Archive for February, 2010

SRV Records

Posted by: Stu
Date posted: 25/02/2010
SRV Records

We have recently received several requests for the ability to add SRV DNS records to domains, and we were happy to oblige. For those who don’t know, DNS stands for Domain Name System and is how a computer translates a domain name like heartinternet.co.uk to the address of the actual computer that the website lives on.

SEO myth busters

Posted by: Matthew
Date posted: 25/02/2010
SEO myth busters

SEO is an area that all website owners are at least vaguely aware of and most know they need to do certain things to help get ranked higher. Despite the importance and size of the industry there are myths that persist surrounding SEO I want to look in to.

New! 2 Stylish HostPay Templates Released

Posted by: Ben
Date posted: 24/02/2010
New! 2 Stylish HostPay Templates Released

Fresh from the creative depths of our web design workshop has emerged a pair of brand new HostPay templates. These templates have taken on a different look from our previous releases as to give our customers a greater choice when selecting a style for their web hosting company.

Unlimited reseller hosting means no hidden costs and no artificial limits

Posted by: Matthew
Date posted: 23/02/2010
Unlimited reseller hosting means no hidden costs and no artificial limits

We recently addressed the issue of what we mean by unlimited web hosting here at Heart Internet with regards to the technical elements of web hosting (e.g. web space, bandwidth etc) but it can just as easily be used to describe the unlimited possibilities of our reseller hosting.

Blogging your way to success

Posted by: Ben
Date posted: 17/02/2010
Blogging your way to success

Blogs are a great way to increase traffic to your site but only if they are given the same amount of attention as the rest of your marketing. The power of a successful blog is well documented and the promise of more traffic and brand engagement draws in countless webmasters every year.

PayPal Website Payments Pro now available in HostPay

Posted by: Matthew
Date posted: 16/02/2010
PayPal Website Payments Pro now available in HostPay

We are pleased to announce that all Heart Internet resellers can now use PayPal Pro to take payment on their website. PayPal Pro allows you to accept payment directly on your website or by phone, fax and mail. Customers can pay you with all major debit and credit cards without having to leave your website as well as use their PayPal balance and activate bank transfers.

10 fantastic examples of websites using WordPress for much more than just a blog

Posted by: Ben
Date posted: 10/02/2010
10 fantastic examples of websites using WordPress for much more than just a blog

One of the patterns we have seen has been the increasing use of WordPress as much more than just a blog and even beyond just a simple CMS. The sites below are great examples of how WordPress can be used imaginatively to create something new and original.

9 great GIMP tutorials for beginners

Posted by: Stu
Date posted: 08/02/2010
9 great GIMP tutorials for beginners

This post lists some of the best GIMP tutorials we have come across for beginners looking to flex their design muscles and learn something new and useful to apply to their designs and websites.

Customer ticketing system added to HostPay

Posted by: Jonathan
Date posted: 04/02/2010
Customer ticketing system added to HostPay

One of the most requested features we have had from our resellers has been for a customer support ticketing system built directly within HostPay. We are pleased to announce this functionality has now been added to all HostPay accounts and it is completely free!