If you are want to set up a business online, you need a website, with good content, the best, clear presentation and the best web hosting. Good web hosting can make all the difference in the world as far as your traffic is concerned. If your visitors feel their patience is getting tested while they are waiting for your page to load, you will lose their interest and they will leave.

The problem is, a lot of people get intimidated with the thought of having to create their own website, so they outsource this job to professionals. While this is a viable option, it is often an expensive one because web designers charge quite a lot. Of course, if you are the more adventurous type and like a challenge, you may want to try your hand at doing one yourself – even if you have
never attempted one before.

The good news is that, today, with Wordpress, almost anyone can design and set up their own website. There are hundreds of free Wordpress themes and templates available – along with free plugins to help automate the process, and you don’t have to be a super-geek to do all that. Still, it helps to have some help and guidance along the way – especially if it comes free.

Bestwebhostingforall.com is a website that addresses this need – to provide a resource for people just starting out in building their own websites. There are tips and resources to go step by step. For example, the first step is: how to register your domain. At the site, there is a sincere and patient effort to explain to someone just getting started out – why it is important to spend some time doing keyword research, how to use the keyword tool in Google, what to look for amongst the various web hosting providers to see which ones have the best web hosting services, a detailed web hosting comparison chart giving the various pros and cons of the different providers, how to monetize your website so it makes you an income, etc.

Next they tell you how to set up your DNS, install Wordpress, how to use various Wordpress plugins, and market your website

effectively and competitively in the search engines – using methods like SEO, why tools like an autoresponder are essential to

your website, where to study internet marketing, which tools are the best to use for SEO analysis, how to get ranked in Google, etc.

In reviewing the website, we found it quite engrossing – with detailed content, in an easy to read language. It seems that new

entrants to the world of website-building just got easier with Bestwebhostingforall.com.

Source : bignews.biz

Cloud computing services provider Joyent (www.joyent.com) announced on Thursday it has acquired software virtual server management tools provider Layerboom Systems (www.layerboom.com).

With this acquisition, Joyent will be able to offer expanded cloud infrastructure services to customers by adding new virtualization technology for Windows and Linux operating systems.

Joyent customers will be the only cloud computing users that can deploy both the cloud-optimized Joyent SmartOS and legacy Windows and Linux platforms in their application architectures.

The company has been actively making acquisitions in the past few years, with Layerboom being its third such major deal.

The acquisitions have enabled Joyent in providing some of the most comprehensive infrastructure as a service and platform as a service offerings on the market.

“Joyent already offers customers the widest range of integrated Smart Technologies to support high-performance and reliable cloud computing,” says Joyent CEO David Young. “With Layerboom’s capabilities on our team, we are able to offer a broader technology portfolio and continue to drive the development of increasingly sophisticated cloud-based application architectures.”

Layerboom’s open-source virtual server cloud management solutions provide a multi-tenant administration system that give users the flexibility and agility to manage virtual private server cloud build out and maintenance.

Source : thewhir.com

DediPower a leading provider of Managed and Cloud Hosting solutions has been chosen by leading Northern Ireland digital consultants Web Design Solutions Ltd (WDSL) to provide the infrastructure and support required to host its  expanding base of aspiring brands, independent fashion labels and online retailers including Paul’s Boutique, Bullfrogs, TUK Shoes and Peekaboo Clothing. Selected for its ability to provide dedicated support; and robust and reliable server platforms, DediPower is ensuring that WDSL’s e-commerce sites are up and running 24/7.  The new managed hosting platform is also providing additional capacity to service WDSL’s rapidly expanding digital marketing offerings.

DediPower is supplying WDSL with a proven hosted server solution comprising shared and dedicated client servers together with full system consulting, hosting and management including in-depth technical support.  The service includes a real-time web log and monitoring system for rapid issues handling and rectification; and client configurable settings for remote updating, firewalling and flexible control.

Nigel Brown, Technical Director of WDSL explains, “The success of our sites depends on the customers’ online experience – interactivity has to be fast; options and detailed specifications instantly accessible; and purchase routes always available.   A high quality, consistent hosting environment is, therefore, vital.”

“While many hosting companies promise robust systems, often the reliability is just not there.  DediPower was the only one that offered us a bespoke and flexible technical solution backed up by full-scale system support and dedicated service as part of its standard service level agreement.  It ensures 100% availability, eliminating unplanned downtime and keeping our e-commerce sites open for business 24/7.  DediPower is the only hosting partner we have used in the past 12 years which offers us a totally reliable, risk-free solution AND the ability to get things done – quickly and well.”

Craig Martin CEO of DediPower adds, “DediPower already provides hosting solutions to many of the UK’s top digital marketing agencies.  We are now seeing more e-commerce specialists, like WDSL, moving to DediPower’s managed and cloud hosting platforms. Our goal, is to help them become more successful, by freeing them to concentrate on what’s important – creatively servicing their clients without worrying about maintaining the hosting platform.  Our processes and support are designed to minimise any risk of downtime to ensure their sites stay live; giving their clients a better service and consumers a consistent on-line experience.”

About DediPower Managed Hosting
A leading UK provider of managed hosting and data centre solutions, DediPower makes internet and eBusiness innovation a reality and delivers outstanding ROI for organisations of all sizes.  Current clients include Sony, Virgin, itv, NHS, TweetMeme and many of the UK’s leading digital agencies including Bluehalo, Deeson eMedia and DCH.

Focused on delivering service excellence through its Support with Passion® philosophy, DediPower’s enterprise class data centres offer 100% availability and accredited data security including ISO 27001/27002 to support business critical, data-rich, ecommerce, interactive and web-based applications.

DediPower provides bespoke managed hosting, managed private cloud, virtualisation, multi-server clusters, and co-location services. DediPower is a winner of numerous hosting awards and is a Microsoft Gold certified partner and RedHat Ready hosting partner. DediPower’s headquarters is located in Reading Berkshire, UK.

Source : myhostnews.com