Guides How to install an SSL certificate on a VPS If you want to boost the legitimacy and trustworthiness of your website while improving SEO rankings, you need to install an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) certificate. Having an SSL certificate... read more
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 web hosting server to edit your website, you’ve used a process... read more
Guides The complete 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... read more
Guides How to sell a domain name in 8 steps 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,... 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... 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. Maybe you like to name your servers after your favourite TV show characters,... 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... 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.... 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... 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... 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... read more
Guides A guide to country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) When you type a website into your browser’s search bar, you’ll often notice it ends with “.com,” “.org,” or perhaps something more specific like “.uk” or “.fr.” These... 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... read more