Tag Archives: website

September, 2009

• 22 September

  2 Ways to Redirect Your Website

  Question: I want my website redirected to another site or page on my server. How do I setup automatic redirection? Answer: There are many easy ways to redirect your website. Here are two commonly used methods. 1. .htaccess Redirect: Using an .htaccess file, you can instruct a visitor’s browser to …
• 15 September

  How to Setup PHPInfo on Your Website

  When it works perfectly, PHP is the best thing since sliced bread. When something goes wrong, however, PHP can be real pain. Many of PHP’s settings may not be apparent to you, especially if you only have a shared hosting account and did not install and configure it. PHPInfo is …
• 11 September

  When Google Calls Your Site Malicious

  Question: Google flagged my website as containing malicious code. What can I do to fix it? Answer: Many people assume that they have a security breach in their server if Google flags them. While this is sometimes true, it is often a much easier problem to fix. If you are …
• 9 September

  Understanding Website Statistics: Part 2

  In my first post, I covered four basic components found in most statistics software. In this post, we will examine them more closely and also take a look at some more specific stats. An important way to gauge your website’s success is to look at the daily breakdown of those …
• 8 September

  Understanding Website Statistics

  Most web hosting providers provide statistical analysis software, such as Webalizer or Awstats. In all likelihood, some type of software is gathering data about your website, even if you did not previously know it or configure it. Now that you know about it or even if you already did, you …
• 7 September

  I Parked My Domain. Now What?

  Scenario 1: You registered a domain you have been wanting for a long time. You knew if you waited, someone else might snatch it. But you just do not have time to create a website right now. Scenario 2: You have a client who cannot make up his mind. You …
• 4 September

  5 E-Commerce Web Hosting Tips

  When starting an e-commerce site, it is important to mindful of several essentials, many of which are relevant even to traditional businesses. There are, however, issues specific to web hosting that you might want to consider. Here are five. 1. SSL: If you are going to conduct secure transactions that …
• 4 September

  How to Export a MySQL Database

  Question: How do I export and download a MySQL database? Answer: There are two primary ways to export a MySQL database if you are a website owner. The first is to use phpMyAdmin, a web-based graphical interface for managing databases. The second is to login through SSH and use MySQL …
• 3 September

  Stomping Out Spam

  Spam is an ongoing problem with any email account, but many people with their own websites are suddenly placed in the position of needing to fight spam on their own. A good web host, however, will provide you with options that should make it pretty painless for you. When I …

August, 2009

• 31 August

  Ban on the Word "Bank" in .SE Domains

  The Swedish Post and Telecom Agency (PTS) has banned the use of the word “bank” in any .SE domains, except for those companies granted permission to use it. Furthermore, any combination of the letters b,a,n, and k are apparently also banned. Presumably, permission will be granted to those organizations which …