Is Basic Web Hosting Enough for You?

By josh | Published: December 16, 2011

Everybody wants a website, that is exactly why we and so many other companies offer basic web hosting packages that have become incredibly popular. The question you need to ask yourself is, do I need more than just a basic web hosting package? In all honestly that depends entirely on what you are looking for, what your website or company needs, and what exactly you are planning to do in the future.

If you just want to host a small, simple website for yourself then there is definitely no need for anything more than basic web hosting in most cases. Our basic plans offer more than enough storage and data transfer to cover everything you will be doing with a simple website. If you’re going to be hosting a popular website with images or video then things can get a little bit more complicated, but odds are some of the most advances hosting plans will be enough; the most important things to consider are transfer amounts and storage space and if the need arises we can definitely help you decide how much you need.

When it comes to big businesses, major websites, or other important or critical websites you may want to consider something more robust than just web hosting. Our more advanced cloud storage and VPS options may be more what you are looking for because of the function and expandability they offer. All in all, if you plan to become a major player online it may very well be worth considering one of our VPS packages.

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How Reseller Hosting Works

By josh | Published: December 14, 2011

If you haven’t noticed, reseller hosting is one of the many services offered by us and probably the most frequent question about this service is “what exactly is it?” Well fortunately that question is fairly simply to answer in most cases, reseller hosting is just a system that lets you resell storage and bandwidth to others for their own web traffic.

Basically the way it works is that you buy a certain amount of server space, storage, and transfer amount which you can then divide up among customers that you charge for hosting. You can essentially run your own hosting company using only a reseller account assuming you pay for enough storage and enough data transfer to cover all of your customers.

We make it easy to setup a reseller account too because our system is already configured for multiple sub domains within a single reseller account. You can offer domain names to your customers through our hosting service, and you can even choose how much space and transfer amount you need for your account in order to maximize your profits.

A reseller account is a great way to get into the web hosting service so check out our full reseller packages here and see if they have what you’re looking for. Don’t forget that even the reseller packages come with our top notch technical support.

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The Hardware Behind the Server

By josh | Published: December 10, 2011

Every web host or VPS provider says the same thing, “we have the highest quality hardware on the market”. Well in many respects this is just flat out wrong and unless you know what exactly you are looking for it can be quite difficult to actually determine what sort of hardware you need or what exactly the company provides for hardware.

The first thing to note is that many companies do not openly provide information on the server hardware used, this is not necessarily a big deal because sometimes companies have dozens of different server types made up of different hardware for different applications or uses. What is important is determining whether they provide hardware that is enough for what you plan to do and fortunately this is usually pretty simple to do in most cases as long as you know what you are planning to do with the server.

If you look at our dedicated servers page here you can see the various hardware options available for different plans. At first it may seem like they’re just a bunch of random items but we worked hard to determine the best options available to meet your needs without breaking the bank. Each server offers their own benefits and drawbacks as well as their own unique performance level so you just need to determine how much performance you need. Of course we’re always available to help answer questions about hardware needs as well so don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Its In the Cloud

By josh | Published: December 6, 2011

Many people ask the same question when it comes to the cloud, what exactly does that oh so popular phrase even mean? Fortunately it’s not that difficult to understand and once you know what you’re talking about it will be significantly easier to pick out the right cloud package for yourself.

At the most basic level, cloud computing or cloud storage is all about remote access and remote control or computer systems. Rather than having a traditional server in a room somewhere you or your company would simply use storage space on a server or group of servers located at an offsite location. This serves multiple purposes including redundancy and security and it also reduces the amount of work necessary to keep things running smoothly.

Depending on what exactly you are hoping to do with a server or cloud setup there are a variety of options available. Anything from upgraded hardware to higher bandwidth and more speed can be customized so your cloud package really can do anything and everything you need.

In the end “the cloud” is really just another name for a remote server or group of servers. You may not know exactly where or how the server is configured but with our packages you know that it is going to work all of the time and you will no longer be responsible for maintenance or upkeep on your much needed server system. Stop wasting time with an old school server setup and switch over to the cloud today.

Check out our cloud hosting options here!

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What Exactly is a VPS?

By josh | Published: December 5, 2011

When it comes to web hosting there are literally thousands of varieties and options available. Recently one of the most popular options available has become a VPS or virtual private server which is not just a web hosting package but a full server option. Just as the name states, a VPS is essentially a full server that you have full control over and can be used for nearly anything imaginable.

Unlike a traditional server virtual private servers are not independent pieces of hardware. In many cases a single server can run dozens or hundreds of individual VPSs that are not connected or related in any way. This is part of what helps make a VPS significantly more affordable than a true server, at the same time it also means that you won’t necessarily have any dedicated hardware for just your server so things may not always work out quite as well as on a true server.

Overall a VPS is a great option for anyone looking for a full server setup without the cost or hassle of a true server. In nearly every way a VPS will look and function like a true server but it is usually going to be much easier to maintain and setup and much more cost efficient. Overall if you need a server platform for anything then you should definitely consider one of the many VPS packages available from MadGenius.

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New website, and New Services! www.madgenius.com

By Anthony | Published: June 7, 2011

Hey Everyone!

We’ve been hard at work on our new website design, and we’re finally ready to unveil it! We’re all pretty excited about it here, so we hope you will be too! You can check it out here : www.madgenius.com

Along with the new design brings our new VPS packages, which has more robust cloud features. Some notable features include auto failover, instant setup for Windows OS’s, snapshot options, and a lot more. The Cloud VPS packages bring all of the same features you currently have (instant reboots, reinstalls, inline package upgrades, etc). You can view the new cloud VPS features here : https://www.madgenius.com/vps-hosting.php

We are also offering web hosting reseller packages now too which you can view here  : https://www.madgenius.com/reseller-hosting.php

We are offering a 25% discount for all customers, who sign up for a new VPS, or Reseller service. During the checkout process, you will be asked if you have a promotional coupon code, just paste this in! NS672011

~Madgenius.com team

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