What is DNS?

Think of DNS (Domain Name System) as the phone book of the internet.  Humans read words, computers read numbers.  So when we type into our web browsers things like www.blueoceanwebhosting.com.au,...

Updating Account Contact Details

If you forget your web hosting login credentials or you no longer have access to your email address that you used to sign up with, you can follow the below...

What SSL Certificate is right for me?

No matter what sort of website you maybe hosting, protecting and encrypting  the date that is being sent and received over the internet has never been more important. What is...

Do I need to buy a SSL Certificate?

SSL these days is a must have.  Once you install an SSL onto your site, you and your visitors are able to access the site securely.  You and your visitors...

How long does it take to transfer a domain ?

Like everything, there is a wait time for the completion of a transfer of a domain name from one registrar to another. Whilst the domain is in 'transfer' mode, your...

Backup your WordPress website

Put this task to the top of every list you make.  Backups are the most important task that you can undertake.  If the worst happens, a current working backup ensures...

How To Minimise Spam – WordPress

With anything, there is an easy way and a hard way. So happens, there are a number of easy ways to stop WordPress comment spam. Before we get to the...

WordPress 5.2 – Jaco

If your looking in your WordPress dashboard regularly you might see an update to Version 5.2 - Jaco.  The updated is named Jaco after jazz bassist Jaco Pastorius.  New features...

What Is Spam?

WordPress is one of the most popular Content Management Systems (CMS) in the world.  It is because of its popularity that it is continually targeted by malicious hackers and spammers...

Google adding DNS-over-TLS support to its Public DNS

Google will soon be adding DNS-over-TLS support to it Public DNS protocol to provide added security and privacy for users. Just like search queries can expose individuals' sensitive information, so...