Web Hosting & Domains
![AWS Cloudfront Tutorial: Setup and Configuration](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1680160877cloudfront-setup-tutorial.jpg)
New to setting up AWS CloudFront? Follow our step-by-step tutorial, including common pitfalls and important config settings for Amazon's CDN.
![Kubernetes vs Docker: A Closer Look for 2023](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/1680075820kubernetes-v-docker.jpg)
In this comprehensive Kubernetes vs Docker comparison, we cover pricing, features, security, ease of use, and docs to help you choose one.
![Review: Is Editor X a serious option for Web Developers?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/1655702442editorx-feature2.jpg)
Editor X is an online website builder. It's easy and convenient, but can it offer the power and flexibility that tech-savvy users need?
![Webflow Review: Is It a Serious Option for Developers?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/1651545056webflow.jpg)
Find out if Webflow is a viable option for tech-savvy users who want to build custom websites.
![The Best Web Hosting Providers For Your Needs](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/1563853697webhosting.jpg)
Tonino Jankov examines the most prominent players in the web hosting industry, wading through their plans, infrastructure, and reputation, to give you recommendations for the best hosting provider for your needs.
![SiteGround Review: Shared Hosting that Stacks Up](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/1501042168michal-parzuchowski-224092.jpg)
Looking for quality shared hosting? SiteGround is an oft-recommended option. In this detailed SiteGround review, Adrian Try explores whether it stacks up.
![How to Get Started with Your Website Content Security Policy](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/1494530099authentication.jpg)
Your website is open to attack from a range of third-party components. Fortunately, you can restrict their activities with a robust Content Security Policy.
![Why Self-Hosting Your Website Is a Bad Idea](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/1497309755servers.jpg)
Are you planning on self-hosting your website? Take a look at this article to learn about the downsides of on-premise hosting before you take the leap!
![Hosting: What are Multi-Domain and Reseller Plans?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/1463447907servers.jpg)
Creating individual hosting accounts for multiple clients can be awkward for web agencies. Fortunately, many hosts provide facilities to ease the burden.
![Cloud Hosting: the Pros and Cons](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1476240409cloud-storage-personal-business.jpg)
The term "cloud" is used in different contexts and services. Craig explains the basic concepts and the way in which it has revolutionized hosting.
Unlimited Everything in hosting is a myth. Take a look, as we go over the things to look for in hosts who claim to offer unlimited resources to customers.
![Does Your Web Host Pass These 7 Tests?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1490686205binary-search.jpg)
Comparing web hosts and hosting services is difficult. Craig discusses the features and issues you should consider before committing your money.
![Your Domain Name: Do You www or Not?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/1414667201Fotolia_57424548_Subscription_Monthly_M-Small.jpg)
Your primary website domain can be served on an address without the 'www' so is it necessary? Craig discusses the pros, cons and technical solutions.
![How to Choose, Register and Make the Most of Your Domain Name](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/1492995564denys-nevozhai-100695.jpg)
Every website needs a good domain name. In this article, Adrian Try takes you through the basics of choosing, registering, and making the most of yours.
![Shared Server Hosting: the Pros and Cons](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1475909933server-cogwheel.jpg)
The range of hosting options has become bewilderingly complex. Craig discusses the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a shared server option.
![Dedicated Server Hosting: the Pros and Cons](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1475909933server-cogwheel.jpg)
When you're new to the world of internet hosting, figuring out all options can be tough. In this article, Craig Buckler explains the dedicated server.
![The Ultimate Guide to Choosing a Hosting Provider](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1490735643richard-tilney-bassett-183124.jpg)
Having trouble deciding on a web hosting company? Overwhelmed by the options? Follow Adrian Try's checklists to discover the best one for you.
![What Sort of Hosting Should I Choose for My Website?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1490061868thomas-kvistholt-191153.jpg)
There are many factors to consider when choosing a web hosting plan. In this article, Adrian Try explains them and helps you make a decision.
![Why Every Business Needs a Website](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1489115289mobile-devices-2017980.png)
Every business needs a website. Developers have been saying it for years, but it has never been more true. Jeff Smith explains.
![What is HTTP/2?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/1487712032if-junction.jpg)
HTTP/2 will eventually supersede HTTP/1.1. What is it? Can you use it today? Do you need to update your website?
![I Need a Website. What Do I Need to Know About Hosting?](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/1489024580webhostingmaze.jpg)
For those looking to get online for the first time, web hosting can be a confusing concept. Adrian Try compares it to choosing real estate.
![Deepstream: an Open-source Server for Building Realtime Apps](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/1480042034deepstream-elton.png)
Wolfram Hempel discusses issues around building realtime apps at scale, and introduces deepstream, an extensible, open-source server.
![Cloud Storage: Choosing Between Drobpox, Drive, S3 and Others](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/1476240409cloud-storage-personal-business.jpg)
Lucero digs into cloud storage options, covering everything from small and very practical requirements for domestic users to the needs of businesses.
![Heroku Alternative: Deploy Apps with Dokku on DigitalOcean](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/1469241985mountain.jpg)
Adam Bard shows how to get small, low-traffic projects up and running with Dokku on DigitalOcean, creating a Heroku-like experience without the cost.
![Deploying to Heroku: An introduction](https://uploads.sitepoint.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/1469251435jump.jpg)
Adam Bard explains the simple steps involved in deploying web applications to Heroku, a managed server platform.
Jérémy Heleine walks through setting up a Raspberry Pi as a remote Git server that can share repositories with other computers.
Jeff Smith introduces the Inter-Planetary File System (IPFS), a peer-to-peer hypermedia protocol proposed as an alternative to HTTP.
Chris Ward provides tips on making Git and GitHub projects fit better into developer workflow—from running tests to deploying your code to a server.
Zack Wallace presents ways for non-technical people to establish a presence online, from social sites to free websites and ecommerce options.
Craig interviews SitePoint's Jude Aakjaer about the challenges of integrating hardware, software and services into cohesive systems which keep running.