Much of our livelihoods, businesses, and infrastructure depends on using a website to survive. From online stores, to freelance professionals – many rely on the internet and their website to make a living. The internet has become an everyday utility that we all use, in one form or another. Now that it’s become simple to […]
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VPS vs Dedicated Servers – Which should you choose?
When researching various hosting providers and plans to choose from, you will have probably come across many different kinds of hosting models such as cloud servers, dedicated servers, Virtual Private Servers (VPS), or shared hosting. While any of these plans would likely fulfill your needs, it’s still important to choose the service that would suit […]
The Top 17 WordPress Plugins for Your Website
There are a tremendous number of WordPress plugins available that can provide just about any imaginable function and service for your website. At UKHost4U, we not only provide comprehensive web hosting but also make it our business to stay atop the latest plugins for WordPress and other online utilities. Whether you are looking to boost […]
What Is a Domain Name?
To create a website, you need to create and register a domain. A domain name is a web address that you type into a web browser to access a website. Domain registration is a very easy process. When you register a domain name, it is unique to you and yours to keep for as long […]
What Does It Cost To Host A WordPress Site?
WordPress is a brilliant platform for building a website. It started as a simple blogging platform but has grown into a complete Content Management System, with which you can build virtually any site you like. Portfolios, forums, e-commerce sites… You name it. Best of all, WordPress is an open-source software and is completely free to […]
What Is Web Hosting? (And Why Do I Need It?)
Registering a domain name is the first box you need to tick if you want to set up a website for your business. However, by itself, a domain name does not enable you to build a website. To build a website, you also need web hosting. What is Web Hosting? A web host is how […]
Website Design – Build Your Own or Hire a Professional?
Now that you’ve purchased a domain name, signed up for web hosting and linked the two things together, all that’s left to do is build your website. You’re potentially just a few days away from launching your website to the world. These are exciting times. You’re probably itching to get started. But hold on a […]
Why WordPress is a Great Option for YOUR Next Website
So, you’ve signed up for web hosting. Now all you need to do is set up a website. But wait…. How on earth do you do that? Well, first of all, you need to pick a content management system for it. A content management system (CMS) is akin to macOS on a Mac, or Android […]
What is Web Hosting with cPanel?
The first thing you need to know about cPanel is it’s intended to make controlling and managing your hosted space on the web easier. We say “space” because the functionality it provides extends beyond your website and domain. It enables you to do so much more, like perform backups, manage files and setup email, using a […]
15 Web Hosting Acronyms You Need to Know
In any business or industry, there are important terms and pieces of technical jargon that you need to know in order to succeed. While some people can see acronyms as esoteric gateways that make it difficult to get into a particular field, ultimately, they are just ways to communicate in a shared lexicon. When it […]
