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Choosing the right relational database management system (RDBMS) is like picking the foundation for a skyscraper: get it wrong, and your entire application could wobble under pressure. Buzzwords such as SQLite, MySQL, and PostgreSQL are dominating the open-source RDBMS communities, but many developers want to know one simple thing: Which one aligns with their project’s scale, security, and …

Is your WordPress site sluggish? Are scheduled tasks failing silently, leaving your content stale and updates incomplete? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, then you need to look into your WordPress cron job schedule.  This post will provide a clear and concise explanation of WP-Cron – the built-in scheduling system for …

According to financesonline.com, more than 80% of website breaches through hacking involved either brute force, or the use of lost or stolen credentials. If you’re running a website, it’s an almost certainty that your website is constantly being bombarded with login attempts. Unauthorized access is a matter of when, not if. To ensure your website …

Are you wrestling with where to host your Node.js application? Whether you’re launching a side project on a free Node.js hosting platform, scaling up an Express.js API, or deploying a business-critical application with MySQL integration, choosing the right hosting solution can feel overwhelming. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll cover the best Node.js cloud hosting options available …

A reliable and performant content delivery network (CDN) is essential if you’re running a business online. Cloudflare CDN has long been a go-to solution for web developers, but what if you’re looking for something different? Whether you’re seeking better performance, enhanced security, or more customization options, the market is brimming with Cloudflare alternatives that could be a …

Hostnames and domain names – even if you don’t know the difference (yet!), one thing is for sure: https://142.250.279.1174…is not as easy to remember as: google.com…yet as far as a computer is concerned, they’re both the same thing, and typing either of them into your browser’s address bar will take you to the right page. …

According to financesonline.com, more than 80% of website breaches through hacking involved either brute force, or the use of lost or stolen credentials. If you’re running a website, it’s an almost certainty that your website is constantly being bombarded with login attempts. Unauthorized access is a matter of when, not if. To ensure your website …

Are you tired of brute-force attacks hammering your server? Worried about automated robots crippling your website or application? You’re not alone. Millions of servers face relentless attacks daily, but there’s a powerful, free tool that can significantly improve your security: Fail2Ban. This comprehensive guide will explore everything you need to know about Fail2Ban, from its …

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites on the internet, which makes it a prime target for cybercriminals. The WordPress login page, in particular, is frequently the target of brute-force attacks and unauthorized access attempts. Protecting your WordPress site is vital – and mandatory by law for website owners or administrators. Traditional security measures such as strong passwords …

Is your WordPress site bloated with unnecessary image sizes, slowing down your performance and hogging precious server space? WordPress automatically creates multiple default image sizes when you upload images. These default WordPress image sizes can quickly become a burden if you have a lot of media files on your server. This guide will teach you how …

According to financesonline.com, more than 80% of website breaches through hacking involved either brute force, or the use of lost or stolen credentials. If you’re running a website, it’s an almost certainty that your website is constantly being bombarded with login attempts. Unauthorized access is a matter of when, not if. To ensure your website …

Is your WordPress website stuck in maintenance mode? Don’t panic! Although this issue can lock you (and your visitors) out of your website, fortunately it’s often easily fixed. This guide will discuss why WordPress websites get stuck in maintenance mode and walk you through the steps to quickly regain access using FTP or RunCloud. By the …

Whether you’re building a portfolio website, an e-commerce platform, or a social media app, the need to handle user-uploaded images is a common requirement. In this comprehensive guide, we’ll explore how to upload an image in Laravel, covering everything from setting up your project to troubleshooting common errors. By the end of this guide, you’ll know …

Do you develop Laravel projects regularly? If so, you might eventually forget what version you used while developing the application. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting with Laravel, knowing how to quickly and accurately determine your project’s version is essential. This comprehensive guide will walk you through various methods to check your Laravel …

If you build and manage multiple web applications, then you are probably already using Git to manage and track your source code. Although Git is extremely useful in tracking the code, it can make the deployment process a little tricky, especially if you are working with a big team on a project with multiple branches. …

Are you launching a new WordPress site? If yes, then making the decision to install WordPress on Docker makes a great deal of sense. Why use Docker for running a WordPress website? You’re obviously looking at how to install WordPress on Docker, but it’s worth being fully aware of why this is a good idea. …

With a quarter of all businesses relying on Docker (according to this Datadog study) and over 20% of web hosts running it – Docker’s containerization architecture is tried, tested, and relied upon from startup to enterprise. At RunCloud, we’re pleased to announce that we are now rolling out support for Docker, making it easier for …

Docker is one of the most popular tools used by software developers, as it makes it easy to create, deploy, and run applications by using containers. By using containers, developers can package up an application with all of the parts it needs, such as libraries and other dependencies, and ship it all out as one …

Is your WordPress site bloated with unnecessary image sizes, slowing down your performance and hogging precious server space? WordPress automatically creates multiple default image sizes when you upload images. These default WordPress image sizes can quickly become a burden if you have a lot of media files on your server. This guide will teach you how …

Ever wondered how to make managing multiple WordPress websites easy – whether that involves a handful of sites or many hundreds? You’ve come to the right place. The answer is simple, and two-fold:  In this post, we’ll focus on #2. After all, if you’re reading this post on the RunCloud blog, you already know why …

Ghost is a free and open-source blogging platform built with Node.js. As a fast, modern WordPress alternative, Ghost is focused completely on professional publishing. If you only want to publish content on the web and don’t need the additional features offered by WordPress, then Ghost is a great choice. In this post, we will discuss …

Ready to improve the speed of your WordPress website? RunCloud Hub is a comprehensive solution for optimizing WordPress server caching.  In this article, we will explain how RunCloud Hub allows you to enable powerful features such as Redis object caching and Nginx caching on your server with just a few clicks. We’ll discuss using RunCloud …

“Nginx cache on WordPress“ is one of the hottest search terms on the internet, but what does it mean? If you are wondering the same thing, you are in the right place! In this comprehensive guide, we will cover everything you need to know about NGINX caching for WordPress, from understanding the basics to implementing …

Are you encountering the frustrating “403 Forbidden” error on your website? This cryptic message can be a roadblock for both website owners and visitors when browsing a website. The 403 Forbidden error message means that access to a requested resource has been denied – but it doesn’t provide any information on how to fix it. …