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Many people associate affordable web hosting with cheap, low-quality hosting services that give up on you when you least expect it. But does affordable web hosting really deserve this negative reputation? Are all low-priced hosting plans unreliable, or is this just a misconception?

At JaguarPC, we like to let our services do the talking. While other hosting providers say, “you can’t have your cake and eat it too,” we firmly believe that good web hosting doesn’t need to cost a fortune, and we price our services accordingly. So, you can have your cake after all.

With prices starting at a low, low price for an unlimited hosting plan, quality, affordable web site hosting is a reality at JaguarPC. Read on to learn how we make it happen and what separates us from the crowd of cheap hosting providers.

From online stores to membership sites, secure web hosting is necessary for numerous types of online properties. Gone are the days when you could rely on chance to secure sensitive data and keep your websites safe from intrusions. In today’s hyper-connected world, you must proactively defend your virtual assets, just as you do to ensure the physical protection of your home or business.

When you go shopping for a secure web hosting solution, you will notice that service descriptions are packed with an abundance of technical terms and acronyms: SSL, SFTP, PCI DSS, IDS, continuous backup, Denial of Service … and the list goes on. While a basic hosting plan can be easily judged in terms of quality and quantity, with a secure web hosting service, you need to determine the importance of each of these terms and decide if you actually need it for your application. To help you make sense of it all, JaguarPC recently published a useful resource titled What Makes a Secure Web Host Secure.

The article reveals the most important features that should not be absent from any truly secure web hosting plan. From SSL encryption support to the presence of adequate security software, the article describes in a concise manner the top security-related features worth investing in.

Every day, we become increasingly dependent on our technology. We rely on technology to connect with friends, collaborate at work, and relax in our leisure time. Internet access has become equivalent in importance with utilities like electric power and running water.

But the Internet differs from traditional utilities in one major way: with a minimum amount of resources and enough willpower, virtually anyone in the world can pull the plug on our online universe. From website takedowns to stolen confidential information, we are more vulnerable to virtual threats than we realize, and increasingly, the virtual attacks have palpable consequences in our real lives.

At JaguarPC, we know that it’s critical to ensure the uninterrupted protection of the web servers that host the online presence of thousands of customers. We provide top-notch defense mechanisms for every customer, regardless of the type of service purchased. Our secure hosting solutions are especially designed to withstand an incredible amount of hammering without failing. To this end, we employ only the best protection solutions, both online and off. Here’s how we do it.

With more and more people giving up brick-and-mortar shops in favor of virtual stores, ecommerce is shaping up to be the future of retail. Already, Amazon.com is taking bold shots at the supremacy of traditional retail giants. The bankruptcy of Borders, which once dominated the book selling business, is a perfect example.

But ecommerce is not only for mammoth Internet companies. Ecommerce is a great option if you want to start your own business, and contrary to popular belief, you don’t have to pay a small fortune to become the owner of a successful online store. All you need (besides a knack for sales and a sound business plan) is a good home for your web store — in other words, a quality ecommerce hosting solution.

If you need a crash course on ecommerce website hosting, the latest article published in the JaguarPC resource center may be a good place to start. In the article, titled What You Need to Start Your Own Ecommerce Website, you can learn about all the important elements that you will need to build your store, including an ecommerce server, a payment processing service, and a shopping cart.

Ecommerce may sound simple in theory – you set up your virtual store, visitors come by, and before you know it, you cash in on your first sale. If only reality were that straightforward …

In real life, creating an ecommerce site from scratch takes a lot of work and patience, and in many cases, a hefty investment. Unfortunately, there is no step-by-step recipe for succeeding in ecommerce. Countless entrepreneurs learn this lesson the hard way, with blown budgets, missed deadlines, and sleepless nights.

Does this mean that you should reconsider your plans to start your own online store? Well, probably not – JaguarPC’s dedicated ecommerce web hosting services can make starting an online store a lot easier. With an ecommerce web hosting plan from JaguarPC, you get a complete toolbox that includes a capable ecommerce server, an affordable merchant account, and several preinstalled shopping carts that you can use to build your site.

Many people first get acquainted with web hosting as private users by creating and hosting their own blogs or websites. But when the time comes to find a good business hosting plan, many customers underestimate the requirements of a business website and choose underpowered solutions, or worse, decide to stick to shared hosting. It’s a mistake that can prove costly as so many frustrated business owners will tell you based on past experiences.

So what can you do if you decide to sign up with a business hosting plan and you are not sure how to proceed? Large companies have IT departments staffed with experts that can make the best choice in terms of costs and returns. But how can a small business owner with an average degree of tech know-how choose the best offer, without spending a small fortune on the services of a consultant?

In our latest article, Four Things to Look For in a Business Web Hosting Plan, JaguarPC gives you advice that can ease the move to a business web hosting solution. The article provides a concise, yet comprehensive overview of the four factors you should consider when choosing a hosting provider for your small business. Plus, for your convenience (we know you’re busy) the article includes the essential Dos and Don’ts that summarize what you need to know about each factor.

From real estate firms to auto repair shops, no modern business can afford to miss out on the opportunities provided by the Internet. With shoppers increasingly relying on the Web for finding good products and services, small businesses need to be present online, and more importantly, they need to be active online. A Facebook page, a Twitter account, and an entry on Yelp are all useful methods for reaching prospective customers that would otherwise be lost. And above anything else, small businesses need to have a website that engages and educates visitors.

In this context, the demand for quality small business hosting is booming, and more and more hosting companies are positioning themselves as small business hosting providers. But in their desire to tap into this attractive market, some providers simply slap a business hosting label on their private-hosting services and increase the price a notch to match the new status.

As a result, for small business owners and IT managers, it’s increasingly difficult to distinguish between genuine business hosting offers and overpriced, underpowered alternatives that have little to do with business besides a pretentious name.

If you’re interested in making money online, you should know that one of the most effective methods of starting your own lucrative Internet business is joining an affiliate program. Affiliate programs are so diverse and versatile that virtually anyone can jump in, with little or no investment whatsoever and a minimum amount of technical knowledge. Blogging moms, tech fanatics, community organizers, fans, professional marketers – virtually anyone can monetize their Internet presence through an affiliation program.

Web hosting affiliate programs are especially popular, due to their high conversion rates and the growing demand for quality hosting services. But with so many providers competing to attract affiliates, it can be difficult to find the best hosting affiliate program out there. To help you decide, JaguarPC has just published an article titled How to Choose a Hosting Affiliate Program. The article highlights the most important aspects you should pay attention to when enlisting in a web hosting affiliate program.

Whether you’re looking to boost your regular income or setting your sights on more ambitious goals, the Internet provides plenty of opportunities to start earning cash.

One of the most effective ways to make money online is by joining an affiliate program. Thousands of companies provide incentives for referrals, with payouts ranging from a few dollars to impressive 3-figure amounts. But it’s not always easy to reach a steady flow of cash with affiliate programs. Some programs perform better than others do, simply because the services promoted are more popular and attractive.

Web hosting affiliate programs are among the best performing referral programs, providing many people the chance to increase their income or even start a successful business. As a leader in VPS hosting and dedicated server specialist, JaguarPC offers some of the best affiliate programs on the market. Read on to see how you can make money simply by spreading the word about JaguarPC and exactly how much cash you can expect to make for your referrals.

As you begin the process of developing a web presence that can attract qualified visitors and convert them into customers, it is vitally important to choose the web hosting service that not only meets your immediate demands, but can also grow and evolve with your business. But did you know that before you consider shared hosting, virtual private server (VPS) hosting, or a dedicated server solution, choosing a Windows web hosting service could actively create new opportunities for your business to grow?

Although Linux hosting solutions continue to dominate, more and more people are beginning to realize the incredible potential of a Windows web server, as well as the possibilities of application development using Windows-specific frameworks such as ASP .NET hosting. In fact, the margin between the number of Linux servers and Windows servers is narrowing by the day.

JaguarPC provides a range of Windows hosting solutions, at a price point that is surprisingly affordable considering the amount of proprietary software involved in Windows servers. With years of experience in Windows Server 2008 hosting, JaguarPC has the technical expertise necessary to ensure that your business achieves – and even surpasses – its goals.