Apache vs Nginx vs LiteSpeed
Apache vs Nginx vs LiteSpeed compared: design, .htaccess support, compatibility and resource use, for anyone choosing a web server on a hosting plan.
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Clear answers to common hosting questions, written by our editors.
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By Maarten Soetens
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What Is Express.js?
What is Express.js? It is a minimal web framework for Node.js. Learn about routing, middleware, how it compares with full frameworks and hosting needs.
By Maarten Soetens
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What Is a Headless CMS?
What is a headless CMS? It stores content and delivers it through an API to any front end. Learn its advantages, trade-offs and when it makes sense.
By Maarten Soetens
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Bandwidth in Web Hosting
Bandwidth in web hosting explained: how connection speed differs from monthly data transfer, how transfer is counted and what happens at overage.
By Maarten Soetens
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Docker vs Podman
Docker vs Podman compared: daemon-based versus daemonless design, rootless containers, command compatibility and security. A neutral overview.
By Maarten Soetens
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ccTLD Requirements
ccTLD registration requirements explained: why some country domains need a local address, trustee or documents, and why others are open to anyone.
By Maarten Soetens
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CDN Pricing Models
CDN pricing depends on transfer volume, request counts and regions, with flat rates and free tiers. Learn how each model works and what drives your bill.
By Maarten Soetens
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HTTPS as a Ranking Factor
HTTPS ranking factor: is HTTPS a Google ranking factor? Learn how this lightweight signal works, how much it matters and what moving to HTTPS involves.
By Maarten Soetens
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Downtime and SEO Rankings
Does downtime affect SEO? Learn how short and long outages change crawling and rankings, and why a 503 response with Retry-After is the right choice.
By Maarten Soetens
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Does HTTPS Slow Down a Site?
Does HTTPS slow down website loading? The real cost of TLS handshakes and encryption, and which settings like TLS 1.3 and session resumption reduce it.
By Maarten Soetens
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Web Shells and Backdoors
A web shell backdoor is hidden code that gives an attacker remote control of a site. Learn how these backdoors work and why they cause reinfection.
By Maarten Soetens
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WordPress File Structure
The WordPress file structure explained: wp-admin, wp-includes, wp-content, wp-config.php and .htaccess, what each holds and why core files stay untouched.
By Maarten Soetens