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What’s the Difference Between FTP, FTPS, and SFTP

By Earth Girl Hosting / January 16, 2025

When it comes to editing or developing a website, web app, or software in general, knowing how to use and using secure and efficient file transfer protocols is crucial. Understanding the differences between FTP (File Transfer Protocol), FTPS (File Transfer Protocol Secure), and SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) can have an impact on your decision-making…

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5 Top WordPress Security Plugins to Keep Your Site Safe

By Earth Girl Hosting / January 9, 2025

In the fast-paced digital world of the year 2025, safeguarding your WordPress website is vital to ward off potential cyber threats. With the increasing reliance on online presence for businesses and personal projects, ensuring the security of your website has never been more critical. Cybercriminals are constantly coming up with new tactics, targeting vulnerabilities to…

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How to Open an Ecommerce Store

By Earth Girl Hosting / December 11, 2024

In today’s digital age, having an online store is essential for reaching a global audience and maximizing your business potential. Opening an ecommerce store and setting it up can be a smooth and enjoyable process when you choose a reliable hosting service like Earth Girl Hosting. This guide will walk you through the steps to…

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How to Set up a Staging Site with Softaculous, Duplicator & WP Staging

By Navid Nekouee / April 24, 2024

Managing a live website can be tricky. One small mistake can potentially break things for your visitors. However, what if you could test updates in a safe environment before deploying them? This article will guide you through the process of setting up a staging site using Softaculous in cPanel with just a few clicks! Additionally,…

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What Is Error 500? And How to Fix it on Any Website

By Navid Nekouee / February 26, 2024

It’s very probable that you’ve come across an unwelcome message from a website displaying an error 500 status code. This error indicates the website encountered an unforeseen technical issue that prevented your request from being processed successfully. Unlike client-side 404 errors which blame the user, a 500 error means trouble on the website’s end. This…

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The Best Ways to Fix All 404 Errors

By Navid Nekouee / December 29, 2023

In response to a client request, a server can return a variety of 400-level HTTP error codes. An error code of this type is 404. It indicates that the page you are trying to reach is not available. As a user, encountering a 404 error feels like hitting a wall. You wonder if it was…

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How To Transfer To a New Web Hosting Service

By Navid Nekouee / November 14, 2023

Planning to switch to a new web hosting provider? Of course, when you need better performance, improved reliability, or more affordable pricing, transferring to a new hosting provider makes sense. Taking the time to understand the process to transfer to a new web hosting service may seem challenging at first. But, not to worry as…

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How to Add Your Phone Number to the Navigation Menu

By Navid Nekouee / October 8, 2023

Have you ever noticed how some websites show their phone number really clearly at the top of the page? At first look, you may not think about it but there is a plan behind making the contact details so easy to find! Businesses know that some customers still want to talk to a real person…

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How to temporarily Disable Your Website

By Navid Nekouee / August 21, 2023

In many cases, updates and modifications can be made to your WordPress site without requiring downtime. However, there may come a time when you need to temporarily disable your website. For example, your e-commerce business can’t carry out orders as required or has too little inventory to continue selling online for a period. Or you…

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7 Reasons to Keep Your Website Up to Date

By Earth Girl Hosting / April 15, 2022

Regularly updating your website is a pivotal part of running an online business. When you keep your website’s content, design, and software updated, visitors find your site more trustworthy. As a result, they are more likely to purchase from your website. However, many businesses neglect this part. They don’t often realize that in today’s competitive…

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