Two-Factor Authentication
Two factor authentication hosting adds a second check to control panel, domain and CMS logins. Learn which methods are strongest and why 2FA helps.
Articles by Maarten Soetens
What Is an A Record?
What is an A record? Learn how this DNS record maps a hostname to an IPv4 address, why domains use several A records and the root and www pattern.
Billing and Automation Platforms
What is WHMCS? Learn how this commercial billing and automation platform helps hosts sell plans, collect payments and create accounts automatically.
What Is a Web Framework
What is a web framework? It is a reusable toolkit for routing, templates, databases and security. Learn how frameworks differ from libraries.
Hreflang
Hreflang tells search engines which language or regional version of a page to show each user. Learn how the tag works, what return tags are and common mistakes.
SSH Keys Explained
SSH keys explained: how a public and private key pair proves identity, what authorized_keys holds, what a passphrase adds and why keys beat passwords.
What Is PrestaShop
What is PrestaShop? It is a free, open-source ecommerce platform with modules and themes, popular in Europe. Learn how it works and what it needs to run.
What Is Joomla?
What is Joomla? Learn about this free, open-source CMS, its components, modules and plugins, built-in multilingual and access control, and typical uses.
Public vs Private vs Hybrid
Public vs private cloud explained: who owns the infrastructure, how hybrid cloud combines both, and which model suits your control and compliance needs.
Free vs Paid SSL Certificates
Free vs paid SSL certificates use the same encryption. Compare validation levels, warranties, support and lifetimes to see whether paying is worth it.
PageSpeed Insights
PageSpeed Insights explained: what Google's free speed report shows, including field data, lab results, opportunities and diagnostics, and how to read them.
Hosting Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)
A hosting acceptable use policy (AUP) sets the rules for what you may host. Learn what AUPs usually forbid, why hosts enforce them and how breaches are handled.
Relational Databases
What is a relational database? Learn how linked tables, structured schemas and SQL store data, with common examples such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
Linux Distributions
A Linux distribution packages the kernel with tools, a package manager and a release policy. Learn what a distro includes and the main families.
Idempotency in APIs
An idempotency API lets a client retry a request without repeating its effect. Learn what idempotent means, how idempotency keys work and why they matter.
Deprecated SSL and TLS Versions
TLS 1.0 deprecated: why SSL 3.0, TLS 1.0 and TLS 1.1 were retired, the attacks behind that decision and what happens to older clients on the modern web today.
B2B vs B2C Ecommerce
B2B vs B2C ecommerce differs in buyers, pricing and payment terms. Learn which features business shops need, such as company accounts and quotes.
Python for Web Development
Python for web development uses frameworks like Django and Flask. Learn what Python web apps need from a host and how they differ from PHP sites.
Addon and Parked Domains
Addon domain vs parked domain in cPanel: an addon domain has its own folder and content, a parked domain shows the main site, and subdomains sit under a domain.
What Is JSON?
JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a text format for structured data. Learn its syntax, data types and why APIs and settings files rely on it.
Internet Exchange Points
An internet exchange point (IXP) is a shared facility where networks peer to swap traffic. Learn how IXPs work and why hosts benefit from being nearby.
Email Sending Limits
Email sending limits explained: why shared hosts cap outgoing mail per hour or day, what happens when a limit is exceeded and when to switch services.
Why Sync Is Not a Backup
Sync vs backup: file sync keeps copies identical, so deletions and corruption spread everywhere. Learn why sync is not a backup and what to use.
Why Domain Prices Differ
Domain price by extension depends on registry fees, ICANN fees and registrar margins. Learn why prices vary between TLDs and why renewal costs matter most.
Rich Results
Rich results are enhanced listings that show stars, prices or event dates. Learn how structured data makes a page eligible and why display is never guaranteed.
What Is a DBMS
What is a DBMS? Learn how a database management system stores data, processes queries and controls access, with examples such as MySQL and PostgreSQL.
What Free Migration Includes
Free website migration offers vary by host. Learn what they typically include, what they often exclude, such as email, and what you still need to do.
What Is Magento
What is Magento? It is an ecommerce platform built for large catalogs, multiple stores and B2B sales. Learn how it works and why it needs strong hosting.
Reseller vs Registrar
Domain reseller vs registrar: a reseller sells names through an accredited registrar, which holds the registration. Learn how this affects support.
TLS 1.2 vs TLS 1.3
TLS 1.2 vs 1.3 compared: handshake speed, removed weak options, 0-RTT resumption and compatibility, so you know what changes for encrypted websites.