
July 9th, 2010

Daniel Hall
We at Stallion Hosting have just launched a special SUPER BLOWOUT SALE offering 25% OFF ANYTHING ranging from any of our website hosting packages to any domain names exclusively valid to new Stallion Hosting customers only.
All you have to do is simply visit our website, http://www.stallionhosting.com and order your domain names and website hosting packages and then simply use the promotional code WELCOME before checking out and you will INSTANTLY RECEIVE 25% OFF your order. It is as simple as that, no hassle, no complicated forms – nothing! Read the rest of this entry »

July 6th, 2010

Daniel Hall
Website traffic is the life blood of any website, and without website traffic and attention from the major search engines a website will struggle. This is why Search Engine Optimization is such an important part of the internet and website design process. Below I have seven tips with regards to SEO, these SEO tips will come in handy if you are currently working on a website or planning to start a website.
Just like if you were planning to build a house, you will need to sit down and plan a website. Make sure you include layout planning, content planning, website promotion strategies etc. If you follow the basic rules of SEO and make sure your website follows standards that are acceptable in terms of search engine optimization then you will have a good chance of ranking well, but promotion is vital. I will post website promotion tips and strategies as this blog grows. Read the rest of this entry »

July 5th, 2010

Daniel Hall
WordPress is amazing, and I am a firm believer of using WordPress, I use it for a number of online projects and basic websites. One thing that many WordPress users are always on the look out for is new WordPress Themes, and so I have decided to create a new Category on WebHostingPro.co.za for the purpose of sharing WordPress Themes and Templates.
I will be sharing a number of WordPress Template resources that I use and I will also be giving away WordPress themes from time to time, so this really is a category that you should watch if you are looking for fresh, new and interesting WordPress Themes. WordPress is just so versatile and easy to use, and with the launch of WordPress 3.0 recently it goes to show that WordPress is well established and ready to take blogging and content management systems to a brand new, all time high level. Read the rest of this entry »

July 1st, 2010

Daniel Hall
WordPress can be described as one of the most popular if not the most popular and widely used web blogging platforms in the world. WordPress has become the most common and obvious option for the development of blogs and websites online today. There are various elements of WordPress that make it so popular, but the main points are:

June 28th, 2010

Daniel Hall
Another popular question is how to move a WordPress Blog or WordPress site from one website hosting company to another. Many people ask the question how to move their WordPress sites and I must also admit that many people feel that moving a WordPress site is a mission, but I have found a great set of videos that explain the process step by step.
The videos below are Part 1 and Part 2 of a step by step tutorial that I have found very useful in explaining the process of moving a WordPress site. I have actually followed the entire 2 part video tutorial to ensure that it is correct, and I am happy to report back that my site was successfully live and running when the video was finished. Read the rest of this entry »

June 22nd, 2010

Daniel Hall
There is often talk about search engine optimization with regards to promoting a website online, but business owners and website owners in general should not ignore the promotion of a website offline.
There are many methods and techniques that should be used to promote a website offline, and in most cases these sometimes obvious and in other times overlooked methods of advertising can be highly effective. Read the rest of this entry »

June 9th, 2010

Daniel Hall
How to Choose A Domain Name
Choosing a domain name is a delicate operation. It can either make your website successful or otherwise. So getting it wrong can mean a whole lot of extra work and effort which is not necessary. Getting it right, along with a few other key things, can mean you are onto a winner! Let’s look at a few key pointers when buying a domain name.
Try to get the same or similar domain name as your main keywords are going to be. For example, let’s say you are focusing on the topic of fish tanks. The perfect scenario here would be to attain the domain name tropicalfishtanks.co.za or something similar to this. The reason for having a domain name with keywords related to search engine optimization. Read the rest of this entry »

May 29th, 2010

Daniel Hall
Transferring Domain Names
Transferring a domain name can be compared to how people move and change their home address or telephone number. The transferring of a domain name does not need to be a big problem, and one of the most common questions asked by clients is will the website suffer any down time?
The straight answer is no, but this depends on how the situation is handled. If the correct procedure is not followed then problems can arise, but with easy step by step instructions and professional support from a reputable web hosting company such as Stallion Hosting there should not be any problems. Read the rest of this entry »

May 21st, 2010

Daniel Hall
Tips to Safeguard Your Web Site
Simply having a website online is a great feeling and it is without a doubt becoming a necessity in terms of marketing and promotion of a business. If you have a business website or any website online for that fact it is vital that you safeguard and protect your website against the many different types of security threats.
Below are 10 tips and guidelines that you can put in place to ensure your website is secure and safe online: Read the rest of this entry »