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Welcome to the rebirth of Hostek, a commitment to return to our roots as a customer service powerhouse in the hosting industry. Welcome to the new Hostek Blog! My name is Josh, and I’m the Director of Customer Operations for Hostek. I’ve been in the webhosting industry for 25 years, and I’ve known about Hostek…
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WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) that powers millions of websites worldwide. If you’re new to WordPress, choosing the right hosting provider can be overwhelming. In this article, we’ll explore the world of WordPress hosting, demystify the process, and help you find the perfect hosting solution for your WordPress site. Understanding WordPress Hosting…
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Many companies aren’t comfortable with Linux, they use Windows for everything internal. But you can install a fully functioning installation of WordPress on Windows. You do NOT need Linux to run a WordPress site. Even a highly successful site with lots of traffic can use WordPress on Windows VPS Hosting easily. For businesses this can…
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The importance of speed for news media cannot be overstated. In today’s digital landscape, speed plays a crucial role in capturing and retaining readers on news websites. In this article overview, we will explore how speed impacts user experience and the success of news media. First Impression: Why Speed is Crucial Speed is a fundamental…
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Conversations about backups don’t come up often. Planning for backups is normally discussed at the beginning of a project, and during disaster – not too much in between. Something my Visual Basic teacher in college said, reminding me to save a project to floppy – as a backup. A few days after not taking his…
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Are you wondering why your website needs to be up and running all the time? Here’s a fact: uptime is an essential metric in evaluating the effectiveness of your web hosting services. This blog post will demystify uptime, shedding light on its importance and how it directly impacts your website’s user experience, revenue, search engine…
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Web development languages have evolved over the years, and each has its strengths and weaknesses. While some are best suited for small-scale projects, others are more suited for large-scale projects. In this article, we will compare ColdFusion to other popular web development languages and help you determine which one is right for your project. ColdFusion…
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Downloading an installer, and running a through the setup are the most common steps for a basic installation. Even for database systems. But for learning something new, that might end up in production, it’s important to consider how to setup, secure and scale the platform – in this case MongoDB. Last week we published a…
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If you have an application that’s written in Node.JS but most comfortable with Microsoft Windows you’re in luck. Node.js runs on Windows with minimal effort, you can run an installer, and launch from a console, it’s that easy. But if you want to run a Node.js app with other applications written in .NET or PHP…
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Web hosting is a critical component of your online success. Choosing the right hosting plan lays the foundation for your website’s performance, security, and scalability. In this article, we will provide you with a roadmap to web hosting success, outlining essential steps that website owners should take to thrive in the digital landscape. Whether you…
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ColdFusion is a powerful web application development platform that is widely used by developers worldwide. It allows developers to rapidly develop web applications with ease, but unfortunately, it is also vulnerable to security threats that can compromise sensitive data, damage reputations, and cause other serious problems. In this article, we will explore some of the…