I wanted to find the best shopping cart options for WordPress. After researching hundreds of E-commerce options for WordPress, WooCommerce still seems to lead the way. I personally feel WooCommerce is bloated and confusing. I absolutely hate how it forces you to use the JetPack plugin for certain shipping options. JetPack is bloatware and poorly…
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Using Google Public DNS
What is Google public DNS? In basic terms, Google Public DNS is a service provided by Google that helps your computer or device find and access websites on the internet. When you type a website address (like www.webhostpro.com) into your browser, your device needs to convert that human-readable address into an IP address (a series…
Who are people using for advertisers on their blogs?
Written in 2010, scroll down for the updates in 2023. Blogging is big business these days, and most (79%) of the Top 100 blogs had some form of advertising. A mere 21% had no explicit advertising at all. The most popular form of monetization is the ubiquitous Google AdSense, appearing in 24% of the Top…
Validate your website
HTML can be tricky, there are lots of little bugs and unexplained errors that can come up for most web designers. But for a website to run smoothly and fast, validating the website is essential. To do this, you need it to be checked by a credited validation service. The best one currently is: W3.org,…
What is the Secure Connection Failed Server that uses an invalid security certificate error?
We had a customer today put in a ticket about an SSL browser error when connecting to their cPanel. I am unable to access the cPanel section of the website. When I try, it says: Secure Connection Failed 12.123.123.123:2083 uses an invalid security certificate. The certificate is not trusted because it is self-signed.The certificate is…
Internet usage around the World, 2009-2028 (revised)
It’s just amazing how fast the internet is growing. I think without a doubt at one point everyone will use it in their life. (Revised) Now in 2023, it’s interesting to look back on this stat and compare it to the latest stats on Internet use. 2012 to 2022 saw massive growth in Internet use….
Impostor scams are on the rise
Watch out for bad actors pretending to be reputable companies to try and scam folks into sharing personal information, including passwords, account numbers, and banking details. We’ve developed a set of tips and best practices below to help keep yourself and your account information safe. Identifying Impostors Scammers often create emails or public websites that…
James Gardner
One of the co-founders of Web Host Pro, James Gardner has a plethora of website and backend technology knowledge. With over 20 years of working at Web Host Pro, it’s safe to say he’s seen a lot, and with that experience comes a lot of helpful knowledge. Born in Chicago, James had dual citizenship in…