Web Basics
Hosting, search, security, email and more — the essentials every site owner should know.
Types of Web Hosting Explained: Shared, VPS, Cloud and More
A plain-English guide to shared, VPS, dedicated, cloud, managed and static hosting, including who each option suits and the trade-offs to weigh.
Read · 5 min read →Web BasicsWhat Is Responsive Web Design? A Plain-English Guide
Responsive design lets one website adapt to phones, tablets and desktops. Learn how fluid layouts, flexible images, media queries and the viewport tag work.
Read · 5 min read →Web BasicsSEO Basics for Small Business Websites: Where to Start
How search engines find and rank pages, plus the practical basics Google recommends: clear titles, helpful content, local listings and Search Console.
Read · 5 min read →Web BasicsWebsite Security Basics Every Small Business Should Know
Practical steps to protect your website: keep software updated, secure your logins, keep tested backups, use HTTPS, choose add-ons carefully and know what to do if hacked.
Read · 5 min read →Web BasicsEmail on Your Own Domain: MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC Explained
Why [email protected] builds trust, and how MX, SPF, DKIM and DMARC records work together to get your email delivered and protect your name.
Read · 5 min read →Web BasicsStructured Data and Rich Results: A Beginner's Guide
What structured data and schema.org are, how markup can make pages eligible for rich results, LocalBusiness basics, and how to test your markup.
Read · 5 min read →