How do you update WordPress?

When updates are available, you will be notified in the WordPress->Dashboard->Updates menu. You should always apply updates as soon as possible.  You’re able to set WordPress to update itself automatically.  If you’re doing it manually, ensure you have made a backup of the site and database.  If you utilise automatic updates, ensure you have regular […]

Should You Buy a Domain from the Same Place You Host Your Site?

Buying a domain name from the same place as your hosting provider is ease of use. By buying your domain or transferring your domain to Blue Ocean Web Hosting – it means we can take care of business faster and more efficiently if you require changes to the domain setup or something goes askew.  By […]

Domain redemption, what is it and what to do ?

After about 40 days of your domain sitting in the ‘expired’ state, it will be deleted at the registry.  Once the domain is deleted at the registry, the status of the domain changes to ‘Redemption’. Once your domain has reached the Redemption phase, it can only be renewed with the Registrar in which it expired […]