Guides
Guides for running a website well
Practical, plain-language answers on hosting, domains, security and moving a site, so you can decide with confidence.
What will I find in these guides?
Short, practical explanations of the choices behind a website: which hosting to use, how to pick a domain, how DNS and SSL work, what a CDN does and how to migrate without downtime.
Latest guides
Web Hosting vs VPS vs Cloud Hosting: Which Should You Choose?
A plain comparison of web, cloud and VPS hosting: what each is, who it suits and how to know when to move up.
Learn moreHow to Choose a Domain Name for Your Business
Seven practical rules for picking a domain that is easy to remember, easy to spell and safe to build a brand on.
Learn moreWhat Is DNS and Why Does It Matter for Your Website?
DNS explained in plain language: what it does, the records you need and how mistakes cause downtime.
Learn moreHow to Move a Website to a New Host Without Downtime
A step-by-step plan for migrating a website: preparing, copying, testing and switching DNS safely.
Learn moreWhat Is an SSL Certificate and Do You Need One?
What SSL and HTTPS do, the different certificate types and how to fix the “Not secure” warning.
Learn moreWhat Is a CDN and Does Your Website Need One?
How a content delivery network speeds up a site, protects it and which sites benefit most.
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