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Web Hosting Q&A

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 99 Views / 0 Likes

This video addresses some common questions about web hosting. What is it, who needs it, and how to know what's right for your website. From Facebook live event. Learn more: http://gtr.bz/uUER30ooZFD
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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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WEBINAR | Optimization vs Scaling How to get the most out of your hosting plan

by Best Webhosting Added 3 years ago 50 Views / 0 Likes

Everyone wants to get as much as they can out of their hosting plan, but if you have an issue with your website how do you know when the solution is site optimization or when you should upgrade to a more robust hosting plan to fix your problem? We'll review key optimization strategies to get your site running smoothly and take a look at how to tell when it's time to upgrade.
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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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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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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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What is Web Hosting? - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 84 Views / 0 Likes

While web hosting is something that you will absolutely need to start your website, nobody ever really goes into detail about what it really is. In this episode of Hosted, Scott, with a little help from Josh, will go through what exactly web hosting is, where websites are hosted, and how web hosting works. In this video you will learn: 00:00 - Introduction 00:48 - What is a website? 01:50 - What is web hosting? 02:25 - Where do websites live? 03:28 -
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WordPress 101 - How to Rock Your Website

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 89 Views / 0 Likes

What is WordPress? Only the #1 most popular open-source, website building platform. This video covers the basics of starting your WordPress website. Ready to start? We've got the WordPress Hosting you need: http://gtr.bz/o1c830qhJdI
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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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WordPress Plugins & Widgets - What you NEED to Know

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 88 Views / 0 Likes

In this webinar, HostGator experts will break down everything you need to know about WordPress plugins. And their trusty sidekick – widgets! What you will learn: How to choose plugins Which plugins you need & which ones you don’t How to make sure they are compatible What are widgets How to use widgets to customize your website How & Why to Back Up your Site: Why you should Back Up your WordPress Website: http://gtr.bz/7khE30qRjMK How To Back Up your S
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 1: Introduction to WordPress

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 97 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this first installment, our host Mick provides a brief introduction about what WordPress is. Follow along the video series for step by step instructions on how to build a WordPress website! You can find additional articles a
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 2: Installing WordPress

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 95 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this second installment, our host Mick shows us how to install a new instance of WordPress using QuickInstall, located inside of the cPanel. Once the WordPress has been installed, Mick also shows how to log in to your WordPr
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 3: Changing Themes and Appearances

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 157 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this third installment, our host Mick shows us how to change your WordPress password, as well as how to quickly access your WordPress dashboard using "wp-admin". Other key points in this video include how to search for a the
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 4: Creating a Page

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 157 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this fourth installment, our host Mick shows us how to add static pages to your WordPress website including an "About Me" page, and a "contact page". This incorporates adding text and an image to the static page. Mick also s
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 5: Creating a Blog

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 145 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this fifth installment, our host Mick shows us how to create dynamic content, through a WordPress blog. This includes assigning a page as a blog, adding and deleting posts, embedding images and video files to posts, and fina
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 6: Adding a Photo Gallery

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 138 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this sixth installment, our host Mick shows us how to add a photo gallery to your WordPress website. This includes a brief explanation of plugins, and how to manage them. Other points in this video includes importing images
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WordPress Step by Step, Step 7: Uploading a Document

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 147 Views / 0 Likes

Get Started Today At: http://www.HostGator.com HostGator.com proudly presents "Your first WordPress website: A Step by Step guide", a series that takes you on a step by step journey on how to build your first WordPress website. In this final installment, our host Mick shows us how to add a Google document to your WordPress by utilizing a plug in called "Google Doc Embeder". Another aspect of this video tutorial is how to reorganize the order of the li
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Working with the HG Firewall

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 114 Views / 0 Likes

This video will demonstrate how to work with the HG Firewall plugin in your VPS or Dedicated server.
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Your Website Maintenance Checklist - HostGator Hosted

by Best Webhosting Added 3 years ago 55 Views / 0 Likes

Websites aren’t something you create once and then you’re done. You need to continue caring for them and do ongoing website maintenance to ensure they continue to do the job you need them to do. Once you’ve built your website and it’s up and running, make note of a few main web maintenance tasks that you need to remember to do moving forward. To help you out, we’ve organized these tasks by how often you should perform them: yearly, quarterly, monthly,