Web Hosting For Dummies
- 4h 38m
- Peter Pollock
- John Wiley & Sons (US)
- 2013
Host your own website or blog with this unique guide
If you'd like to make the leap from a hosted environment to a self-hosted service, this book is for you. You may be making the move from casual blogging to professional blogging. Or, you might already be self-hosting, but want a good guide to show you how to get more out of your plan. In simple, easy-to-understand language, this helpful book breaks down all the functions of web hosting for self-hosted users, from setting up new e-mail accounts to backing up and securing your site, analyzing server logs, choosing a platform to install, and more.
- Breaks down the functions of web hosting for new self-hosters, including casual bloggers who may be moving into professional blogging
- Helps those who are already self-hosting maximize the services they are paying for
- Offers a one-stop, complete resource on web hosting, rather than just a few chapters, as in many blogging books
- Covers setting up and using e-mail accounts, working with FTP clients, backing up and securing sites, using cloud services, understanding domains and DNS, using built-in databases, and more
Web Hosting For Dummies helps you take charge of your own web hosting and having fun in the process!
About the Author
Peter Pollock is a blogger, web host, and speaker who has addressed such groups as the Type-A Blogger's Conference and BlogWorld New Media Expo. He loves sharing what he's learned about web hosting, site security, and building websites.
In this Book
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Explaining Web Hosting in Real-World Terms
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Evaluating Web Hosting Technologies
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Using Hosted E-mail
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Managing Files
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Working with Databases—It's Essential
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Protecting and Speeding Up Your Site by Understanding Logs
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Building Your Site Using Scripts
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Taking Command of Website Security
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Decoding Domains and DNS
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Configuring Advanced Functions in cPanel
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Managing Your Control Panel from a Mobile Device
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Troubleshooting and Resolving Issues
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Moving to a New Host
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Making the Right Technology Choices
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Keeping the Lid on Pandora's Box with WebHost Manager
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Getting Down to the Command Line with Secure SHell
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Ten Invaluable Free Apps
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Ten Things Your Host Won't Help with (for Free)
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Ten Essential Online Resources
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