What is Optimization? Optimization is generally referred to as SEO or Search Engine Optimization. If you have a well-optimized site, you will rank higher in search engine results. A BIG NO-NO: Large Images! I would say that large images are #1 reason for a slow website. And the easiest thing to fix. Optimizing images should […]
PLUGINS
What can I say about plugins? BE CAREFUL! There are thousands of plugins available in the WordPress plugin store and they are not all made the same. That does not mean that there are not some amazing plugins out there! There are. You just need to learn to weed through the mass to find the […]
THE BEST WORDPRESS FRAMEWORK
There is a myriad of frameworks, themes and child themes on the market for WordPress. If you want a site build with security, SEO, and site speed in mind, then I highly recommend Studio Press’s Genesis Framework. The Genesis Framework uses clean, optimized code, which means you don’t have to worry about bloated code that will […]
SSL Certificates: Free VS Dedicated
SSL Certificates: Definitions SSL Secure Sockets Layer is a standard security technology for establishing an encrypted link between a web server and a browser. HTTP/HTTPS Hypertext Transfer Protocol is the underlying protocol used by the internet and defines how messages are formatted and transmitted. HTTPS is a variant of the standard protocol which adds a […]
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Enhanced Server Security
My servers are equipped with Imunify360! Advanced Firewall Intrusion Detection System / Intrusion Prevention System Malware Scanning Hardened PHP Website Reputation Monitoring
Shared Hosting with a Cloud Approach
Our servers are equipped with CloudLinux, the leading platform for multitenancy. It improves server stability, density, and security by isolating each tenant and giving them allocated server resources. This creates an environment that feels more like a virtual server than a shared hosting account. What this means for you: If a website on the server […]
Happy New Year! | New Server Enhancements
BRUTE FORCE & DDoS ATTACKS – they are the bane of all servers and hosts! Brute force attacks are very hard to track, and cause havoc to servers which cause sites to go down. And that is just on the good side – if there is a good side. We are able to stop brute […]
Start a Blog or WordPress Site in under 10 minutes!
Why Wait? Do not waste time getting bogged down in plans. Whether a spokesperson, food or lifestyle blogger, or small business – the best time to start your site is now! Your online influence will be ahead of the game if you start today compared to next week, next month, or next year. Follow the […]
Hello!
Welcome to Betty Lou hosting! We are so excited that you stopped by. Just to let you know what you can expect from Betty Lou Hosting. We will be creating some great tips on everything from building a website, how to choose hosting, securing your domains and much more. We look forward to bringing you […]
