SiteGround has many unique features, but KnownHost matches each and adds even more. But the biggest difference between KnownHost and SiteGround is the price. SiteGround is twice as expensive as KnownHost, even though the discounted prices are similar. I hosted on SiteGround for seven years, so I … [Read more...]
Top 3 NGINX Shared Hosting Providers
NGINX hosting is hard to find, especially shared hosting. Here are the best NGINX web hosts: HostArmada 9.9 HostArmada uses a full-fledged NGINX server for shared hosting, unlike other hosts that use it as a reverse-proxy. It has free backups and malware scanning, along … [Read more...]
3 Essential Web Hosting Features
I've been hosting my own website for years and during that time I've learned a lot about what makes a good host. The reasons why we need hosting are more relevant than ever, and I've wanted to share my experience with those just getting started. Things like disk space, domain names, and … [Read more...]
Moving From Shared Hosting to VPS is Hard!
I won't lie - if you're coming from shared hosting, you're in for a rude shock at how much work you have to do with a VPS. Migrating to a VPS is extremely hard if you have no experience. No web hosting provider tells you this. They all want you to upgrade to their "managed VPS" service, promising … [Read more...]
SiteGround Tried to Take Down my GoGeek Review
I've been a fan of SiteGround for years. In fact, I hosted my sites with them for 7 years. In my reviews, I have consistently labeled them as a "premium" service, going so far as to call them "The Apple of shared hosting". I'm no longer an affiliate, however. They didn't want any affiliates to refer … [Read more...]
NameHero Client Area: Getting Around
The NameHero client area recently got an update with a snappy new interface that's faster, cleaner, and flatter than the one before. This, along with a complete refresh of the NameHero site design itself, gives the entire service a fresh new look. The client area in particular is now easier to … [Read more...]
Lightsail AWS vs Shared Hosting: Bad for Beginners
The biggest difference between Lightsail AWS and shared hosting, is that Lightsail is like a managed VPS that comes installed with WordPress, but without customer support. With traditional shared hosting, on the other hand, everything is automatically configured. Lightsail AWS isn't for beginners, … [Read more...]
6 Hostgator Alternatives
These are the best Hostgator alternatives. I've selected these options based on pricing and features such as backups and security because HostGator doesn't include either for free. Disclaimer: I get a commission when you buy through my site. Your clicks help fund my solid gold writing desk … [Read more...]
Cheap CDN Hosting: QUIC.cloud and Cloudflare
A CDN traditionally hosted only static files like images, JavaScript and CSS. But new technologies from QUIC.cloud and Cloudflare, allow for full site hosting on POPs around the world. Finally, cheap CDN hosting is within reach, and it'll change web hosting forever. Welcome to a new world, where … [Read more...]
3 Best Hosts with NVMe Web Hosting
Here are the three best hosts for NVMe web hosting, with special considerations for WordPress plans that use NVMe drives. NameHero 9.9 NameHero transitioned to NVMe drives a while back, and you get them on the "Turbo Cloud" plan. With unlimited storage, it's great for NVMe … [Read more...]