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Get The Best WordPress Hosting
Since it was introduced in 2003 WordPress has grown to power several million websites and is the most popular tool for blogging (when hosting your own blog). Whilst it was initially a platform for blogs it has evolved into a Content Management System which can be made to look and behave as you require, without the need for any technical expertise.
Having decided to use WordPress you need to make the most of this by getting the best WordPress Hosting. It is not true to say that all hosting companies are the same. Whilst most Linux based hosting packages will run WordPress not all hosts make it easy to set-up and not all provide support if you have problems (as they see it as third party software).
What you need for best WordPress Hosting is a hosting provider which specifically advertises their support for WordPress and also has a good reputation for their service in general and their support in particular.
Without hesitation I can recommend HostGator. They exceed the technical requirements by running the most up to date versions of the supporting software (web server etc.) and running suPHP for best security. They also have “Quickinstall” which makes it easy to install WordPress with one click. Not only that but if you already have a WordPress site hosted elsewhere (including WordPress.com) HostGator will transfer it over for you at no extra cost.
HostGator’s shared web hosting packages include:
* The facility to pay monthly. Although obviously this costs more that paying 12 – 36 months in advance. But in any case there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
* A Money Back Guarantee – Cancel your hosting within 45 days and you get all your money back.
* 99.9% Uptime Guarantee – So there will be no issues with your site not being accessible.
* Unlimited resources such as storage, bandwidth, email addresses etc. However the cheapest package (Hatchling) is limited to hosting one domain.
* cPanel for controlling everything and extras such as $100 Google AdWords voucher (US customers only).
A key reason why I consider that HostGator provide best WordPress Hosting is their 24/7/365 technical support. Their website offers FAQs and forums on which customers can discuss matters. If you need to contact them you can do so anytime by phone (free in US), live chat or email. I have always found the support team to be very helpful. HostGator Coupon Codes HostGator are well known for their coupons. These reduce your first invoice – the amount you pay during the sign-up process. Below are two coupon codes which you can use:
* WORDPRESSCP1 reduces the first invoice by $9.94. This means that if you are going to pay monthly you get the first month for 1c.
* WORDPRESSCP25 reduces the first invoice by 25%. If you are paying a year or more in advance this gives a significant saving. In fact it reduces the lowest monthly equivalent price to $3.71.
Get The Best WordPress Hosting
Since it was introduced in 2003 WordPress has grown to power several million websites and is the most popular tool for blogging (when hosting your own blog). Whilst it was initially a platform for blogs it has evolved into a Content Management System which can be made to look and behave as you require, without the need for any technical expertise.
Having decided to use WordPress you need to make the most of this by getting the best WordPress Hosting. It is not true to say that all hosting companies are the same. Whilst most Linux based hosting packages will run WordPress not all hosts make it easy to set-up and not all provide support if you have problems (as they see it as third party software).
What you need for best WordPress Hosting is a hosting provider which specifically advertises their support for WordPress and also has a good reputation for their service in general and their support in particular.
Without hesitation I can recommend HostGator. They exceed the technical requirements by running the most up to date versions of the supporting software (web server etc.) and running suPHP for best security. They also have “Quickinstall” which makes it easy to install WordPress with one click. Not only that but if you already have a WordPress site hosted elsewhere (including WordPress.com) HostGator will transfer it over for you at no extra cost.
HostGator’s shared web hosting packages include:
* The facility to pay monthly. Although obviously this costs more that paying 12 – 36 months in advance. But in any case there is no contract so you can cancel at any time.
* A Money Back Guarantee – Cancel your hosting within 45 days and you get all your money back.
* 99.9% Uptime Guarantee – So there will be no issues with your site not being accessible.
* Unlimited resources such as storage, bandwidth, email addresses etc. However the cheapest package (Hatchling) is limited to hosting one domain.
* cPanel for controlling everything and extras such as $100 Google AdWords voucher (US customers only).
A key reason why I consider that HostGator provide best WordPress Hosting is their 24/7/365 technical support. Their website offers FAQs and forums on which customers can discuss matters. If you need to contact them you can do so anytime by phone (free in US), live chat or email. I have always found the support team to be very helpful. HostGator Coupon Codes HostGator are well known for their coupons. These reduce your first invoice – the amount you pay during the sign-up process. Below are two coupon codes which you can use:
* WORDPRESSCP1 reduces the first invoice by $9.94. This means that if you are going to pay monthly you get the first month for 1c.
* WORDPRESSCP25 reduces the first invoice by 25%. If you are paying a year or more in advance this gives a significant saving. In fact it reduces the lowest monthly equivalent price to $3.71.
Ultimate Goal Of Doing SEO Or Adwords
The general knowledge of Search Engine Optimisation in Africa admittedly is low at this current time but the good news is that it gets better and better every year.
In saying that some people still have a vague idea that the method involves optimizing your website too reach the top of “The Google” (that is right, The Google). Others think SEO is some form of a position in a company just under the CEO.
What people in Africa need to know about SEO or PPC or Adwords or any other form of jargon thrown their way is that it is simply an evolution of advertising. Just now online
with a twist. I love twists!
Millions of Internet users interact with Google on a daily basis searching for information, products, services, directions, social environments and much more. This interaction with the search engine allows anyone the opportunity to be visible in a method never offered before by any other advertising mediums. Now we have the ability to advertise in a space where potential buyers are actually looking for YOU. The focus moves a little away from persuasion and more about if you are within the top 5 of Google when users are looking for their specific requirements.
If a company embarks on web marketing they open the doors to high quality traffic. Dont get me wrong; I am not putting down traditional mediums. I am a strong believer that television, magazine and radio efforts can gain huge respect perhaps amongst the bigger spenders or investors but online can drive those end-users right to you.
If we consider human nature and the love for simplicity and ease then its no wonder why Google became such a hit in such a short amount of time. Why flip through a telephone directory for 20 minutes looking for what you want when Google can return your answer to you with directions, phone number and recommendations from your friends in less than a second.
In saying this, just getting yourself to the top of Google using search engine optimization or pay per click is not the only answer to success in the online world. It must be said that once a user clicks on a Google result it is now up to you the company to be 100% sure that your website is pleasant to look at, easy to use and easy to convert. If all these aspects have never been considered then spending money on advertising is a waste.
An experienced SEO consultant would help you work through these aspects during a campaign. Guessing is for fools, a true consultant would read the statistics generated by your website and analyse what visitors are experiencing when landing. With this data one could then restructure the online campaign and website accordingly.
The ultimate goal of SEO or PPC is too fundamentally advertise your company and increase potential business through the online market that is out there. Dont concern yourself of what jargon it takes or positions you are ranking on etc. concern yourself with your return of investment on the advertising.
Say to yourself, how much am I spending on this online marketing campaign? And then the big one “How much am I making back?” Its advertising! You dont ask the company exactly how they make your TV Ad or Magazine Ad you may approve certain sections that refer to your business but essentially what you are wanting is more potential clients banging on your door and ringing your phone off the hook.
It is true that search engine optimisation is a long-term investment. The reason that this is a fact is because all of the elements it takes from On-Page SEO to Off Page SEO takes time. There are a ton of factors that come into effect during a campaign and unfortunately you cannot do them all at once or you will just be penalised.
This is why running both pay per click and search engine optimisation campaigns are so fundamental. One needs that instantaneous support from pay per click as the Organic ranks grow. This strategy would yield a low ROI in the beginning but getting better month-by-month. This would be better than nothing at all whilst you wait for the organic to kick in.