Web Hosting Misconceptions

“Can’t you just move this site to my other account.”

I seem to get this question nearly every week from clients. It is just transferring files right? Well not necessarily. Sure some sites you can just copy the files from one server to another, but in this day and age of everyone wanting the latest technology and everybody having the new latest and greatest idea, those sites are few and far between. I’ve literally spent sleepless nights so called “just transferring files.” So why is it so difficult the client says? Well that really depends on multiple factors:

-   What platform are you on, Windows or Linux?

-   Is there a CMS or back end to your site?

-   What type of hosting service are you on, dedicated or virtual?

-   Who is your hosting provider?

-   What version of PHP/ASP are you running?

I could seemingly go on for days but I’ll stop there. For a smooth transition from one host to another both servers must be similar in at least most of if not all of these otherwise you’ll end up running into major issues.

To prevent this from happening I strongly suggest doing a little research before you even build the site. Find out the answers to all of the above questions and TEST TEST TEST before you move the site over to the new platform. This allows for a much smoother transition or lead to that dreaded conversation with the client telling them why they should have chosen a Linux server over the Windows one they just purchased.

1st generation vs latest 3gs I-phone

I was excited to get the latest i-phone 3gs last Friday. Like a kid in a candystore, I was anxisously awaiting the UPS deliver person. At 8:30 am, I recieved my latest gadget - the new iphone 3gs.

I love all of the improvements in functionality, speed and battery life, no question about it. The one thing, that bothered me a bit was the plastic design, identical to the previous 3g version. I never owned that model, as I thought that the first generation i-phone was much more beautiful and aesthetically pleasing to the eye.
Something that Apple has always set apart from the competition.

I wish they would have brought back the aluminum case, which makes the iphone a bit “weighty” , but i liked that about the old i-phone.
Perhaps, Apple will design and develop a higher end I-phone, so that us snobs and design aficionados can still feel superior over everyone else. Just look at the latest Mac Book pro models, no other lap top comes even close to apple’s design.

COFA Media Acquires More Digital Real Estate

SAN DIEGO, CA–(Marketwire - June 9, 2009) - Web Design Beach and Cofa Media are pleased to announce their acquisition of CAD Website Design. The purchase will allow these companies to work with more small business clients and achieve their online business development goals even with a limited budget.

“CAD Website Design will allow us to develop beautiful and user-friendly websites for small to medium sized business,” said Edwin Lap of Cofa Media. “Having a small budget shouldn”t mean living with an unattractive or poorly designed website. Now we can cater to all types of business, from the typical mom-and-pop-shop up to large corporations.”

CAD Website Design was founded by Jeff Phillips seven years ago. The company comes with a solid reputation in the Internet industry and well-deserved top rankings in both Google and Yahoo! search engines.