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6 Server Management Tips to Try on Plesk

Elvis Plesky March 1, 2019

Today, the most popular server management panel is either Plesk or cPanel. If you’re an expert system admin, you won’t have any obstacles after you purchase your dedicated server. But if you’re new to system administration, it may be hard to wrap your mind around it all. So you’ll need a cPanel or Plesk Server Management Panel in order to take care of task maintenance and security. Now if someone hacks your server or it breaks down, there’s a high chance you may lose control over it. So to help you avoid that, we compiled a list of Plesk

Are You Making Any of These 10 Website Launch Mistakes?

Debbie from Plesk February 26, 2019

You should consider your company website the essential bridge connecting your clients to your business. It’s the go-to platform where potential customers can find all the relevant company info, your products and services, and a way to get them. And while many businesses have now grasped the fundamental importance of investing in a proper website, there are still 10 common pitfalls that can hinder your website’s performance and success. 1. Missing vital security measures Online security has become a key factor users look out for when accessing

#6 reasons why you need to update Plesk now

Igor G February 18, 2019

After New Year, I was sitting in an airport cafe far from home and work, waiting to board. Suddenly, my meditative state of mind was interrupted by two IT-looking guys who, I guess because of my branded hoodie and backpack, asked me if I worked for Plesk. So naturally we got to talking and it turned out that they worked in a small firm using Plesk to manage web projects. As I was the first company employee they had encountered, I ended up listening to their piled-up claims against Plesk. The same old excuses It was clear

How to Backup Your WordPress Website – Best Plugins and Solutions

Elvis Plesky February 15, 2019

Your WordPress website really needs a backup. But we know this probably sits a long way down your list of fun things to do, probably nestling just below replacing the bath plug. But the certainty of knowing that the water isn’t going to unexpectedly disappear from your bubble bath is a pretty good comparison here. Because the certainty of knowing that your WordPress site is going to be protected when somebody pulls the plug on it (either accidentally or maliciously) is going to make you feel relaxed. Why should you be backing up a

My Plesk User Experience (1): Easy Starts and Common Issues

Igor G January 29, 2019

Plesk first crossed my path when it came packaged with web hosting acquired from a Russian provider. At the time it was version 12.0, but I never paid any attention to it until I discovered that part of its service was domain names registration. Starting Off with Plesk It couldn’t hurt to register a couple of domains for myself, and so I did. I added them to Plesk, and configured the DNS records. Now these websites loaded default web pages. Then, as I already had websites hosted in Plesk, I thought “Why not use mailboxes registered on

Website Management Routine Basics

Elvis Plesky January 14, 2019

Getting a website up and running is just the first step of building your business’ online presence. There are a lot of website maintenance and management tasks you need to complete on a regular basis, from daily to annually. The best way to tackle this wide range of tasks is to build a schedule for yourself. You don’t need to complete every task every day. In fact, some website management points can be attended to as little as once a year. So let’s map the steps you should be taking according to suggested intervals. In order for

Server DDoS Protection – Techniques you need to know

Elvis Plesky January 8, 2019

If a restaurant suddenly has a million people show up, it obviously can’t cater to its customers. Same with running a website. An avalanche of traffic blocks your customers from accessing your online service because the server struggles to cope. Hence, slowing your site to a crawl, making it not function as it should. This is basically what happens with a Distributed Denial Of Service (DDoS) attack. Without Server DDoS Protection, your visitors can’t access the info and commercial services you provide. Or they may experience difficulties with your website’s functionality. Unscrupulous competitors and malicious delinquents launch

Plesk 12.0 and Plesk 12.5 reach EOL

Elvis Plesky January 2, 2019

Plesk has discontinued support for Plesk 12.0 and Plesk 12.5. According to the Plesk lifecycle policy, Plesk 12.x versions have reached EOL on January 1, 2019. Starting from this date, Plesk 12.x versions will no longer be actively developed and technical support requests for Plesk 12.x will no longer be accepted. If you are running Plesk 12.0 or Plesk 12.5, we recommend that you upgrade your Plesk server to the latest stable Plesk Onyx 17.8 version.

Thanks for a smashing 2018: Year in Review [Video]

Debbie from Plesk December 19, 2018

What a journey! But we couldn’t have achieved so much without the engagement and support of our customers and partners. You drive us to develop better products, service and solutions. So let us take a moment to thank you for being great, and present Plesk’s top wins of the year. 1. New Plesk Onyx 17.8 Release We took your feedback and gave Plesk Onyx a huge update in March. Thus, better aligning our complete platform with the way web professionals work. We focused on five main areas: Site performance and speed, SEO tools

What can go wrong without the best web hosting platform? [Infographic]

Elvis Plesky December 11, 2018

Without the right host for your website, a lot can go wrong for your business. Read on to learn more about the importance of choosing the right web hosting platform. How important is choosing the right web host Choosing the right web hosting platform is as important as your site content. And the wrong web hosting platform can seriously impact your business. Your web host must protect your site from security breaches, and backup all your data in case of hacking. Slow websites or ones that go down for