It’s here, store.360web.ciwlearning.net
Hello, everyone! I’m Dr. Bill, and I’m excited to announce the rebranding and relaunch of my website, now live at DrBill360.net. Previously, my online presence was at ciwlearning.net, but due to a series of challenges and the need for greater flexibility, I decided to make a significant change. Here’s the story of how this transformation happened and what you can expect moving forward.
The Issues with Shared Hosting
Originally, CIWLEARNING was hosted on a shared hosting platform. Shared hosting is akin to living in an apartment complex where numerous tenants share the same resources. Shared hosting involves hosting multiple websites on a single physical server, where each website shares the server’s resources such as CPU, memory, and storage. This setup is cost-effective and suitable for smaller websites or those with moderate traffic. It’s a cost-effective way to start but comes with limitations. You’re constrained by what you can do, much like how you can’t remodel an apartment to your liking. Shared hosting restricts you from making certain customizations and enhancements to your website.
For the first couple of years, shared hosting is a sensible choice. It’s affordable and straightforward, making it ideal for simple website needs. However, as your site grows and your requirements become more sophisticated, the limitations of shared hosting become apparent. These limitations include restricted resources, slower performance during peak traffic times, and reduced control over server configurations and security settings. Upgrading to a Virtual Private Server (VPS) or dedicated hosting can provide the additional resources, flexibility, and control needed to support a growing and more complex website.
The Move to a Virtual Private Server (VPS)
To gain more control and flexibility, I moved to a Virtual Private Server (VPS). Think of a VPS as owning your own home compared to renting an apartment. In your own house, you can paint the walls, do renovations, and basically customize it to your liking. This move to DrBill360.net on a VPS provided a similar independence needed to implement advanced features and optimizations.
While the VPS offers greater flexibility, it also requires more responsibility. Managing your own server can be challenging unless you hire someone to handle it for you. The benefits, however, far outweigh the challenges as it allows for a more robust and customized website experience.
The Rebranding Process
Rebranding was essential not just for technical reasons but also to align with my new vision. The migration involved transferring all content (mostly) and settings from ciwlearning.net to DrBill360.net. Despite some hiccups, like SSL certificate issues, the process went smoothly overall. Instead seeing dead space, I wanted to redirect the site to the new drbill360.net site.
One key challenge was dealing with the SSL certificates. Both ciwlearning.net and DrBill360.net had their own security certificates. Redirecting traffic from the old site to the new one without causing security warnings was tricky. If you encounter a warning when trying to visit ciwlearning.net, don’t worry. Just proceed to DrBill360.net directly, where everything is securely hosted.
Introducing the 360web Storefront
Along with the rebranding, I am thrilled to introduce the 360web storefront at store.360web.ciwlearning.net. I’ll be adding short stories of use cases so you know what to look for. That will be coming in the days to come. If you have a question before then, call and use the contact form on the website. This new platform will offer a range of IT solutions based on my experiences and the challenges I overcame during the rebranding process. From domains and web hosting to customized web solutions, the 360Web storefront is designed to provide comprehensive support for your online needs.
Conclusion
The journey from ciwlearning.net to DrBill360.net marks a significant milestone. I’ve used many VPS servers before but use shared hosting when necessary– it costs less! It’s not just a rebrand; it’s a step towards offering more value and better services to my audience; personal, professional, and organizational. I’m excited about the new possibilities and solutions that we can explore together.
Stay tuned for more updates and insights on the new DrBill360.net. Thank you for your continued support, and I look forward to seeing you at the 360Web storefront!
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What challenges have you faced with shared hosting? Have you considered moving to a VPS? Share your experiences and thoughts in the comments below! Check out the video on the rebrand!
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