cPanel is the most popular shared hosting control panel

May 2nd, 2010

cPanel is a web control panel that allows easy management of web hosting related tasks. Management is done via web browser. With cPanel you can manage FTP accounts, databases, access logs and statistics, upload/download files, have integrated File Manager, can setup cron jobs, add new domains, subdomains or parked domains, setup e-mail and lots of other tasks.

FTP accounts

Ftp accounts can be setup with cPanel. New accounts or modify existing accounts, permissions can also be configured, like which folder-only access will be allowed, how much data can be transferred and similar.

Databases

New databases can be created, and database users (with permissions) can be added. You can see overall database info and statistics, and delete/edit users/databases.

Logs/Statistics

Depending on the configuration by the hosting provider, you can access current server stats (memory usage, cpu processes), access program paths and versions, server load and other server info. For websites there are couple of tools like latest visitors (shows 300 latest of all your sites). Raw logs, bandwidth information, error logs are also accessible.

File Manager

File manager is an excellent tool for uploading, downloading, modifying files online. It is very easy to use and supports drag and drop interface, zip extraction, file/folder permission edit and other. It is my favorite and most frequently used cPanel tool.

Other Tools

There are lots of other tools available that can ease hosting tasks. There are also plugins available. For example with the Fantastico you can install quickly and easy popular web applications: wordpress, drupal, joomla, phpbb, galleries and others.

Currently cPanel is the most popular control panel. Competing with cPanel are Plesk (windows), hsphere, lxadmin, webmin and others.

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Popular web applications on shared hosting

April 18th, 2010

Some of the popular web applications that can be installed in the typical shared hosting environment are Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal, phpbb, galleries, shopping carts and others. These are the most common scripts for creating websites. Hosting requirements for these applications are PHP (web programming language), MySQL (databaase system) and web server.

Wordpress

Wordpress is the most popular blogging platform. It aims to be simple, yet effectivi personal publishing tool. With wordpress you can also create complex websites because underneath is a Content Management System (CMS) with lots of features including user management system.

Joomla and Drupal

Joomla and Drupal are Content Management System. With either of them you can create complex web sites including social networks, blogs, forums, and with plugins almost any type of websites. This are very poweful applications, have large number of community users, lots of features, plugin system etc etc.

phpBB, Mybb, and other

phpBB is a Internet Forum software PHP script. It is used to create online communities where users can post threads and posts, talk to each other, discuss and share ideas.

Galleries

Some of the popular galleries are Gallery and Coppermine. With galleries you can upload and create online albums, you can also setup visitors to upload or have them first register then upload new photos, add pages, and simular things CMSs can do.

Shopping carts

Shopping carts are used to create online stores where products are listed in categories. Users may order these products and depending on the setup register. Most popular shopping carts are zencart, magento, oscommerce and others.

Other scripts

Just about almost any script that is written in PHP and uses MySQL for data storage can run on today’s shared hosting environment. Almost any type of web site can be created.

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Webhostingpad Review – Web Hosting Pad as Shared Hosting Provider

April 11th, 2010

Webhostingpad is USA based web hosting company established in 2005. It offers only shared hosting. There is only one hosting plan in which are included many features that are included on most hosts: unlimited domain hosting, unlimited disk space and bandwidth, PHP, MySQL, cPanel for very cheap price.

Webhostingpad control panel

Webhostingpad offers cPanel the industry control panel. This panel have everything you need to manage your web hosting account. Add databases/users, setup FTP, add new domains or subdomains, upload files with File manager, install scripts with Fantastico and other.

Webhostingpad support

Webhostingpad have live chat, phone and ticket support.

Webhostingpad Review and Rating

We have been with web hosting pad almost four months and we are really satisfied from the services they offer. Our test account showed excellent uptime and response time. We have tested popular scripts including phpbb, wordpress, joomla, drupal cms, galleries and other scripts and all work great. Rating 9/10.

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Hostmonster Review – Hostmonster as shared hosting provider

April 3rd, 2010

Hostmonster is well established serious hosting company. It specializes in shared hosting and offers only one hosting plan. This hosting plan have everything you will ever need and don’t need to run your website. Unlimited hosted domains are allowed on single account, unlimited bandwidth, space, FTP, PHP, MySQL, cPanel control panel and lots of others.

Hostmonster control panel

With hostmonster control panel cPanel you can do many hosting tasks: administration of databases and users for databases with databases cPanel tool and phpmyadmin, FTP accounts and FTP quotas, addon domains, access site logs, setup email accounts, configure PHP settings, use File Manager to change files online and other. Fantastico de luxe one-click installer for popular web applications (wordpress, drupal, joomla, phpbb etc is also included.

Hostmonster Support

Hostmonster offers 24/7 support via tickets (email), phone and live chat.

Hostmonster Rating and Review

Hostmonster is rated top host on many hosting reviews sites with excellent rating. We definitely recommend them for share hosting provider.

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Justhost Review – Justhost as Shared Hosting provider

March 26th, 2010

Justhost

Justhost is a web hosting company with its offices in USA, UK and Australia. Offers shared and reseller hosting. It is popular hosting provider with hundreds of domains hosted on their servers.

Justhost Shared hosting plans

Justhost offers only shared hosting plan. Features included are: PHP, MySQL, FTP, Free domain name, Free setup, cPanel control panel, unlimited domain hosting, unlimited databases, unlimited disk space, unlimited bandwidth and many other features. With this plan you can create your website, blog or online community. From the scripts that we have tested on Justhost: wordpress, drupal (content management system), joomla (cms), galleries, shopping carts and other scripts. All were running great on Just Host. The price currently is $3.45/Monthly. Guarantees: anytime money back guarantee, 99.9% uptime and 24/7 support.

Justhost Control Panel

Justhost offers cPanel control panel. cPanel is the most popular control panel. It allows you to easily manage hosting tasks. You can create new databases/users, add new domains/subdomains, setup FTP accounts ( and quotas). cPanel have also a web based File Manager where you can edit files online.

Justhost Support

Just host provides support via tickets, phone and live chat.

Overall Rating

Overall rating 9/10. They are good and recommended hosting provider. We have two months account with them and so far we are satisfied with the service they offer.

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IXWebHosting Review – Ix Web Hosting as Shared Host

March 17th, 2010

Ixwebhosting??

Ixwebhosting is USA hosting company offering shared and VPS (virtual private server) hosting services since 1999. Datacenters are located in Columbus, Ohio and Hopkinsville Kentucky, United States of America. Have good number of awards and good reviews.

Shared hosting plans

There are three hosting plans: Business Plus, Unlimited Pro and Expert plan. All plans include this features: host unlmited sites on single account with unlimited space and bandiwidth, PHP, MySQL, Ruby On Rails, FTP, Control Panel and others. With Expert Plan 1 free domain name is included, while with Business Plan – 2, and with Unlimited Pro three free domain names. Also 3, 2, 15 dedicated IP addresses are included respectively. These are the key features, to see all features click this link.

IxWebhosting Control Panel

Control Panels allow management of websites and automation of hosting task over the internet (with web browser). Ix web hosting offers Hsphere control panel. It is similar to the popular cPanel you know. With Hsphere you can create new databases, upload/download files, setup FTP accounts, add new domains, install scripts and other tasks.

IxWebhosting Support

Tickets, phone and live chat is offered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We have contacted them 2-3 times and response was fast usually within 30 minutes. The technicians were knowledgeable and nice.

Overall rating

I give 9/10 of ixwebhosting. The uptime and response time of my sites hosted there is very good. I recommend them as shared hosting provider.

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Bluehost Review – Bluehost Shared Hosting Provider

March 13th, 2010

Bluehost is one of the oldest hosting providers. It have been providing hosting services since 1996, and currently hosts over 1000000 domains. It is based out of Utah, USA. Offers only one shared hosting plan for $6.95 monthly. This shared plan is best for personal blogs/sites. Features included are: PHP, MySQL, cPanel web panel, unlimited disc space, bandwidth, unlimited domains on single account, FTP and many other features.

Bluehost Control Panel

Bluehost offers cPanel the leader in hosting industry. cPanel is very easy to use, simple panel that allow you to manage many hosting tasks including creating new databases, managing FTP accounts, uploading/downloading files, installing web applications and lots of other tasks.

Bluehost Support

Bluehost offers real non-outsourced support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Live chat is also available. If you have a problem just submit a ticket at http://helpdesk.bluehost.com/, or ask the live chat.

Blusthost Reviews and Rating

Bluehost have received good reviews from users and reviews sites. Currently is rated among top 5 web hosting firms with excellent rating.

You can submit your own review by commenting.

I recommend bluehost for shared hosting provider.

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HostGator Review – Reviews and Coupons of HostGator Host

March 8th, 2010

Hostgator Hosting

Here is my first review of shared hosting company HostGator. Hostgator is USA based company headquatered in Houston, Texas, top web hosting provider. Offers shared, reseller, vps and dedicated servers. There is room to grow in case your site grows in popularity. There three shared plans: hatchling, baby and business. The difference between the three is on hatchling you can host only one domain, and on business and baby you can host unlimited domains. Plus on business plan you  get free toll-free number, ssl certificate and dedicated IP address. All other features are the same: unlimited space, bandwidth, cpanel control panel, PHP, MySQL databases, FTP, Fantastico one click installer, 45 day money-back guarantee and lots of others. The best plan for you would be the baby plan if you want a personal website, or business for company.

HostGator Support

Hostgator offers ticket (e-mail), phone, live chat and community support. Support have been excellent. In my 2 years time, I have had 2-3 problems so far, and all tickets have been answered within 30 minutes. Operators have been nice and knew what they were doing.

HostGator Uptime

On my test site rsmkd.com, the uptime have been great always > 99.9% as guaranteed. Here is a live link of the monitor report.

Overall Rating

Hostgator have been excellent host. My test site have showed good response time and uptime. There are lots of features available, you get what you pay for. My rating is 10/10.

HostGator Coupon

If you want to test hostgator use this coupon “freemonth” and you will get the first month for $0.01 for the baby hosting plan.

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Top Shared Hosting – Best Shared Hosting Providers

March 2nd, 2010

The most popular shared hosting providers are listed below. All offer many features on single hosting account, including control panel to easily manage your web hosting account, including add new domains, setup databases, ftp accounts, php, mysql and lots of other features.

1. HostGator – Hostgator is top web hosting provider based in Texas, USA with more than 2,500,000 domains hosted on their servers. Offers three shared hosting plans: hatchling, baby and business. The most popular plan is baby with unlimited disc space, bandwidth, unlimited domains on single account, cPanel and other. With Hostgator there is room to grow, they offer also vps hosting, reseller and dedicated servers.

2. Bluehost – Bluehost hosts more than 1000000 domains. It is founded in 1996, and based in Utah, USA. Offers one shared hosting plan with plenty of features including php, mysql, php, mysql support, unlimited hosting. Best for personal websites/blogs.

3. Hostmonster – Hostmonster is also USA company with more than 600000 domains hosted. Single plan is offered with lots of features.

4. IxWebhosting – Ixwebhosting offers three shared hosting plans: expert plan, business and unlimited pro. Also offers VPS hosting.

5. Webhostingpad – US based company offers only one shared hosting plan.

6. Justhost – Only one shared plan

7. Lunarpages – Offers starter, basic and business hosting.

8. Dreamhost – Only one shared web hosting plan offered.

I have accounts with most of the hosts and all of them are great hosting providers. All offer cPanel control panel, except Ixwebhosting – hsphere and dreamhost their own control panel.

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What is Shared Hosting?

March 1st, 2010

Shared hosting is the most popular web hosting service. It is also the cheapest because many users share the same server resources (CPU, disc space, bandwidth and others). For automaticing and managing hosting tasks a control panel like cPanel, Hsphere, Plesk, DirectAdmin may be used. Control Panels are very simple to use and are specifically designed to help the average user who does not have any tecnical knowledge whatsoever to manage its hosting account. Depending on the enabled features by the hosting company with control panel you can manage database (create new, add users, permissions etc), setup FTP accounts (with quotas), add new domains, upload/edit files via File Manager, or install applications (wordpress, joomla and others) with one-click installer, and other features. Nowadays web hosting providers offer many features on one shared hosting account. PHP (dynamic web language), MySQL (relational database system), unlimited space, bandwidth and unlimited sites on single account, Ruby On Rails, Perl, free site builders etc for e very cheap price of few dollars monthly. The most popular shared hosting platform is the LAMP stack (Linux – Operating System the best for web servers, Apache HTTPD (the most popular HTTP web server), PHP  and MySQL). There are thousands of shared hosting providers in the world, most are in USA, an in my next post I will post the most reliable and popular ones.

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