NGINX vs. Apache (Pro/Con Review, Uses, and Hosting for Each)

TL; DR: We assess two of the most popular web servers: NGINX and Apache, on six key points of comparison (performance for static vs. dynamic content, OS support, security, flexibility, documentation, and support). We’ll find that the two are worthy competitors, but Apache’s .htaccess file makes it particularly appealing to shared hosting customers. Meanwhile, NGINX reigns supreme for dynamic Read more…

How Much Should I Pay for Web Hosting?

When we think about web hosting security best practices, it’s often in the context of when things go wrong. Multimillion-dollar security leaks involving exposed credit card information, login credentials, and other valuable data are covered extensively by the media, perhaps leaving one to believe only large-scale businesses are susceptible to Read more…