The setting up and running of a server to serve web pages via the internet or LAN. Technical questions about the server (if you have access to it) maybe best asked on serverfault.com. Read the answers to this question: ...
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How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
This question is here so we can offer users who are looking for information on how to determine which web hosting solution is right for them some guidance. All future questions pertaining to finding ...
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1answer
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How do I leave mail at the registrar while serving the web from host?
Client's domain is registered with GoDaddy where they have a mail-only plan at the moment. Now web hosting has been set up elsewhere and we need to point web service to the new host while retaining ...
10
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4answers
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Does changing web hosting server affects SEO page ranking?
I have been hosting in a server from last 2 years. I am planning to change the hosting server. Before i change the hosting server i would like to know whether it affects my page ranking or not?
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2answers
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What things required to host a website at home
i have a Linux server having Ubuntu, having installed PHP, Mysql, Apache.
I need to host a site on my server having static IP, but i dont have any experience in web hosting.
Can you please tell me ...
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Web hosting options for Ruby on Rails applications
What hosting options exist for Rails applications?
The goal of this community wiki question is to get a feel for:
what options are available
advantages/disadvantages/cost of each
overall opinion of ...
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How to choose between web hosting and cloud hosting?
How to choose between normal web hosting and cloud hosting, what are the key points that can make this decision easier.
and does everything i can do in the normal web hosting is possible in cloud one?
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518 views
Investigating and finding a web host [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
I am looking for a website host and have been searching the web for similar websites(similar to my website) and ...
2
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3answers
482 views
Change host / keep emails
I haven't done this before so I gotta ask.
I'm doing a site for a client. The current site is done in PHP, and I'll do it in ASP.NET.
Now, the current hosting service does not support ASP.NET code, so ...
2
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2answers
859 views
What is domain “masking” or “cloaking”? Why should it be avoided for a new web site?
What exactly is the domain name "masking" or "cloaking" offered by some hosting companies, (as opposed to redirection), and what are the various reasons it should be avoided when setting up a new web ...
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6answers
451 views
What is the best free hosting provider for my site? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
I have a small "hobby" site that generates almost no income for me (but still is fun to run, and that's why I keep it ...
4
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4answers
431 views
How can I host a large number of Wordpress sites that perform well and are easy to maintain?
My company a large number of small Wordpress sites. Currently we have about 10, but that number will eventually grow into the range of 50-70. We currently have a Linode for all of our sites, but it is ...
8
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2answers
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What is the maximum number of DNS A-records you can use on one domain?
Is it correct that there is no limit to how many DNS A records can be set on a domain?
My boss asked me this and it made me curious, I can't find anything online.
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647 views
My Sites Were Hacked. What To Do?
I host multiple domains with this very popular hosting provider and I just went into one of my sites and... I see a black page with message "Hacked by...". I checked and all my sites with the provider ...
0
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3answers
169 views
What's the best way to create your own website? [closed]
I'm currently making plans for creating my own website (.com) and was looking for the cheapest solution possible that gives you the production tools you need.
I was wondering, are most websites these ...
7
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4answers
284 views
Is it feasible to run a public-facing website from my home network?
I have to a get a very simple data entry website up and running. This website will be accessed by only a few people at a time (at most), but usually only one person, and not very frequently - maybe a ...
2
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3answers
348 views
Does server location matter in same country?
I run a regional website in the US, where I'd say about 40% of our traffic and most of our returning visitors are located in 3 states. In shopping around for a new dedicated server I'm wondering how ...
2
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3answers
272 views
How to point a domain to another subdomain?
I'm really a newbie about this issues so excuse me if this is a rather dumb question, I'm trying to point a domain a client of mine bought to a sub-domain of mine, they're both from different ...
2
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1answer
285 views
Changing nameservers for a domain on GoDaddy
I am redoing a website for a friend of mine. The domain was purchased on GoDaddy. The hosting was purchased elsewhere. After having problems with the hosting company and making some updates I decided ...
2
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3answers
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Hosting and domain registrations for multiple clients
I am finally getting regular work desiging, developing, and deploying websites for small businesses and individuals. So far the websites utilize single-user content management systems, so the websites ...
1
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3answers
595 views
Installing python packages on shared hosting?
I will be hosting a Django application on hostgator.com and was wondering how can I install django apps and python packages without using pip, since I won't have access to the root account.
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1answer
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DNS takes too long to resolve
I have a site and its load time needs improvement. When I monitor it, the DNS takes too long to resolve.
Pls see the results here: ...
1
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1answer
148 views
Hosting a website with Rails, Groovy or Java servlets - shared hosting or VPS? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
Are there hosting companies that cater for Rails, Groovy and Java servlets? Or is my only choice to use a VPS?
If ...
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3answers
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is there any way to change host for a website without suffering from downtime?
I have a website with DNS pointing to my hosting account at ns1.a.com and ns2.a.com
I want to switch a hosting account (to ns1.b.com and ns2.b.com).
However if I simply change the DNS the site will ...
0
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2answers
358 views
How much bandwidth do I need? Please help? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
I'm an inexperienced webmaster trying to estimate hosting requirements for a site. I need to work out a dollar amount ...
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1answer
112 views
web hosting for ffmpeg.exe [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
We're searching for a web hosting that support ffmpeg.exe. Can anyone gave us a reliable web hosting that supports ...
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1answer
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How difficult is an unmanaged VPS?
I have some sites hosted on a shared-hosting/cpanel environment and need to make a move up. I have some experience running my own server, but it is very basic (a local box to do live testing/file ...
9
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1answer
215 views
Hosting speed tests?
Are there any sites to test the speed of your hosting? I know there are sites that will tell you why your site is slow, e.g. - YSlow, etc., but how about the speed of bandwidth you get from your ...
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1answer
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What are advantages and disadvantages in using VPS hosting vs standard Web hosting services?
I saw many companies offer Virtual Private Server hosting beside their Web Hosting packages.
I was wondering what are the differences, pros and contros.
Thanks
16
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7answers
299 views
Why would anyone need my registrar information for a new web site?
I work for a company that has an older website. We hired a firm to update our web site and index it properly. I have control of the actual domain name. I created an FTP site for them to use, but they ...
13
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3answers
237 views
What should I consider when choosing a hosting provider?
I finished my website. It's awesome! How should I go about selecting a hosting provider? What features should I look for? What "got-chas" should I be aware of?
4
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2answers
77 views
Restrict access to directories hosting different sites
My hosting provider requires that my primary domain (let's call it domainX.com) points to my public_html root. I also own several other domains (let's call them domainY.com and domainZ.com) that are ...
2
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6answers
357 views
Cheap Hosting Provider for Business Splash Page? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
First time user here (im a StackOverflow regular).
Looking for a provider to host a splash page for my business.
...
4
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1answer
275 views
SEO implications of hosting a UK-based site on an EC2 instance based in Ireland
Our core business is based in the UK and our public website is also hosted in the UK. We're considering leaving our current hosting provider and moving the website to an EC2 instance, using the EU ...
2
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3answers
262 views
How do I setup a permanent redirect from one domain to another?
I have a domain, say www.example.com which is redirected to a website built in Google Sites. I don't want different search engines treat example.com as a different site from www.example.com. How do I ...
2
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3answers
912 views
Hosting a public dedicated game server with user authentication
I am basically looking for a cheap hosting provider to host a Call of Duty game server in India. But this is not a localized question actually as you will see when you go through the complete ...
8
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2answers
333 views
Can you store your site entirely with Amazon Web Services?
Can I host my entire site at AWS or do I need to have shared hosting/server in order to use AWS, my site runs on php and mysql.
4
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4answers
272 views
Prepare website for heavy traffic
A site of mine is going to be featured on a very popular tech blog. I already upgraded my server to handle the traffic. What other things should I be prepared for?
2
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3answers
127 views
How to copy Wordpress website within same hosting?
I use bluhost web hosting.
I already have mysite1.com. I want to copy this website to different domains within the same hosting, eg. mysite2.com, mysite3.com, and so on. All sites will have the same ...
2
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2answers
692 views
Open-Source cPanel alternative?
Are there any decent (i.e. stable and mature enough to use on paying clients) open-source alternatives to the cPanel web hosting control panel system?
I'm fine with paying for it, but it must be ...
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1answer
601 views
Free java hosting? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
Anyone know url of free java hosting? Thanks!
0
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1answer
130 views
Web Host for ASP.NET MVC Web Site
I currently host a ASP.NET MVC site on Microsoft Azure. It's a great service, but a little pricey. Costs like $0.12 an hour just to have your site live, and then they also charge SQL Transfer and ...
12
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3answers
367 views
Shared vs. Dedicated Hosting [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
What is the difference between shared hosting and dedicated hosting for my website?
4
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1answer
446 views
Shared versus VPS versus Cloud?
Short form: I'm trying to decide between shared, VPS, and cloud hosting for a few Django webapps.
Long form: I'm currently hosting around half-dozen sites (a mix of Django and PHP) on two ...
4
votes
1answer
519 views
Has anyone used WebFaction hosting for large traffic websites? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
How to find web hosting that meets my requirements?
I'm a point where I'm needing to move a large traffic website off of MediaTemple Grid Server (it's maxing out the ...
3
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2answers
462 views
How to make so that a first domain name redirects to second one but the URL displays the first domain name?
I have first domain name registered with some domain name registrar, for which I don't have web hosting account, only dns hosting.
I have second domain name registered with godaddy, with web hosting ...
3
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4answers
236 views
Do all US providers refuse issuing a separate IPv4 address for a separate website?
My provider told me that they cannot give us a separate IP address for a separate website. I understand that they could give us one where an existing address absolutely cannot be reused, like if we ...
3
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2answers
385 views
Auto backup website database using cpanel
Is there a way to automatically backup a website database, say once a month?
I have cpanel and WHM running on all my shared hosting packages. It has a backup option but it's manual.
Important info:
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3
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5answers
1k views
Does it matter where a server's physical location is?
I am located in the UK, and most of my client's are also in the UK, however I find some of the products available in the US to be easier to use, I won't name specific companies, but the pricepoint and ...
3
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1answer
460 views
Redirecting domain from one web host to another
First time I've ever had to redirect a domain from one web host to another. I'm not moving the domain registration as the domain is due to be renewed soon so don't want to risk any complications.
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1answer
202 views
Point sub directory to another IP?
We have a website that we want to keep on it's hosting - www.domain.com.
We then want to point a sub directory to hosting that is somewhere else www.domain.com/new-website.
Is it possible to have ...
