Web Hosting and Domain Names

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Domain Dilemma: Choosing the Right Name for A Business Website

Your business website is your digital storefront, a hub for showcasing your products, services, and brand identity. But before visitors can explore your online haven, they need a way to...
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Domain Drama: Navigating Renewals, Transfers, and Name Disputes

A domain name is more than just an online address; it's your online identity. It's the gateway to your website, your brand, and your online presence. But like any valuable...
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Top 5 web design questions that small business owners want to know

Small business owners often have many questions about websites, as they play an important role in establishing an online presence and attracting customers. Here are 10 common web design questions...
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Squarespace acquires Google Domains

Have you gotten a notification recently about Google Domains being purchased by Squarespace and aren't sure what that means for you? I've been getting questions, so I'm here with answers....
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The truth about domains, web hosting and email

If you are a business owner and need to be online, there are three main components you will likely need: a domain name, web hosting, and email. Do you know...
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A Domain Scam to Avoid

I routinely get calls, texts, and emails from confused clients who have found themselves with a paper bill in the mail saying their domain is set to expire, and to...
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Domain Name Questions and Answers

Finding a domain name that both fits your business and is available can be a challenge, so I thought I'd write up some information and include some questions I get...
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Thinking about changing domain names?

If you think you need to change domain names, there is a lot that goes with that. You may want to give that a second thought, but if you decide...
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What you need to know about your domain name

First, let me answer this question - what is a domain name? A domain name is the unique URL or  address for your website. The domain name for Amazon is...
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What you need to know about DNS

If you have a website, there's a good chance you or someone you've hired has had to make some DNS changes. But what is DNS? How does it work? And...
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Subdomain Questions and Answers

Your domain name is your Internet address. For example, my domain is sumydesigns.com. Easy enough. But what's a subdomain? A subdomain is a way to break up your domain into...
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When is it a good time to have multiple domains?

Domain names. If you want a website, you have to have at least one. But what about more than one? When might it be a good idea to have more...
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Don’t let your domain expire

Every so often I get an email from a panicky person that their website is down and they can't figure out why. The first thing I do is look to...
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Everything you always wanted to know about subdomains but were afraid to ask

When we're talking about the Internet, most people know that your domain name is your online address, also known as your URL or your .com. Our site is sumydesigns.com, for...
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Who should host my website?

If you are thinking of getting a website, one of the questions you'll face is about web hosting. What is it? Why do you need it? And where do you...
Domain Name Choices

What should my domain name be?

I get this question a lot, so I thought I'd do an obligatory domain name FAQ. What is a domain name? A domain name, like sumydesigns.com, is like the street...
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Server Hijacking and the Aftermath

As I mentioned in a couple of posts last week, and for anyone who visited our site or any of our clients sites during this time, you may have known we...
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How to choose a good WordPress web host

If you read yesterday's blog post, you know we had a bit of a hosting catastrophe this week. An honest mistake went awry, followed by what I believe were not...
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Keep your web hosting separate from your email hosting

Do you keep all your eggs in one basket when it comes to your online needs? Email, web hosting, domain names all in one stop? A lot of people do....
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What can I do with extra domains?

Occasionally clients come to me with their domain name already purchased, which is great! Sometimes they even have more than one domain name. So the question is, what can you...
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Moving your WordPress site to a new web host

You may have landed on this page because you want to move your site to a new web host. It happens to many site owners at one point or another. You've...