Follow these steps to manually backup your website files and database: Part 1a — Backing up the Website Files 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Under the Files section, click File Manager. 3. You want to zip up the folder where your website files are contained (most commonly in […]
Australian Domain Extensions Explained How familiar are you with the differences between various domain extensions? While you may recognise that different websites use a particular domain, you may not understand why. Below is a guide that breaks down the differences between extensions used in domain names, while explaining which domain extension may best serve your […]
Follow these steps to update your WordPress website to a new domain: Before you start – Please ensure that you retain a backup copy of your website files. 1. Log in to your WordPress Admin/Backend portal. To do this, open up a web browser then type in yourdomain.com/wp-admin or yourdomain.com/wp-login.php into the address […]
Finding the right hosting product is about more than choosing the plan with the best price. Basing the entire decision on price is a significant mistake, as you could end up with a hosting plan that does not suit your needs. Understanding the differences between Shared Hosting, VPS Hosting and Dedicated Hosting services is […]
Follow these steps to disable a WordPress plugin via cPanel: 1. Log in to your cPanel account. 2. Under the Files section, click File Manager. 3. Navigate to the website folder where the WordPress installation is. (Most commonly public_html.) 4. Click on the wp-content folder. 5. Click on the plugins […]
Did you know… DreamIT Host is 100% Australian Owned & Operated! Australian businesses certainly consider using Australian web hosting companies for their websites, but the allure of overseas providers is difficult for some to resist. Businesses may see the opportunity to save some money, and believe they are not going to experience any difference in […]
DreamIT Host vs Other Australian Providers: Who Is the Best Web Host for Australian Businesses? When it comes to Web Hosting in Australia, there are a number of Australian providers to choose from. In this blog post, we compare the ratings, prices, offerings and customer support for popular Australian web hosts, to see who […]
Follow these steps to disable a WordPress plugin via WordPress: 1. Log in to your WordPress Admin/Backend portal. To do this, open up a web browser then type in yourdomain.com/wp-admin or yourdomain.com/wp-login.php into the address bar. 2. Once you have logged in, on the left-hand side, click Plugins. 3. This will bring […]
DreamIT Host vs Microsoft Outlook: Who Is the Better Email Host for Australian Businesses? Australian businesses spend a lot of money boosting their brand and exposure online. Aside from a website and social media presence, domain-associated business email addresses are necessary for such marketing. DreamIT Host is an Australian provider of small and large business […]
Follow these steps to migrate your WordPress website via File Manager and phpMyAdmin: When migrating the website you will need to manually move across the website files and database. Part 1a — Backing up the Website Files 1. Log in to your losing host’s cPanel account. 2. Under the Files section, […]