to Know When you run a website, at one time or another it may become inevitable that you’ll have to migrate it. Now, unless you’re a serial migrator, you won’... read more
Servers A guide to server virtualisation Server virtualisation has been essential in the creation of virtual servers such as VPS hosting. By allowing one physical server to be split into several other virtual servers, the server... read more
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Websites What is WebP? A guide to the new image format Websites would be pretty boring without images to keep the attention of visitors. But sprucing up your site with images can come at a cost – slow page speeds (sad face)... read more
Cloud What is cloud hosting? Cloud hosting utilises a network of virtual and physical servers to host applications and websites. These cloud resources offer much greater flexibility and scalability than traditional hosting options, where a... read more
