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How To Install Or Change A Theme In WordPress

March 2, 2015

Unsure of how to choose a theme for WordPress? Follow our simple guide below and see how to pick from thousands available. Bought a theme elsewhere and want to install it? Firstly, you will need to log into your WordPress account. To select a theme, go to dashboard, find “Appearance“. Once located, hover over, and […]

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How To Add A Plugin In WordPress

February 28, 2015

Not sure on how to install <span id=”urn:enhancement-34b92f88-f3a7-5f18-decc-7bb8bc4e41d5″ class=”textannotation disambiguated wl-thing” itemid=”http://data.wordlift.io/wl0226/entity/plug-in_computing”>plugins</span> on <span id=”urn:local-text-annotation-qk1avde9mnoa5op6oj3o94amjghl4zek” class=”textannotation wl-no-link disambiguated wl-thing” itemid=”http://data.wordlift.io/wl0226/entity/wordpress_2″>WordPress</span>? Follow this simple guide, and master it in minutes. First of all, log in to your WordPress account. This can be done via [yoursite.co.uk]/wp-admin/ Now logged onto WordPress, scroll down the side bar menu, until you […]

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How To Add WordPress To Your Addon Domain

February 26, 2015

Not sure on how to install WordPress to addon domains? Don’t worry, this guide will show you how! First things first, you will have to login toy our cPanel control panel for your hosting. Once logged into cPanel, scroll down to the “Software” tab, then click “Softaculous App installer” Now you have accessed Softaculous App […]

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How to create an addon domain in cPanel

February 25, 2015

This guide shows how to create an addon domain in cPanel. Once logged into cPanel, click the addon domains icon Now you have accessed the addon domains page, you can set up additional domain names that point to sub domains of your account. Now fill out the short form, once you fill the domain name […]

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How to create an email account in cPanel

February 24, 2015

Not sure how to setup an email account on our system? Read this guide to find out how to create an email account in cPanel. First of all,you must login to cPanel. Once on cPanel, find the header “Email“, then “Accounts” also pictured below. Next, you will need to enter the email address required in […]

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Natural Progression: SAN to SSD

November 12, 2014

HostPresto! recently upgraded the bulk of it’s services from the centralised Storage Area Network (SAN) solution to ‘old school’ direct attached storage (DAS) Solid State Disks. While at first this seems like a step backwards (for reasons we’ll discuss below) after some careful consideration the advantages of going the DAS route become clear, and far […]

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How To Get Your Site Into Google

September 22, 2014

Most people assume when you setup a new website that it’ll automatically appear in Google, but this simply isn’t the case. Today I’m going to show you just how to get your WordPress site into Google and out of the sandbox effect so your website shows up for the search terms you want. So what is […]

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Rank Better in Google Using HTTPS

September 13, 2014

Google have recently announced that using HTTPS effects your position in its search results. This means simply adding a SSL Certificate to your hosting and using HTTPS means better results. Whilst only a small ranking factor at the moment, Google has said it wants to make the web more secure and this will mean in […]

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5 Essential WordPress Tips For Beginners

May 29, 2014

<h2>5 Essential WordPress Tips For Beginners</h2> Jumping into the world of WordPress sometimes you can miss the most fundamental things that make so much difference to the ease of use and performance of your blog. Today we will be going over 5 Essential WordPress Tips For Beginners. Make Your Titles More Readable And Relevant With Permalinks When […]

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Frontend Optimisation for a better User Experience (Part 1)

May 23, 2014

Everything is about speed these days, and user expectations are higher than ever. We no longer wait for information, we want it instantly, we want to consume it as quickly as possible it and move on to the next thing. Having a slow loading site is a surefire way to hack your users off to […]

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SEO Beyond WordPress

April 28, 2014

After setting up your WordPress site for SEO there are some fundamental steps you need to take to boost your SEO, and even get listed in Google! Yes that’s right, just because you’ve created a website doesn’t mean it’ll automatically be added to Google for searching, you need to take action and get it in […]

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Profitable business online through web hosting

March 24, 2014

A perfect reason to be financially independent is to choose your niche of business and have your own website. Web hosting packages and plans bring you plenty of resources and marketing ideas to give you a large pool of customers who buy your products through website. This is most simple, qualitative, effective and profitable strategy […]

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How to draw the best benefit of web hosting services

March 21, 2014

Investment in launching a business can be either minimum or maximum. If you want to sell baby care products or jewelry or toys, you need a perfect design of website that is appealing, impressive and it should be hosted on a good platform.  A website is on cloud and it pops up in search engines […]

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Benefits of cloud hosting

March 18, 2014

Advantages are more with cloud hosting with the fact that the emergence and advancement of technology has brought a lot of maturity eliminating several hindrances.  Especially the working of online comes with a lot of opportunities for many business owners who wish to reach customers with a goal to sell good products and services. A […]

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How cloud hosting works to the benefit of business owners

March 15, 2014

Business is no longer limited to office alone but small business owners run their business through cloud hosting services. This is most effective and ensures very smooth functioning of all operations.  Being the source of best organized need of computing, the results are quite profitable and long lasting. Highly reliable source As you wish to […]

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Seeing a bright future in cloud hosting

March 12, 2014

Cloud means Internet and anything that revolves around hosting services is subject  to the accessibility of all services. Customers find this facility as more convenient as it has plenty of features to do business in the right direction.   Cloud system and software The functioning of cloud hosting is very efficient with the fact that […]

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Four Best Tips to choose web hosting services

March 9, 2014

Living in an Internet age has brought plenty of job and business opportunities. With little skills or talents, you can start off your own business and market your goods through your website. In fact this is the most cost effect method of owning a business and work from home. Many of those who could not […]

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Facebook: Golden opportunity to avail the benefit of Look Back videos

March 6, 2014

Facebook has been massively successful and is still continuing to grow. There is a lot of appreciation for Facebook and thousands of new account holders continue to enroll in a much bigger way. Online chat, upload of pictures, sharing conversations and exchanging greetings is a lot of advantage for all. But with the medium of […]

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How local businesses prosper with Yahoo vs Yelp

March 3, 2014

Online customers are in need of products and services. Internet being the main source of search for many, yahoo helps a lot of customers to find their needs. With the success of Yelp, Yahoo plans to partner for local search of products and services. This will surely be a lot of support and assistance for […]

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Using Laser Technology for Streamlining Your Business

January 5, 2014

Laser technology in last few years has actually taken over OEM and other industry. All businesses are looking for ways to become more and more efficient and accurate in providing their products and services. The use of laser technology is a standout method for a company and it means you are really taking good advantage […]

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