Website Hosting​How To Choose A Hosting Company   According to an article on C-Net "Great hosting boils down to the 3 S's: speed, support and security," said Adam Berry, digital director at Wingard Creative. Nasdaq's Simon Ball, head of digital media services at...

Website HostingWhat Is Website Hosting?   Web hosting is when a hosting company designates space to store files on a server that makes those files available for viewing on a website. Every website is housed on a server. HTML, CSS, and image files must be located...

How often should a website be maintained? The maintenance cycle for the most part depends on your risk profile.  Low Risk Profile Maintenance CycleIf the website has a low risk profile, then an annual maintenance plan is likely to be sufficient. However, given the...

What is the risk if the website is not maintained? The answer is it depends on your risk profile and how critical the website is to your business operation. If you fall into one or more of these conditions, then your risk profile is low if your website is: Not mission...

What is Website Maintenance? The average website owner does not think about website maintenance.  It is rarely top of mind, and for the most part viewed as either a necessary or unnecessary business expense.  This article discuses what is website maintenance, the risk...

Domain Name (URL) ManagementCan I Transfer My Domain from One Registrar to Another? Yes, you can transfer from one ICANN-accredited registrar to another.  There is a 60-day blackout period leading up to your renewal date where you cannot transfer your domain, so...

Domain Name (URL) ManagementWhat is a Domain Name Registrar and why it matters? Domain Name Registrars gather your domain name registration information and officially registers it (reserves) in the Central Registry Database. They vary in services, supports, prices (as...

Domain Name (URL) ManagementHow Much Does a Domain Name Cost? Different domain registrars have different prices to host your Domain Name ranging between a few dollars to as much as $30 per year. If you purchase the Domain Name for multiple years most registrars will...

Domain Name (URL) ManagementHow Can I Get a Domain Name? In order to buy a Domain Name identify a registrar that provides hosting services and/or registers Domain Names. You can purchase your Domain Name through a hosting service even if you decide to host your...

Domain Name (URL) ManagementWhat is a Domain Name? The Domain Name is the name before “the dot” (or period) and what follows after “the dot” (or period) such as .com or .net which is the extension. For instance, our Domain Name is BrightIdeasForWebsites.com. It is a...