Tips and news about websites, hosting and digital business
A guide for new entrepreneurs on what a business website actually requires. We cover the domain, the hosting, the site itself and email, and the order that causes the least wasted work.
A URL is the full address of a web page in your browser. We explain what it is made of, how it differs from a domain name and what https means.
Before registering a domain it is worth checking whether it is free. We explain how to check domain availability and what to do if it is taken.
cPanel is the long-standing standard for web hosting, but new container-based panels like Enhance are challenging it. We explain how the panels differ and why we chose Enhance.
You can set up an online shop either as a turnkey service or build it yourself with WooCommerce. We explain what it takes, what it costs and how to avoid the most common mistakes.
Good website design starts from the goal, not the look. We go through the stages of design, from structure to content to the technical foundation.
A landing page is a page focused on a single goal, where a visitor is directed from an advert or a search. We explain how to build a landing page that works.
Starting a blog can be done in an evening. We explain how to choose a platform, why your own domain is worth it and how to attract readers to your blog.
A domain is a website's address. We explain what a domain is made of, what you need it for and how to get one.
An SSL certificate encrypts the traffic between your site and the visitor and shows a padlock in the browser. We explain how SSL works and how to get it in use.
Email on your own domain looks professional and stays in your own hands. We explain what setting up the address firstname@yourcompany.fi requires and what it costs.
Want to know whose domain it is or whether a domain name is free? We explain how a whois search works, where to find .fi domain details and what to do if the name is taken.
Web hosting is server space where a website and emails are located. We explain what web hosting includes, how it differs from a domain and what kind of package is enough.
Changing your domain registrar takes just a few minutes with a transfer key and no downtime. We explain where to get the key and how the transfer proceeds step by step.
Traficom administers .fi domain names, but registration is always handled through a registrar. We explain how .fi domain registration, transfer and management work in practice.
A domain name's price is made up of the registry fee, the registrar's service fee and value added tax. We explain what a domain's real cost consists of and how to spot hidden charges.
Migrating a WordPress site to a new server can be done safely with the right instructions. We go through three different migration methods, the most common mistakes and how to make sure nothing gets lost.
A .fi domain is the best choice for a Finnish company. Learn how registration works, what it costs, who can register and why .fi is better than .com for domestic websites.
Switching email providers is not hard once you know what to do. This guide walks through the steps of an email migration, the most common pitfalls and how to ensure uninterrupted service.
Free or paid website for your business? We compare the options, go through the hidden costs and tell you when free is enough and when it pays to invest.
Did you know that some domain search engines can steal the domain name you want? Learn what domain frontrunning is, how to recognise dishonest services and how to register a domain safely.
