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How to transfer a domain to another registrar without site or email downtime
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How to transfer a domain to another registrar without site or email downtime

A domain transfer sounds scary, but done right neither the site nor email wavers. We walk you through it step by step, from the authorisation code to completing the transfer.

Guides · 16. 6. 2026 · 4 min read
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How much does running a website cost per year: hosting, domain, SSL and hidden items Pricing
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How much does running a website cost per year: hosting, domain, SSL and hidden items

Hosting isn't the only cost of a website. We break down all the recurring items — from the domain through SSL to hidden fees — so you know what a site really costs per year.

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What is cPanel and do you need it? Alternatives and when you can do without a panel Guides
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What is cPanel and do you need it? Alternatives and when you can do without a panel

cPanel is the most widespread hosting control panel. We explain what it is for, what alternatives exist and when you don't need it at all.

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Daily hosting backups: how often to back up and how to verify the restore works Security
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Daily hosting backups: how often to back up and how to verify the restore works

A backup you have never tried to restore is not a backup. We explain how often to back up a site, where to store backups and how to verify the restore actually works.

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A custom online store or a hosted platform? When to deal with hosting and when not E-commerce
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A custom online store or a hosted platform? When to deal with hosting and when not

With a hosted platform you don't deal with hosting — it's included. With a custom store it's on you. We explain which approach fits your shop and what it means.

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NVMe vs SSD hosting: does your site even notice and is it worth paying for? Pricing
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NVMe vs SSD hosting: does your site even notice and is it worth paying for?

NVMe disks are many times faster than SSD on paper. But does your site notice? We explain when paying for NVMe pays off and when it is just marketing.

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How much traffic can shared hosting handle before you have to move to a VPS VPS
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How much traffic can shared hosting handle before you have to move to a VPS

Shared hosting has a ceiling, and it shows sooner than you think. We explain the signals that tell you it is time to move to a VPS — and when to wait.

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Hosting for WooCommerce: what to watch out for with a WordPress store

WooCommerce is more demanding than ordinary WordPress — more database queries and it can't be fully cached. We explain which hosting parameters to watch.

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cover · 16:10 VPS
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Managed vs unmanaged VPS: who should pay extra for management

An unmanaged VPS is cheaper, but server management is on you. We explain when paying extra for a managed VPS pays off and when it is wasted money.

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