Category: Liquid Web

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Todd Terwillegar; We’re the employees you would hire if you could. Responsive, helpful, and dedicated in ways automation simply can’t be. We’re your team. Each month we recognize one of our Most Helpful Humans in Hosting. Meet Krissy Franklin Krissy Franklin is a mother of three wonderful grown children, which she considers to be her greatest achievement. Professionally, she has experience in numerous fields, including photography, research, and even agriculture, but for many years had wanted to pursue a career in the Technology Industry. To explore the possibilities, she attended a course in Linux at Open ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Mayra Pena; Systems Engineer for Nexcess, a Liquid Web Brand, on problem-solving, finding joy in helping others, and developing skills that will last you a career. “Specific skills needed and issues that arise in this business are always shifting, but troubleshooting and problem-solving skills will last for your entire career.” Systems Engineer Amy Moruzzi was born in Amsterdam. “We lived in the Netherlands until I was five,” she says. “At that time, my parents were sort of hippies who lived on a houseboat.” This beginning and a somewhat nomadic childhood may explain why, in adulthood, Moruzzi ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Andrej Walilko; Who can avoid a good deal? But before you jump on the latest special from a cloud hosting provider, carefully consider the hidden costs of cloud computing. When comparing public cloud providers, the number one factor most people will consider first is the price. Advertised specifications for cloud environments are similar, but if some prices are lower, or even free, you should run. As any economist will tell you when you get something for free, you are the product being bought. Before pulling the trigger on a particular provider and moving to the cloud, ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Ronald Caldwell; A popular solution that is rapidly growing and developing is OpenStack. Whether you have minimal experience with “the Cloud” or have been around this technology for years, you most likely have heard of OpenStack. Have you ever wondered: What is OpenStack?How Does OpenStack work?What Components Comprise OpenStack?What are the Advantages of OpenStack? If you’ve pondered those questions or are just curious, read on. Demystifying the Server Stack In the web hosting space, the cloud is increasing in popularity. As important as the resources of a server are, the software running on them is becoming ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Jason Salazar; Do you find yourself interacting with people virtually more than in-person? Well, you’re not alone. Covid-19 has brought new challenges to communication, and video meeting platforms such as Zoom and Google Meet are more widely used than ever, especially for webinar marketing. After all, 73% of B2B marketing and sales leaders reference webinars as the best way to generate high-quality leads.” But good webinar marketing doesn’t come easy. It takes planning, preparation, presentation, and promotion. Find out exactly what webinar marketing is, how it works, and how to get started today. What is Webinar ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Jake Fellows; What is a Server? A server is a powerful computer connected to a network (typically the Internet) and provides access to some resources or services. There are many types of servers. For example: Web Server: This is the most common type of server. It hosts a website that is typically accessible over the Internet. This website can also be private, in which case, it is an intranet.File Server: Store a lot of files that are accessible over a network. For example, it can be a local media center that enables your family to watch ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: David Gibb; Subscription business models are based upon the idea of selling access to a product or a service to customers on a recurring basis in order to receive monthly, semi- annual, or annual subscription revenue. But how do you ensure your business is trending toward success? Successful subscription businesses utilize specific metrics and pricing models to showcase growth. What are Subscription Model Metrics? CFOs, controllers, and financial analysts are currently facing a business environment that is more diverse and different than ever before. In the subscription world, there is a shift toward agile business models, ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Nicholas Conner; Want to learn more about FTP? Looking for a convenient way of managing the files on your server? Getting tired of the limited functionality of your browser or your control panel’s file manager? We wrote this article just for you. If you’d like to learn what your best options are when looking for free FTP software, we created this list based on client capabilities, user interface, and security. Most of them work with both Windows and Mac. We will also dig into all the important features and protocols of these free FTP programs. After ... Read More

Feed: CronJ. Author: Nupur Pal; Don’t you feel attracted to something that looks appealing? Well that’s the primary strategy used to hook customers. Even ecommerce sites used good ecommerce web design to make their consumers stop and gaze.Did you know? 75% of a site’s reliability comes from its design! And what’s more? 66% of users look at a site’s design if given 15 minutes to consume content!Going head-over-heels for something beautiful is quite natural. Thereby, 38% of users don’t visit a site with poor design for a second time!The same goes for ecommerce sites as well. Furthermore, ecommerce platforms are ... Read More

Feed: Liquid Web. Author: Nick Campbell; The modern cyber landscape is fraught with security risks. It seems like there is a new report of a major company that has suffered a malware infection, a ransomware infestation, or an account breach via phishing almost daily. You need to secure your systems to prevent security risks, but that isn’t enough anymore. The human element is one of the biggest areas of concern and should not be overlooked when protecting your systems and data from attack. Educating your employees with security awareness training will help them recognize and report potential threats before they ... Read More