Category Archives: Web Hosting

Got GoDaddy Web Hosting and Need a Good Website Builder?

creating-website If you already got your web hosting through GoDaddy and don't like their website builder, don't worry.  You have options.  For those not familiar with the GoDaddy website builder, it is a pretty simple website builder with not so many features, and not as customizable or flexible as many people may want.  You can compare it with UltimateWB in the comparison chart here: https://www.ultimatewb.com/website-builder-comparison-chart . Options for a good website builder after getting GoDaddy web hosting: 1) If you are... Continue reading
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When do you need a secured server, i.e. SSL certificate for your website?

UPDATE: Get more info/updated recommendations on SSL in the newer blog post, Should you get SSL for your website? Top 5 Reasons to go HTTPS, and Top Drawbacks You don't need to know that SSL for websites stands for Secure Sockets Layer.  But you do need to know what they are used for, to then figure out if your website needs it! SSL is the standard security technology for encrypting data passed between the web server and browser, and ensuring... Continue reading
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What “Unlimited” Really Means in Web Hosting

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Updated 2026: This article has been expanded to better explain how “unlimited” web hosting plans work and how resource limits are actually enforced.

When shopping for web hosting, you will often see plans advertised with “unlimited bandwidth,” “unlimited storage,” or “unlimited hosting.” At first glance, this sounds like an incredible offer: unlimited resources for a small monthly fee.

However, in reality, “unlimited” hosting is not literal. Every server and network connection has physical limits.

As Humpty Dumpty says in Through

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How much disk space do you need for your web hosting?

You might be enticed to choose a web hosting plan because it advertises "unlimited disk space".  But how valuable is that disk space?  Read the fine print in the Terms of Service (TOS) and you will find that there are limits in the amount of resources your website can use, thus limiting the amount of traffic and website activity.  If your website visitors can't view your webpages/content or interact on your website, or even access your website, then what's the... Continue reading
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Shared Hosting vs VPS vs Dedicated Hosting – which one should you choose for your website?

Every website needs web hosting to be online and the type of web hosting you choose is what determines if your website will stay online without any issues.  There are 3 main factors in play when choosing what type of web hosting, or server, is right for your website: 1) The first and most important factor to consider is TRAFFIC!  How much traffic you are getting and how much traffic you are expecting to get based on your website's traffic... Continue reading
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Best web hosting control panel? cPanel

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Different web hosting companies may offer different control panels to help you manage your files, database, create personal email accounts, make backups, and check on your traffic statistics.  While they all may do the same functions, how they do it are not the same.

Our preference is cPanel web hosting control panels, and it is what we offer with our web hosting packages too.  It is easy to use, with all the features you need.  Moreover, you can create a

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Web Hosting Packages Only $3.99/month – No Minimum Contract Required!

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We have added new web hosting packages, starting at only $3.99/month - and all with no minimum contract required!  Payments are monthly via PayPal Subscriptions, and may be cancelled at any time. All web hosting plans include:
  • Professional Installation of Ultimate Web Builder Full, Lite, or Essentials+ on your server (requires license purchase)
  • FREE installation of any release updates, up to 1 per month
  • Traffic Statistics
  • Web Mail
  • cPanel (web hosting control panel, includes File Manager)
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Wild Apricot membership website builder review – Paid SEO, Security Issues, Lack of Flexibility

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Wild Apricot targets non profit organizations, clubs, and associations wanting an easy and affordable website builder they can use to organize events and register members - i.e. a membership management software / website builder.  But how affordable is the website builder?  If you opt to use the Free Plan, your website not only must display two lines of multiple advertising links to Wild Apricot and its features at the bottom of each of your webpages, but you also don't get 

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Are Free Website Builders Included in Web Hosting Plans Good Enough for Your Website?

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When starting a website, many people look for easy, affordable options. One popular choice is to pick a web hosting plan that includes a free website builder. This sounds convenient - after all, you get hosting and a tool to build your site all in one package. But is it really the best option for your website’s success?

In this post, we’ll explore the pros and cons of free website builders that come bundled with hosting plans, explain why many

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