Internet essentials
13 articles.
301 vs 302 redirects
301 means permanent, 302 means temporary. Here's how to check which one a redirect is using, where to set one up, and how to pick the right one.
Bandwidth and traffic: what counts and what to watch
What counts against your bandwidth, where usage typically goes, and how to check it in cPanel before a traffic spike becomes a problem. Bandwidth is the total data.
HTTP, HTTPS, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 explained
HTTP moves data, HTTPS encrypts it, and HTTP/2 and HTTP/3 make both faster and more reliable. Here's what each does and why it matters to your site.
Registry, registrar, registrant
The three parties behind every domain name: what each one controls, and where to manage your side of it in the Flashcloud portal, from registrar to registrant.
Requests and responses: what happens when someone opens your site
Loading a page means DNS lookup, TCP connection, TLS handshake and HTTP request and response, in that order. Here's the full round trip, plus what each status code means.
robots.txt best practices
How to write a robots.txt that blocks the right paths without hiding your site from Google. Rules, syntax, wildcards, and mistakes that tank SEO.
SMTP, IMAP and POP3 explained
What SMTP, IMAP, and POP3 each do, which ports to use, and why IMAP is usually the better choice for reading mail on multiple devices. IMAP and POP3 receive it.
What are cookies?
Cookies are small files a site stores in your browser to remember logins, preferences, and cart contents between visits. Here's how they actually work.
What is a CMS?
A CMS lets you edit and publish web pages without writing code. Here is what it does, the main types, and how each one connects to your hosting.
What is a database (MySQL, MariaDB)?
A database stores your site's content and settings as structured tables. MySQL and MariaDB are the two engines you'll find on Flashcloud hosting.
What is a VPS, and when to move up from shared
A VPS gives you dedicated CPU, memory, and root access, isolated from other accounts. Move up when you hit a resource ceiling, not just because you're growing.
What is sender reputation?
Sender reputation is a trust score mailbox providers assign your sending domain and IP. Low reputation means inbox delivery drops even with correct authentication.
What is web hosting?
Web hosting stores your site's files on a server and serves them to visitors 24/7. Here's how domains, DNS, and servers fit together, in plain terms.
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