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Best Value – VPS or Dedicated Hosting? – Podcast 219

Zachary McClung — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 02:52:22 +0000

If you need high performance web hosting, the choice you have these days is between dedicated hosting and VPS hosting. So, which one is a better value? Which hosting plan type with give you the most bang for your buck? Well, for the most part – it will come down to your basic hosting needs. More and more people are turning to these two hosting plan types as their own website grow in popularity so let me break down the basics of why one of these hosting plan types might be better than the other.

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Running Time: 6 minutes | File Size:1.38 MB

So which one of these two web hosting plans gives you the best value?

VPS Hosting Value

VPS is an acronym for virtual private server. I won’t go too deep into the dictionary definition, but in a nutshell this type of hosting plan is a virtual machine setup on a server. A web host can run a series of VPS accounts all from the same server (as they do with shared hosting) however, VPS hosting gives you more server resources to work with (such as RAM and CPU power). If you are just running a series of websites and have no idea how to be a server administrator – VPS is the best upgrade you can make. You can get the power of a dedicated server environment at a significantly cheaper price. The drawback with VPS hosting is that you might not be able to do some advanced server side configurations.

Dedicated Hosting Value

A dedicated server or dedicated hosting plan would be you renting an entire server to do the work you need to have done. Unless you get it fully managed (which will be costly) you will be responsible for keeping all the server side things like the control panel, PHP, MySQL and other things of that nature all updated yourself. If you know how to do all that, this isn’t a problem. Your average guy on the street might have no clue how to do this so this is already the first drawback for the service. The advantage to dedicated hosting is that you get to set things up however you see fit. The window of customization is fully open for you to tweak and configure things to fit your needs.

Overall, I think most people will find that VPS hosting offers more value than a dedicated server hosting package. The one thing it comes down to for me is that you can get the best of both shared hosting and dedicated hosting all wrapped into one package. You can get the server side things totally managed by the web host, as you would with shared hosting. VPS hosting also offers you more RAM and CPU usage, which is necessary for any popular website of any type. If you have another opinion though, feel free to share them in the comments. Would love to hear a viewpoint from the other side of the fence.

The Vanilla Show – Podcast 218

Zachary McClung — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:22:14 +0000

On today’s show we will be talking about one of my new favorite forum scripts out there. Vanilla is definitely not your ordinary message board script. It takes your traditional ideas of what a forum should be, takes out all the bad parts and leaves you with a functional flow of information – guaranteed.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 218!
Running Time: 6 minutes | File Size: 2.78 MB

Now, that might be a big claim to live up to, but I think the Vanilla forum script is more than capable to get the job done.

I want to share with you my thoughts on why Vanilla is one of the best forum scripts out there and a really easy way anybody can use it – no matter if you have a web hosting account to install it on or not.

Vanilla Forums 101

I have talked plenty of times with you before on free forum scripts you can easily setup and run from your web hosting account. By far, the most unique one I have seen is Vanilla. The Vanilla Forums script is a great open-source, standards compliant forum script. However, that is not what impresses me.

Get Vanilla Hosted for You!

If you think Vanilla looks like an awesome forum script, but your not sure if you can get things together as far as installing it yourself – you are in luck. If you don’t have a web hosting account or you would rather get Vanilla as an all in one package, try out their hosted installs of the script.

YouTube Clone Hosting – Podcast 217

Zachary McClung — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:19:06 +0000

Welcome to the first Web Hosting Show for 2011. So what is the first thing we have to talk about in the sixth year of this broadcast? I want to touch on the topic of getting your own YouTube clone set up. We will tear apart the basic necessity you need (FFMPEG hosting) and give you a few good scripts to try out so you too can get on the social video sharing bandwagon.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 217!
Running Time: 7 minutes | File Size: 3.14 MB

You can make a clone of about any popular website service out there, and YouTube is no exception. You basically need the FFMPEG tools to help convert the video or audio into a digestible web format and a script to organize it all. Sounds pretty simple, right?

Here is what we have in store for you on today’s show:

What is FFMPEG Hosting?

Time to take a look at another hosting term you might have heard of but didn’t really know what it means. FFMPEG hosting is the word up for review today. This is a term that is used to refer to any time of hosting that provides an assortment of of recording, converting and streaming tools for audio and video on the server side.

Best YouTube Clone Scripts

So, you want to start your own website where people can upload videos of dogs of skateboards? A few years back, this would be nearly impossible. These days though, finding a script that will clone many of the best features a video sharing service like YouTube has is pretty easy. There are a lot of duds out there though in the world of YouTube clone scripts so I have gone through the trenches to find you the three best scripts for the job.

Can’t Host That – Podcast 216

Zachary McClung — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:15:00 +0000

Believe it or not, there are files you probably should not upload to the server you host your website from. Not only could you get in trouble with your web host by doing so, but you could also be putting your own security at risk. On today’s podcast we will go over some of the files you should not host and my favorite way to back up personal files remotely and securely. The Web Hosting Show is on the air.

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Running Time: 8 minutes | File Size: 3.30 MB

There are a lot of unsaid rules that you must learn when it comes to mastering the world of web hosting. Knowing what files you should or should not host is one of them. While it might sound like common sense to some – sometimes it is the things that go unsaid that get you in trouble, so let me save us all a lot of trouble and let you in on this.

Here is what we have in store for you on today’s show:

Files You Should Not Host

Having a web hosting account is handy at times. It allows you to practically upload anything you want to share with friends, or to store online. This is a blessing and also a curse when it comes to the web hosting business though. While it is handy to be able to upload anything to a web hosting account, it is not always practical. Sometimes, it might even be against the rules.

Better Off Site Backups with Carbonite

I have been a big fan off keeping files backup off site for a while now and the best tool I have found to get that job done is Carbonite. Out of all the other solutions, Carbonite does the best job at making backing up automated so I don’t have to worry about it. For the webmasters out there, it is also a great way to store your website backups too.

Gallery Hosting Tools – Podcast 215

Zachary McClung — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 05:03:26 +0000

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then this podcast has to be worth at least eight minutes or so of your time. On this edition of the Web Hosting Show we will be taking a look at both online photo gallery hosting services and three different types of photo gallery scripts you can install on your own web hosting account.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 215!
Running Time: 8 minutes | File Size: 3.27 MB

There are hundreds if not thousands of great ways to showcase your artwork, your photography or any other type of images you have created and share them with the world. I have done my best to check them all out – so you can finally know which ones are the best of the best.

Here is what we have in store for you on today’s show:

3 Best Image Gallery Services

There are thousands of free image host out there, but not many that focus on providing you a cheap or free place to host an online gallery for your photography, images or artwork. If you do not want to upload a script and run it from day to day, you might try one of these three free image gallery hosting services to get your own portfolio hosted online.

3 Free Photo Gallery Tools for Any Occasion

It might be easy to find a free photo gallery script you can get up and running on your website. However, not all scripts are created equal. Sometimes you might want a simple page dedicated to photos, and other times you might need an entire domain dedicated to the idea of showcasing your images. I have searched the Web high and low to bring you the best free image gallery tools for big projects, medium sized projects and lightweight projects.

Blog Hosting Bonanza – Podcast 214

Zachary McClung — Fri, 29 Oct 2010 01:21:01 +0000

Blog hosting is big business these days in the web hosting world. Everybody provides it, but do you know what exactly you should be looking for when it comes to finding the best blog host? No matter if you are shopping for a new blog host or your very first one, I have a few suggestions that will help you find the blog host you’ve always dreamed of having. Also, why pay for blog hosting – when you can get it for free? The Web Hosting Show is on the air.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 214!
Running Time: 8 minutes | File Size: 3.27 MB

Time to share your opinions with the world, and get your own blog off the ground or preforming better. With all the features, tools and inspiration around there has been no better time to start a blog – and I’ll help you get the hosting side taken care of on this week’s podcast.

Here is what we have lined up for today’s broadcast:

3 Free Blog Hosting Solutions

When it comes to starting up a blog and finding web hosting for it, many people turn to some of the free services on the web first. Getting yourself established on a free hosting service, before moving up to a paid one can save you some money – if you are willing to trade off some flexibility and features along with it.

Basic Checklist for Blog Hosting

Search for “blog hosting” and you will get millions of pages and thousands of web hosts that would love to have your business. What features, scripts and more should you be looking for when it comes to moving your blog to a new web host or starting one from scratch? Here is my own personal must-have list when it comes to blog hosting that I hope comes in handy next time your searching for real blog hosting help.

Bonus – Windows Live Writer 2011 Beta Review via Mitchelaneous.com

Got any more great blog hosting tips or advice to share? Leave your thoughts in the comments!

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Online Stores 101 – Podcast 213

Zachary McClung — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 19:25:24 +0000

Short of sharing our opinions, sharing our goods and services (whatever they might be) is the biggest thing we do online these days. Everybody has something to sell, but how do you get started in the e-commerce world? I will be covering some of the e-commerce basic right here on this very podcast today. Hopefully it helps you learn a little more about how to get your own shopping cart set up or how to setup a store though one of the free store providers out there.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 213!
Running Time: 8 minutes | File Size: 3.36 MB

You want to sell something online? Then you have picked the right podcast to listen to. I might not cover every little thing, but I will give you the information you need to get started in web hosting e-commerce.

Here is a summary of the topics we will cover this week:

DIY E-Commerce Basics

There is a lot more to consider when it comes to setting up your own online store on your website. If you are serious though about becoming an e-commerce entrepreneur though, I will give you the basic things you need to have before you get started building your own online storefront.

3 Great Free E-Commerce Storefronts

If you want to start your own virtual store out there on the Web, you don’t have to go through all the hard work of setting up a shopping cart, lining up shippers, processing credit cards and all those other headaches that are often involved with e-commerce. You could sign up with one of these free online storefronts instead. While they might take a cut of the profits, in the long term – they might also save you money too.

Hope you enjoy this week’s podcast – and if you have your own e-commerce tips or shopping cart reviews to share, feel free to do it in the comments.

The cPanel Show – Podcast 212

Zachary McClung — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 13:17:20 +0000

When you talk about a web hosting control panel, nine times out of ten, you are talking about cPanel. This juggernaut of the web hosting world has been around longer than I can even remember – and continues to be the dominate control panel out there for web hosts to choose. So what makes it so special, and how has it lasted so long? That is what we’ll be diving into on this episode of the Web Hosting Show.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 212!
Running Time: 6 minutes | File Size: 2.54 MB

For many people out there, cPanel has been the best control panel for a number of reasons. The question I have for you is what are those reasons?

Here is a summary of the topics we will be discussing this week:

cPanel – Fresh, Bold and Fun Control Panel

If you ask just about anybody what control panel their web hosting account is using, nine times out of ten you are going to get cPanel as the response. While cPanel has always seemed to be the proverbial, “big daddy” when it comes to controlling hosting accounts – I do have to say the company has done a great job at sort of remaking its image to seem more up to date and awesome.

Top 5 Reasons cPanel Rocks

Now, cPanel is by far the most popular control panel option out there these days. Do you really know what makes it stand out from the rest of the crowd though? Here are the top 5 reasons why cPanel really rocks.

Feel free to leave your own thoughts, suggestions and feedback on or about cPanel in the comments. I would love to hear them.

Stop Complaining – Podcast 211

Zachary McClung — Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:40:57 +0000

We all complain day after day. We complain about little things. We complain about big things. We complain about things that do not make any sense. In web hosting, the main thing we complain about is the relationship between a web host and a customer (or vice versa depending on which side of the fence you are on). Today, we have a very special guest that will help us all curb our complaining habits.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 211!
Running Time: 7 minutes | File Size: 3.14 MB

Meilena Hauslendale personal development author, and has been providing life guidance and insight for over 11 years. She has published six books and in those books, her style of writing really gives the reader a step by step guide to achieving success.

Her most recent book, Stop Complaining: Your Guide to Living Life Instead of Complaining About It, really brings home the idea that you can live a much happier life if you curb your unproductive complaining and how to really redirect your energy towards bettering your life, rather than depleting it.

On today’s podcast I talked with Meilena one-on-one about not only her projects but the frustration we sometimes have when it comes to web hosting and customer relationships, or the other way around.

You can check out more of Meilena’s work on iMotivate.org and also you can pick up her book Stop Complaining: Your Guide to Living Life Instead of Complaining About It at Amazon.com.

Hope you enjoy this special edition of today’s show. I hope it serves as a reminder that we don’t need to get all stressed out and worried about silly situations in the web hosting world. There is always a better solution, you just have to go out there and grab it.

What things do you complain about when it comes to web hosting or web development these days?

Grand Theft Website – Podcast 210

Zachary McClung — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 14:23:28 +0000

It is a big bad scary world when it comes to the Digital Millennium Copyright Act and website hosting. On today’s podcast I will be discussing with you in detail what the DMCA is, what it means for web hosts out there, and what you should do if your own content has been ripped from your website. The Web Hosting Show is on the air.

Download the Web Hosting Show, Episode 210!
Running Time: 8 minutes | File Size: 3.50 MB

So how does web hosting, the DMCA and copyright protection all mash up and what do you need to know? I am glad you asked.

Here is a summary of the topics we are covering this week:

Web Hosts and the DMCA

What is the DMCA and how does it pertain to web hosts? I will go into detail about how parts of this law do have to do with web hosting, and how that might effect us all. Also, learn what each web hosts needs to ask for before a DMCA claim will even be looked into.

How to Handle Website Content Theft

So, you have somebody stealing your articles, photos, artwork or something else. How can you use the DMCA and the US copyright laws to your advantage? I will let you know. Also, learn how and what you should do when your confronting those who have stolen your content for the best results.

Hope this week’s podcast comes in handy in your own copyright battles, or to help you better understand how the DMCA, copyright theft and website hosting all meshes together.

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