Server Requirements

When you create a website, you need two things to make it accessible to the public: web hosting and a domain name. Web hosting is the service that stores your website's files and makes them accessible to visitors. When someone types your...

Ask David I want to build a large forum - a very interactive social community. What do I have to consider, technically, to be able to support such a project? If you’re planning a large, highly interactive forum, you need to think...

You have your own website, your own domain name, now you want your own custom email address to match, i.e. your_name@your_domain_name.com.  Sounds simple enough right?  But the process to get what you want will differ depending on the web...

Updated 2026: This post has been updated to reflect major industry shifts, including popular hosts moving away from cPanel and toward proprietary "lock-in" systems. In our earlier post, "Best web hosting control panel? cPanel," we discussed...

GoDaddy now advertises 100GB disk space and "Unlimited" bandwidth in its lowest web hosting plan called Economy, and both "Unlimited" disk space and "Unlimited" bandwidth in its higher web hosting plans, Deluxe and Ultimate, respectively....

With Google pushing for all websites to be hosted with SSL, to protect personal data and increase website security, Wix still does not allow you to add SSL to your website.  It is currently a feature request their customers are asking for, however,...

The Ironic Truth Behind “Unlimited” Hosting Funny how the word "limit" always follows the word "unlimited" when unlimited web hosting plans are involved...eventually in the terms of use or question/answer sections. Inode refers to the...

One would imagine that if you are paying each month for your website to be hosted online, instead of using free hosting, you would not be forced to display ads on your website.  There's a good reason to not want ads on your website especially...

All the hard work into creating your website, building links to your webpages and celebrating your first page ranking on Google...you don't want to lose all that after switching your web hosting and/or website builder.  So how to keep your SEO...

If you're only a little good at selling HostGator's web hosting, you may be teeter-tottering between $50 and $0 - never receiving any commission at all.  HostGator changed their affiliates payout policy on May 2, 2013 and still sticking with...

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...

"The Most Powerful Website Builder" is what makes UltimateWB stand out from the rest, and we lead with it. When someone lands on your homepage, you’ve got seconds - maybe milliseconds - to capture their attention. That’s why where you place...

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...

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...

Web hosting is the backbone of your online presence, and it plays a critical role in your SEO strategy. While it's not a direct ranking factor, it significantly influences factors that do impact your search engine rankings.   Here's how...

Imagine waking up one morning to discover that your cloud provider has deleted your entire account - ten years of work, backups, and infrastructure - without warning, without appeal, and without a trace left behind. That’s exactly what...

Short answer: Yes - if you're on traditional shared hosting, a hacked website on the same server can put yours at risk too. That’s a big reason why we don’t do shared hosting here at UltimateWB. 🔓 The Problem with Shared...

On the previous post we talked about how GoDaddy's web hosting plans advertise as being "Unlimited disk space" and "Unlimited bandwidth" when clearly they are not.   So why does GoDaddy and other web hosting companies do it?...

We are happy to announce that all UltimateWB web hosting packages now come with free SSL (Secure Sockets Layer)!  SSL encrypts data passed between your web server and your website visitor's internet browser, to keep private information private and...

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...

Last year in August, Google announced that it would use "HTTPS" as a ranking signal.  HTTPS denotes that a website's server has SSL installed, a security technology to encrypt the transfer of data, between the web server and user internet browser...

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,...

When choosing a website builder, most people focus on templates, features, ease of use, and pricing. Web hosting is often overlooked - even though it can have a major impact on your website's performance, scalability, cost, and long-term...

You can’t access your website. Instead of your website being displayed, your browser prompts you with a “Download” link or download bar. If this happens after changing web hosts or after your website has been hacked and cleaned up,...

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...

When most people think about search engine optimization (SEO), they focus on keywords, content, and backlinks. But there’s a lesser-known factor that can quietly make or break your rankings: your web hosting provider. Yes - your hosting...

If you’re new to building a website, the terms web hosting and website builder can be confusing - and it’s not always clear what you actually need to get your site online.Understanding the difference between these two and how they work...

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...

Sometimes our coders get questions from website owners using other website builders on how to add certain features to their website.  One of the top requests is on how to add a registration/login form to their weebly website.  The solution is...

No typo, we are talking about SaaS - the acronym for "Software as a Service".  It means that you pay to get access to the software online; once you stop paying, you lose that access.   The software and associated data are centrally hosted on the...

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...

You have 2 options for the url display of your website - with the "www" in the beginning, or without the "www", otherwise known as a "naked domain".  That terminology itself might persuade you to lean towards the "www" version for your...

Pros, Cons, and How They Compare to UltimateWB If you’re building a static website - a portfolio, blog, landing page, or documentation site - you’ve probably seen claims that you can host it completely free. And you can. Platforms...

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...

If you’ve received a notification that your disk space is full - or if it seems to be filling up faster than expected - it’s time for a "digital deep clean." Most of the time, the culprit isn't the website itself, but hidden files,...

With the upgrade of FileZilla, it requires many of you to update your connection settings and avoid getting repeat connection errors.  Now, rather than using the host name ftp.your-website.com, you should be using sftp://ftp.your-website.com ,...

It's almost like we are coordinating an outfit.  But unlike clothes, you can't always make it all work together. Domain Name: This is your website address, i.e. your-website.com, how people will access your website.  Generally, you can get...

There are two standard ways you can create, manage, and host your website online. 1) Hosted Solution (Cloud / Managed / SaaS) This means that you are using an online service to both design/create your website, and host it online....

This tutorial will guide you through identifying, extracting, and analyzing your most problematic database queries using the command line on a WHM/cPanel server. If you’re using UltimateWB for your backend, chances are you won’t need any...