Running your own site can seem intimidating at first. And yes, there's a lot to get used to. But there are many reasons why we need web hosting. Once you understand that a website is nothing but digital real estate that needs an address and a place you can rent, everything's simple. Here's a … [Read more...]
How to Enable Free AutoSSL with InMotion SSL Hosting
When you purchase hosting from InMotion, you can enable free AutoSSL. This allows you to access HTTPS on your domains. This is included with ALL their hosting plans. Here's the complete InMotion hosting discount list. Don't purchase hosting without a free SSL certificate! Including free … [Read more...]
How to Create a Test Site with SiteGround Staging
The SiteGround GoGeek package has a fantastic " staging " feature that allows you to test changes on your site before publishing them. I've been using staging for years, and I can't recommend it highly enough. Unfortunately, it's unavailable with the "StartUp" and "GrowBig" plans - only GoGeek. … [Read more...]
cPanel Login URL List for Major Hosting Providers
cPanel can be a bit difficult to find. So here's the cPanel login URL list for the big hosting services (but read more below!): If your DNS hasn't propagated yet, you can try replacing your domain name (example.com) with the IP address of your server. Just remember that unless you've chosen a … [Read more...]
How to Get the InnoDB Buffer Pool Size via SSH
InnoDB is the default storage engine for MySQL databases - the same one that runs WordPress. To optimize speed, InnoDB stores frequently queries and indexes in cached memory. This way, we don't have to query the database from disk each time. The result is that WordPress runs much faster. Obviously … [Read more...]
How to Use SSH from cPanel to Access your Site
Website admins cover a wide range of skill levels. For the absolute beginner, cPanel can get a bit overwhelming with all its complicated functions that they will likely never use. On the other end of the spectrum, there are those for whom cPanel is insufficient. While it tries to encapsulate the … [Read more...]
How to Access your Site over SFTP Using cPanel
If you want to access the files on your site, FTP is a great option. It's easy to use, fast, you can upload and download files with ease, and perform most file operations with the click of a button. However, your FTP passwords and all subsequent data are transferred over the Internet in plaintext. … [Read more...]
How to Find the Publisher of a Website – 4 Methods to Try
There could be many reasons why you'd want to find the name of the publisher in charge of a website. Perhaps the site has some copyrighted information and you need to send a formal takedown notice to the address. Or maybe your need is more benign - like you have an offer or a suggestion to make. … [Read more...]
Can you Use an SSL Certificate with Cloudflare?
Earlier, I'd written about how to install an SSL certificate in just a couple of clicks using cPanel's "Let's Encrypt" plugin. Most hosting providers now offer this functionality, and you can transform your HTTP site into a secure HTTPS site in a few minutes without much hassle. However, if … [Read more...]
How to Install a Let’s Encrypt SSL Certificate in cPanel
Now that Google's putting the pressure on moving everyone to SSL, it's time for you to do so as well. These days, most hosting providers are giving out free HTTPS certificates and have teamed up with "Let's Encrypt" so that all domains and subdomains can implement SSL. In this tutorial, I'll show … [Read more...]