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Improving User Engagement With the Right Blog Commenting System

Bhagwad Park — Tue, 21 May 2013 19:55:40 +0000

Commenting is a critical part of blogging. Your write content specially for your readers, and obtaining feedback is an important aspect of that process. Learn how to improve user engagement by selecting the right commenting system for your Wordpress blog.

How to Create a MySQL Database in cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin

Stephane Brault — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:03 +0000

A common task of webmasters and developers is database creation. Since most web hosting control panels provide a wizard that simplifies the process, creating a database is not complicated. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create a MySQL database using the three most popular control panels: cPanel, Plesk, and DirectAdmin.

Yahoo! Purchase of Tumblr Triggers Exodus to WordPress

Lynne OConnor — Mon, 20 May 2013 19:05:33 +0000

Could the purchase of Tumblr by Yahoo! be the beginning of the end for the popular micro-blogging site? Last night, an unprecedented number of Tumblr posts were imported to WordPress, but old habits may die hard, even though Yahoo! is ramping up plans to monetize Tumblr with advertisements.

How to Use 301 and 302 Redirects Efficiently in WordPress

Bhagwad Park — Mon, 20 May 2013 18:00:33 +0000

There are many situations when you need to redirect the user from an old URL to a new one. There are three ways of doing this in WordPress. In addition, you need to know the correct response code to send back.

This Week’s Hosting Promotions – May 15, 2013

Lynne OConnor — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:49:13 +0000

New promo codes are available for a free cloud server from Netwise Hosting, dedicated servers from HostGator and NetDepot, personal website hosting and domain registrations from myhosting.com, and discounts from UK2.NET on shared hosting, VPN, dedicated servers, and reseller hosting.

How to Customize the Look and Feel of your WordPress Blog

Bhagwad Park — Tue, 14 May 2013 14:43:57 +0000

Themes allow WordPress users to customize the look and feel of their websites. Some are more flexible than others. But you always have the option to delve into the code itself if you want. This gives you the maximum amount of flexibility.

Tools for Creating WordPress Plugins

Bhagwad Park — Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:43 +0000

To get started with Wordpress plugin development, you need to use the right tools. An IDE and a local Wordpress installation will be the most important requirements. In this post, we explore at least two options for each.

Learn How to Host Your Site with New Book: Web Hosting for Dummies

Lynne OConnor — Fri, 10 May 2013 17:57:09 +0000

For the dummy in all of us, there is a new book to help people who want to start a website or blog: Web Hosting for Dummies. It even has helpful tips on how to get the most out of your hosting account that might be useful to even the more experienced web developers.

Web Host A2 Hosting Launches SSDs on Dedicated Servers

Lynne OConnor — Fri, 10 May 2013 13:14:12 +0000

A2 Hosting is now offering dedicated server plans that include solid state drives (SSDs) to decrease page load times by as much as 300%.

1and1 Internet Enhances MyWebsite Website Builder

Lynne OConnor — Thu, 09 May 2013 13:22:54 +0000

1&1 Internet has added four new web apps to its MyWebsite website building tool, building on a growing list of applications that can be integrated with MyWebsite shared web hosting plans: Artful.ly, CraftIsArt, Meetup, and Wanelo.