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How to set up a new email account with Mozilla Thunderbird - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 77 Views / 0 Likes

Do you need to set up your new email account on your Thunderbird Maill App? You have come to the right place. Follow along with Josh as he takes you through the process of setting up your email with Mozilla Thunderbird. In this video you will learn: How to locate your Email Account section in cPanel. What are the credentials you need to set up your email account. How to add an account to your mail app using AutoDiscover. How to manually add your email
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How to Update your cPanel and WHM Version - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 4 years ago 76 Views / 0 Likes

Like most software applications, cPanel & WHM has a release version that is consistently updated by its developers. These updates bring functional improvements, security patches, and useability features to ensure your server is working exactly as it should. In this video, we will show our Dedicated and VPS customers how to update your cPanel & WHM version, and how to select the best release tier that best suits your needs. In this video you will learn
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How To Set Up Office 365 Email - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 75 Views / 0 Likes

Just got your first Professional Email Solution? Awesome! We will teach you how to set up your Microsoft Office 365 Email with HostGator to utilize a Professional, Business Email Solution. In This Video You'll Learn: How to sign up for Microsoft Office 365 How to add additional email addresses How to navigate and administrate Office 365 within the portal The different offers available for Office 365 with HostGator A review of the different apps, featu
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Top 5 WordPress Plugins We Recommend

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 74 Views / 0 Likes

In this 'Lightning Round' of Hosted Scott takes you on a journey through his Top 5 WordPress Plugins, and what their uses are in 30 seconds(Bonus time not counted) This episode of 'Hosted' will cover: #1 Yoast SEO #2 WordPress Super Cache #3 Smush Image Compression #4 Redirection #5 WooCommerce Which WordPress Plugins are essential to you? Let us know in the comments below. Check out our blog for more awesome plugin information: http://gtr.bz/FNJ330r2
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What is an SSL Certificate, and how to install one on your site

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 74 Views / 0 Likes

An SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, is one of the most important parts of putting together a trustworthy website for your visitors. But what exactly is an SSL? Tune in this week and Scott will be sure to fill you in on all of the ins and outs of SSLs and why they are so important when it comes to protecting yourself, and your customers. In this video you will learn: What is an SSL, and how does it work? An SSL, or Secure Sockets Layer, helps to secure an
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Web Hosting Terms Explained - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 3 years ago 74 Views / 0 Likes

When you first start building your website, one of the first things you will notice are all of these terms, abbreviations, and jargon that might be totally new to you. We totally get it and have been in that same position before. That is why we thought it would be a fun idea to review some of the most common bits of webhosting jargon for you, and what better way to do it than with a game show? And what better contestants than Scott's family? While we
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How to Make Your Website Mobile Friendly - Top 5 Steps

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 72 Views / 0 Likes

In 2020, more people view websites from their phones than from a desktop. Having a mobile friendly website is important. In this episode of Hosted, Scott shows you how to create mobile friendly web design for your new or existing site with 5 easy steps and some unfortunate dramatic chipmunk references. In this video you will learn how to: 00:00 - Introduction 00:52 - Make your site Responsive 01:40 - Prioritize Content 02:55 - Use Large Fonts and Butt
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Codeguard Setup and Tour - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 71 Views / 0 Likes

Backing up your website is one of the most crucial steps in building your site. After you put a bunch of work into building the site, you want to ensure that nothing happens to your hard work. However, sometimes things happen. A file is accidentally moved, or deleted, malware happens, or you just make a change you aren't crazy about. In any of these situations, having a backup of your website to restore would save you time, money, and loads of frustra
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How to set up a new email account with Windows Mail/ Outlook - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 70 Views / 0 Likes

Do you need to set up your new email on your Windows computer? Do you use WIndows mail or Outlook? Say no more because this is the tutorial for you. Setting up your personal email on your computer can be a task, but luckily Josh is here to make sure that process goes smoothly. In this video you will learn: How to locate your Email Account section in cPanel. What are the credentials you need to set up your email account. How to add an account to your m
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Getting Started with Google Analytics - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 70 Views / 0 Likes

When it comes to managing the health and success of your website, having the proper tools for the job is crucial. One of those tools without a doubt is Google Analytics. Google Analytics is a web analytics tool that tracks and reports your website traffic. While Google Analytics is a massive tool, it can be difficult to know where to get started. Follow along with Scott and his buddy Andy as they take you through the top 5 datasets for you to be looki
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What is a VPS and How to Use It - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 70 Views / 0 Likes

One of the biggest decisions when it comes to hosting your website is deciding what kind of server you want to use. While we have a variety of options for you to choose from, you definitely don’t want to go with something that is way too big, or way too small. You also want the right kind of server for your needs. In this video, Scott takes you through exactly what VPS(Virtual Private Server) hosting is, and what might make it the right choice for you
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How to Create WordPress Blog Post - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 69 Views / 0 Likes

For many people, the blog is the biggest reason to choose WordPress. WordPress was originally created as an open-source option for starting a blog. However, for every site, big and small, creating and sustaining a blog is essential. It helps with SEO, Community Engagement, and just to get your voice out there. Josh is here again to help you get your blog off the ground. In this video, he will take you through adding and removing blog posts, as well as
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What exactly is an IP Address?

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 69 Views / 0 Likes

What is an IP Address? What do they do? IP Addresses are the foundation of how different parts of the internet communicate with each other. In this video, Scott breaks down just what exactly an IP address is, the different versions of IP addresses you may encounter, and just how they all work together. 00:00 - Intro 01:12 - IP Defined 01:52 - Types of IP Addresses 02:25 - How an IP Address Works What is an IP Address? IP address is short for Internet
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How to Install and Activate WordPress Plugins - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 68 Views / 0 Likes

Plugins are just what they sound like. They are plug and play pieces of software that contain a group of functions that can be added to your site. They can extend functionality or add new features for you to explore. Sounds pretty neat, right? Josh will take you through the process of installing a few plugins, as well as how to configure and use them. This video will take you through a couple of must-have plugins, such as Really Simple SSL, WP Super C
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How to Choose and Install a WordPress Theme - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 67 Views / 0 Likes

Hello, and welcome to HostGator’s new series where Josh will take you through building a new WordPress website from start to finish. In the first episode of the series, Josh takes you through how to choose a WordPress theme, and how to install it once you have found the one that is right for you. In this episode you will learn: What is a Theme? A theme is short for a design theme, and it’s a package of files and CSS styling that determines the design
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Building your Homepage with WordPress Block Editor- HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 66 Views / 0 Likes

The Homepage of a WordPress website is the first thing that everyone sees when they visit your website. It’s always good to make a good first impression right? Well, Josh agrees. Follow along as he walks you through editing a page, and creating a homepage that showcases your WordPress site. Josh shows off the WordPress Block Editor, which is one of the best features of the platform. Using the block editor to edit his homepage, Josh goes into detail ab
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How to Make your Website Accessible - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 3 years ago 66 Views / 0 Likes

Website Accessibility is probably a phrase that you have come across if you have been around the website world for a while. If you are just getting started, then this might be news to you. Website Accessibility is the inclusive practice of ensuring there are no barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to, websites on the Web by people with physical disabilities, situational disabilities, and socio-economic restrictions on bandwidth and speed.
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SEO Tips for eCommerce Websites - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 3 years ago 65 Views / 0 Likes

For all of you eCommerce entrepreneurs out there, this one is for you. SEO for any website can be a daunting task, and that goes double when you are talking about selling online. In this episode of Hosted, Scott takes you through the wild world of SEO for your eCommerce site and shares some of the best tips to get your products seen by people looking to purchase them. In this video you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 00:25 - Allow Reviews on Product
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How to Find Out Who Owns a Domain - HostGator

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 64 Views / 0 Likes

Domain names are like the street addresses of the website world. When you are setting up a business, you need to have the domain name that's right for you. Sometimes that domain name has already been taken. In this video, Scott shows you how to find out who owns a domain name, so you can get that perfect domain no matter what! Strategies covered in this video: Seek contact info for the domain owner Check the Whois Directory Contact the Registrar Hire
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How to Fix the WordPress oEmbed Issue with Facebook and Instagram

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 63 Views / 0 Likes

Have you included oembeds on your WordPress site from Instagram or Facebook? Many people embed their Facebook feed or Instagram feed on their WordPress site or reference an Instagram post in their Blog. If you have, on October 24th, Facebook is making a change to how they handle embeds. This could be videos, reviews, feeds, or posts. This change will lead to a break in how WordPress handles these embeds. Have no fear, as Josh is here with the right to
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How to Login to WHM - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 63 Views / 0 Likes

Congratulations on your new server! Today, we are going to show you how to get logged in and how to navigate your new Reseller, VPS, or Dedicated server. WHM is the admin panel that works above cPanel for HostGator servers. This video will make sure that you know to log in to your WHM and will show you the proper login process. It will also show you some of the best ways to navigate your WHM portal, as well as the best places to look for answers to an
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WordPress Navigation Menu and Widgets - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 63 Views / 0 Likes

One of the most important aspects of your WordPress site is the ability to easily navigate through your pages, blogs, and other content. Today we are going to cover how to create and edit menus in WordPress, as well as another important part of your theme. The Widgets section. Widgets are a huge part of customizing your theme. Widgets are features that you can toggle on or off for your site and are built into your theme. Common widget options might in
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Top 5 Pages Every Website Needs - 2021 Guide

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 63 Views / 0 Likes

You may have been wondering how many web pages should a website have. How many pages is too many? Is it 5, 500, or 5000?? We can't really tell you how many web pages will end up needing, but we can tell you where to start. In this (not so) lightning round, Scott not only walks you through the 5 must-have pages for your website, but goes into a bit of detail on why each page is so useful, and how it contributes past just lookin' pretty. You may know wh
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Editing your Hosts File - HostGator Migration Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 63 Views / 0 Likes

Editing your Hosts File is an incredibly useful tool when it comes to building and editing websites. When you are building a new version of a website on a new or testing server, you want to be able to see and make changes without affecting your current website. Additionall if you ever want to move from one server to another, you need to be able to ensure that your website made the transfer safely, and you are good to make the switch. What editing your
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How to Navigate your cPanel with HostGator

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 63 Views / 0 Likes

This just in. HostGator has a new cPanel theme! In this video, Josh will take you on a tour of the new cPanel theme, as well as show you some new features. If this is your first time using cPanel, this walkthrough will help you learn how to easily navigate cPanel, as well as a brief overview of cPanel's many applications and functions. In this video you will learn: 00:00 - Overview 00:36 - Search Function 00:54 - Landing Page Builder 01:54 - General I
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How to Navigate your cPanel with HostGator

by Best Webhosting Added 4 years ago 62 Views / 0 Likes

This just in. HostGator has a new cPanel theme! In this video, Josh will take you on a tour of the new cPanel theme, as well as show you some new features. If this is your first time using cPanel, this walkthrough will help you learn how to easily navigate cPanel, as well as a brief overview of cPanel's many applications and functions. In this video you will learn: 00:00 - Overview 00:36 - Search Function 00:54 - Landing Page Builder 01:54 - General I
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Getting Started with SiteLock - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 4 years ago 62 Views / 0 Likes

When you think about getting a website online, it is almost impossible not to then think about how you will protect that site. If your website is on a HostGator account, then your best option is going to be SiteLock. In this video, Josh is going to take you through SiteLock, and some of the most popular tools that come with the different packages. Our partners at SiteLock have your back when it comes to website security. They offer proactive plans wit
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STOP - Read this Website Checklist Before You Launch

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 61 Views / 0 Likes

You've built your page, you've uploaded your content, and now you're ready to launch, right? WRONG. Stop there, and make sure you follow these 5 steps before clicking that publish button. Ensuring your website is 110% ready to publish is one of the most important steps in building your website. Follow along as Scott and Blair take you through 5 of the most important steps to take before you launch your website. 00:00 - Introduction 00:55 - Review for
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Top 5 WordPress Security Plugins

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 60 Views / 0 Likes

Security is probably the most important aspect of your website that your visitors never see. And of course, WordPress has plenty of Plugins to help keep you secure. Scott and his bodyguard Mike are here today to help you decide which WordPress Security Plugin, or Plugins, are right for you. Follow along as Scott takes you through a list of the best security plugins for WordPress, and keep yourself, and your visitors safe and secure today. In this vide
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How to Use File Manager in cPanel - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 60 Views / 0 Likes

File Manager is the cPanel tool that is exactly as it's name sounds. File Manager manages files! It is a tool inside of cPanel that allows you to customize many aspects of your website, your email, your photos, videos, and more. In this video, Josh will take you through all of the File Manager basics, as well as a couple of nifty tips and tricks to make managing your website a piece of cake. In this video you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 00:18 - L