THE IMPORTANCE OF SECURE WEB HOSTING SERVICES

Website security can be very complicated. It is a fact that Virtual Private Server (VPS) hosting and shared hosting may be particularly vulnerable to attacks by hackers who perform their work by uploading malware or other malicious code on a server. Once the code is loaded, it can be activated automatically or be triggered unintentionally in the course of routine …

Why you should consider upgrading your website to a VPS

Most small businesses host their websites utilizing a shared server hosting plan. These are typically low cost plans that are offered by hosting companies of all sizes. For just a few dollars a month, your business website is accessible on the world wide web. However, that low cost plan may not be the best option …

12 WordPress Plugins Worth Considering

Our team of design gurus has compiled a list of WordPress Plugins that they believe may be of interest to you.  We’ve listed them below (but in no particular order): Google Analytics + If tracking how and when users visit your site is important to you, Google Analytics is an excellent tool, carrying this information …

6-Point Checklist For Speeding Up Your Website’s Performance

Everyone knows that a slow website can cause lost viewership and lost income opportunities. Load times depend on several factors. Here are some suggestions on what you can do to boost your site’s performance: Measure your site- Do you know your site’s speed?   Does it vary at different times of the day or different …

7 Easy Ways to Protect Your WordPress Site from Cyber Attacks

We know it can be very difficult for people to protect their websites from a threat they don’t understand.  Cyber security is a complex topic, but every WordPress owner can take immediate steps to ensure greater protection.     Here are some of the easiest ways for WordPress owners to protect their site from cyber …

How does cPanel hosting make website administration easier?

If you want to host a business website, personal blog, or any other kind of website, you will need a capable server. Let’s try to cut through the fray and make choosing a hosting package with cPanel an easy task whether it is Shared, Reseller Hosting, VPS, or Dedicated.   You will have to consider …

The Domain Name System (DNS) and Nameservers for Dummies

DNS is a topic that could easily stretch on for thousands of pages.   At Tier.Net, we like to make things simple.   Think of this as a short and quick “getting started guide” to DNS and nameservers. What is the Domain Name System? The Domain Name System, like most protocols that comprise the internet as a …

The Advantages of using a Content Delivery Network (CDN)

In the world of mobile and app-based internet, online vendors and website owners are forced to offer quicker and simple page navigation for a better user experience.   Statistics show that even a one second delay in the page load time of website can cause a loss of up to 5% – 7% of potential customers. …