The post outlines email whitelisting as a way to improve deliverability and avoid spam filtering. It mentions several whitelist services and notes that proper email authentication, sender reputation, and compliance practices can help messages reach inboxes. It also recommends feedback loops, double opt-in, list hygiene, deliverability monitoring, and encouraging subscribers to add senders to their…
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Flushing your local computer’s DNS cache
Your home computer creates a cache for all DNS settings. It does this to save time each time you visit a website. The issue is if you change your IP from moving hosts or to a dedicated IP for example, than your computer will get stuck on the old IP. The best way to speed up…
How I Started a Web Hosting Business From Scratch
A founder recounts launching a reseller web hosting business in 1998 with little money, a simple website, and a focus on marketing, customer support, and reputation. Early growth came from forums, search engines, and word of mouth, while the business emphasized helping small or difficult customers. As revenue grew, the company upgraded infrastructure, moved to…
Transferring WordPress to a New Web Host
The post explains how to move a WordPress site to a new web host, emphasizing that the process is straightforward. It outlines a manual migration using FTP and phpMyAdmin, including downloading files, exporting and importing the database, reinstalling WordPress, and updating the site after the move. It also notes that Web Host Pro offers free…