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What are the biggest challenges of running a self-hosted WordPress website?

While self-hosted WordPress offers a ton of freedom, there are definitely some hurdles to consider: Of course, there are resources and managed hosting options available to help mitigate these challenges like choosing one of our Rocket Hosting plans. But it’s important to be aware of the extra responsibility that comes with the freedom of self-hosting WordPress.

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Lost in Domain Land? How to Find Your Domain Provider

Have you ever stared at your website, wondering who actually owns the domain name? It happens! Whether you’re managing an existing website or taking over one from someone else, knowing your domain provider is crucial. They’re the folks you need to talk to for renewals, changes, and any other domain-related issues. Here are two easy ways to track down your domain provider: 1. Dig Through Your Emails: 2. Use a WHOIS Lookup Tool: Bonus Tip: Read more

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IMPORTANT: PHP Update Required For Your Sites

Official security support for PHP 8.0 ended on November 26, 2023 meaning sites still using this version are now more vulnerable to security threats. But good news, to safeguard your sites and give you ample time to test and prepare before you upgrade, we are extending support for PHP 8.0 until February 29, 2024.  We recommend upgrading as soon as possible, because after February 29, we will automatically upgrade all sites to PHP 8.1, which could break Read more

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What is a CDN?

What is a CDN? A content delivery network (CDN) is a network of servers that deliver content. It caches and serves static content based on the user’s location, meaning someone in Japan visiting your US-hosted website will experience speeds comparable to a Japanese website. Benefits of a CDN: Not all CDNs are created equal. We offer both static asset and full-page caching CDNs. Full-page caching goes beyond static assets, distributing blocks of code and information Read more

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What domains are available to register?

What domains are available to register? CyberGrapes.org offers hundreds of domain extensions for registration, and you might be familiar with some of the more popular extensions, like .com, .net and .info. But there are hundreds of other domains available, such as .design, .shop and .today. These are known as gTLDs, or generic top-level domains, and refer to the extension at the ending of a website address, like .com, .org or .net. Generic top-level domains can Read more

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