3 tips for making money as a reseller of web hosting

Reselling web hosting is a great way for web designs and web developers to generate recurring income. If done right, it can be a very profitable business – but what does it take to get it right? To help you start making money as a reseller of web hosting, we’ve pulled together three top tips: …

How will China’s row with Google affect internet security?

China’s relationship with Google has been unstable for a long time, but the poor links between the two have intensified after the technology company said it no longer recognises Chinese certificates of trust on web pages. Google said in an official security blog that the Chinese agency allowed Cairo-based MCS Holdings to issue unauthorised certificates …

The importance of SSL certificates

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates are the standard technology that is used online to establish an encrypted connection between a server and a web browser. When installed and used on a website it creates a secure connection meaning all of the information and data that passes between the users browser and the server is encrypted. This way …

The importance of site speed

It was 2010 when Google first announced that the speed of a web page was becoming a ranking factor in their search algorithm. It made sense – Google’s business is essentially providing good quality answers to questions. If the website they send you to is slow, arguably, it doesn’t meet this quality benchmark. It’s a …

Magento: what’s behind the hype?

Frequently hailed as a transformative force in the world of e-commerce, Magento has attracted enormous attention as a marketing platform that presents a wealth of appealing possibilities to any web entrepreneur. Here we take a look at some of the key benefits it can bring to your business, as well as some important points to …

The importance of professional email hosting

When you’re looking to establish a new company, it’s important to have all of your business elements joined up to create that professional look that is going to impress potential customers when they come and view your site. It may seem a small detail, particularly if you are a new start-up who is testing the …

Is a dedicated hosting plan the right choice?

For most start-up companies, particularly those that receive normal amounts of internet traffic, a shared hosting plan is ideal. However, for a larger business, especially those that host huge amounts of data and are more resource intensive, a dedicated server might be a better fit. Below we discuss some of the benefits making a switch …

How to choose the best UK web hosting provider

If you’re on the lookout for a new web hosting provider for your UK business, you’re probably aware that there are literally hundreds of companies out. However you should be aware that all web hosting companies are not born equal. A good web hosting company can mean all the difference between a reliable, well-functioning website …

Top WordPress Plugins for 2015

A WordPress Plugin is (to quote WordPress) a “bit of software that can be uploaded to extend and expand the functionality of your WordPress site.” What that means is that a plugin allows you to do more with your site, giving you more abilities and functions, and in turn increases your professionalism. In short, it …

Email marketing: the right way

When businesses talk about email marketing, there can often be a sense of confusion. Many people, especially those who are new to the world of online business, don’t always know or understand what email marketing is and how it can help them. Therefore, to clarify, email marketing is any form of email communication between business …