Apache
11 Jul 2023
How to Configure .htaccess 301 Permanent Redirects
Imagine you’re driving through a city, but all the road signs have been removed. Confusing, right? That’s what it’s like navigating a website without proper redirects. When URLs change – be it due to a site redesign, a switch to HTTPS, or a change in content strategy – it can leave users and search engines
18 May 2023
How to set up Nginx as a Reverse Proxy for Apache
Discover the power of combining Nginx and Apache to optimize your web server performance and security. As a manager at IOFLOOD, an unmanaged dedicated server hosting provider, I’ve seen firsthand how using an Nginx reverse proxy with Apache can greatly benefit our customers and improve their server performance. In this blog post, I’ll guide you
16 May 2023
25 Tips to Speed up WordPress. Your Ultimate Guide to Website and Web Server Optimization.
A sluggish WordPress site can cost you visitors, conversions, and revenue. A fast-loading, highly responsive site not only delivers a superior user experience but also enhances search engine rankings, conversion rates, and overall engagement. To help you achieve peak performance, we’ve compiled 25 indispensable tips for website and web server optimization. This comprehensive guide will
16 Dec 2022
SNI SSL? Configure Apache SSL virtual hosts with SNI to host multiple SSL certificates on one IP
In a previous article, we explored the question of whether SSL requires a dedicated IP address. We learned that, it is possible to host multiple SSL websites on a single IP address using a technology called Server Name Indication (SNI). With IP addresses becoming more expensive and scarce all the time, and SSL being all-but-mandatory
21 Feb 2020
What is Apache Keepalive Timeout? How to optimize this critical setting.
If you’ve struggled to fix web server slowdowns or crashes, you may have come across a setting for Apache called “Keep-Alive”. This is one of the most powerful — and frequently misused — features of apache. In this article, we’ll explain: What is Apache Keepalive / Keepalive Timeout? What configuration is optimal for best server