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Important information for WordPress users

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 21:12:35 +0000

We have now introduced a page with a captcha to help address the ongoing attempts by the botnet to access WordPress and Joomla websites. When you go to your admin/ login page you will be asked to enter the captcha to continue. We feel this is a more elegant, user friendly and secure approach. The [...]

Prevent your Joomla site being hacked

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 18:48:19 +0000

Websites running the first version of Joomla! are becoming increasingly targeted by hackers, so we urge you to upgrade as soon as possible to avoid your website being compromised. All versions of Joomla! 1 are no longer being patched by the developers as it is end of life, so you will need to upgrade beyond [...]

Why we removed the search engine submission tool from eXtend

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 01:41:52 +0000

We recently de-listed the search engine submission tool from within eXtend, and we have had a few comments come in via the feedback form asking us to bring it back, and believing we made the decision based on financial reasons. The decision to remove the search engine submission tool was 100% technical. It was not [...]

We’re upgrading MySQL5.1 to MySQL5.5

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 16:19:58 +0000

In our continuing effort to provide the latest software for both security and performance, we are upgrading MySQL from version 5.1.57 to 5.5.25a over the next few weeks. Below is a brief summary of the MySQL changes; all information here is sourced from the official MySQL documentation. However, for more in-depth information please visit the official [...]

WordPress:Powerful Content Management System for Websites

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:15:33 +0000

Our WordPress optimised web hosting is the perfect choice for WordPress powered websites of all sizes. Our easy one click install technology means your WordPress website can be up and running in minutes. Why choose WordPress? WordPress is the award winning Content Management System (CMS) powering millions of websites around the world. Thanks to its [...]

Modx added to eXtend Control Panel

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:23:48 +0000

MODX is now available free to all new and existing customers! MODX is a content management platform offering you the ability to build sites quickly, easily – and most importantly creatively without having to code. MODX is extremely versatile and has been a popular customer request, so we’re happy to tell you it can now [...]

Joomla 2.5 Upgrade

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 01:32:47 +0000

With the release of Joomla! 2.5, We’re pleased to announce that we’ve updated our one click install to the latest version. Joomla has continued to develop in leaps and bounds over the years, and 2.5 follows version 1.7 in extending the CMS’s functionality further. What’s new Joomla 2.5 is a significant release and there are plenty [...]

Open Web Analytics added to eXtend Control Panel

Websoftnet Web Hosting — Mon, 25 Jul 2011 23:24:13 +0000

Open Web Analytics (OWA) is open source web analytics software that enables you to track and analyze how people use your web sites and applications. An ideal alternative to Google Analytics, packed with features and fully open source, OWA is a great tool to improve visitor experience by optimizing your web data. We’re pleased to [...]