20210504 – Alpha Hosting Incident Report – Upstream Provider Issues
At approximately 3am CST, the Alpha Hosting support team identified a connectivity issue after our connection with Windstream from Atlanta to Huntsville bounced. The connection seemed to come back online quickly and was reporting a normal status. As our senior system
Which SSL Validation Level is Right for Me?
We know it can get a little murky when trying to figure out what SSL certificate validation level is right for you. What’s the differences? What validation level fits my company best? All good questions. And all questions we will
How to Change the PHP Version on Your Site
At Alpha Hosting we support multiple PHP versions. Throughout this article you will learn how to change the PHP version of your site using your cPanel account. Step 1: Log in to cPanel Step 2: Scroll to the SOFTWARE section and select
What is Cloudflare?
Cloudflare is a content delivery network or CDN. A CDN is a geographically distributed network of proxy servers and data centers. These provide performance and distribution of website data to users in any location reducing bottlenecks of the internet. At
Alpha Enterprise Hosting
Our goal is to provide simple hosting packages that help launch growth for businesses online. In July of 2020, we updated our Alpha Cloud Hosting packages. We worked to include all the features ecommerce businesses need into scalable, affordable packages.
How to Install Backdrop CMS with Softaculous
Throughout this blog we will provide the step by step instructions on how to install Backdrop CMS using cPanel and Softaculous. At Alpha Hosting, we include a cPanel account and Softaculous in all our hosting packages. Step 1: Login to your
What is Backdrop CMS?
Backdrop CMS is used to build and edit websites. These website’s can vary from a simple blog, to a complex ecommerce site. Backdrop is equipped with modules, themes, layouts, and more making creating a custom website easy for tech savvy
WordPress Toolkit for cPanel
Alpha Hosting has recently introduced the WordPress Toolkit for cPanel! We are excited to announce that this toolkit is now available for free in all our cloud hosting packages. The WordPress Toolkit for cPanel allows you to install, configure, and
How to Install WordPress Using Softaculous
Throughout this blog we will provide the step by step instructions on how to install WordPress using cPanel. At Alpha Hosting, we include a cPanel account in all our hosting packages. We also provide a “one-click” installation tool where you
What is WordPress?
WordPress is the most popular and diversely used way to create your own website or blog. It is an open-source content management system that powers almost 40% of all websites. WordPress’s system makes building a custom website easy and doable
Magento 2.4 and Elasticsearch
With the recent Magento 2.4 update, there have been a lot of changes. In this blog we are going to primarily focus on the Elasticsearch portion. In this platform refresh, Elasticsearch 7.6.x has become the default catalog search engine for
How to Configure Magento 2 Elasticsearch
Elasticsearch is an open sourced search engine providing websites with a smarter search interface. It is the most popular enterprise search engine in the industry and is used by companies worldwide. Elasticsearch provides scalable, real-time search that quickly indexes a
How to Install Magento 2 With Softaculous
Throughout this blog we will provide the step by step instructions on how to install Magento 2 using cPanel. At Alpha Hosting, we include a cPanel account in all our hosting packages. We also provide a “one-click” installation tool where
What is Magento 2?
Magento 2 is an ideal solution for any ecommerce store looking to run their business online easily and efficiently. Getting started building a Magento store may take longer, but customization options are endless. With the right developer or knowledge, merchants
Web Hosting Buyers Guide
Despite what your momma or teacher told you there are definitely bad questions. Questions can be good things and you should definitely be asking them before choosing your next web hosting company. We’ve outlined good and bad questions to ask
How to Install and Set Up Elasticsearch on WordPress
At Alpha Hosting, we know that Elasticsearch is extremely important to your ecommerce site. One of the key features of any ecommerce website is site search. This allows visitors to come to your site and search for exactly what they
Solving 400 and 500 Error Codes
Error codes suck and can be intimidating especially when you don’t know what is causing them. Oftentimes, the error codes themselves can actually help you navigate the problem and find the solution. Throughout this blog we will be discussing how
Prepare for 2021 with Web Week
December 25 through December 31 has recently become known as, “Web Week.” This is a week where the majority of businesses see low traffic on their sites. Many businesses are using these days to test and update their sites for
What Our Reviews Mean to Us
Over the past year we worked our butts off to make Alpha Hosting better for our clients. To do this we had to start with asking for feedback from our clients. We began sending out NPS surveys quarterly to judge
How to Install Redis with WooCommerce
Redis is a memory based caching system built to maintain your site speed as your traffic increases. With how heavy some web applications are these days, Redis is available to store cached elements to memory for fast access. Redis is
Top 5 Free Drag and Drop WordPress Plugins
Are you looking to build a completely custom WordPress site, but don’t know complicated coding? If so, this is the blog post for you! We have compiled the 5 BEST and FREE page builder plugins, and compared their features. When
How to Install Redis with Magento 2
Redis stands for REmote DIctionary Server. It stores a site's full data sets by writing data to a file system every 2 seconds. This constant caching provides a system that gives users quick access to memory. Redis is used by
Alpha Hosting in 2020
Over the last year we have made many changes to Alpha Hosting. Not only have we changed the branding, but we also have updated our hosting packages and overall procedures. With these changes we have worked to put the client
A Look into the Alpha Hosting Brand Guide
As many of you know Alpha Hosting went through a rebranding process this July. We created a new brand definition, built a new logo, and constructed a new website! As we made these changes we hoped to create a user
What Are PHP Workers?
Everyone seems to be talking about the importance of PHP workers, but what are they exactly? Throughout this post, we will explain what PHP workers are, how they influence your site’s performance, and how to determine how many your site
A Guide to Navigating Black Friday & Cyber Monday Part 9
Holiday season is a busy time for ecommerce. More and more people are turning to online shopping. Less people are willing to face the big crowds and long lines. This gives businesses like yours a unique opportunity to capitalize on.
A Guide to Navigating Black Friday & Cyber Monday Part 8
Holiday season is a busy time for ecommerce. More and more people are turning to online shopping. Less people are willing to face the big crowds and long lines. This gives businesses like yours a unique opportunity to capitalize on.
A Guide to Navigating Black Friday & Cyber Monday Part 7
Holiday season is a busy time for ecommerce. More and more people are turning to online shopping. Less people are willing to face the big crowds and long lines. This gives businesses like yours a unique opportunity to capitalize on.
A Guide to Navigating Black Friday & Cyber Monday Part 6
Holiday season is a busy time for ecommerce. More and more people are turning to online shopping. Less people are willing to face the big crowds and long lines. This gives businesses like yours a unique opportunity to capitalize on.
A Guide to Navigating Black Friday & Cyber Monday Part 5
Holiday season is a busy time for ecommerce. More and more people are turning to online shopping. Less people are willing to face the big crowds and long lines. This gives businesses like yours a unique opportunity to capitalize on.
A Guide to Navigating Black Friday & Cyber Monday Part 4
Holiday season is a busy time for ecommerce. More and more people are turning to online shopping. Less people are willing to face the big crowds and long lines. This gives businesses like yours a unique opportunity to capitalize on.