Web Hosting Tips & Resources From NameHero
Ever wondered how much traffic your competitors receive and/or where it comes from? Ever thought about which organic keywords they rank for that could be implemented in your own SEO strategy? Fortunately, you can keep an eye on your rivals’ website traffic using free and paid tools. This way, you’ll be able to discover valuable […]
As we head into 2025, I can’t help but reflect on the last nine years since launching NameHero. Back in 2015, my mission was simple: make it easy, affordable, and scalable for businesses to have the same level of hosting infrastructure I perfected for my own online ventures. Fast forward to today, we’ve supported over […]
One of the best ways to optimize your website is to know exactly where your traffic comes from. In Google Analytics (and similar platforms), you might come across the term “direct traffic”. But what does it actually mean? In simple terms, direct traffic describes website traffic that lacks referral data. It doesn’t come from social […]
In this article we will be going over how to install and enable SSH on an Ubuntu server. We’ll also cover how to secure your servers SSH access further with some basic port changes and firewall configuration adjustments. What is SSH? SSH (Secure Shell Protocol), is a popular way of making a secure connections to […]
Are you trying to unmount and getting this message? Typically, the cause of this is that something is trying to access data stored on the disk. In this post we will look at what this message means, and solutions so you can resolve the error message. What Is The Umount Command The umount command is […]
We use the xxd command in Linux to convert a file into its hex equivalent and to show the hex output side by side with the ASCII representation. This might seem like a niche use case scenario, but it’s surprisingly useful for debugging. There are certain file formats, for example, that are supposed to start […]
Although you can use the block editor to design WordPress pages, many site owners prefer page builders which tend to be more user-friendly. However, with so many options available, knowing which plugin will align with your goals and requirements can be difficult. It’s easier to find the best WordPress page builder when you know what […]
As we close out 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the goals I set for myself and NameHero over the past year. Personally, I’m not a fan of “resolutions”—they’re like January gym memberships: hot for a few weeks and then abandoned by February. Instead, I take a step back, review what I’ve accomplished, and re-evaluate what […]
Pip3 is a package management system used within the command line interface for the installation and management of Python Version 3 modules from the Python Package Index (PyPI). When working in earlier versions of Python the utility is referred to as ‘pip’ but provides the same functionality. Pip3 is solely utilized when working in Python […]
Localhost enables you to test programs and websites that are still under development. It also offers a safe way to install and update software. However, you might encounter a “Localhost Refused to Connect” error while working with it. When you see this error message, it means that your browser can’t establish a connection with the […]