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Introducing Unlimited Web Hosting Plan

Prashant — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 05:15:46 +0000

We are happy to announce our unlimited hosting plan as a step above our silver hosting plan. True to its name the unlimited web hosting plan has the below features.

1. Unlimited Disk Space
2. Unlimited Upload / Download (Bandwidth)
3. Unlimited Domain Hosting
3. Unlimited Databases
4. Unlimited Domain Parking
… and many more features.

Just to clarify, you will not get unlimited cPanels for the add-on domains you host. You will only get 1 cPanel for your primary domain name. This plan is not suitable for resellers who would like to offer their clients individual hosting accounts. Also please read our TOS to know what you can and cannot do on the unlimited hosting plan.

Is Linux Server user-friendly? Can i manage my hosting without writing code?

Prashant — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 06:09:22 +0000

For most people who are not familiar with Linux server, think that working on a Linux hosting will require lot of code writing to manage simple tasks. However this is not at all true, Linux servers come with cPanel (Hosting Control Panel) which is very simple to understand as it comes with a GUI (Graphic User Interface). Meaning, everything from creating emails to databases can be done by clicking on a graphic icon. It is so simple that anyone without any knowledge of how Linux server works can get tasks done within minutes.

Below we have pasted the cPanel cutout to show you how simple it is with the user friendly GUI. At SpeedHost.in all our Linux Hosting Plans come with cPanel.

Subdomains which you Should not Create on your Web Hosting Account

Prashant — Sat, 27 Mar 2010 04:23:51 +0000

There are a few subdomains you should not create on your hosting account as they are already in use for other crucial functions. Therefore it is advisable not to create those subdomains or folders.

1. Mail
2. Webmail
3. WWW
4. FTP

Creating or deleting any of the above can result in malfunction of your hosting account.

Tell me more about VPS Hosting

Prashant — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 05:49:09 +0000

VPS stands for virtual private servers, also known as the virtual dedicated servers. It is a method of splitting a server. Each virtual server can be rebooted and also can run its full-fledged operating system by sharing the same server. The VPS hosting has turned out to be a preferred medium of hosting for medium-sized businesses. This is because like the dedicated servers these servers also provides the same control but at an affordable price.

VPS hosting primarily refers to the thing where the provider creates multiple virtual servers from a single physical server in order to cater to different entities of customers. This type of web service enables the customers to enjoy similar functionalities like the dedicated kind of web service. Consumers will have the freedom of site accessibility and will also enjoy security, privacy, and high performance with this new system. To sum up this type allows the customers to host their site by sharing the same server. However, the performance does not get hindered by other sites sharing the same server.

How is it useful?

The VPS hosting services are designed in such a way that customers can save money by using this without compromising on the performance, security, and flexibility. If you are a user of the VPS service then you can enjoy certain benefits, which are listed below:

- Improved Protection: It offers better security compared to other types of hosting. As the server having its own operating system the performance of the site is not hindered by other sites using the same server.

- Guaranteed Power: This type of hosting provides you with guaranteed system resources. You need not compete for resources rather you have the luxury of receiving accurately measured resources suiting your specific needs. With this scalable solution you can make your business grow.

- Flexibility and Freedom: This service also provides you control and flexibility just like the dedicated servers.

- Affordable Price: It is comparatively cheaper than the other types of web server services.

This type of web service is a solution to all your needs. It is simple to set up and has a low maintenance cost. Due to its low cost and multiple benefits the VPS hosting is mostly preferred by the businesses, resellers, and webmasters. It allows creating personal accounts for respective clients.

If you are looking forward to install this service then consider looking for a reliable host. The host should meet your needs in terms of bandwidth, technical support, maintenance, and speed. It is advisable to check if your host will provide you with after sales service like the support and so on. Subscribe for a reasonable time in your contract.

How to remove iFrame Virus from your Website

Prashant — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:03:05 +0000

Getting bugged with the iframe virus which is affecting your website? You tried removing it many times but it just keeps coming back… well the problem is not with your hosting company but with your computer.

The problem is that your login information has been compromised by a password stealing virus which has infected a computer that is used to manage your cPanel account and it has not been detected / removed by the antivirus software that is running on that computer. This issue is very common as the malware that is doing this is constantly being revised and is also polymorphic so each time it runs, it is slightly different as well.

These injections are actually being placed with in the files through ftp access to the account using a bot net. It is recommended the use of malwarebytes.com as well as combofix.org which has been proven in our experience to remove these types of infections from personal computers.

Once you have done this and have confirmed that all computers that access this account have been cleaned you will want to update the all passwords for this account including ftp accounts for it to be more secure and prevent further injections.

Changing your Web Hosting Company in 10 Simple Steps

Prashant — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 06:20:00 +0000

1. Identify a web hosting company that provides the features and services most suitable for you.
2. Order an appropriate hosting package from the supplier.
3. Use the Control Panel facilities to manage your email boxes.
4. Copy all your files from your previous web hosting service (taking a backup).
5. Upload the files to your new hosted web space.
6. Begin the transfer of your domain or change the domain records and change email settings if required (your new web hosting supplier should provide guidance and support to make this as simple as possible ).
7. Transfer any databases required for your website.
8. Check that all files have been copied and uploaded successfully.
9. Test functionality and content related to any databases.
10. If you have not done so already, cancel your previous hosting service.

What does Shared Hosting mean?

Prashant — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:54:26 +0000

Websites are practically housed on servers. These servers are computers that have been programmed to respond to every call for data from cyberspace. Every server owns individual IP addresses consisting of four numbers that are separated by dots.

Shared hosting is one of the most common hosting types. It refers to plan that enrolls websites in one server that share the same allocations and assets provided by one computer system.

Shared hosting puts several websites into equally divided disk space, IP addresses and bandwidth. The web host administers equal allocation of bandwidth and disk spaces per month for all websites, and any excess is relatively sanctioned with penalty charges. The sites that are pushed to their limits are sometimes closed down. Web hosts do this to provide adequate service to every shared site.

There are risks in shared hosting. Web hosts that maneuver shared hosting ensure an ample amount of traffic that each of the sites receives. When a particular shared host’s server is frequently visited, the traffic will respond at a much slower pace. If a website requires high traffic, committing to a dedicated server can be a better option.

Any activity that is engaged in by neighboring websites affects everything within the server’s province. It acts like a domino effect. If one of the neighboring websites runs a program script that is corrupted or banned out of spamming strategies, everyone enrolled in the same IP address encounters the same problem.

In general, shared hosting is cheaper than other hosting types since the operating cost of one server is equally divided among a number of clients. In most cases, shared hosting fees are as little as Rs.50 in a month. But you have to search for web hosting companies that meet your requirements.

Difference Between Shared SSL and Private SSL

Prashant — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 13:24:30 +0000

SSL (Secure Socket Layers) simply encrypts information as it is transferred across the internet.

A shared SSL displays as https://secure44.websitewelcome.com/~username/. A private SSL would display as https://www.yourdomain.com in the address bar. Private SSLs are specific to a customer’s name address and company listing to ensure a higher level of security.

The Shared SSL will provide encryption, but not authentication for your domain. It will give a security warning when you visit the website. This is because the SSL certificate is not issued for your specific domain, instead, it is issued for the server you are on. If you choose to view the certificate by clicking on “View Certificate” in the security error pop up, then you will see that under “Issued To:” the Common Name ( CN ) is set.

The Shared SSL is not good for E-Commerce websites. This is because it does not make people comfortable with submitting their credit card information on your website when the security error is seen. All websites that will be taking credit card transactions directly on the website should use Private SSL.

Private SSL will not cause any warning messages to show up when people view your website securely. To find our more about Private SSL

Basic Advantages of Linux Server Hosting

Prashant — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 10:23:26 +0000

When you are going to hire a hosting service to build your website for your small business then you need to know the basic things of web hosting. You are the best person to judge that what required features are and what about your budget.

Commonly, this choice to host your website depends upon the scripting language that is used in your website. If languages like PHP, MySQL, or Perl are used in your website, Linux Web hosting is preferable. But if you are thinking for ASP Dot Net scripting language then your finest choice would the window hosting.

Advantages of Linux hosting:

1. Linux is an open source software product and thus it does not need the high licensing fees that other operating systems do; you can freely download and use it at no cost. Even Mac notebooks of Apple computers uses a modified version of Linux operating system.

2. Linux web hosting is very economical as Linux is a free operating system.

3. When the scripting language like PHP, MySQL, or Perl etc. are required for your website then Linux server hosting is the most reliable and cost effective solution for you.

4. There are many kinds of databases that run on Linux hosting, but the most widespread most likely among web host providers are mSQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL.

5. By lots of server experts Linux hosting is supposed to be much secure than Windows hosting, and for that reason only Linux server hosting is also the more popular choice for web designers and programmers.

Free Web Hosting Vs. Paid Website Hosting in India

Prashant — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 07:22:27 +0000

This is a very basic comparison between free website hosting and paid hosting services. We will elaborate more on this in the coming articles.

Web site hosting service companies on the Internet permit the user to make their web site accessible through the World Wide Web. There are huge numbers of companies that offer web space on their server for their customers and also offer Internet connectivity in general in a data center. There can be various types of web site hosting companies. The main classification is the free web site hosting and the paid web site hosting service companies.

In case of free web site hosting, the user has the right to upload his or her web site content on the server space that is provided by the web site hosting company without any cost. This type of web site hosting service is great for people who are new to to internet and plan to get familiar with web site creation and functionality of web servers. On the other hand, to get your web site uploaded on a web space that is provided by a paid web site hosting company, you need to pay the company periodic fees. The fee amount may vary from company to company. The paid web site hosting companies are best suited for professional web site owners. People who need large web space to upload their web sites and who expect a certain amount of web site visitors which is restricted on free hosting accounts to a minimum.

The revenue that the paid web hosting service companies get is through the fee that is paid to the company by the web site owners. In case of free web site hosting companies, the main source of income are the ads and banners that can be placed on their clients web pages.

The main advantage of using a free web site hosting service is that they are free of cost and hence make a perfect choice for people who are new into the business and are just looking to start out. They are perfect for people who just want to display a minimum content on the World Wide Web in small amount of web space. The other advantage of using the free web site hosting service is that most of these companies provide integrated, easy tools to upload the pages on to the hosting account. They do this realizing the fact that the free web site hosting services are generally utilized by the newbies.

There are also certain disadvantages of using the free web site hosting services. When using the free web site hosting service, you are forced to place the ads and banners by the web site hosting company on your web pages. Also the revenue that is obtained by the ads goes to the web site company. In case of paid web site hosting service, ads and banners placed on your web site are according to your will and the revenue of the banners and ads placed on your web site goes in your pocket. Also in some case of free web site hosting, the domain name of your web site starts with the web site hosting company name followed by your web site name. This is not the case of paid web site hosting service. You get a unique web site domain. The web space provided by free web site hosting service is limited whereas in case of paid web site hosting service you can buy the web space according to your requirements.

About The Author:
Roger McLean is marketing executive of http://www.mojoscripts.com.