Integrate Sendy with WHMCS Billing for less than a Latte
Last updated 04/25/2021 If you've not heard of , it's time you did... especially if you are an independent web host. In short, it's a self hosted mailing list/newsletter application that...
Can I Really Make Money With Web Hosting?
A question I’ve encountered quite often in this line of work is, “Can I really make money in web hosting?” or “How much money can I make hosting websites?” These are legitimate questions for someone looking to get into this industry. If it wasn’t possible, I dare say no one would do it.
The good news is that you absolutely can make money hosting websites. In fact, web hosting is one of the few industries where, if you play your cards right, you can start making money with very little startup capital. I began my web hosting business in 2009 and from day one, there was not a time where I wasn’t ending the year in the black. Sound too good to be true? Well, there is also a down side– It takes work. Like beginning any business, starting a web hosting company takes determination and drive.
How Do I Get Started?
Can Independent Web Hosts Be Competitive? Here Are 3 Proven Ways
One of my biggest fears with getting into web hosting was the question of how was I going to compete with the big players. You've got your GoDaddys and and Sitegrounds. These types...
WordPress Developers – Here’s why you NEED a password manager
Greetings Pubsters, If you've been developing or hosting with WordPress for any significant amount of time, then you probably are aware that WordPress installations get attacked... a lot. These attacks range from exploiting plugin and theme vulnerabilities to...
bbPress error functions.php line 1446
s parameter 2 to be array, null given in /wp-content/plugins/bbpress/includes/common/functions.php on line 1446 This error was appearing on the Forums page under wp-admin in WordPress so naturally I thought this was a bbPress issue. I fought with this problem for a...
PureFTPd doesn’t work with Host Access Control in WHM
When it comes to hosting, one of the most important things to consider is security. I tend to err on the side of caution. So in an attempt to further the security of my hosting environment I added FTP to the Host Access Control in cPanel. Most of my clients do not...
How To Configure cPanel/WHM to Send All Email Through a Smarthost
There are a number of reasons why you'd want to send all email from your cPanel server through a smarthost. Maybe your ISP blocks traffic on destination port 25. Or maybe you utilize your own SMTP relay or outbound spam server. Whatever your reason, setting this up...
WiredTree – The Best VPS & Dedicated Server Host of 2016
WiredTree is our top pick for the best VPS or Dedicated Server host of 2016. They provide a top-notch product, excellent and fast customer service, and competitive pricing. We don't just recommend WiredTree. We use them! I've been in the hosting business for a long...
X Theme – My Pick For The Best WordPress Theme for 2016
X Theme is, hands down, my favorite WordPress theme on the market right now. I've built a handful of websites using it and it has revolutionized the way I build websites. I've been developing for Wordpress for nearly 10 years now, and in that time, I've seen a lot of...
Welcome to The Hosting Pub – A Blog About Building Your Hosting Company
Greetings, fellow hosters! Not too long ago I was thinking to myself, "Self, it's time for a new project." This blog is that project. So what is all about? I'm glad you asked. Over the years I've built a successful web hosting business from the ground up. It was...