PHP Hosting

What is PHP?

Short of Hypertext Preprocessor, PHP is one of the most popular programming languages on the Internet. Although it’s primarily used for website development, its flexibility allows PHP to be used for a variety of purposes. Usually, PHP is the groundwork for most Content Managements Systems, such as WordPress.

How did PHP Hosting Change the Internet?

In the early days of the Internet, most developers coded websites using raw HTML in various text editors and/or development platforms such as Dreamweaver. However, the implementation of PHP allowed for object-oriented elements which far outclassed what HTML could provide. Although new versions of HTML are used in addition to PHP when building websites, PHP is what controls the vast majority of layout, design, and function.

Within a short period of time, PHP had become the most popular coding language thanks to its constant development and versatility on the Internet. While some websites will still use much older versions of PHP, it’s not advisable. Especially with the modifications of how code is utilized after version 7.

In other words, even the simplest code snippet can break a site if you try to use new coding with an older version of PHP.

What is PHP Hosting?

When signing up with a web host provider, it is up to the company to provide software to manage your websites, including PHP. Using the host’s servers, you have access to use the coding language for website development.

This also means the web host provider is responsible, in most cases, for PHP upgrades and maintenance.

Depending on your account type, it’s also possible to roll back to earlier versions of PHP should you want to use older code snippets and platforms. Though, it’s not recommended.

How do I choose the right PHP Version?

By default, we enable the latest stable version of PHP. This ensures your website is using the most up-to-date and protected coding language. For beginners, this is the most logical version.

However, you can roll back PHP to earlier versions if you are using older coding elements and processes. This is inadvisable as PHP releases often include programming upgrades and security fixes that prevent sites from breaking or becoming compromised.

Does PHP Hosting include SSH

Secure Socket Shell, or SSH, is available for most PHP hosting plans. As you have access to the root folder of your website, it’s easy to make adjustments through your interface. This is in addition to having access to cPanel, allowing beginners to manage their websites without accessing SSH command lines.

What security measures does PHP Hosting have?

We provide a myriad of security measures to protect all of our hosted accounts. This includes firewalls, protecting against DDoS attacks, brute force protection, and anything else thrown our way.

We also provide backup capabilities to restore your site in the event of an emergency. This is in addition to any security measures you implement yourself for your website. For example, WordPress users have access to some of the best security plugins on the Internet.