Authorization Code

"What is an authorization code?" Many of our web hosting and domain name registration users ask us this question, a transfer authorization code is required when you are trying to transfer your domain name from one registrar to another. This is for any domain name with a .com, .net, .org, .biz, .us, .info, .name, and .cn extension. Your transfer authorization code is created at the time of registration and can be obtained from the current registrar of the domain name. If you want to receive more information about your transfer authorization code or have any other questions regarding your domain name, please contact our customer support department at 888-511-HOST.

Things You Should Bring to College

We are heading (and in many cases already) into the "Back-to-School"season. If you or someone you know is heading to college, make sure they bring the following items with them. These are listed in no special order.

1. Power adapters
2. Ear plugs
3. Flip flops
4. Shower supplies
5. Hammer
6. Duct tape
7. Stapler
8. Door hangers
9. Screwdriver
10. Storage containers
11. Vitamins
12. Pliers
13. Extra sheets
14. Air fresheners
15. Microwave
16. USB Flash Drive
17. Bottle Opener

Of course there are many other things that are necessary although our list really targets the overlooked things that most college students need but don't have.

Blog Web Hosting Services

iPowerWeb is known around the world for its superior web hosting services. Did you know that iPowerWeb also provides web hosting for blog owners? The answer is YES, iPowerWeb hosting plans are also able to host your blog. There are wonderful blogging tools located in every vDeck control panel and all hosting accounts support WordPress and other weblog platforms. This means that for just $7.95 you can setup a new site, sell products on the Internet, manage a blog, and much much more. There is truly no reason why you should not host your site with iPowerWeb.If you are looking for a blog web hosting provider or a hosting provider in general, iPowerWeb is the way to go. With iPowerWeb your pages will load at lightning speeds, you will have access to the web hosting industry's best support, great website tutorials, an award-winning control panel, many free tools, and much much more.
Whether you are considering starting a blog, an eCommerce website or even both - go with iPowerWeb and you will not be disappointed. To learn more about setting up a blog with your web hosting account, please contact us directly at 888-511-HOST.

Host 6 Domain Names in 1

With just one BusinessPro plan priced at only $7.95 per month you can host up to six domain names on the one account. So if you thought that you must purchase a separate hosting plan for each of your sites, you may not need this. Rather every BusinessPro plan is packed with many great features and it enables you to host up to 6 sites with one package.
For example, if your domain name is www.abc.com and you are considering starting a few other sites, you can do so with just one BusinessPro plan and you can add or delete the additional domain names at any time. So if you start with just www.abc.com you can also setup www.123.com, www.xyz.com, www.lmnop.com, www.zxcv.netm, and www.plkjo.org (or any other 5 websites at any time. Not many web hosting companies offer such a great deal and are able to provide award-winning support at the same time. This is just one reason why you should host your website(s) with iPowerWeb. If you ever wish to learn more about our service or have any questions please contact our 24/7 toll-free telephone support at 888-511-HOST at any time.

Value in Relation to Scarcity

If you were to ask a person hundreds of years ago "What's worth more a pile of gold or a pile of salt?" Most people would have taken the pile of salt in a heartbeat.
Gold is a wonderful thing and very nice to look at, but you cannot live without salt. When salt was more scarce than gold, it was valuable enough to use as a currency itself. The term "salary" is related to the Latin for "salt". Today, of course, salt is almost worthless. If you were to pose the same question to an average person today, almost every person would take the gold in a heartbeat. You may ask yourself, "Why is this?"
Well to put simply, salt is practically worthless. There is less of gold around when you compare it to salt and therefore gold is more valuable. Because gold is scarce it has greater value when compared to salt. Scarcity, it seems, has a great deal to do with value.
This is something that you should never forget. A wonderful way to make a profit is by trading in something that's scarce. This may not interest you very much although you should never forget the value of scarcity.

How to Receive an Invoice

Even though you may not ask for an invoice, we make sure that all of our customers receive an invoice for there web hosting products and services purchased with iPowerWeb. The first email you should expect to receive from iPowerWeb following your purchase of a web hosting product or service should be an invoice. If for some reason you lost your invoice or would like another one sent, please email us at Billing@iPowerWeb.com and provide us with the last 4 digits of the credit card on file for security purposes. We will then email the invoice to the email address we have on file. You may also call us at 888-511-4678.

#1 Host Out of the Top 25

The Internet is filled with positive reviews of iPowerWeb hosting products and services. By searching on the major search engines such as Google and MSN you will definitely find positive reviews of iPowerWeb. For example, RateMyHost, a highly respected web hosting directory and review site, selected iPowerWeb as the Number 1 web hosting provider in all of the web hosting industry. If you wish to check out iPowerWeb in RateMyHosts Top 25 Host List for August 2007, please visit their web site.
At iPowerWeb we work very hard to make sure that all of our customers are happy and are receiving the best service possible. We are always glad to see review sites like RateMyHost regard us as the best web hosting provider in the entire world.

Register Lock

iPowerWeb hosts over 700,000 websites and we are growing at a rapid pace on a daily basis. All domain names are free with every annual shared web hosting account. If you wish to receive additional domain names are just want to park a domain name, we charge only $6.50 each year per domain name. This means that you can register a domain name, any available domain name you wish, for a very low price.
We will also try to explain what the "Register Lock" status is. When a domain name is set to this status, it cannot be transferred to a different registrar. In most cases where the domain name is in the "Register Lock" status the name servers are locked as well and cannot be changed. If you wish to receive more information on the status of your domain name with iPowerWeb, please call our Support Department at 888-511-HOST.

Female World Leaders

There are only 10 female world leaders in the entire world. When you consider the number of women in the world, this is a very small number. The following is the list of ten in no special order.

1. Portia Simpson-Miller
Prime Minister of Jamaica
In Charge Since: 2006
Age:61

2. Angela Merkel
Federal Chancellor of Germany
In Charge Since: 2005
Age: 53

3. Mary McAleese
President of Ireland
In Charge Since: 1997
Age: 56

4. Michelle Bachelet
President of Chile
In Charge Since: 2006
Age: 55

5. Micheline Calmy-Rey
President of Switzerland
In Charge Since: 2006
Age: 62

6. Helen Clark
Prime Minister of New Zealand
In Charge Since 1999
Age: 57

7. Luisa Dias Diogo
Prime Minister of Mozambique
In Charge Since: 2004
Age: 49

8. Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf
President of Liberia
In Charge Since: 2005
Age: 68

9. Tarja Halonen
President of Finland
In Charge Since: 2000
Age: 63

10. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
President of the Philippines
In Charge Since: 2001
Age: 60

Search Marketing Credits

Search engines have become extraordinarily popular and the top 7 most visited sites on the Internet consist of 5 search engines. This means that if you are a webmaster or a site owner you definitely want to be seen on all the major search engines. Many people think that search engine marketing is complex and requires help from a professional search engine marketer, although this is not necessarily true. The web is filled with helpful tutorials explaining how to get started and if you are an iPowerWeb customer we will provide you with many helpful marketing tools. Such as free Yahoo Search Marketing and Google AdWords credits along with marketing guides located within your vDeck control panel. If you are not a current iPowerWeb hosting user, please visit our Products page in order to receive more information on how to receive FREE search engine marketing credits along with many other great tools and services.

PHP with Dedicated Servers

In our previous post we provided an explanation of the version of MySQL that runs on our dedicated servers, which is any version you wish. If you have a dedicated server with iPowerWeb you have the luxury to install almost anything you wish on the server. This means that if you wish to have an older version of MySQL running on your server, you could. We try to make sure that the software technology on all shared and dedicated servers with iPowerWeb is the latest, although if for some reason we are behind - you may install the latest version at any time you wish.
So as is the case with MySQL on dedicated servers, you are able to run any version of PHP you wish. Our shared hosting servers run PHP version 4.3.10 (not to be confused with 4.3.1) and later. But this does not mean that our dedicated server users must use this version as well, all dedicated servers users may run any version of PHP on their server(s). Our current VPS servers do not run the same version as our dedicated and shared servers, therefore you should check with the product description page or Contact Us in order to receive more information. If you are on shared hosting and want a newer version installed, we may be able to do so provided that the System Administrators approve the install. Just send an email to support@ipower.com and we will look into it for you. At iPowerWeb we work very hard to make sure all of our customers are fully satisfied and have the best web hosting resources available, therefore if you ever have any questions or concerns please contact us at 888-511-HOST.

iPhone Unlocked

The iPhone by Apple has surely made an everlasting impact on celluar phones and communication. The phone was released less than 2 months ago by Apple and is strictly available to AT&T wireless customers, although this may not be for too long. This is because the phone was unlocked by 17 year old New Jersey man names George Hotz. Hotz has definitely made some buzz all over the world by explaining the entire unlocking process on his blog. AT&T and Apple have a two year exclusivity agreement on the iPhone and its service although the work of George Hotz may make a difference on how the iPhone will be used going forward. Hotz uncracked the iPhone in order to be able to use the widely popular phone on T-Mobiles wireless network, a competitor of AT&T.
George Hotz decided to put the unlocked iPhone for sale on eBay in order to fix his existing 3000GT or get a new one as well as purchase iPhones for all the people that helped him in this project. Here is the final update on Hotz's selling of the iPhone. George Hotz decided to sell the cell phone for a Nissan 350z and 3 8GB iPhones. From this perspective it seems like a wonderful deal for George Hotz, not only does he get new iPhones to unlock he will also get a Nissan 350z. Congratulations to George Hotz for accomplishing what was believed to be an impossible task and also getting a new car in the process.

MySQL with Dedicated Servers

We are regularly updating the version of MySQL supported on all of our shared web hosting plans. We are always working hard to make sure all of our products are on the cutting-edge when it comes to technology. Providing the latest version of MySQL with all of our shared hosting plans is just one example of how we go the extra mile to make sure your website is the best it could possibly be. We try our best to provide all of our users with the best software, hardware, and services in the web hosting industry.
Our dedicated server hosting plans are loaded with many great features and allow you to do almost anything you wish. The possibilities are endless with our dedicated servers, you have full control and the luxury to do whatever you wish. When it comes to MySQL, our dedicated server users have the ability to install any MySQL versions they like. If you are a shared hosting customer please contact us by phone or via email at Support@iPowerWeb.com in order to learn more about the MySQL version we support. A great thing about all dedicated server plans with iPowerWeb is that you are free to do almost anything you wish. So if you are worried about the MySQL version that comes with an iPowerWeb dedicated hosting account, don't worry - you are able to install any version you wish.

Early Termination Fees

Many of us our scared of early termination fees. There should be no reason why we have to spend additional money just to cancel a service. The idea of early termination fees are great for many companies and helps them make additional money, although it is not fair for consumers. In many cases it is cheaper to just stay a paying customer then to leave early and pay any termination fees. It is never fair to pay a termination fee especially if you have been a quality paying customer. People have reasons to cancel a contract all the time and in many cases it may not even be due to the other company's performance, rather it could be due to many other issues such as the discontinued need for a certain service. Many of our users and consumers throughout the world would agree with us when we believe that early termination fees could be unfair and in many cases are not necessary. At iPowerWeb we agree with this view and never charge our users and sort of termination or cancellation fees if they cancel. canceling your web hosting account or deciding to switch hosting providers is never a problem and we will never charge you any sort of early cancellation fee. This means that you have the choice to cancel your web hosting plan with iPowerWeb at any time. Please review our refund policy within our Web Hosting User Agreement in order to learn more about your agreement with iPowerWeb and information on how to receive a refund for services you have not used, please visit our User Agreement or give us a call at 888-511-HOST.
So if you are considering using iPowerWeb for web hosting and are worried about cancellation fees along with other hidden fees, do not worry at all. iPowerWeb plans do not have any hidden fees and we do not charge you extra for simply leaving. All web hosting plans are pre-paid and you do have the ability to receive a refund in certain cases. At iPowerWeb we work hard to please all of our customers, therefore if for some reason you are unsatisfied or have a concern please let us know. We are always here for you and your web site.

What are File Permissions

It is quite difficult to know absolutely everything located in our HelpCenter, which even in the case where a person does have great knowledge about web hosting and our support features, he or she may still have questions regarding their web site and hosting account. This is one reason why we offer 24/7 support and are always available via email to help you with your hosting needs. Here we will talk all about file permissions.
All files that you upload to the server have specific file permissions set. These permissions decide if a file can be: executed (in case it has scripting), read, or written to and modified. File permissions work differently on different servers. On unix based servers, you have read, write, and execute. Below, you will find a breakdown of these permissions and what they mean.

First, we will break down the three parts of a files permissions. We have the owner permissions, the group permissions, and the world permissions. The owner permissions decide what a user can do when logged in with their username. The group permissions decide what members of a group can do regardless of username. The world permissions decide what people on the internet can do with a file.

If this sounds confusing, look at the example file permissions below for a file called index.php:

-rwxr-xr-x username grpname index.php

* The - represents the placeholder for file type.
* The blue rwx are the permissions for the owner that logged in.
* The green r-x are the permissions for the group the user belongs to.
* The purple r-x are the permissions for the world, which are people on the internet accessing the file.


The values for the letters and dashes are below:

* A - is a value of 0.
* An r is a value of 4 and means READ access is allowed. This means that the file can be read.
* A w is a value of 2 and means WRITE access is allowed. This means that the file can be written to and modified.
* An x is a value of 1 and means EXECUTE access is allowed. This means that the file can be executed (only if it is a script).


When we examine the permissions for the index.php file, we find the following:

1) We are dealing with a file. The first - is left a dash to indicate that this is a file we are dealing with. If this were a directory, instead of a -, you would see a d.

2) The rwx means that the user for this file (the owner) can read, write, and execute the file. When you add the values together, r (4), w(2), and x(1), you get 7. So the permission for the owner of the file is 7.

3) The r-x for group means that any member of the group associated with this file can read and execute the file but they cannot write to it or modify it. When you add the values of r(4), -(0), and x(1), you get 5. So the permission for the group of the file is 5.

4) The r-x for world means that people visiting the site and accessing the file may read the file and execute it, but cannot write to it or modify it. When you add the values of r(4), -(0), and x(1), you get 5. So the permission for the world of the file is 5.

You put the 7, the 5, and 5 together and say that the permissions for index.php are 755. A 755 permissions for a file such as INDEX.PHP is required if you intend to run the PHP code and have it output HTML.



IMPORTANT NOTE: NEVER SET A FILE OR FOLDER TO 777 unless you know why you are doing it. GIVING 7 to WORLD will allow visitors to write, modify, or remove your files.

Copy of Your Credit Card and I.D.

Security, particularly with the Internet and eCommerce, is essential and valued highly by many people. Even to this day people are worried about shopping on the Internet because of security issues and the fear of having their identity stolen by hackers and fraudulent companies. At iPowerWeb we take security and the identity of our customers very seriously. We are always working extremely hard to protect all of our customers, especially at the point of purchase. Signing up for an iPowerWeb hosting account is very simple and can be done fast from anywhere in the world. We intentionally make it a simple process although we do find cases where people try to abuse the system and provide us with false and fraudulent information.
If you order a hosting plan from within the United States you may get an email from us after the submission of your order requesting that you provide us with a copy of your credit card and your photo I.D. This does not occur too often for U.S. citizens although it can happen and we do our best to protect the identity of all web hosting users. The amount of fraudulent orders we have received has increased in the past few years. At iPowerWeb, protecting our customers is our top priority. Since most of our orders are through an online form, there is no person to person interaction and therefore we cannot stop hackers and people practicing Internet fraud from placing an order for an iPowerWeb product or service. This makes it easy for someone who is not the credit card holder to place the order. Since no items are shipped, credit card companies find it difficult to trace the criminal who used the card fraudulently.
Sadly credit card fraud is a reality and it occurs on a regular basis all over the Internet. Research studies have shown that most criminals using stolen credit cards do not actually have the plastic credit card on hand. Instead, they have documents of stolen credit card information. In many cases where we suspect fraudulent activity, we may ask the person who ordered the account to provide us with a copy of the credit card via fax or email in order to confirm that the card is actually of the person who placed the order.
We require a copy of your government issued ID and credit card. If you send this information to us via email, our representatives will print the e-mail and destroy the electronic copy. We take pride in protecting the information of all of our customers at all times. All of our web hosting servers and computers have security measures to prevent against hacking. The printed emails and faxes are all locked in a cabinet for safe keeping and access is only available to authorized personnel. It is quite obvious that no person likes to have their personal information or identity stolen, therefore many of our customers appreciate the extra measures we take in making sure that they are protected and that no hosting account is purchased using stolen credit card information. If you ever wish to receive more information on our billing security procedures, please contact us at 888-511-HOST.

Abuse Complaints

When purchasing a shared web hosting plan with iPowerWeb you can be sure that you are receiving the absolute best hosting services on the planet, regardless of price. We work hard to make sure that your site is always working properly and is housed in a safe environment. Should you ever find that you have any abuse related questions or comments, please send out Abuse Department an email at Abuse@iPowerWeb.com. You should also contact our Abuse Department immediately if you find that your account has been suspended. Generally, accounts are suspended if they are in bad standing with our Billing Department and must be paid or some sort of abuse has gone on with the account that requires further support to resolve the matter. In either of the two cases, please email our Abuse Department at Abuse@iPowerWeb.com.

What is Zend Optimizer?

Due to the fact that we host many web sites, we have many different types of customers. All of our customers have different wants and needs, therefore we work extremely hard to cater to all of our users. One common issue that is highly important to our users is that they want their web site(s) to load as fast as possible. This is a very common concern that is worthy of discussion, no person likes a web site that loads slowly. When our potential new users call our Sales Department, they regularly ask us about the speed at which iPowerWeb hosted sites load. A program that helps speed up Zend Encoded PHP applications. According to the creator's website, it increases speeds by up to 40% Zend Optimizer definitely helps although by simply hosting your site with iPowerWeb you will have your web sites load at very fast speeds - Naturally! All iPowerWeb hosting accounts are housed in our state-of-the-art data centers, which specialize in storing and operating web servers. All sites within our data center load at extremely fast speeds, generally independent of the size of the website being loaded. The only thing you must remember is that all web sites must be accessed via the Internet and therefore you will need a connection to the Internet. A significant determining factor for figuring out the speed at which a certain site would load has to do with your Internet connectivity speeds. So if you are looking to have your site load quickly you will need two things:
1. Have a fast Internet connection
2. Host your web site with iPowerWeb

Control Panel Access to a Web Hosting Account

As you are most likely aware shared iPowerWeb hosting accounts come with a vDeck control panel and our dedicated servers come with a Plesk control panel. Our most popular products are our shared hosting solutions although we do find many customers needing more and setting up a dedicated server in order to meet their needs. We provide our users with wonderful tutorials regarding our web hosting accounts although we still receive many calls to our Support Center asking our team for help - which is no problem at all, we love our users. One common issue is regarding Plesk control panels and how to gain access to a web hosting account. In order to gain access to a web hosting account please follow these steps:

Step 1:
After adding a domain (hosting account), you can FTP in and upload files, and you can use FrontPage if you enabled it. But to have control panel access, you need to enable it. Log into Plesk and click Domains.

Step 2:
Click the name of the domain you added from the domains listing.

Step 3:
Click the Domain User button.

Step 4:
Check the box to allow domain user access. Enter a password for that user. The username is the domain name. If you want to allow multiple sessions, check that option.

Step 5:
Decide if you want to allow crontab or backup functions. You can also type in the domain user's information.

Step 6:
When you have completed inputting the information requested, click OK.

Step 7:
You will be sent to the domain's management page. You may now log into the control panel with the domain name as the username and the password you chose.

Ultra Cheap Laptops

A great way to attract new users to your site and gain large amounts of traffic is by having great content (as we previously mentioned) and by creating buzz. Asus, a technology company, has just announced that it will be selling Linux laptops for only $199 and it will begin shipping these systems in this year. Asus is already known for its ultra-hip Lamborghini laptop and now they will be hitting the market with a highly affordable laptop. The PC will be known as EEE, the three E's stand for "Easy to learn", "Excellent Internet", and "Excellent mobile computing experience." The EEE will be available at different price levels, ranging from $199 - $369. Asus' $349 model will target the US mainstream market. Overall specifications on the EEE are as follows:

* 7" LCD Display
* 900MHz Celeron-M ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) 353
* Intel 910 Chipset
* 512MB DDR2-400 RAM
* 4, 8, or 16GB solid-state storage
* ASUS-customized, Xandros-derived Linux OS
* Dimensions: 225x165x21-35mm
* Weight: ~2 lbs
* Colors: White, Black

By concentrating on the $349 model first, Asus seems to be focusing on establishing a brand and market presence in the sub-notebook market first, rather than attempting to go head-to-head with the OLPC's mandate of providing a useful computer to the developing nations of the world.
The announcement of this laptop will definitely increase traffic and create buzz in favor of Asus. The only thing Asus needs to worry about now is that its web hosting servers are able to handle the traffic.
When you are looking to make an impression with your business and want to gain traffic remember about this example of Asus. A relatively quiet company in the US laptop market could now have a greater impact due to its very low priced laptops.

IPOWERWEB Interactive Tutorials

For many beginners starting a web site is a huge step that in most cases needs lots of courage. To many web hosting and having a website may seem like a daunting task that can and should be avoided. Although if you are looking to take your business to the next level, we highly recommend you purchase a web hosting account and experience the power of the world wide web. At IPOWERWEB we make customer satisfaction a priority and are never satisfied until we exceed all of our customers' expectations. An example of this is by the fact that we offer 24/7 toll-free telephone, email and chat support for all of our users. We have customers from all over the world with different schedules, but your schedule should never have an impact on receiving telephone support. All of users should never worry about our availability, we are always here to help you with anything you may need.
We also provide all of our users with a vast amount of useful interactive web hosting tutorials that can guide you through even the most advanced and technical web hosting procedures. Even if you feel it is not necessary we still highly recommend that all of our users visit our online Support Center in order to learn more about our web hosting services and how to get the most out of your web hosting plan. Our Support site is located at http://support.ipowerweb.com and is available all the time, because it is online.
We are always working to improve ourselves therefore if you ever have any recommendations, concerns, and/or questions regarding our Support Center please contact us because we would love to hear from you.

The Importance of Quality Content

We will elaborate on this at a later date although we would like to share with you the importance of quality content. If you own a web site or are a webmaster you must understand and respect the importance of quality content. Today, search engines account for an enormous amount of Internet traffic. Almost all people who use the Internet have used and/or regularly search the Internet via search engines. Some of the most popular search engines at the moment are Google, Yahoo, and MSN. If you are looking for traffic, which is the case for most site owners, a great way to gain new users is via the search engines. Ranking highly on a search engine is due to many factors, although one of the most common methods is by having quality content on your website. If you have content that is unique and valuable for your users it will help you a lot in the long run. We will provide you with more useful information in the future regarding search engine ranking and how to optimize your website, although if you are currently building a new site or have an existing web site - never forget the value of important content. When you are building a site, always build it for your users not the search engines. In many cases the search engines are smarter than most people think therefore play it safe and write useful, new, and consistent content and just watch your traffic from the search engines grow.

What is .htaccess?

One thing that makes iPowerWeb so unique is that we always put our customers first. Since the first day we started providing web hosting services we always made our customers a priority and continue to do so. If you ever have a question all you have to do is pick up your phone and call 888-511-HOST. We never close and are available 24 hours each day, 7 days a week.
On a daily basis we get customers asking us what .htaccess is.
.htaccess is an ASCII text file. If you have visited our web hosting dictionary, you are probably aware that ASCII stands for American Standard Code for Information Interchange. The file has no name, just an extension. The extension is .htaccess. This file must be uploaded to your folder in ASCII mode (not binary). A user can place commands one line at a time that will change the behavior of the site. A .htaccess file allows you to password protect folders, change the default document, redirect users, etc.
If you are looking to receive more information about your web hosting and what is available with your current plan, please contact us.

What is DNS?

If you have a web site, I am sure you have heard of the term DNS used quite often. DNS stands for Domain Name Server/System/Service and it is a service that translates the alphanumeric characters in a domain name to an IP address. Since the Internet is based on IP Addresses, the DNS converts the address a user types, such as Microsoft.com, to its IP address (207.46.245.214).
When you are switching web hosting providers you generally have to change your DNS information from one host to another. This is a common practice and it is not quite difficult. In many cases the web hosting providers will actually change the DNS information for you if you are unable to do so.

What is Port 25?

We currently host over 700,000 web sites and have customers from all over the world. iPowerWeb was one of the first web hosting providers to offer free 24/7 toll free telephone support.
Naturally we get many customers calling us on a daily basis wanting to know more about their hosting account and how to make their web site the best it could possibly be. This means that if you ever have a question do not hesitate when contacting us, just pick up the phone and dial 888-511-4678.
A common question that comes into our support center is "What is Port 25?"
Port 25 is the port used by the SMTP service for your email. When sending an email out, PORT 25 is used to send out the email to your intended recipient. Although we recommend that you note that some internet service providers block third party mail servers from functioning. Their reason is that they want to prevent you from using these servers to send SPAM (junk mail). In this case, you have two options. You can either contact the internet service provider (ISP) and have them unblock your port 25, or you can use your ISP's SMTP server instead of your domains'. When you send email, it still appears as if it is coming from your domain and it makes no difference.

Additional Plesk Licenses

When we first came into the web hosting industry we made lots of noise with our simple, affordable, and highly effective BusinessPro hosting solution. For only $7.95 per month a customer can receive a powerful web hosting plan with a free domain name. Realizing that some of our customers needed more than just our BusinessPro package we started offering many more web hosting and e-Commerce services. For example we launched our WindowsPro hosting solution, domain name registration services, as well as dedicated server hosting plans. Currently all of our hosting packages come with the award-winning vDeck control panel which allows you to manage your entire site from one simple location, except for our dedicated server plans. All of our dedicated server plans come with a Plesk control panel - which is still very easy to use and allows you to operate your websites very efficiently.
A common question which comes into our Customer Support Department is regarding our dedicated server plans and how to purchase more Plesk domain name licenses. First let us tell you that you are able to purchase additional Plesk licenses at any time. In order to do so please email Billing@iPowerWeb.com and provide us with the the last 4 digits of the credit card on file along with the billing information on the server account, your dedicated IP address for your server, and the amount of additional Plesk licenses you wish to purchase. Here is a breakdown of our current pricing levels for additional Plesk domain name licenses for each iPowerWeb dedicated server.

The fees for more licenses are below:

30-domain license: Additional $10 per month per server.
100-domain license: Additional $20 per month per server.
300-domain license: Additional $30 per month per server.
Unlimited-domain license: Additional $40 per month per server.

If you wish to speak to a live representative about our dedicated server plans, please contact us at any time of the day at 888-511-HOST.

Successful Movie Franchises

No. 1: James Bond

Total Revenue:
$4.5 billion (lifetime worldwide gross -- and counting)
Years: 1963-2006
Most Recent Film:
'Casino Royale'

No. 2: Star Wars

Total Revenue: $4.4 billion (lifetime worldwide gross, without counting the re-issues and IMAX)
Years: 1977-2005
Most Recent Film:
'Revenge of the Sith'

No. 3: Harry Potter

Total Revenue: $4.1 billion (lifetime worldwide gross)*
Years: 2001-2007
Most Recent Film:
'Order of the Phoenix'

No. 4: Lord of the Rings

Total Revenue: $2.9 billion (lifetime worldwide gross)*
Years: 2001-2003
Most Recent Film:
'Return of the King'

No. 5: Pirates of the Caribbean

Total Revenue: $2.7 billion (lifetime worldwide gross)
Years: 2003-2007
Most Recent Film:
'At World's End'

No. 6: Spider-Man

Total Revenue: $2.5 billion (lifetime worldwide gross)
Years: 2002-2007
Most Recent Film:
'Spider-Man 3'

No. 7: Shrek

Total Revenue: $2.1 billion (lifetime worldwide gross)*
Years: 2001-2007
Most Recent Film:
'Shrek the Third'

Is iPowerWeb an ISP?

A common question that our users and potential users ask us is whether or not iPowerWeb is an ISP? If you are not aware, ISP stands for Internet Service Provider. An ISP provides its users access to the Internet. A great example of an ISP is AOL. If you are not yet aware iPowerWeb is not an Internet Service Provider, rather we are a web hosting company. If you are looking to setup a website you will most likely need a connection to the Internet, therefore you will need to find the right ISP for you. iPowerWeb cannot be your ISP although we can help you get started with your website and familiarize you with the world wide web. Most ISP's, similar to web hosting companies, charge a flat monthly fee for their service(s). If you are looking to receive Inernet connectivity services from iPowerWeb, you should look elsewhere - we specialize in web hosting. In order to view your website you must need Internet access therefore we recommend that you are always able to connect to the Internet and monitor the activity across your website.

What is a Zip File

A zip file is a compressed file that contains other files within it. This post is not directly related to web hosting or our services at iPowerWeb. Instead of having to read web hosting related posts on a daily basis, we occasionally write about other things such as the Internet, technology, and of course - dieting. Zip files generally use the .zip extension. A great thing about zip files are that you can typically remove the files within the zip file at any time. Over time the Internet dictionary continues to grow, for example the term "unzip" is now used to refer to a zip file being decompressed.

Foods That Are Good For You

As you are probably aware we occasionally write about miscellaneous information, topics which are not related to the Internet or hosting. Here we will provide you with a list of eight foods you should eat every day:

1. Yogurt
2. Tomatoes
3. Carrots
4. Spinach
5. Blueberries
6. Black Beans
7. Walnuts
8. Oats

These are numbered in no specific order. It is generally recommended to include these foods in your daily diet. Although please remember that we specialize in web hosting services, if you have any questions about your diet please do not contact our technical support :). Rather you should consult your physician

Email Etiquette

With the rise in popularity of text and instant messaging, basic etiquette is being forgotten. When composing emails (especially professional emails) be sure to keep some basic tips in mind.

Five Basic Email EtiquetteTips:

1. Salutations and Greetings: always include a salutation/greeting.

2. Subject Heading: always include a subject heading that describes the topic of the email.

3. Avoid All Caps: all caps indicates shouting or yelling and is considered impolite.

4. Attaching prior message: attach the last message and delete the prior message(s).

5. Forwarding emails: before forwarding someone's private email onto others, always ask permission first.

iPowerWeb Hosting Servers

iPowerWeb has garnered many awards for its shared and dedicated web hosting servers. Many people begin their experience with iPowerWeb by purchasing the Business Pro Package and as their business grows they move onto a larger hosting platform like a dedicated server. A great feature with iPowerWeb is that you are not locked into your agreement with us; you could cancel at any time or use your unused credit towards a different package of hosting. All accounts are pre-paid in full, meaning that there are no monthly charges - which truly simplifies your dealings with iPowerWeb.
Reliability is one of the most important components when searching for a web host. A person does not want to pay money for a website that is not live half the time. iPowerWeb servers are some of the most reliable servers on the planet, with over 5 years of 99.99% uptime, you could trust that iPowerWeb will take good care of your site.
Having a backup of your website is highly recommended just in case an issue does occur, but another great thing about iPowerWeb is the fact that they run backups of all their customers’ websites as well…just to be extra safe.
iPowerWeb owns multiple data centers and has redundant connections. Therefore if your website goes down at one location, another one of iPowerWeb’s data centers will immediately publish your website. This is one reason why iPowerWeb is so respected in the web hosting world, they not only have great service but great technology as well. With such great servers and data centers, virtually all websites with iPowerWeb load extremely fast and flawlessly. By hosting your site with iPowerWeb you too will realize why they one of the best web hosts.

Guarantee

We GUARANTEE that you will be satisfied with iPowerWeb and its web hosting services. Almost a million people have used iPowerWeb for their websites and have been satisfied, we can assure you that you will be receiving the best web hosting services in the industry. If for some reason you are not satisfied or have questions feel free to contact us at 888-511-HOST. Our web hosting plans come with an unconditional 30 day money back guarantee - so if you are considering choosing iPowerWeb as your next web host, you having nothing to lose.

Some Information About iPowerWeb

iPowerWeb is recognized as a world leader when it comes to web hosting. We have been in business since 2001 and host nearly a million websites. All of our web hosting packages are equipped with the finest technology and are sold at very affordable prices. Each day hundreds of people setup their new websites with iPowerWeb as well as transfer their existing websites to iPowerWeb. A main component of iPowerWeb’s tremendous success is our award winning customer service.
If a customer is ever to have an issue he or she has the peace of mind that they are hosting with iPowerWeb and the issue can be resolved with just one phone call to iPowerWeb technical support. iPowerWeb is available via telephone and email 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. We typically respond to emails within 5 hours and telephone hold times are no longer than 10 minutes.
Many people make their living off the Internet and need a website that is always running and functioning properly, this is why many people put their website in the hands of iPowerWeb. We have a proven track record and are always working to making our customers happy. CLICK HERE TO READ iPowerWeb Testimonials – iPowerWeb Reviews

300GB of Disk Space

Our most popular web hosting plan is our BusinessPro hosting solution. The BusinessPro plan is packed with many great features that only come with an iPowerWeb hosting package. The BusinessPro plan has been the most popular web hosting solution for many years and every hosting plan includes 300GB of disk space. Disk space is also called storage space and it refers to the amount of room available to store files on your web hosting account. In many cases 300GB should be sufficient disk space for your website. At first our revolutionary BusinessPro plan only came with a few hundred mb of storage space, now the BusinessPro comes with a few hundred gigabytes of disk space. If you are looking to purchase a web hosting plan and need lots of space for your documents, videos, photos, and more - our web hosting plans are right for you. Best of all you will not have to pay any additional fee for receiving so much disk space, every web hosting plan is filled with tons of disk space and bandwidth, also known as transfer.

Always Available

Since hosting our first website in October 2001, we have grown at an extremely fast rate - well over 100,000 customers/year. Every day we receive hundreds of new users expecting to receive the best web hosting services in the world and we deliver. iPowerWeb has built a great reputation within the web hosting industry. Our BusinessPro plan revolutionized web hosting, one simple solution is able to do so much at such a low cost. As hard as many companies try, no other web hosting provider has been able to offer what iPowerWeb does. Along with starting with a great web hosting plan, iPowerWeb did something that no other web hosting provider had done up until October 2001. We clearly placed our toll free telephone number on every page of our website, giving our customers the ability to contact us at any time of the day if they need help. In 2001 many other hosts made it quite difficult for a customer to contact their hosting provider, the communication between hosting provider and user was extremely limited...iPowerWeb changed this. Now when you visit the website of many major hosting companies, you will generally find a header with their telephone number on every single page of their site. We want our users to feel welcome and comfortable with hosting their website with us. We understand the importance of websites especially because people now make livings off the Internet therefore you should host your site with a company that is customer centric and wants the best for your web site. At iPowerWeb we are available every second of the day, every day of the year. If you ever have any questions about your hosting plan or want to ask questions about our services, we are available to help you.

Back to School

It's back to school time for a lot of youngsters. I wanted to write this post as a reminder to everyone that summer is almost over and to be a little more careful and alert during your morning and afternoon commute times. Please make sure you always follow the rules below:
1. Always stop and never pass a school bus with blinking lights.
2. Watch out for crossing guards and stop when children are crossing.
3. Follow the posted speed limits in school zones.

How Do I Change My Account Password

In the past we have explained how to change your account username and provided you with tips on passwords not to use. So what should we explain now, how about how to change your password? Regularly changing your account password is highly recommended in order to help prevent from hackers gaining access to your account. So for many reasons you may want to change your hosting accounts password every once in a while. The process by which to change your password varies for every type of web hosting account. If you are a BusinessPro user with a vDeck control panel, you may change your account password via your vDeck control panel. But as long as you are a current iPowerWeb user you should be able to change you password in either the "Preferences" or "Settings" section of the control panel. If for some reason the option to change your password is not located in your control panel, please send an email to Billing@iPowerWeb.com. When sending the email be sure to include your domain name, username, your old password along with the new one you wish to use, and the last four digits of the credit card we have on file for security purposes. If you do not wish to send an email, you may resolve this issue by calling our Billing Department at 888-511-HOST. We would be more than happy to help you change the password on your web hosting account(s).