I've been hosting my own website for years and during that time I've learned a lot about what makes a good host. The reasons why we need hosting are more relevant than ever, and I've wanted to share my experience with those just getting started. Things like disk space, domain names, and … [Read more...]
How to Inline Above the Fold CSS
Inlining your CSS is especially important if you have low-cost web hosting, like Hostgator for example. Here are the steps to identify and inline above-the-fold CSS for your WordPress site. Related to Inlining CSS: Best TTFB HostingCDN Web Hosting for Low-Cost ProvidersServer-Side Caching: … [Read more...]
Moving From Shared Hosting to VPS is Hard!
I won't lie - if you're coming from shared hosting, you're in for a rude shock at how much work you have to do with a VPS. Migrating to a VPS is extremely hard if you have no experience. No web hosting provider tells you this. They all want you to upgrade to their "managed VPS" service, promising … [Read more...]
SiteGround Tried to Take Down my GoGeek Review
I've been a fan of SiteGround for years. In fact, I hosted my sites with them for 7 years. In my reviews, I have consistently labeled them as a "premium" service, going so far as to call them "The Apple of shared hosting". I'm no longer an affiliate, however. They didn't want any affiliates to refer … [Read more...]
How to Fix cPanel AutoSSL Errors Under a Cloudflare Proxy
One day, I woke up to find that all my Let's Encrypt SSL certificates had expired. How was this possible? I had been using AutoSSL or Let's Encrypt for years and they were renewing without any issues. So I went into my web hosting panel and tried to renew them manually, but they all failed. … [Read more...]
3 Must-Have WordPress Plugins for Blazing Fast Speed
Now that search engines like Google have started considering the page experience for rankings, your site needs to load quickly. WordPress by default is pretty slow. It wasn't built with loading speed in mind and as a result, there are lots of JavaScript, CSS, and page generation inefficiencies. It … [Read more...]
Hostgator Flash Sale: Last on October 18th 2021
The latest Hostgator birthday flash sale is slated to begin on October 18th, 2021 through to October 22nd, 2021. Here are the full details. For more deals, check out the list. Start Date: Monday, October 18th, 12:00 AM CSTEnd Date: Friday, October 29th, 2021, 11:59 PM CST This is Hostgator's … [Read more...]
NameHero Client Area: Getting Around
The NameHero client area recently got an update with a snappy new interface that's faster, cleaner, and flatter than the one before. This, along with a complete refresh of the NameHero site design itself, gives the entire service a fresh new look. The client area in particular is now easier to … [Read more...]
Lightsail AWS vs Shared Hosting: Bad for Beginners
The biggest difference between Lightsail AWS and shared hosting, is that Lightsail is like a managed VPS that comes installed with WordPress, but without customer support. With traditional shared hosting, on the other hand, everything is automatically configured. Lightsail AWS isn't for beginners, … [Read more...]
6 Hostgator Alternatives
These are the best Hostgator alternatives. I've selected these options based on pricing and features such as backups and security because HostGator doesn't include either for free. Disclaimer: I get a commission when you buy through my site. Your clicks help fund my solid gold writing desk … [Read more...]