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Becoming a web hosting provider with a reseller package
31
Jul

Becoming a web hosting provider with a reseller package

We present the four most important steps on the way to your own web hosting business.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Set up domain redirects
31
Jul

Set up domain redirects

Domain redirects are important for controlling visitor traffic to your own website. But how can they be set up on your own web hosting?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Colocation - What to consider?
09
Jun

Colocation - What to consider?

What criteria should customers pay attention to when choosing a suitable Colocation provider?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Is it worth buying a premium domain
27
Apr

Is it worth buying a premium domain

For certain domain names, website operators have to dig deep into their pockets. But is the investment in a premium domain worth it at all?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Create website yourself or have it created
22
Mar

Create website yourself or have it created

Today, hardly anyone can avoid having their own website, whether for private individuals, self-employed persons, or companies that want to sell services or products. But how can you best get your own content on the web? Should you create a website yourself or rather have it created by specialists?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Manage Multiple Websites: VPS Hosting or Reseller Web Hosting
16
Mar

Manage Multiple Websites: VPS Hosting or Reseller Web Hosting

For online entrepreneurs who manage multiple websites of their own or clients' online presences, the question often arises whether a VPS Hosting or a Reseller Web Hosting is best suited.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Comparison of Web Hosting Platforms
07
Mar

Comparison of Web Hosting Platforms

The operating system is the core of a computer. It enables the operation of software and hardware and ensures an effective interaction between the two components. The following article shows the advantages and disadvantages of the most commonly used server operating systems: Windows, Unix, and Linux.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Country-specific or generic domain?
20
Feb

Country-specific or generic domain?

When choosing the right domain name for a web project, you have a variety of options to choose from. But which domain extension is best suited for your own project? Should you opt for country-specific or generic domains?

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Why every website needs a backup
19
Jan

Why every website needs a backup

Anyone who operates a web presence on the internet should deal with the topic of website backups. Creating your own website usually requires a significant amount of time and often also a considerable financial investment. Only with the help of an up-to-date backup can you reliably restore data in case of loss or compromise.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Acquisitions of Web Hosting Companies in 2016
28
Dec

Acquisitions of Web Hosting Companies in 2016

In the past year 2016, there was a lot of movement in the hosting market. In addition to many smaller companies that entered into strategic alliances with other firms, especially towards the end of the year, some really big acquisitions were also announced. In the following article, we look back at the most important news of the year.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Movement in the German Hosting Market - United Internet Acquires Strato
16
Dec

Movement in the German Hosting Market - United Internet Acquires Strato

At the end of the year, the German web hosting market is experiencing significant movement. As announced on Thursday, December 15, 2016, United Internet AG is acquiring the Internet service provider Strato from Deutsche Telekom for approximately 600 million euros.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
The Austrian IT provider Anexia acquires the German Service Provider netcup
30
Nov

The Austrian IT provider Anexia acquires the German Service Provider netcup

As announced in press releases, the Austrian IT company Anexia Internetdienstleistungs GmbH has acquired the German hosting provider netcup GmbH retroactively as of November 1, 2016.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
In three steps to the right domain name
11
Nov

In three steps to the right domain name

Two components are always necessary for a successful online presence. On the one hand, fast and reliable web hosting is required, and on the other hand, a suitable domain name. But how do you find the right domain name for your own web project and what criteria should you consider when making your selection? We have compiled the most important information on this in the following article.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
How much RAM should a web hosting provide?
04
Nov

How much RAM should a web hosting provide?

For the smooth operation of a web project, your web hosting must offer sufficient performance. In addition to storage space and databases, other metrics are also relevant. For example, how important is the available RAM? This question will be answered in the following article.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Free Tickets for WHD.global 2017 - Join the World Hosting Days for Free
25
Oct

Free Tickets for WHD.global 2017 - Join the World Hosting Days for Free

The World Hosting Days, the largest event in the field of web hosting, internet infrastructure, and cloud services, will take place again next year at Europa-Park Rust. The thirteenth edition of the event is planned as a multi-day festival-style event. Join us for free with our promotion code and experience the latest and most exciting trends in the industry.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
The winners of Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2016 are determined
20
Oct

The winners of Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2016 are determined

And the winner is... <br> With a record number of over 11,000 votes cast, we are pleased to present to you the Web Hosting Providers of the Year 2016.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
How to Handle Video Hosting Properly
11
Oct

How to Handle Video Hosting Properly

Videos are becoming increasingly popular as web content. Creating videos is easy to do nowadays. Even with a regular smartphone, you can record attractive videos in good quality. But how do you then make these available to visitors on your own website? Find out about the options available and what you should consider in the following article.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
WHD.sailing Kiel 2016: Recap
14
Sep

WHD.sailing Kiel 2016: Recap

The WHD.sailing took place on 8 and 9 September at the Kieler Yacht Club Hotel and was significantly smaller with about 70 participants compared to the well-known WHD.global in Rust.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
What influence does the choice of web hosting provider have on SEO? Location, speed, neighborhood
13
Sep

What influence does the choice of web hosting provider have on SEO? Location, speed, neighborhood

Placing one's own website on one of the first positions in Google search is one of the main concerns of every webmaster. Although the exact ranking criteria of the search engine giant from Mountain View, California, are a closely guarded secret, the choice of web hosting provider already has a certain influence on search engine optimization.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Uptime and Downtime in Web Hosting Offers
24
Jun

Uptime and Downtime in Web Hosting Offers

If you are looking for a suitable web hosting provider, you will quickly come across information about the uptime or downtime of the hosting. We would like to explain to you in the following article what exactly these values mean and what should be considered when choosing a hosting.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Web hosting companies on special offer: Why we see so many M & A in the hosting industry
13
Apr

Web hosting companies on special offer: Why we see so many M & A in the hosting industry

We are pleased to be able to talk with Sebastian Bluhm, CEO of Profihost AG from Hanover, about the topic of Mergers & Acquisitions in the hosting industry.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Protect Website from Hackers and Malware - 6 Tips for More Security
18
Mar

Protect Website from Hackers and Malware - 6 Tips for More Security

Website operators must always be prepared for attacks from hackers on their own online presence. But what measures can be taken to protect the website from hackers and malware? We have collected 6 practical tips for you.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Attention: Fraud attempt with fake .DE German Domain invoice
03
Dec

Attention: Fraud attempt with fake .DE German Domain invoice

Currently, there is an increasing amount of information about fraud attempts using a fake domain invoice sent via email by a provider named .DE German Domain.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Winner Web Hosting Provider 2015
03
Nov

Winner Web Hosting Provider 2015

For the first time this year, the election for the Web Hosting Provider of the Year took place. Throughout October, the audience could vote for the Web Hosting Provider of the Year 2015 on Hosttest. Now the winner has been announced.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Domainfactory and Host Europe servers move to France
31
Oct

Domainfactory and Host Europe servers move to France

Host Europe is causing a stir in the industry once again. The reason for this is the announcement by the parent company Host Europe Group Ltd. to relocate a large part of the hardware from data centers in Germany to France.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Choice of Web Hosting Provider 15: Voting has started
29
Sep

Choice of Web Hosting Provider 15: Voting has started

It's time: The choice of web hosting provider 2015 has begun and runs until 31.10.2015. Vote now for your web hosting provider of the year!

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Actions for Refugees in Germany
15
Sep

Actions for Refugees in Germany

Instead of just following the current events, many individuals and companies have already come up with various actions to actively support the refugees in Germany. Companies from the web hosting sector are also part of this. We would like to introduce some of these actions by web hosts to you here:

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Is it worth using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for website operators?
21
Aug

Is it worth using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) for website operators?

Despite the increasing amount of data generated by more frequently used high-resolution images and HD videos, content delivery to website visitors should be done with the lowest possible loading times. Especially for websites with a high

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Website not reachable - Causes and Measures
17
Jul

Website not reachable - Causes and Measures

Anyone who operates their own website for a longer period of time will sooner or later be confronted with downtime. But there are measures to protect your own website as much as possible against the causes of outages. All information about

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Website hacked - what to do?
21
May

Website hacked - what to do?

Unfortunately, it is common on the internet for websites to be hacked. This affects not only small and private web presences, but especially large and well-known online appearances are regularly targeted by hackers. But what can you do if the si

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
Advantages & Disadvantages of Shared Hosting
23
Feb

Advantages & Disadvantages of Shared Hosting

Those who deal with the various web hosting products will sooner or later come across the term Shared Hosting.

  • Author: HOSTTEST Editorial
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