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Security

SSH access explained: a beginner's guide to secure server login

What SSH is, how it keeps your server login secure, and how to connect to your hosting account with it.

Sep 23, 2026

Hosting

FTP vs SFTP: how to upload files to your hosting safely

The difference between FTP and SFTP, and how to choose the safer way to upload files to your hosting account.

Sep 08, 2026

Hosting

What is a CDN and does your website actually need one?

How a content delivery network works, the difference it makes for site speed, and when your website actually needs one.

Aug 19, 2026

Security

How DNS Works: From Domain Names to Security and Performance

How DNS translates domain names into IP addresses, and why it matters for speed and security.

Dec 16, 2025

Hosting

Best hosting strategy for startups in the Caucasus region

A practical hosting strategy for startups launching in the Caucasus region.

Dec 05, 2025

Hosting

Nginx vs Apache: which web server should you use?

Nginx vs Apache: how the two most popular web servers actually compare.

Dec 05, 2025

VPS & servers

vCPU, RAM, SSD, NVMe - VPS hardware explained clearly

vCPU, RAM, SSD and NVMe — what VPS hardware specs actually mean for you.

Dec 05, 2025

VPS & servers

Which Hostimul VPS plan is right for your project?

How to evaluate your project's needs and pick the right Hostimul VPS plan.

Dec 05, 2025

SEO & marketing

301 vs 302 redirects. What's the difference and when to use them?

What 301 and 302 redirects actually do, and when to use each one without hurting your SEO.

Dec 04, 2025

SEO & marketing

Does your domain name affect SEO? The truth.

Does your domain name really affect SEO? Separating myth from fact.

Dec 04, 2025

Security

How to protect your domain from Theft: 10 essential rules

10 essential rules to keep your domain name from being stolen.

Dec 04, 2025

Hosting

Key benefits of Hostimul's WordPress hosting

The key benefits that make Hostimul's WordPress hosting a solid choice.

Dec 04, 2025

SEO & marketing

Web hosting market in Azerbaijan: trends and opportunities

Trends and opportunities shaping the web hosting market in Azerbaijan.

Dec 04, 2025

Domains

Why local companies prefer ".AZ" domains?

Why more local companies are choosing .AZ domains over generic ones.

Dec 04, 2025

Domains

.az vs .com - which domain is better for a local business?

Comparing .az and .com domains to help you pick the right one for a local business.

Dec 03, 2025

Hosting

How much should you spend on hosting? A practical guide

A practical guide to how much you should actually budget for hosting.

Dec 03, 2025

VPS & servers

How to use a VPS as a personal VPN server?

How to turn a VPS into your own private, personal VPN server.

Dec 03, 2025

VPS & servers

Local vs international servers. Which is better for your business?

Local or international servers — which one is right for your business?

Dec 03, 2025

Domains

Step-by-step: how to register a domain with Hostimul

A step-by-step walkthrough for registering your domain with Hostimul.

Dec 03, 2025

Hosting

What does 99.9% uptime really mean for your business?

What a 99.9% uptime guarantee actually means for your business, in plain numbers.

Dec 03, 2025

Security

What is WHOIS and how to protect your domain information?

What WHOIS is, and how to keep your domain's contact information private.

Dec 03, 2025

Security

Why SSL certificates are critical for online stores

Why SSL certificates are non-negotiable for any online store.

Dec 03, 2025

E-commerce

Cloud hosting vs VPS for e-commerce. Which is better?

Cloud hosting or VPS for your online store? Here's how to decide.

Dec 02, 2025

Domains

How to change nameservers? (simple guide for beginners)

A simple, step-by-step guide to changing your domain's nameservers.

Dec 02, 2025

Hosting

Linux vs Windows hosting - which one should you choose?

Linux or Windows hosting: how to choose based on what you're actually building.

Dec 02, 2025

Domains

What is a domain name and how should you choose one?

What a domain name is, and how to choose one that fits your brand.

Dec 02, 2025

Domains

What is a subdomain? Best use cases explained

What a subdomain is and the best situations to actually use one.

Dec 02, 2025

Security

What is DNS and why does your website sometimes go down?

What DNS is, and why it's often the real reason your site goes down.

Dec 02, 2025

Getting started

What is shared hosting and who is it best for?

What shared hosting is, and who it's actually the best fit for.

Dec 02, 2025

E-commerce

Best hosting setup for WooCommerce stores

The hosting setup that keeps a WooCommerce store fast, secure and ready for peak traffic.

Dec 01, 2025

E-commerce

Hosting requirements for e-commerce sites in Azerbaijan

What e-commerce sites in Azerbaijan actually need from their hosting.

Dec 01, 2025

Hosting

How server location affects your website speed?

Why the physical location of your server has a direct impact on load times.

Dec 01, 2025

Getting started

How to launch your first website with Hostimul?

Everything you need to launch your first website with Hostimul, step by step.

Dec 01, 2025

SEO & marketing

Website speed tests for local businesses (case study with Hostimul)

A real-world case study measuring website speed for local businesses.

Dec 01, 2025

Getting started

10 common hosting mistakes beginners always make

The most common hosting mistakes beginners make, and how to avoid them when launching your first site.

Nov 30, 2025

Getting started

What is web hosting? A complete beginner-friendly guide

A complete, beginner-friendly guide to what web hosting is and how it works.

Nov 30, 2025

Getting started

How to choose the right hosting provider: 15-point checklist

A 15-point checklist for choosing a hosting provider you won't regret.

Nov 29, 2025