Abledating Hosting with ffmpeg
ABK-Soft.com has partnered with HostUpon meaning we meet ALL requirements to run any of their social netowkring scripts.
ABK-Soft has many specific requirements for their dating and network script and now we at HostUpon have everything you need to host them! Our plans all have ffmpeg, the main module for video uploading/converting. We also have the required ports and server requirements.
Hosting for abk-soft has never been easier as we have designed our hosting plans specifically to match the requirements for their software.
Abledating Hosting is simple and easy just choose a plan and signup and you can begin installing your script immediately. We have support and sales 24/7 so if you have any questions just ask!
Cheap FFmpeg Hosting
HostUpon now offers FFMpeg Hosting on all of our plans!
With video websites, youtube clones, social netowkring site and dating websites becoming more and more popular we are glad to offer full ffmpeg support on our shared and private hosting plans.
FFmpeg Hosting allows you to upload and convert videos and audio/music. This is what sites like MySpace and Youtube use and now you can run your own video/audio website at HostUpon.
Here are a few of the modules supported:
- FFmpeg
- FFmpeg-PHP
- Mplayer + Mencoder
- flv2tool + GD Library
- Libogg + Libvorbis
- LAME MP3 Encoder
Scripts like PHPMotion, ClipShare, Vshare, OSTube and Video Share all work with our hosting plans. Video hosting and Youtube clones are getting more and more popular. At HostUpon we try to offer the latest technology as customers can expand their hosting needs. FFmpeg is available by default on every single plan including our Starter plan.
With direct access to your php.ini and .htaccess file you can set your own custom configuration as needed by your script. We even have a free auto installer for Dolphin 6.1 which is a great social networking script.
If you need ffmpeg hosting check out HostUpon.com
What is a dedicated IP used for?
Many of our customers ask us, Do I need a dedicated IP address?
When you purchase Shared Hosting this directly relates to your IP address being shared as well. Having a shared IP address means everyone ’sharing’ the server with you also has the same IP address.
A dedicated IP address allows you to have your own unique IP address which is not shared with anyone else on the server.
Advantages of a dedicated IP:
- many people believe that search engines such as Google will rank you higher if you have a dedicated IP address as apposed to a shared IP.
- Privacy and security is slightly enhanced due to you have your own IP address
- If you need to accept credit cards or secure information on your website you will need an SSL certificate to ensure all data is encrypted however this also requires a dedicated IP. You cannot install a SSL certificate without it.
- When you have a dedicated IP, you can view your website using your domain name or the IP address.
- You will not be effected by someone else causing an issue on the shared IP (spammers, abusers)
At HostUpon we try to encourage users to add a dedicated IP to their plan as the cost is very affordable and the advantages are well worth it. Our Business Hosting plan offers a free dedicated IP.
Reseller hosting plans also come with a dedicated IP along with Private Hosting.
Best Web Hosting = HostUpon
Well the year is not over yet however HostUpon has recieved many awards for our uptime and performance. Each year various hosting review sites give out awards to the best web hosting provider. Companies are reviewed and awarded based on their performance, support, uptime, security and relaibility.
This month we recieved two awards for our support and uptime! We are working very hard to provide the most reliable hosting solutions for our current and future customers. Being recognized for our efforts is always a positive sign. We truly have been working around the clock to make sure sites are online and secure; and support is available 24/7.
You can view our awards at: http://hostupon.com/awards.html
Our latest awards will be online shortly!
We also have many new services and features coming soon. Recently we changed our Site Builder software to RV Site Builder which customers aksed for. This new Site Builder is really neat. It allows you to create a website with no html or programming knowledge. You can choose from various templates and then publish your site instantly. You can also edit and modify your content at any time. Along with the site builder we recently added a free social networking script installer. As mentioned in our past blog posts we now provide Boonex Hosting.
In the coming weeks we will be introducing a bunch of new features and services so keep an eye out and remember each time you recommend HostUpon you’ll recieved a free month of hosting!
Dolphin, Ray and Orca Hosting - $4.95/month
As the title clearly states we’re offering hosting for Boonex software. Dolphin 6 is one of the best community software scripts out there and we are now able to host you with a free auto-installer! Once you purchase a HostUpon Boonex Hosting plan you get 15% off your order and you can install the software with a few clicks. We are officially a Recommended Boonex Hosting provider and are listed on their website.
If you need hosting for Boonex look no further. We have designed special plans for this purpose to make sure you have room to grow and the power you need to run Dophin, Ray and Orca.
Give us a call at 1-866-973-4678 and speak with a sales rep to get your new Boonex hosting!
NEW cPanel and FTP Video with voice tutorials!
At HostUpon we’re always trying to find new ways to enhance our support for our hosting customers. Currently we utilize the cPanel control panel for all shared and private hosting clients as it is the most widely used and user-friendy control panel. cPanel is quite robust in terms of features and functions however many users are unaware of it’s full potential. With this in mind we have designed some custom cPanel Video Tutorials with Narration(voice and video tutorials).
The cPanel video tutorials cover each and every aspect of the control panel giving users step-by-step voice instructions on how to use all the functions. From adding domains, parking domains and even installing scripts in Fantastico the tutorials provide users with a visual reference. We’ve already seen many users take advantage of these tutorials and hope to see allof our customers use themin one way or another. It’sa great way to learn about your hosting service and can be used as a reference at any time.
You can view the cPanel Video Tutorials by clicking here
In addition to the cPanel tutorials we have a new set of FTP Video Tutorials! The new video with voice narration tutorials provide step-by-step instructions on how to connect to your hosting account using an FTP program. The tutorials cover a wide range of FTP programs on the market today. From Filezilla to CuteFTP we have you coverd.
We highly recommend you boomark both the cPanel and FTP video tutorialpages as they can come in handy.
Again below are the lins to the two tutorials, also you can view them by going to our website and clicking on the Support tab at the top of the header.
Click here for cPanel Video with voice tutorials
Click here for FTP instructional videos with voice
BoonEx Dolphin Hosting at HostUpon.com
HostUpon is proud to have partnered with BoonEx Community Software to provide professional web hosting for their software. We now have a Dolphin auto-installer inside the cPanel so customers can install the software with a few clicks!
BoonEx is a great company who offers some of the best social community software on the market. At HostUpon we realized that customers who purchase such software also need a host that can support it. Our hosting plans are ALL configured to meet all of the Dolphin software requirements and even exceed them. If you need reliable and powerful hosting for Dolphin we are now your number one choice!
In terms of plans we do recommend our Private Hosting as this is specifically designed with social communites in mind. Dolphin 6.1 is the latest version of BoonEx’s software and has a ton of awesome features. With profiles, videos, music, chat and more you are looking at a complete package and at HostUpon we are perfectly configured to host your website.
If you’re investing in such an amazing script such as Dolphin you want to make sure your hosting is just as good. HostUpon is known for our support, uptime and scalability to make sure your hosting requirements are met. If you need hosting for Dolphin give us a try! We are very happy to offer hosting for all of BoonEx software clients and are sure you’ll be more than satisifed. if you have any questions you can always call our toll free number or come speak with a sales representative on our Live Chat.
Business Hosting Coupon
if you haven’t checked out our Hosting Specials page you should! Each month we have a new coupon code for a specific plan that can save you some money. You can view our Hosting Specials page by clicking here.
Currently our Business Unlimited plan is on sale with 25% off our 2 year plan. You can take advanatge of this by using the promotional code: biz25
The Business Unlimited plan at HostUpon comes with a dedicated IP address and a free one time submission to all the major search engines. The dedicated IP can be useful for many purposes and some say that it’s even better for SEO.
The Business unlimited plan is probably our most popular plan for small businesses who need an online presense and 24/7 professional support.
Keep an eye on the specials page each month and be sure to pass the coupons to your friends and family!
SocialEngine Hosting
Recently I noticed a really clean looking script called Social Engine. The script is basically a social netwokring script with a clean and simple design. I decided to take a quick peak at our current customers and found a few people actually using the script. Our servers are actually matched perfectly to host Social Engine and we fully meet all the Social Engine system requirements.
Most of the clients use our Private Hosting plans which have actually been discounted for the month of August 2008. If you use the coupon code morepower you will get an additional 20% off your entire order! This promotion is only for the month of august and allows you to get our best hosting plan at an amazing price.
Social Engine is great for anyone looking for a simple yet powerful social networking script. The price is definitely competitive and the features are awesome. You can start your own social networking script within minutes as the installation is super simple. You can actually use any plan at HostUpon though personally I recommend our Private Hosting plans because of the power and growth options you have. Keep in mind that when you have a social network it can get big very fast and upgrading your account can be a pain especially when you have an established site. I recommend our PV100 hosting plan as it gives you a good amount of space, unlimited bandwidth and many easy upgrade options without any downtime.
The script is also available for a free demo download so you can test it out. We’ve come across many social networking scripts and this seems to be one of the best. It gives you the ability to build and customize your own social network and we fully support the hosting aspect!
If you’re looking for a great social networking php script check out Social Engine and be sure to try us out for your hosting!
Tips to help Secure Your Hosting Account
I cannot stress enough how important security is when is comes to your web hosting account. There are a few proactive ways to help ensure that your web hosting account is safe and secure. Hopefully, preventing your data or clients data being compromised. The first step to security is to ALWAYS keep a backup of your website an or any important files you have on the server. Backup anytime a critical change is made and store the backup on your home computer, USB key or even an external hard drive. I cannot stress enough how important it is to backup your website as disasters can happen at any time. To create a full backup of your account, login to your cPanel and click on the Backup Wizard icon. Follow the steps to create a FULL account backup. The server will generate a backup and provide you with a download so you can store it on your computer or any other means of backup. For detailed instructions on how to backup your website through cPanel click here.
The next step to securing your website is your cpanel password. Many people change their password to something very simple but with today’s technology a combination of only letters and numbers is not secure enough. First off, don’t change your password just because the one we provided was ‘too hard to remember’. There is a reason it’s hard to remember! The following are a few tips that you can take in regards to password security:
- Never use the same password for more than one purpose or account online.
- If your password is short or easy to remember, it’s most likely insecure.
- Always try to include a mix of Upper and Lower case letters as well as numbers and special characters.
- Make sure you do not tell anyone your password, even the person designing your website should not have your main cpanel password.
- Use the ‘Generate password’ option in cpanel if you are having difficulty choosing a password.
Moving on, security is not only based on a secure password. Updating your website script is a key factor in web hosting security. As a hosting customer it is your responsibility to make sure your website is up to date and running the latest secure version of your software. Whether you use a forum, blog, image gallery or shopping cart script, make sure you check for updates and run the latest version of the software. I have seen many people run an old version of Joomla or Wordpress or even OsCommerce and get compromised. In most cases where a client may report an account having been exploited, the incident that took place was a result of a lack of proper attention to the script installed within that individuals hosting account. Outdated web applications and scripts can easily allow an individual to gain full access to your hosting account without the need for any login information. If you have or are planing on installing any script to your account the following tip should help!
- Use strong passwords and cycle your passwords regularly (every 2 - 4 weeks)
- Subscribe to the scripts mailing list or whatever alert system they make available. These lists are generally are only updated when a new update is made available for the script.
- Backup and Update your account regularly!
- Don’t forget to secure your database authentication data! You are most likely leaving this data within a regular text file. Make sure the file is permissioned securely and is not visible or available to anyone on the web.
- Delete any install files or chmod 777 files that give global access to your directories.
- Ask us for help! We can give you advice and in most cases help you make the right decision in terms of security.
In the end keeping your website secure is just as important as keeping the bad guys out of your home. You have to be proactive and keep up to date. It can happen to anyone and taking preventive measures is a great way to maintain your account. At HostUpon we want our customers to understand that the Internet is never going to be 100% secure and each hosting account needs to be well maintained, monitored and backed up by the account owner.
If you have any questions regarding the security of your website please do not hesistate to contact us anytime.