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How to optimize a MySQL database using phpMyAdmin
Databases can grow quite large, particularly on websites with a lot of content. In such cases, optimizing a database should help improve the...
How to change the SSH port
SSH, or Secure Shell, is an essential protocol for securely accessing and managing remote servers. It encrypts all communication, ensuring that data...
How to install OpenCart for your online business: using the Hostinger VPS template and manually
The open-source eCommerce platform OpenCart provides pre-built tools and features to create an online store more easily. It’s an excellent solution...
What is a CSS class and how to use it to style HTML elements
A cascading style sheet (CSS) class is a selector that lets you define the same styling for multiple hypertext markup language (HTML) elements...
How to check nameservers of a domain + common problems
If you are considering switching hosting providers or recently pointed your domain to a new host, it’s crucial to ensure that the nameservers...
Minify CSS, HTML, and JavaScript in WordPress: A comprehensive guide
Wouldn’t it be great if your site could perform better, even if it’s just a little bit faster? To make such a difference, you should learn...
What is akismet and how to start using it
Enabling both comments and contact form messages on your page is one good way to improve your visitors’ engagement rate. Unfortunately, they are...
How to find your WordPress database name
Finding a WordPress database name is an important skill every webmaster should have. Aside from giving you more control over your site, it also offers...
How to fix “Error establishing a database connection” in WordPress
“Error Establishing a Database Connection” occurs when your WordPress website can’t connect and retrieve information from the database....
How to use Gmail with custom domain: using pop3 and forwarders
Do you own a custom domain email, but want to use Gmail as the main platform to manage all messages? You’ve come to the right place. Stick with...
.htaccess “deny from all” command: how to restrict site access
If you’re currently testing your site or setting it to maintenance mode, you might want to restrict visitors from accessing it. You can do so by...
How to set up blogger with a custom domain (using CNAME Records and a records)
Blogger is a free publishing tool from Google that’s mainly used for blog creation. Generally, blogs are hosted by Google as a subdomain of...
How to migrate from shared hosting to VPS with cPanel
In this article you will overview each stage of shared hosting account migration to VPS with pre-installed cPanel/WHM. Every step has a link to...
How to export a database in phpMyAdmin
The easiest way to back up or migrate your website’s data is by exporting your database. If you’re managing a MySQL database, phpMyAdmin can...
How to edit hosts file in Windows, macOS and Linux
Your computer’s hosts file maps a domain name to its IP address. If you experience an unreachable web page or want to block a specific website,...
How to change the PHP version of a website + things to consider before updating
Hypertext Preprocessor (PHP) is an open-source server-side scripting language widely used for web development. It is also used in popular content...
How to redirect a domain without losing SEO rankings
A URL redirect is a server function that sends users from one URL to another, typically using HTTP status codes like 301 or 302 redirects. Also known...