6 Alternative Web Servers You May Have Missed

Alternative web servers

Choosing a web server is about much more than picking something to generate HTML. A web server can do all sorts of interesting things. At the end of the day they all serve a website to someone requesting it. But there’s so much that can happen along the way. Think about what you need from a web server that might make your website programming and maintenance easier for you, and then find out where and how the web server can help. Chances are you’ll find some alternative web servers that uniquely fits your requirements. And they’re all free, so it doesn’t hurt to look and try and test. Most of these alternative web server apps run great in a container environment or virtual machine.

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What is WordPress?

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You’ve decided to build a website, but maybe you’re still wondering how much work that’s going to take. Chances are, someone has told you to keep things simple and just use WordPress.

There’s no doubt — WordPress is popular. It’s easy to learn, easy to find knowledgeable WordPress professionals, and easy to get started when you get WordPress Hosting that’s designed to keep your site running quickly and reliably. But what is WordPress, exactly? What does WordPress offer that other platforms don’t?

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2021 Make WordPress Hosting Team Reps Announced

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The 2021 Make WordPress Hosting Community team announced new team representatives on March 30 following a nomination process and request for feedback

The Hosting Community team was established to help create a community for hosts and hosting companies that host WordPress. The team works to improve the WordPress’ end-user experience in various hosting environments through industry collaboration and user education. 

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Cheap Hosting? What to Consider in a Hosting Plan

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There are a lot of factors to consider when you’re a small business owner setting up a website. You know that you need a hosting plan to get your website online, but what does that really mean? You may be tempted to take the first cheap hosting plan you find, throw a site online, and call it a day. If the only thing you look for is cheap hosting, instead of quality and affordable hosting, you’re making a mistake.

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What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN) and How Does it Work?

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A Content Delivery Network (CDN) is something of a ‘cure-all’ for solving various issues on your website. CDNs are said to improve everything from site speed and security to account bandwidth usage. How is it that one upgrade can affect so much of a site’s performance? It all comes down to what CDNs actually do: get your site’s static content physically closer to your site’s visitors by distributing that content to other servers.

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6 Tips for Creating an Engaging E-commerce Store

6 tips for creating an engaging e-commerce store | InMotion Hosting

In the highly competitive world of e-commerce, setting yourself apart from other vendors is crucial, and it can be achieved through a combination of superior products, competitive pricing, and an exceptional ecommerce host. However, in an industry where competition is fierce, relying solely on product quality and pricing may not be enough. A generic or uninspiring online store can present significant challenges in selling even the most outstanding products.

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Why It’s Important to Keep Your Privacy Policy Updated

Why it's important to keep your privacy policy updated  |  InMotion Hosting

When you think about Privacy Policies, you probably dread the thought of reading through endless amounts of “legalese” that the average human being tries to avoid at all costs.

Oftentimes, these policies are hidden under layers and layers of content on websites. And for many, this is for good reason: businesses are not inclined to incorporate 100-page policies on websites meant to convey an enticing brand for current and potential customers. 

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