Website Hosting


The essential link that connects your website data to visitors is the online hosting service. Learn about what to look for in features and price when it comes to website hosting for your online projects.

Dreamhost promo codes for $100 off 2 year plans

March 6th, 2010 No comments

There have been a few changes to Dreamhost’s limited editional promotional codes. Instead of requiring five or ten year commitments, the maximum discount of $100 can be applied to hosting plans as short as two years long.

Sunday Internet Surfers – A Rant on Site Capacity

March 2nd, 2010 2 comments

A rant on websites that slow down as soon as traffic goes up slightly above average. Fix the errors and get appropriate hosting already!

Dreamhost Review

February 19th, 2010 No comments

A review of Dreamhost shared hosting services after about eight months of website hosting. Who should use Dreamhost and who might want to consider alternatives

Dreamhost Coupon – Extra Bandwidth

January 26th, 2010 No comments

Get some extra bandwidth for any new Dreamhost hosting account – learn how to utilize coupons in order to upgrade your bandwidth allocation at no extra cost.

Dreamhost Coupon – Cash Discounts

January 26th, 2010 No comments

Forget the upgrades, some times you just need to get the product or service you need at the lowest possible price! If you’re looking for great webhosting on a recession-sized budget, be sure to check out these Dreamhost cash coupon codes.

Dreamhost unique IP coupon codes

January 26th, 2010 No comments

A great way to improve the search engine ranks of your websites is to create links from related domains on unique IP addresses – find out how you can sign up for a new Dreamhost hosting account with free coupons to help you get started running multiple domains.

Dreamhost Coupon – Free Domains for Life

January 26th, 2010 1 comment

Get free domains for the lifetime of your Dreamhost hosting account – learn more about how to use this coupon when signing up for a shared or virtually private webhosting plan.

Hostgator Coupon 2010 Update

January 21st, 2010 No comments

Hostgator has some new coupon codes out for 2010 – here is a list of Hostgator discounts and coupons that are available as of January 2010.

Hostgator Coupon – Hostgator Promo Code List

January 19th, 2010 1 comment

Hostgator coupon and promo codes – Get $25 off any Hostgator plan or a free month of hosting. Baby, Hatchling, Business, Reseller, it doesn’t matter what hosting plan you pick because its all $25 off with these coupon codes

Dreamhost Coupon – 2010 Update

January 6th, 2010 No comments

I’ve got some new Dreamhost coupons for 2010 – be sure to check out these discounts before signing up for any new hosting in the new year.

Dreamhost Coupon and Promo Codes

January 6th, 2010 No comments

Here’s a list of some of the latest Dreamhost coupon and promo code discounts available. Waive the signup fee, get some free months, or upgrade your account with extra domains and/or unique IP addresses!

Enjoying a Holiday Free From Hosting Issues

January 4th, 2010 No comments

So sometimes going on vacation from the websites isn’t all that bad. They can’t all be the start of a hosting nightmare and redundant diversion!

A Fond Farewell to Geocities

October 25th, 2009 1 comment

Geocities will be shutting down this week after many years of providing a free hosting service. Sites like these helped influence the evolution of the internet toward a more social media, and as such, it will be missed by myself and many of the others who used it as a platform for early web experiments.

Bluehost vs Hostgator

September 17th, 2009 4 comments

Comparing the features and options, strengths and weaknesses of two popular shared hosting providers: Hostgator vs Bluehost.

New Anhosting Coupon – 25% off in Fall 2009

September 16th, 2009 No comments

A quick update to the Anhosting Coupon page – a new coupon is available for fall of 2009 to provide 25% off any new hosting purchase.

Reported Dreamhost Coupon Problem – Can’t Change Promo Codes at Signup

September 13th, 2009 No comments

If you’re trying to sign up for hosting with Dreamhost, be aware of this potential problem with using a coupon or promo code – and how to fix it.

Bluehost CPU Solution – Throttling Attempts Unlimited CPU in Shared Hosting

September 2nd, 2009 3 comments

Bluehost takes a novel approach to CPU limitations in a shared hosting environment. Instead of cutting off the resource hogs, they’ll just have to wait their turn in line.

Dreamhost adds Adwords coupon and Free Trial

August 10th, 2009 No comments

Dreamhost introduces a few new incentives for new users: a completely free trial period and $75 worth of free Google Adwords clicks. Read more about the promotional offers here and be sure to check out the services for yourself.

The Perils of Popularity

August 3rd, 2009 No comments

At the entry level, hosting is cheap and websites don’t require a whole lot of resources to deliver content quickly and reliably. If a site crosses over into extreme popularity, that can change quickly and the costs will spike as quickly – or even quicker than – the revenue.

Bluehost Discount – Low Prices in July 2009

July 6th, 2009 No comments

Save money on Bluehost shared hosting with a special limited time price – no coupon code or extended purchases required. From now until whenever they decide to pull the plug, you can get Bluehost’s high quality shared hosting services for just $3.95 a month. If you need hosting, this choice is a no-brainer.

Dreamhost Promo – Invitation Codes

June 4th, 2009 No comments

Good news – I got some more limited edition Dreamhost invitations. These promo codes can help you save $150 to $200 on a new hosting account and they’re currently the best discount you can get from Dreamhost in 2009.

Dreamhost offering $15 / yr SSL

May 29th, 2009 No comments

Dreamhost is offering cheap SSL certificates – just $15 per year while most providers charge $100. Yet even at the discount prices they’re pushing, Dreamhost claims the certificates are still overpriced!

Midphase Review – Features and Options

May 28th, 2009 No comments

Features and options available from Midphase hosting: Learn about the shared, VPS, and dedicated hosting services available in this Midphase services review.

Web Deisgners can Easily Profit from Reseller Hosting

May 28th, 2009 No comments

In this economy, maximizing business means nurturing long term client relationships and offering more complete services than the competition. One way designers can maximize their potential is with reseller hosting.

Hostgator Review

May 22nd, 2009 No comments

All levels of Hostgator hosting services reviewed and compared. See what options are available for Hostgator customers – from single-domain hosting to completely dedicated servers.

Shared vs Unique IP on Shared Hosting – Initial Results

April 23rd, 2009 4 comments

About a week and a half after transferring my sites to a unique IP address, the immediate SEO results have been significant. Here is a summary of the results I’ve seen so far and some more information about obtaining a unique IP address for shared hosting accounts.

Shared Hosting – Your Experience May Vary

April 4th, 2009 No comments

At a large shared hosting company, different customers are likely to end up on difference machines. Since each machine has its own neighbors and quirks, it is worth studying multiple perspectives on the quality and common problems associated with a particular hosting brand.

Upside of The Economic Crisis – Cheap Hosting Deals

March 6th, 2009 No comments

If you’re in a good position to withstand the economic crisis currently unfolding, this economy could present an ideal opportunity for purchasing assets and services at deeply discounted prices. Recently, a few hosting companies have even announced some deals that are lower than ever.

Midphase Coupon and Promo Codes

March 2nd, 2009 No comments

Its time for more hosting coupons! I’ve got a promotional deal from Midphase that could save you 25% on an annual plan or add three free months to your hosting purchase.

Anhosting Coupon Codes

December 19th, 2008 No comments

Anhosting coupon codes available for 2009 – don’t pay full price for web hosting when there are so many coupons and promotions available online!

Why Hosting Accounts Get Suspended

December 9th, 2008 3 comments

The most common reasons I see for hosting account suspensions and cancellations. Protect yourself by following the rules of your host, the laws of the land, and always keep a recent backup ready to move to your next hosting account if the worst happens!

$150 – $200 Dreamhost Coupon

November 2nd, 2008 No comments

Good news – I’ve got five more of the $150 to $200 Dreamhost coupon codes. Click here to get the biggest discount available for Dreamhost web hosting in 2009. These deals aren’t permanent, so there’s no saying how long they’ll last.

Hosting Sales – Can a Growing Business be Saturated, too?

November 1st, 2008 No comments

Is hosting a growth industry or one that is saturated with competition and noise? There’s a lot of money to be made so don’t listen to those who are trying to talk you out of advertising this business. Every webmaster needs a web host (or three!)

Can You Make Money Online with Free Hosting?

October 24th, 2008 1 comment

Yes, you can make money with free website hosting – here are a few services that will help you get started publishing and earning money online without spending a cent out of your pocket.

What to Look for in Website Hosting

October 17th, 2008 2 comments

The basics you need to consider before choosing a website hosting provider. Regardless of your specific business plan, there are some fundamental quality standards that you should put in place before getting anywhere near a final decision.

Are Unlimited Hosting Offers Unethical or Misleading?

October 3rd, 2008 No comments

A lot of website hosts are offering unlimited plans or at least using different measures of resources than disk space and bandwidth. Are these headlines of “unlimited” unethical and misleading? Its marketing, and its why it is always important to read the fine details and understand the real limitations that all web hosts have to deal with.

Unlimited Bandwidth and Disk Storage on Dreamhost Before Coupons

September 25th, 2008 No comments

Dreamhost is celebrating their 11th birthday and they’ve got a gift for new webmasters: Unlimited bandwidth and unlimited online storage space.

Popular Free Website Hosting

September 18th, 2008 No comments

I wouldn’t usually recommend a free website hosting service, but sometimes free is the the exact price you want to pay. Some of the free services are even pretty good…

Omnis Hosting – Omnis Coupon

September 13th, 2008 No comments

Omnis Network website hosting provides a great value, and to make that deal even better we’ve got some Omnis coupons to share

Limited Supply Dreamhost Coupon Codes

September 3rd, 2008 No comments

Get big cash savings for long-term hosting plans and extremely generous storage and bandwidth allowances for the life of the account with these limited supply Dreamhost coupon codes

Shared Hosting is kind of like Fractional Reserve Banking

August 26th, 2008 No comments

Maybe there is a problem with overselling at some companies who take shared hosting limits too far, but the very concept of shared hosting and even our fractional reserve banking system kind of hinges on the ability of the provider of the service to “oversell”

Bluehost review – two years later

August 18th, 2008 9 comments

A review of Bluehost web hosting services after one year of registration and website hosting

No $97 Dreamhost coupon since 2007 – but we have the best cash Dreamhost discounts in 2008

August 15th, 2008 No comments

Seen a lot of $97 Dreamhost coupons? Unfortunately, that discount is out of date – here are some Dreamhost discounts for 2008

True Costs of Free Web Hosting

August 15th, 2008 No comments

The true costs of free web hosting services. Even without a dollar cost, trusting your web to free hosts can be a risk and inconvenience

Dreamhost – green hosting for eco-friendly sites

July 24th, 2008 No comments

A website doesn’t have to have a negative impact on the environment. Dreamhost is one of many hosting companies that can get your business online in a completely green way. What a great way to show that an eco-friendly website is serious about its mission.

BlueHost vs. DreamHost

March 12th, 2008 3 comments

Bluehost vs. Dreamhost – Two very similar shared hosting companies with a few key differences that may determine which one is best for your website or online business plan.

Start Small: Think Big

December 29th, 2007 No comments

A great advantage of building sites online is that it doesn’t take a whole lot of money or experience to get your foot in the online door. Hosting is the only thing you really have to pay for, and even that can be had at no cost with free hosting services if you’re willing to give up a little future potential to avoid costs now.

website building biz

December 20th, 2007 No comments

Hosting and domain registration – its like real estate ownership & development, without the nasty bubble and credit restrictions. Why? Because each little project doesn’t have to be a half-million dollar McMansion or the next .com superstar to be successful.