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Web Hosting Jargon Explained, Part 1: Domain Name

What is a domain name, a subdomain or a domain alias? Does my plan allows me to host multiple website, or multiple domain names? Get an explanation of the technical terms regarding domain names.

Web Hosting Jargon Explained, Part 2: SSL

What is SSL? Do I need it? Get the facts about HTTP encryption.

Web Hosting Jargon Explained, Part 3: E-mails

Get a clear explanation of the technical terms used to describe e-mail features: PGP/GPG encryption, e-mail alias, e-mail forward, etc.

Web Hosting Jargon Explained, Part 4: Installable Software

Web hosting companies commonly offer a variety of software that you can install and use for free as part of your hosting plan. How do you choose the one you need? Here is an overview of the categories of software commonly included with Web hosting plans, including the most popular software.

Web Hosting Jargon Explained, Part 5: Programming Languages

To build a dynamic website, you need a server-side programming language. There are many languages to choose from, all with their own strengths and weaknesses. To give you an example of their syntax, here’s the classical "Hello World" program for each of them.

Web Hosting Jargon Explained, Part 6: Advertising Credits

You have a great website, and you want to tell the world about it. You can advertise your website on different websites, including search engines. A few web hosting companies give you advertising credits you can use to advertise for free on a couple of networks