Just Host Limited

Many see moving their website to a new web host as a daunting and unnecessary task, but a high percentage of orders that Just Host receives are transfers of existing domains.  This means there must be a reason why people choose to take on this challenge and maybe it’s because it’s not actually that hard to do!

If you are unhappy with your current host, maybe you are experiencing high downtime, are limited on your disk space or are simply paying too much per month, you need to decide on a new host, then the real fun of moving your content begins.

Firstly you need to make a backup of your MySQL Databases and save them somewhere safe on your computer.  Login to your new control panel where you can then restore your files.  If you are transferring to Just Host your control panel will be cPanel and you can restore your databases by using the Backup feature in the Site Management menu.

Next comes the moving of your files which can be done with the help of a third party software such as FileZilla which allows you to download a complete backup of your files.  To then access these files you must create an FTP account in your new account which you can do in the FTP Manager Menu in cPanel. This will give you complete access to your files allowing you to upload them to your new server.

When you sign up with your new host they should provide you with an IP address which acts as an alternative to your domain name.  Through this IP you can check that your website is showing correctly before you make the transfer complete by asking your registrar to change your nameservers.  You should allow 24 hours for the nameservers to propagate.  All that is then left is to cancel your old hosting, doesn’t sound too bad does it?  If you are considering moving to website to Just Host don’t forget to take full advantage of our dedicated support team available 24/7 at support[at]justhost.com.

Sophy / Marketing Manger

Many web hosts will assume that in our technical age everyone understands terms like Dedicated IP Address, Private SSL Certificate and Domain Privacy.  I can assure you that before I started working for a web host I had no idea what these services actually were and why on earth they would be useful. However, with a little research it became pretty clear the advantages of adding these features to your hosting package.

A Private SSL – Secure Sockets Layer – Certificate is recommended for all sites that accept credit card payments or take customers personal information, as it provides your site with the extra security required to protect such details.  A Private SSL keeps all the information sent from your site to your host’s server confidential by encrypting it and activating the secure lock in your web browser.

If you think your site requires a Private SSL Certificate then you will also need a Dedicated IP.  This will mean that your site is the only one on the internet using that unique IP number.  A Dedicated IP is a necessity for most large websites or ecommerce enabled sites.  If you website is business orientated and you are planning on a merchant account, Just Host would highly recommend that you purchase a Private SSL Certificate and a Dedicated IP.

Both Private SSL Certificates and Dedicated IPs are now available to purchase from Just Host as part of your plan.  If you would like any further information about either please email us.

Sophy / Marketing Manager

It may sound like a rather simple question, but for the less technical minded of us it’s actually a valid one.  Web hosting has been in existence pretty much since the explosion of the internet and has rapidly grown as an industry in its own right in recent years.  In essence web hosting is the renting of space on a web server for your website to be stored on. So why can’t you do this yourself with your own server?  Why do we have to pay a middleman to host our own sites?

A web server basically does its job by being connected to the internet all the time. For security reasons, this means they will usually be stored in secure surroundings and in a climate controlled environment to receive the best possible performance.  When you sign up with a host provider, as well as paying for this set up, you will also be paying for specialist software and their technical expertise, which comes at an unrealistic cost for most website owners.

This all points to the simple answer that it’s much easier to let your host provider bother with all the above particulars than having to worry about it yourself.  The cost of a yearly subscription to a host provider is at an all time low and whether you are an individual or a business the benefits clearly outweigh the cost.

We hope this helps all you budding website owners out there and may have even convinced a few of you to take the big step to setting up your own site. Good luck!

Sophy / Marketing Manager Just Host