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New Website SEO - How to Optimize Your Site in 2020

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 91 Views / 0 Likes

SEO. It’s so hot right now, and for good reason. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is what makes it so others can find you on Google. In this episode, Scott is going to take you through the Top 5 changes you can make right now to improve SEO on your new website, with a special guest appearance from HostGator SEO Expert Alexis Krasinski. In this video we'll cover: How to Perform Keyword Research How to Plan out your Site’s Architecture How to Think M
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How to park a domain name

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 90 Views / 0 Likes

If you have a domain name that you don't quite know what to do with just yet, you can always just park it on top of another. Parking a domain name also allows you to make use of a domain name for email purposes without necessarily creating a new website for it or it you may use it as a way of pointing multiple domains to the same website on your server. Parking a domain name is easy and this video shows you how. Be sure to visit http://hostgator.com f
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Choosing what cPanel themes are available to clients

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 90 Views / 0 Likes

This WHM video demonstrates how to modify which themes are available to your clients via the cPanel accounts. http://support.hostgator.com/articles/webhost-manager-whm/how-do-i-choose-what-cpanel-themes-are-available-to-my-clients
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How to Install SSL in WHM - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 90 Views / 0 Likes

Hey there Web Pros. This time around, we are showing you how to install a free SSL through WHM. Follow along as Josh shows you the ins and outs of the AutoSSL feature in WHM. If you are a HostGator VPS or Dedicated Server owner, then this video is the one for you! In this video we will cover: How to locate AutoSSL in WHM How to choose the type of SSL to install How to properly Configure AutoSSL How to run AutoSSL How to Manage AutoSSL for multiple cPa
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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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How to Easily Install WordPress With 1 Click - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 89 Views / 0 Likes

It's here y'all! HostGator's new 1 Click WordPress Install feature. Yes, it really is that easy. In this video, Josh will walk you through how to Install WordPress with one click, as well as pointing your domain name at your new WordPress Installation. In this video you will learn: How to Install WordPress with one click What is a Temporary Domain? How to point your domain name at your new WordPress website How to edit/delete your WordPress Installati
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Web Hosting Explained: Shared Hosting vs. VPS. vs. Dedicated Servers

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 89 Views / 0 Likes

If you want to get a website online, then web hosting is almost a requirement. Picking the right kind of web hosting for your website can be tricky, and nobody wants to end up with a web hosting account that is way too big, or way too small. In this episode of Hosted, Scott will take you through all of the different types of web hosting that you can get with HostGator. From shared hosting to a Dedicated Server, Scott covers them all, as well as provid
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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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How to Register a Domain Name - HostGator Tutorial

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

So you have this awesome idea, and need to lock it down. What is the next step? Getting a domain name of course! In this video, we will show you the ins and outs of purchasing a new domain name with HostGator. In this video you'll learn: How to Register a Domain as a HostGator Customer. How to Register a Domain as a New Customer. What is Domain Privacy? How to Apply Domain Privacy. What to check for when Registering a Domain. Here are some additional
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How to navigate in WHM

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 87 Views / 0 Likes

WHM can be a bit intimidating at first. It has so many features and functions, it can feel like a daunting task to get around he interface when you're new to it. This video provide an efficient crash course in navigating WHM like pro. http://hostgator.com
02:44
How to configure your preferences inside of FlashFXP

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 87 Views / 0 Likes

FlashFXP is a highly configurable file transfer program. This video demonstrates how to configure your preferences and make the software a bit more fine tuned to your own taste and workflow.
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How to use FREE Google Search Console to Rock your SEO - HostGator Webinar

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 86 Views / 0 Likes

In this Intermediate Webinar, we will cover Google Search Console (formally know as Google Webmaster Tools), and how you can use it to ensure that you are at the top of your SEO game. In this Webinar you will learn: How to set up your Google Search Console Account - 3:09 How to use and navigate the Performance Tab - 6:05 How to use the Enhancements Section of GSC - 9:20 How to ensure your site is visible on Google with Sitemaps - 13:05 How to ensure e
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How to Set Up an Email Forwarder in cPanel - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 85 Views / 0 Likes

Looking to get all of your email sent to one place? An email forwarder might be just what you are looking for. In this HostGator Tutorial, Josh takes you through the process of setting up an email forwarder with HostGator. Looking for more information on adding an Email Forwarder? Check out our knowledgebase for more. Set Up an Email Forwarder in cPanel: http://gtr.bz/oTh530r8JQa Join the Website Owners Community on Facebook: http://gtr.bz/vYJZ30qIcfg
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How to set up and change Private NameServers in WHM - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 85 Views / 0 Likes

DNS is often considered one of the toughest parts of web hosting. Luckily, WHM makes it much easier to configure your nameservers. In this Tutorial, Josh takes you through how to set up private nameservers in WHM and makes sure to check all of the boxes along the way. This tutorial is for our Reseller, VPS, and Dedicated Server customers. For those with a reseller account, this is an optional step, but for those with a VPS or Dedicated Server, this st
01:29
How to log into WHM

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 84 Views / 0 Likes

For those who are new to WHM, this video demonstrates how to find and log into your Web Host Manager. http://hostgator.com
01:00
Snappy from HostGator visits the Houston Downtown Aquarium

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 84 Views / 0 Likes

In celebration of National Zoo & Aquarium Month, Snappy from HostGator paid a visit to the Houston Downtown Aquarium. Read more about it at http://blog.hostgator.com
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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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How To Fix WordPress 404 Error - Broken Links

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 83 Views / 0 Likes

No one likes a 404. Josh shows us how to fix a common WordPress permalink issue, when you click on a link and get a 404 error, page not found. In This Video You'll Learn: What is causing broken links in WordPress Why am I getting a 404 error in WordPress How to fix broken WordPress Permalinks How to Reset WordPress Permalinks Check out the Knowledge Base Article: http://gtr.bz/sI6x30qzGhV Watch this awesome WordPress 101 Webinar: http://gtr.bz/fBUN30q
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SEO For Beginners - 5 Ways to Rank on Google

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 83 Views / 0 Likes

On this episode of "Hosted", Scott's back again to teach you the Top 5 ways to improve the SEO on your site, while reminiscing on the simpler times of the 90's. SEO, or Search Engine Optimization, is the art of getting yourself seen on the internet. From meta tags to optimizing your images, the world of SEO is always expanding. 5 Easy Ways to Rank on Google: #1 Include Relevant Keywords #2 Create SEO-Friendly URLs #3 Optimize Images #4 Add Meta Tags #
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How-To: Update your WordPress Website, Theme, and Plugins

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 83 Views / 0 Likes

WordPress is the most widely used method to build a website. Overall it is easy, flexible, and has the ability to build a truly awesome website. One of, if not the most important, things you can do for your site is keeping it updated. Without updating your WordPress website, you are putting it at risk of being hacked, crashing, or just overall declining in performance. Luckily, Josh is here to show you how to update your WordPress website in all of th
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Suspending an account in WHM

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 82 Views / 0 Likes

This video demonstrates how to suspend a hosting account inside of WHM. http://support.hostgator.com/articles/webhost-manager-whm/suspendingunsuspending-accounts
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HostGator Harlem Shake

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 82 Views / 0 Likes

The Harlem Shake, as performed by the Graveyard shift at HostGator.com's Houston building.
04:06
How to configure FTP Voyager

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 82 Views / 0 Likes

This video will demonstrate how to configure FTP voyager to connect to your remote FTP servers.
03:28
How to Force HTTPS - Using "Really Simple SSL" WordPress Plugin

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 82 Views / 0 Likes

If you're wondering why your SSL is not working on your website, or still going through HTTP protocol, you may need to force it with an HTTPS redirect. In this vid, we'll show you how to route all traffic through the SSL and ensure that every web page is secure. Note: You do get FREE SSL with every hosting account with HostGator, but you may still need to activate it by forcing the HTTPS. In this video you'll learn: How to make sure your SSL is workin
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How to Speed Up a Website - Top 6 Ways

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 82 Views / 0 Likes

On this episode of "Hosted", Scott's here to teach you the Top 6 ways to improve your site speed in the most hilarious way possible. Google has been emphasizing site speed as a ranking factor in their algorithms. So follow these six steps to improve SEO and encourage visitors to stick around a little longer. 6 Ways To Speed Up Your Website: 1 - Optimize Your Images 00:15 2 - Perform a Plugin Purge 02:23 3 - Update Your Site Scripts 03:15 4 - Use CDNs
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How to set up a new email account with Mac Mail - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 82 Views / 0 Likes

Do you need to set up your new email on your Mac? Do you use Mac Mail? We've got you covered. Kevin subs in for Josh this week due to Josh's lack of a Mac, as he is, "100% a PC guy all the way." Josh will be back next week though, so don't get too worried! 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 manually add an email accou
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Using the Quick Search Feature in WHM

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 80 Views / 0 Likes

This video demonstrates how to use the Quick Search feature in WHM.
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How to Create a New cPanel (Using WHM)

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 80 Views / 0 Likes

On this edition of HostGator's Web Pro Series, we will be teaching you one of the most crucial bits of information. How to create and log in to a cPanel account from WHM. WHM is the management tool that sits above cPanel, and is available for Reseller, VPS and Dedicated Servers with HostGator. In this video you will learn: How to navigate to the 'Create an Account' tab. What are the different options when creating an account? How to Create a new cPane
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How to Connect to FTP Using WinSCP - HostGator Tutorial

by Best Webhosting Added 5 years ago 80 Views / 0 Likes

Have some files or photos to upload to your website? Have no fear, Josh is here. We'll show you how to check your FTP credentials, and we will show you how to use them to connect via WinSCP, which is one of the most widely used FTP clients on the market. In this video you'll learn: What is an FTP account? What is an FTP Client? How to Find Your FTP login credentials How to connect to your server using FTP through WinSCP Check out our Knowledgebase art
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How to initially configure your server via WHM (Part 2)

by Best Webhosting Added 6 years ago 78 Views / 0 Likes

This is the continuation video on how to set up your server via whm. If you are new to WHM you may find yourself lost when trying to set up your server. This extensive video (2 of 2 parts) walks you through some of the most vital first steps and initial configurations for your server. http://hostgator.com