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,…
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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…
Is AI taking over SEO?
I’ll sum it up quickly and go into the details after. First Google (who’s still the king of why we SEO) says “Helpful content is written by people, for people”. I’m pretty sure this was in response to all the new AI SEO services popping up everywhere. So you would think AI is not going…
A successful marketer
As Julian Shapiro points out, the most important characteristic of a successful marketer is curiosity. Do you agree? You have to consider diligence and perseverance. The statement though is if you can only choose one, so we have to agree. Curiosity is the driving the force for a successful marketer. Now having the best traits…
Updates around the web
A lot is happening around the web this week. Google is making more changes to its search, and rumors about the core search algorithm to change are spreading. For now, though, Google has for sure decided to remove expanded ads. As of June 30th, no new expanded ads will be available, but existing expanded ads…