On Debian systems like Ubuntu, we keep all our packages up to date by using the following commands: sudo apt updatesudo apt upgrade The first statement gets the list of all updated packages from the repositories and also compares what you have to what’s available, thereby creating a checklist for things to update and giving […]
10 Tips for Effective WordPress Website Management
WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS), powering over 40 percent of websites. Its ease of use, flexibility, and vast ecosystem of plugins and themes make it a go-to choice for many businesses and professionals. However, running a WordPress website isn’t a set-it-and-forget-it task. Effective website management is essential to ensure that your site […]
The Best Web Hosting for Your Small Business In 2025
As a small business owner, you’ll want a hosting plan that can power your website without any issues. Ideally, your web host is able to keep your site secure and ensure that it runs smoothly at all times. But with so many hosting companies on the market, it can be difficult to choose the right […]
WordCamp US 2024: A Recap
Just wrapped up my time at the 2024 WordCamp US conference in Portland, Oregon! Hard to believe this was my first “post-COVID-19” event, but I couldn’t have chosen a better one to dive back into in-person networking. WordCamp US is the premier gathering for WordPress designers, developers, enthusiasts, and end-users in the Americas. If you’ve […]
How Do I Disable IPv6 On Ubuntu?
As time moves forward the servers that support IPv6 grow. Currently, estimates put global adoption somewhere around 30% to 50%. That said like anything else it can be misconfigured, not supported, etc. on different networks. In this post, we will cover how to disable ipv6 on your Ubuntu machine, for those who have run into […]
6 Essential WordPress Website Maintenance Tasks
Setting up a WordPress site can be quick and easy. However, managing it requires much more time and effort. Neglecting your website will likely lead to security risks, errors, and performance issues. Therefore, it’s important to regularly perform maintenance tasks to keep your site running smoothly. For example, frequent backups and software updates ensure that […]
How To Mimic The “foreach” Statement In Bash
You can issue commands to Linux directly on the command line, or you could put them in a script so that a bunch of commands can run at once. Even though you could, in theory, do away with scripts altogether and issue everything on the command line, scripts make sense for various reasons. One is […]
The Best Domain Hosting for Your Small Business in 2025
Having a website is essential for small businesses looking to compete in today’s market. The first step in building an online presence is securing a domain name, which represents your business’s identity. However, choosing the right domain hosting provider can be a daunting task, especially with the wide variety of options available. To get started, […]
Reselling Web Hosting Reinvented: How CloudShield Empowers MSPs and Resellers
When I launched NameHero in 2015, my goal was simple: replicate the robust, scalable, and secure infrastructure I had perfected over 17 years of working online. This infrastructure allowed my own online business to remain always online, scale effortlessly, and operate in a bulletproof security mode. The idea behind NameHero was to make that same […]
The Best Business Email Hosting for 2025
As a business owner, you need a reputable email hosting provider to facilitate secure email communications between employees and customers. But without knowing which features are essential, it can be difficult to make sense of the different email hosting packages. The best email hosting services offer sufficient storage space, productivity tools, enhanced security features, and […]
