Generated by All in One SEO Pro v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Simply Web Services, LLC Website Design, SEO, Digital Marketing and Local Citations ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://simplywebservices.net/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Steven Lindsay Is Braw](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/steven-lindsay-is-braw/) - See how SWS rebuilt the official Big Dish band website five times, including audio archiving, video editing, and YouTube management. - [Google Rankings SCAM](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/google-rankings-scam/) - One of the more popular SCAMS going around is the good old, "we can get your website to the 1st place on Google, Bing, or Yahoo." - [Payne Logistics Website - Released](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/payne-logistics-website-released/) - SWS announces the launch of Payne Logistics' new website — a modern WordPress site for this Harrisonburg, VA freight brokerage. - [Rogers Immigration LLC - Released](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/rogers-immigration-llc-released/) - SWS announces the launch of Rogers Immigration LLC's new website — a professional WordPress site for this Warrenton, VA legal services firm. - [All Water Filtration & Well Services](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/all-water-filtration-and-well-services/) - Simply Web Services built the first website and logo for All Water Filtration & Well Services, a trusted well and water filtration company in Fredericksburg, VA - [Rogers Immigration LLC](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/rogers-immigration-llc/) - See how SWS designed a professional website for Rogers Immigration LLC, a legal writing and immigration services firm in Warrenton, VA. - [Your Promo Printer](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/your-promo-printer/) - See how SWS modernized Your Promo Printer's website (formerly Allegra Fredericksburg) with WordPress, SEO, and digital marketing. - [Adoption & Foster Care Related Websites](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/adoption-foster-care-related-websites/) - See how SWS builds websites for adoption and foster care organizations, helping connect families and children with the support they need. - [Creative Child Care & Academy](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/creative-child-care-academy/) - See how SWS built and redesigned the website for Creative Child Care & Academy, a private childcare and camp business in Fredericksburg, VA. - [Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/greater-fredericksburg-kennel-club/) - See how SWS built the Greater Fredericksburg Kennel Club's 30+ page WordPress site with a 300+ member portal, WooCommerce, and payments. - [Creative Music Academy](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/creative-music-academy/) - See how SWS redesigned Creative Music Academy's website with an elegant new look, custom logo, and video editing in Fredericksburg, VA. - [Upgrading WordPress](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/upgrading-wordpress/) - WordPress (WP, WordPress.org) is a free and open-source content management system (CMS) written in PHP and paired with a MySQL or MariaDB database. Features - [Animal & Pet Related Websites](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/animal-pet-related-websites/) - See SWS's portfolio of pet and animal-related websites — kennels, horse rescues, pet sitters, and more- built and hosted since 2005. - [Email Phishing](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/email-phishing/) - A fake HR memo promising a raise — another real phishing example from SWS. Learn how scammers steal your login credentials and what to watch out for. - [Fall 2022 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/fall-2022-newsletter/) - SWS's Fall 2022 newsletter: increased server space at no extra cost, new partnerships with DocuSign and Google, and staff certification updates. - [Winter 2022-23 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/winter-2022-23-newsletter/) - SWS's Winter 2022 newsletter: a server upgrade is underway, plus tips on TikTok stats and why social media matters for your business. - [Spring 2023 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/spring-2023-newsletter/) - SWS's Spring 2023 newsletter: tips on cleaning out your email inbox, understanding spam blacklists, and a look at domain names. - [Summer 2023 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/summer-2023-newsletter/) - SWS's Summer 2023 newsletter: a thank-you to our team, updates on our services, and a look ahead to fall — plus tips on social media. - [Fall 2023 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/fall-2023-newsletter/) - SWS's Fall 2024 newsletter covers the biggest digital marketing trends: video, AI, personalization, social media SEO, and email marketing. - [Winter 2023-24 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/winter-2023-24-newsletter/) - SWS's Winter 2024 newsletter: Google desktop vs. mobile stats, the truth about ADA compliance, and why social media planning takes real time. - [Spring 2024 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/spring-2024-newsletter/) - SWS's Spring 2024 newsletter: is your website hidden from customers? Learn the steps to bring it into view and boost your visibility. - [Fall 2024 - Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/fall-2024-newsletter/) - Fall 2024 - Newsletter - Onward & Upward Digital marketing continues to undergo major transformations, and we are excited to be part of the journey. Videos are still the ‘in’ thing; AI is becoming a large part of marketing, with caveats; personalized marketing is becoming a big thing; social media SEO is becoming a big - [Winter 2024-25 Newsletter](https://simplywebservices.net/newsletter/winter-2024-25-newsletter/) - Winter 2024-25 Newsletter As we all start winding down the year, counting our blessings, and looking forward to the new year, we wanted to thank each of you for the belief you have in Simply Web Services. This year held a few surprises for us all – the new servers, full speed into a ‘new’ - [How SPAM Blacklists Work](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/how-spam-blacklists-work/) - Learn how spam blacklists work, how easily legitimate businesses get blocked, and what Simply Web Services does to protect your email deliverability. - [Siri offers the latest backdoor into your iPhone – just ask nicely!](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/siri-offers-the-latest-backdoor-into-your-iphone-just-ask-nicely/) - A 2013 Siri lockscreen flaw let strangers access your iPhone — even with a fingerprint lock. Here's what happened and how Apple patched it. - [Trahos Dental](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/trahos-dental/) - See how SWS rebuilt Trahos Dental's website after a black hat SEO blacklisting, restoring first-page rankings in Fredericksburg, VA. - [Sun Garden Soaps Company](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/sun-garden-soaps-company/) - See how SWS redesigned Sun Garden Soap Company's e-commerce website with WooCommerce, custom logo design, and SEO in Richardsville, VA. - [Music Related Websites](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/music/) - See SWS's portfolio of music-related website projects — from band and DJ websites to music academies, built and hosted since 2006. - [Automotive & Repair Related Websites](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/automotive-repair-related-websites/) - See SWS's portfolio of automotive, repair, and transportation websites — auto shops, limousine services, trucking companies, and more. - [Greenline Service Corporation](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/greenline-service-corporation/) - Simply Web Services redesigned Greenline Service Corporation's website with a custom John Deere plugin, e-commerce, and SEO — live at greenlineva.com. - [Ted Bowling Construction](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/ted-bowling-construction/) - Simply Web Services built a WordPress website and logo for Ted Bowling Construction — a trusted residential concrete contractor in Virginia. - [Sam’s Hot Dogs – Seagate](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/sams-hot-dogs-seagate/) - See how SWS built a clean, responsive one-page WordPress site for Sam's Hot Dogs in Wilmington, NC — complete with hosting, SEO, and more. - [The African Magazine](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/the-african-magazine/) - See how SWS redesigned The African Magazine's website with a responsive WordPress design and advanced SEO for this Ashburn, VA publication. - [Local Heating and Air](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/local-heating-and-air/) - See how SWS built a clean, modern WordPress website for Local Heating and Air, a family-owned HVAC company serving Spotsylvania, VA. - [Greenline Service Corporation of Fredericksburg - Released](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/greenline-service-corporation-of-fredericksburg-released/) - Simply Web Services launches the new Greenline Service Corporation website — a custom WordPress build with John Deere plugin integration at greenlineva.com. - [UnMasked Uplifts](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/unmasked-uplifts/) - Simply Web Services designed UnMasked Uplifts' WordPress website — supporting domestic violence survivors and at-risk youth in Fredericksburg, VA, since 2016. - [The Insurance Marshall](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/the-insurance-marshall/) - See how SWS redesigned The Insurance Marshall's website — a Fredericksburg, VA insurance agency offering auto, home, and SR-22 coverage. - [DaFore LLC](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/dafore-llc/) - See how SWS has designed and redesigned DaFore LLC's website since 2008, a commercial drywall contractor based in Stafford, VA. - [The Chimney Sweep & Duct Cleaning](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/the-chimney-sweep-duct-cleaning/) - See how SWS has designed and redesigned The Chimney Sweep & Duct Cleaning's website since 2010 — a trusted service provider in Stafford, VA. - [Average Joe Weekly](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/average-joe-weekly/) - See how SWS built and merged Average Joe Weekly, a hundreds-of-pages WordPress blog covering everything from bourbon to tech, in Fredericksburg, VA. - [Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/friends-of-orange-county-animal-shelter/) - See how SWS built a website for Friends of Orange County Animal Shelter, connecting adoptable pets with loving homes in Orange, VA. - [Belman Limousine & Airport Transportation](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/belman-limousine-airport-transportation/) - See how SWS redesigned Belman Limousine & Airport Transportation's website, boosting SEO, photography, and branding in Falmouth, VA. - [How to Respond to Reviews](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/how-to-respond-to-reviews/) - Learn how to respond to positive and negative online reviews the right way — and how Simply Web Services helps small businesses protect their reputation. - [Site of The Month - September 2022 - OCASFriends.org](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/sit-of-the-month-september-2022-ocasfriends-org/) - Home > SWS Blog > Site of The Month – September 2022 – OCASFriends.org Contact Us Contact Us Name * First Last * Last Email * Message * Captcha Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Facebook Linkedin X-twitter Pinterest - [PHP Security Flax Fixed](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/php-security-flax-fixed/) - The PHP security flaw CVE-2021-21708 was patched in February 2022. SWS updated all server installations immediately. Here's what you need to know. - [Does My Business Need a Website in 2026?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/does-my-business-need-a-website-in-2026/) - 98% of consumers search online before buying. Does your business need a website in 2026? A web design expert shares real case studies and honest answers. - [What is New in 2025?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-new-in-2025/) - Simply Web Services upgraded hosting in 2025 — adding OOPSpam, CloudLinux OS, Imunify360, and Mail.Baby for faster, safer, and more secure websites. - [Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) - Phishing Email](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/navy-federal-credit-union-nfcu-phishing-email/) - Recently there has been a spear-phishing email going around for Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU). The email has been coming from notification@noreply.com. - [Custom Birthday Banner & Invitation](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/custom-birthday-banner-invitation/) - Simply Web Services designed a custom whale-themed vinyl birthday banner and digital invitation for a child's 1st birthday party in Spotsylvania, VA. - [America 1st Automotive](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/america-1st-automotive/) - Simply Web Services redesigned America 1st Automotive's website, boosting them from Google page 6 to page 1 with SEO, local citations, and WordPress. - [Kenneth Gantt City Council](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/kenneth-gantt-city-council-political-website-design/) - Simply Web Services built a WordPress campaign website with a logo, QR code, and donation integration for Kenneth Gantt's Fredericksburg City Council race. - [Matt Kelly City Council](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/matt-kelly-city-council/) - Simply Web Services built Matt Kelly's third campaign website for Fredericksburg City Council — featuring donations, local photography, SEO, and social media. - [The Angie Lewis Ministries](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/the-angie-lewis-ministries/) - Simply Web Services redesigned The Angie Lewis Ministries website with WordPress, SEO, PayPal donations, and Google Calendar integration in Fredericksburg, VA. - [Traffic Safety Research Institute](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/traffic-safety-research-institute/) - Simply Web Services designed a custom vector logo for the Traffic Safety Research Institute, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit advancing road safety in North Carolina. - [Lake Anna Winery](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/lake-anna-winery/) - Simply Web Services redesigned Lake Anna Winery's e-commerce site with Square payments, FedEx shipping, Wine Club integration, and SEO — at lawinery.com. - [Cherished Cats Pet Sitting](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/cherished-cats-pet-sitting/) - Simply Web Services designed a responsive WordPress website for Cherished Cats Pet Sitting, a trusted cat-sitting service in Fredericksburg, VA. - [Simply Web Services LLC](https://simplywebservices.net/portfolio/simply-web-services/) - Simply Web Services LLC — Fredericksburg VA's trusted web design, SEO, digital marketing, and hosting company serving clients for over 25 years. - [SEO: Why Are You Insisting That I Must Have This On My Website?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/why-are-you-insisting-that-i-must-have-this-on-my-website/) - When doing SEO correctly and efficiently, you need to make sure you follow the expert's advice you hired to perform the work for you. - [What Happen To My Embedded YouTube Video](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-happen-to-my-embedded-youtube-video/) - Seeing "Video unavailable – Watch on YouTube" on your site? Copyrighted music is likely the cause. Here's why it happens and how to fix it. - [WordPress - Is It Time To Update](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/wordpress-is-it-time-to-update/) - Outdated WordPress plugins and themes put your website at serious risk. Learn why regular updates matter and how SWS' maintenance packages protect you. - [SPAM Is Out of Control](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/spam-is-out-of-control/) - Spam is surging — and not always from who you think. Learn how MailScanner filters email, why good companies get flagged, and what you should do instead - [It's All About Fraud](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/its-all-about-fraud/) - A scammer impersonated our client via text and voicemail, demanding Venmo refunds. Learn how we caught the fraud and how to protect your business. - [Why Choose WordPress? Discover the Top Reasons for Your Website](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/why-choose-wordpress-discover-the-top-reasons-for-your-website/) - Discover why WordPress powers 43% of the web — customizable themes, 60,000+ plugins, SEO built-in, and Simply Web Services to build yours in Fredericksburg, VA. - [What is Copywriting, and Why is it Important to You?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-copywriting-and-why-is-it-important-to-you/) - Learn what copywriting is and why it matters for your business — Simply Web Services offers professional copywriting and content creation in Fredericksburg, VA - [The Press Release](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/the-press-release/) - A press release is an official statement delivered to members of the news media for the purpose of providing information, creating an official statement - [QR Codes for Your Business](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/qr-codes-for-your-business/) - Simply Web Services creates custom QR codes for businesses in Fredericksburg, VA, linking to websites, social media, PayPal, Wi-Fi, SMS, v-cards, and much more. - [EnterURL SCAM](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/enterurl-scam/) - EnterURL charges $99/month to submit your site to 500,000 search engines — but it's a scam. Learn the red flags and find real SEO help at SWS. - [Sues over naked photos](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/sues-over-naked-photos/) - A woman sued Absolute Software after its stolen laptop tracker secretly photographed her nude. A real case that raises serious privacy questions. - [Privacy – US orders Google to hand over user info to the FBI](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/privacy-us-orders-google-to-hand-over-user-info-to-the-fbi/) - A federal judge ruled National Security Letters unconstitutional, siding with the EFF over the FBI's secret demands for Google user data. - [Privacy – Government Is Tracking Verizon Customers’ Records](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/privacy-government-is-tracking-verizon-customers-records/) - The NSA obtained all Verizon customers' phone records under a secret court order. Learn what this means for your privacy and digital rights. - [iOS 7 Lockscreen Hole Discovered Already](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/ios-7-lockscreen-hole-discovered-already/) - iOS 7 had a lockscreen bug discovered just days after launch, exposing private photos. Here's why lockscreen security is harder than it looks. - [Recycled Yahoo email addresses still receiving messages for previous owners – passwords included](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/recycled-yahoo-email-addresses-still-receiving-messages-for-previous-owners-passwords-included/) - Yahoo recycled inactive email addresses in 2013, and new owners began receiving messages meant for previous users, including password resets. - [Hackers Among Us](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/hackers-among-us/) - Simply Web Services shares a firsthand account of five website hacks and zero-day attacks in October 2013 — and how they resolved each one fast. - [HeartBleed Got You Down?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/heartbleed-got-you-down/) - Heartbleed put your passwords at risk for two years. Learn smart password strategies, what to avoid, and how to protect your accounts online. - [What is Reputation Management](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-reputation-management/) - Our job doesn’t have to stop when your website project is complete. Many of our clients continue with us for hosting, SEO and Reputation Management. - [Archives and Welcome](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/archives-and-welcome/) - Welcome to our new blog, you will also notice some older posts that we feel are still worth reading. Enjoy - [GoDaddy Has Been Compromised](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/godaddy-has-been-compromised/) - GoDaddy's 2021 breach exposed the passwords and SSL keys of 1.2 million WordPress customers. Here's what happened and what GoDaddy says they're doing. - [Facebook Wi-Fi](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/facebook-wi-fi/) - Facebook Wi-Fi lets customers connect to your business Wi-Fi without a password — and boosts your check-ins. Here's how it works and how to set it up. - [Cyber Security Scans - Part 1](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/cyber-security-scans-part-1/) - This is the first part of our four-part series on Cyber Security Scans, which are often required for Cyber Security Insurance. - [Cyber Security Scans - Part 2](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/cyber-security-scans-part-2/) - This is the second part of our four-part series on Cyber Security Scans explained, which is often required for Cyber Security Insurance. - [Cyber Security Scans - Part 3](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/cyber-security-scans-part-3/) - This is the third part of our four-part series on Cyber Security Scans explained, which is often required for Cyber Security Insurance. - [Cyber Security Scans - Update](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/cyber-security-scans-update/) - This is the fourth and final part of our Cyber Security Scans explained series, which is often required for Cyber Security Insurance. - [Cyber Insurance, Explained](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/cyber-insurance-explained/) - This is a recap of our Cyber Security Scans explained series, which is often required for Cyber Security Insurance. - [Are You Still Paying for Antivirus?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/are-you-still-paying-for-anti-virus/) - Is free antivirus enough? We break down why Microsoft Defender falls short, what malware really means, and what security suite SWS recommends. - [53 Plugins and 40 Themes from AccessPress Hacked](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/53-plugins-and-40-themes-from-accesspress-hacked/) - 53 AccessPress WordPress plugins and 40 themes were backdoored. Check if you're affected and follow SWS's step-by-step cleanup guide. - [Phishing Email](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/phishing-email/) - Phishing emails trick you into handing over your password. See a real example, learn how it works, and find out what to do if you fell for it. - [Google - "People Also Ask"](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/google-people-also-ask/) - Google's "People Also Ask" box can put your business in front of more searchers for free. Learn what it is and how SWS can help you get there. - [Site Of The Month - February 2022 - AverageJoeWeekly.com](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/site-of-the-month-february-2022-averagejoeweekly-com/) - Meet AverageJoeWeekly.com — SWS's February 2022 Site of the Month. A WordPress blog we designed, host, and manage for a Spotsylvania, VA client. - [Gaping Security Hole discovered in WordPress Elementor plugin](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/gaping-security-hole-discovered-in-wordpress-elementor-plugin/) - A serious security flaw in the Essential Addons for Elementor plugin could expose your server. Update to v5.0.6 now. SWS clients are already patched. - [WorPress Plugin Updraft and Updraft Plus need to be updated](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/worpress-plugin-updraft-and-updraft-plus-need-to-be-updated/) - UpdraftPlus has a security vulnerability. Update to version 2.22.4 now. SWS has already patched all managed WordPress sites. Details inside. - [Is Your Printer Spying On You?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/is-your-printer-spying-on-you/) - Color laser printers embed tiny yellow tracking dots on every page. Learn about Machine Identification Codes and what they mean for your privacy. - [What is SEO?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-seo/) - SEO is how your website gets found on Google — without paying for ads. Learn what it is, how it works, and how SWS can help. Call 540-479-6350. - [What is Black Hat SEO](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-black-hat-seo/) - Black Hat SEO can get your site banned from Google — fast. Learn the 3 types of bad SEO companies to avoid and how SWS does it the right way. - [How Many Websites Can A Server Support?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/how-many-websites-can-a-server-support/) - How many websites can one server handle? It depends. SWS keeps under 200 sites per server so yours always performs. Call us at 540-479-6350. - [What is a Dedicated Server and Do I Need One?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-a-dedicated-server-and-do-i-need-one/) - Wondering if a dedicated server is right for you? Learn what it is, who needs one, and how SWS can help. Call Simply Web Services at 540-479-6350. - [What is Shared Hosting?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-shared-hosting/) - Not all shared hosting is created equal. Learn how it works, why cheap hosts overload servers, and why SWS does it differently. Call 540-479-6350. - [What is Reputation Management?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-reputation-management-2/) - Your business reputation can change overnight. SWS helps you monitor reviews, respond to feedback, and build a strong brand image. Call us today. - [Site of The Month - August 2022 - FredericksburgAirportShuttle.com](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/site-of-the-month-august-2022-fredericksburgairportshuttle-com/) - SWS client spotlight: Belman Limousine, Fredericksburg's luxury airport shuttle, once the chauffeur to the stars. FredericksburgAirportShuttle.com - [Field of Dreams](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/field-of-dreams/) - Building a website isn't enough — customers won't find it on their own. Learn why SEO and marketing must be part of your website budget from day one. - [Domain Name Price Increases Upcoming](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/domain-name-price-increases-upcoming/) - .com domain prices are rising. Learn why ICANN and Verisign are driving costs up — and how locking in your domain now can save your business money. - [Plex TV Screaming Service Hacked](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/plex-tv-screaming-service-hacked/) - Plex confirmed a 2022 data breach exposing emails, usernames, and encrypted passwords. Here's what happened and what Plex users should do now. - [Lastpass Hacked](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/lastpass-hacked/) - LastPass confirmed a breach of its development environment in August 2022. Customer vaults were not accessed. Here's what happened and what it means. - [Custom Facebook Marketing](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/custom-facebook-marketing/) - Facebook is big business for small businesses. See how Simply Web Services sets up, brands, and manages your Facebook page to grow your audience. - [Samsung is the Latest Tech Company to Get Hacked](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/samsung-is-the-latest-tech-company-to-get-hacked/) - Samsung reported a 2022 data breach that exposed customer names, contact information, and dates of birth. Here's what happened and what you should do now. - [Video Marketing & Branding](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/video-marketing-branding/) - YouTube is the #2 search engine in the world. See how Simply Web Services helps small businesses launch and manage a branded YouTube channel. - [Mobile Web Site](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/mobile-web-site/) - 4 out of 5 small businesses don't have a true mobile website. Learn the difference between responsive and mobile-optimized — and how SWS can help. - [VCDPA](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/vcdpa/) - Virginia's VCDPA gives consumers rights over their personal data. Learn what this means for your business and what you may need to do to comply. - [Site of The Month - October 2022 - Flues-n-Ducts.com](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/site-of-the-month-october-2022-flues-n-ducts-com/) - Home > SWS Blog > Site of The Month – October 2022 – Flues-n-Ducts.com Contact Us Contact Us Name * First Last * Last Email * Message * Captcha Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. Facebook Linkedin X-twitter Pinterest - [Another LastPass Incident](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/another-lastpass-incident/) - LastPass reported a second 2022 security incident. Passwords remain encrypted, but here's what happened and what LastPass says you should know. - [New Server](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/new-server/) - SWS is upgrading to a new dual-Xeon server with 32GB of RAM. Migration starts February 17th — here's what to expect and how we're protecting your site. - [WordPress Plugin Ultimate Members](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/wordpress-plugin-ultimate-members/) - The Ultimate Members WordPress plugin has a critical vulnerability. If you're running version 2.6.7 or lower, update immediately to protect your site. - [Local SEO](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/local-seo/) - When customers search on their phones, will they find you? Learn how local SEO puts your business in front of nearby buyers — and how SWS can help. - [Essential Elements For Online Businesses](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/essential-elements-for-online-businesses/) - A great business website needs more than good looks. Discover the essential elements — design, navigation, SEO, and more — that turn visitors into customers. - [ADA Compliance SCAM](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/ada-compliance-scam/) - Is that ADA compliance email a scam? Partly — but the legal risk is real. Learn what ADA compliance means for your website and how SWS can help. - [Google SPAM Call](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/google-spam-call/) - Getting calls from "Google"? They're probably scammers. Learn how to spot fake Google calls, what Google actually calls about, and how to report them. - [Why You Should Not Do SEO Of Your Website by Yourself](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/why-you-should-not-do-seo-of-your-website-by-yourself/) - DIY SEO can get your website blacklisted by Google for 6 months. Learn the real risks and why hiring a professional SEO company protects your business. - [SEO: This Company Can Make me Number One...](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/seo-this-company-can-make-me-number-one/) - If an SEO company guarantees you the #1 spot on Google, walk away. Learn the right questions to ask and how SWS delivers honest SEO results. - [What is Pixel Tracking?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-pixel-tracking/) - Email marketers use invisible 1x1 tracking pixels to monitor when you open emails. Learn what pixel tracking is and how to stop it. - [Phishing Team](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/phishing-team/) - A real Microsoft Teams phishing email — analyzed by Simply Web Services. See how spear phishing uses fake urgent alerts to steal your login credentials. - [Weekend Phishing Trip](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/weekend-phishing-trip/) - According to my email, I’m getting an increase in my salary, nice! It looks like I’m being Spear Phished for some reason, but they didn’t do their homework on - [SEO](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/seo/) - Home > SWS Blog > SEO Contact Us Contact Us Name * First Last * Last Email * Message * Captcha Submit If you are human, leave this field blank. What if my industry is very competitive? We can help! We have helped clients who are in extremely competitive markets. However, the client must understand that - [Let's Go Phishing](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/lets-go-phishing/) - A real phishing email targeting SWS clients, analyzed step by step. Learn how to spot fake inbox alerts, bad URLs, and phishing login pages before it's too late - [The Move to a New Server was a HUGE Success](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/the-move-to-a-new-server-was-a-huge-success/) - Minus a few minor growing pains here and there, it went very well, and we couldn't be happier and we hope that you are as well. Here is the skinny on who, what - [Server Migration](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/server-migration/) - Simply Web Services upgraded to a faster server with 4x RAM, NVMe SSD storage, and dual AMD Ryzen CPUs — delivering more speed and reliability for every client. - [WOW! That was a long but successful weekend!](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/wow-that-was-a-long-but-successful-weekend/) - Afternoon! We have launched the new servers – it was a long weekend, but the move was overall successful. We have only had a few unique to the specific client - [Email Attachments and MailScanner](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/email-attachments-and-mailscanner/) - MailScanner blocks dangerous email attachments like .exe, .bat & .vbs files to protect your inbox. See the full list of blocked file types used by sws. - [Using Outlook to Block SPAM](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/using-outlook-to-block-spam/) - Learn how to use Microsoft Outlook's junk email filters to block spam, manage safe and blocked senders, and reduce unwanted email in your inbox — step by step. - [New Way of Doing Email](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/new-way-of-doing-email/) - Simply Web Services now routes all outgoing email through a premium monitoring service — improving deliverability, blocking SPAM, and protecting your reputation - [Pay-Per-Click: What It Is and Why You Would Use It](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/pay-per-click-what-it-is-and-why-you-would-use-it/) - The concept of pay-per-click (PPC) advertising is a simple one: high-traffic search engines such as Bing and Google sell listings in their search results to - [What Is WordPress - Non Geek Speak](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/what-is-wordpress-non-geek-speak/) - Learn what WordPress is in plain English — no tech jargon. Discover how plugins, themes, and updates keep your website running safely and effectively. - [Beware of Emails Stating Your Account Has Been Suspended](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/beware-of-emails-stating-your-account-has-been-suspended/) - Beware of phishing emails claiming your account is suspended. Learn how to spot scams, protect your credentials, and stay safe online with Simply Web Services. - [The Ultimate Guide to Updating WordPress Securely](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/the-ultimate-guide-to-updating-wordpress-securely/) - Learn how to update WordPress securely — backup your site, check plugin compatibility, and follow these simple steps to keep your website safe and fast. - [How Much Does a Marketing Agency Cost?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/how-much-does-a-marketing-agency-cost/) - Wondering what a marketing agency costs? Rates range from $75/hr to $5,000+/month. Learn what drives pricing and how Simply Web Services can help your business. - [Why Isn’t My Business Showing Up on Google?](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/why-isnt-my-business-showing-up-on-google/) - Not showing up on Google? Learn 7 common reasons why — from unverified profiles to SEO issues — and how Simply Web Services can help fix your visibility. - [Site of the Month - January 2025 - SungardenSoaps.com](https://simplywebservices.net/sws-blog/site-of-the-month-january-2025-sungardensoaps-com/) - Sun Garden Soaps — January 2025 Site of the Month. 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We put our expertise to work for you, our client, to come up with solutions that fit into your budget. Simply Web Services is here to help! - [WordPress Maintenance](https://simplywebservices.net/services/wordpress-maintenance/) - WordPress Maintenance plans from Simply Web Services include weekly updates, nightly backups, & security audits. No contract required. Call us today! - [WordPress Development](https://simplywebservices.net/services/wordpress-development/) - WordPress is by far the most popular Content Management System (CMS) in use in the world. It is closing in on an impressive 50% market share of all websites. - [Websites Designed & Built for Farms & Agricultural Businesses](https://simplywebservices.net/services/websites-designed-built-for-farms-agricultural-businesses/) - Simply Web Services builds custom WordPress websites for Virginia farms, CSAs & agricultural businesses — with WooCommerce, SEO & responsive design. 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Our site supports screen readers, dyslexia mode, contrast controls & assistive tools. - [About The Data Center](https://simplywebservices.net/about-the-data-center/) - Simply Web Services hosts your website at FiberState SLC1 — a carrier-neutral data center in Utah with 99.9% uptime, redundant power & 100G fiber network. - [404 Error](https://simplywebservices.net/404-error/) - 404 Error Ugh, what a mess, too many things going on, and now we might have lost a page. Don’t worry, we will find it. Go back to the home page and try again. 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Also, it’s a good idea to download these backup copies to your computer To back up your account in DirectAdmin: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Look for Create/Restore Backups option (under Advanced Features) Select the things you want to include in the backup - [How to create a MySQL database in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-mysql-database-in-directadmin/) - Sooner or later, you will need databases for your site. You can easily configure MySQL databases and users from the DirectAdmin interface. To create a new database and a new user for it in DirectAdmin: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Navigate to MYSQL Management (under Account Management) Click the Create New Database - [Hosting Additional Domains In DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/hosting-additional-domains-in-directadmin/) - Depending on your web hosting plan, you may be able to host multiple domain names. If you are not sure how many domains you can have with the actual plan, ask your web hosting company. They will let you know. To add a new domain to your DirectAdmin web hosting account: Log in to your - [How to create a Domain Pointer in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-domain-pointer-in-directadmin/) - Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Select Domain Pointers (under Account Management) Click the Create Domain Pointers button (top right corner) Enter the Source Domain Enter the Target Domain Click the Create button - [How To Create An Autoresponder in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-an-autoresponder-in-directadmin/) - An autoresponder message is an email that is sent automatically to all senders. You can easily set such a message in DirectAdmin. Autoresponders are set per email accounts. To create an autoresponder message: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Look for Autoresponders (under E-mail Manager) You will see the list of the - [How to create a POP email account in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-pop-email-account-in-directadmin/) - You have set up a website, and now you need to create an email account. DirectAdmin interface will help you. To create an email account, follow the steps: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Look for E-Mail Accounts (under E-mail Manager) Click the Create Account button Choose the Username, Password, Quota, and - [How to create a catch all email account in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-catch-all-email-account-in-directadmin/) - Here you will see how to configure a catch-all email in your DirectAdmin panel. This will tell the server how to handle emails sent to non-existent users. The steps to create a catch-all email are: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Look for the Catch-All E-Mail (under Advanced Features) link and - [How to create a mailing list in Direct Admin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-a-mailing-list-in-direct-admin/) - In order to create the mailing lists, you need to scroll down on the Direct Admin page. Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Click on Mailing Lists (under E-Mail Manager) Click on the Create Mailing Lists button Enter the name of the new mailing list Click the Create button Once the - [How to create spam filters in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-spam-filters-in-directadmin/) - With this DirectAdmin tool, you can filter emails. You will probably want to filter out unwanted SPAM emails. This tool will help you configure email filters. How to configure an email filter in DirectAdmin: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Click on SPAM Filters (under E-mail manager) You can configure some - [How to create vacation messages in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-vacation-messages-in-directadmin/) - Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Click on the Vacation Messages button (under E-mail Manager) Click on the Set Vacation Message button (upper right side) Select the desired email account (Vacation Account) Add a prefix that will be added to the Subject of the email (Subject Prefix) Select the Reply Frequency - [How to setup email forwarding in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-setup-email-forwarding-in-directadmin/) - A forwarder will forward email messages received by an account to another account. The destination email can be either local or remote. To create a forwarder in DirectAdmin, do: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Go to Forwarders (under E-mail Manager) Click the Create new E-Mail Forwarder link Enter the details. First, enter the Forwarder - [How to create additional FTP accounts in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-create-additional-ftp-accounts-in-directadmin/) - FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is an internet protocol that allows you to transfer files to your web hosting account. You can create FTP accounts in the DirectAdmin control panel. To create an FTP account in DirectAdmin: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Navigate to FTP Management (under Account Manager) Click the Create FTP - [How to log into the DirectAdmin control panel](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-log-into-the-directadmin-control-panel/) - Using the DirectAdmin control panel, you can create and manage your email accounts, email forwarders, out-of-office replies, databases, FTP access, password-protected directories, subdomains, additional websites, and so much more. To log in, go to: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Your username and password will have been sent to you in - [How to install an SSL certificate in DirectAdmin](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-install-an-ssl-certificate-in-directadmin/) - Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Click on the SSL Certificates button (under Account Manager) You can create a Free & automatic Certificate from Let's Encrypt (We don't recommend Let's Encrypt certificates for E-Commerce) In order to create the SSL certificate, you need to create the certificate request first Then you - [Are you a reseller for someone else?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/are-you-a-reseller-for-someone-else/) - No. We manage our own dedicated servers in professional-grade co-located facilities. - [Can you provide some URLs of websites that you already host so that I can evaluate your server's performance?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-you-provide-some-urls-of-websites-that-you-already-host-so-that-i-can-evaluate-your-servers-performance/) - Yes, we have a large sampling of websites we have designed on our portfolio page. - [Do you offer a money back guarantee?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-you-offer-a-money-back-guarantee/) - We offer a no-hassle 30-day money-back guarantee. - [What other services do you offer?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-other-services-do-you-offer/) - We offer domain registration, website and email hosting, plus website design, maintenance, Search Engine Optimization, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Logo design, Reputation Management, and Digital Marketing. - [Are there any restrictions to the content I put on my page?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/are-there-any-restrictions-to-the-content-i-put-on-my-page/) - We are a family-oriented business. We do not allow adult material (X, R, 900 Phone sex number). This includes, but is not limited to, links, phone numbers, or addresses to adult material or sites containing adult material. In other words, if a child can get directly from your site to an adult-oriented site, or if - [Can you register a domain name for me? Can you set up domains other than .com, .org, and .net?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-you-register-a-domain-name-for-me-can-you-set-up-domains-other-than-com-org-and-net/) - We can register .com, .org, and .net names with you as the registrant. We can also assist with registering other domains, as well (fees for registering other domains will vary by country). Please contact our sales department if you require assistance in registering other domain types. - [I currently have a domain name with another web hosting service, can I transfer my domain name and website to Simply Web Services?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/i-currently-have-a-domain-name-with-another-web-hosting-service-can-i-transfer-my-domain-name-and-website-to-simply-web-services/) - If you currently have a domain name located on another ISP / Hosting Service, you can transfer it to Simply Web Services for Web Hosting. Simply let us know when you order your domain name or hosting, and we will do the rest! This service is provided for FREE. Please note that we will register - [What is a domain name?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-is-a-domain-name/) - A domain name is an Internet address (example: simplywebservices.com); it is similar to a customized license plate or a permanent phone number or address. A domain name also allows you to receive e-mail at a customized e-mail address. If your organization's name is Tom's Hardware, you could register the domain name tomshardware.com, and your e-mail - [Why domain names and what is a URL then?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/why-domain-names-and-what-is-a-url-then/) - Domain names are an easy way to remember where a website is. If we did not use domain names, then we would have to use numbers. Each computer on the internet is assigned an address; this address, known as an IP address, is unique to that computer during that connection to the internet. Remembering www.name.com - [Do you allow for bulk email?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-you-allow-for-bulk-email/) - We do not allow any type of bulk mail and have a zero tolerance policy for spam. Please note that if you are sending mass emails to customers or users who have subscribed to your newsletter or mailing list, please let us know, and we will be happy to note the account accordingly. If spamming - [Do I have access to update my site 24 hours a day?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-i-have-access-to-update-my-site-24-hours-a-day/) - Absolutely, whether you're a day person or a night owl, your site is available for you to update. - [Can I upgrade my plan or features later?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-i-upgrade-my-plan-or-features-later/) - You can purchase new or expanded features or upgrade to a new plan by simply submitting a support ticket. There is no setup fee for upgrading. - [Can my website be found worldwide with or without the](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-my-website-be-found-worldwide-with-or-without-the/) - Yes, the non "WWW" domain name will look like: http://mydomain.com. This is added to your existing http://www.mydomain.com account. This means that your visitors can access your site at http://mydomain.com and/or http://www.mydomain.com. Simply Web Services does not charge for this feature, unlike other hosting companies. Anything else would be unacceptable. - [How can I check my account information?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-can-i-check-my-account-information/) - Your control panel will show all the information about your account, including the number of email accounts, the available disk space, and the current bandwidth usage. - [How long does it take for a new website hosting order to be processed?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-long-does-it-take-for-a-new-website-hosting-order-to-be-processed/) - In most cases, Simply Web Services can have your account set up and ready for you to upload files in under 24 hours. This does not, however, include registering your domain name with InterNIC and populating it in DNS, which can sometimes take up to 72 hours. Under normal circumstances, you can expect 4-6 hours - [Is there a minimum time contract/commitment?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/is-there-a-minimum-time-contract-commitment/) - There is no minimum commitment for any of our hosting packages, except for our e-commerce solutions. You can also cancel at any time (see the Acceptable Use Policy for details). - [What do I need for web site hosting?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-do-i-need-for-web-site-hosting/) - If you plan on hosting your website yourself on your personal computer. You will need to be aware that there are several negatives about doing this. Technically, it is very easy to set up and run, but logistically, it can be a nightmare. First, you will need a fast, dedicated internet connection. You can technically - [My Internet provider gave me free web space, why can I not use that space for my web site?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/my-internet-provider-gave-me-free-web-space-why-can-i-not-use-that-space-for-my-web-site/) - Here comes the answer you never thought you would hear. You can, just remember that most ISPs (Internet Service Providers) don't allow businesses to use that space. If yours does, give it a try. We would be more than happy to design your page and/or site for you when you're ready. - [What are the advantages to using Simply Web Services?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-are-the-advantages-to-using-simply-web-services/) - Simply Web Services is committed to providing each of our customers with the best possible Customer Service available. Since we are not a large hosting service, you will never be treated like a number. - [What hours are you open for technical support questions?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-hours-are-you-open-for-technical-support-questions/) - We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, for email technical support. Anything else is not acceptable. We also offer limited phone support. We have yet to have a ticket that could not be handled in a very reasonable amount of time via email. - [What is web hosting?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-is-web-hosting/) - The Internet is a large network of individual computers connected together. Every website you visit is hosted on a computer someplace in the world. Usually, these websites are hosted on a server. A server is nothing more than a larger, stronger, and more powerful personal computer with special capabilities built in (such as redundant power - [You stated that you are a reseller of services, do you have experience with the computer system(s) that my web data is stored on?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/you-stated-that-you-are-a-reseller-of-services-do-you-have-experience-with-the-computer-systems-that-my-web-data-is-stored-on/) - Our senior system administrator has over 35 years of experience in Unix system administration (SunOS, Solaris, and Linux), and over 30 years of experience in DOS/Windows-based systems (Win 3.0 - Windows NT 4.0 - Windows 11 / Server 2022). This means that you will always have a technician on hand via email 24 hours a - [Can you give me an IP address to set up my website before I have my domain transferred?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-you-give-me-an-ip-address-to-set-up-my-website-before-i-have-my-domain-transferred/) - In cases where it takes a while for a customer to move their domain name, we can set them up with a dedicated IP until they transfer their domain name. This will allow you to setup the new website on our servers first. - [Do you screen new accounts?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-you-screen-new-accounts/) - Yes, we have a strict screening policy. We screen all new orders that come into Simply Web Services. If a customer provides false information, the account will be terminated instantly. - [How are you connected to the Internet? How fast are your connections?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-are-you-connected-to-the-internet-how-fast-are-your-connections/) - We are connected to the Internet via a robust network: 100 Gbps network backbone, scalable to 400 Gbps 3 Tb total network capacity Layer 2 access to 80 on-net carriers Carrier-neutral blended, and proactively managed and monitored, IP bandwidth Redundant, automatically rerouted connections ranging from 10 Mbps to 10 Gbps Proactive Layer 3 and Layer - [What else can you tell us about your NOC?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-else-can-you-tell-us-about-your-noc/) - The NOC (Network Operations Center) is located in a telco-grade facility with generator backup and a temperature-controlled, secure environment with full UPS redundancy. All equipment is fully tested and configured for optimal performance, with daily web server backups and comprehensive fire protection to guard against data loss. You can read more about the NOC here. - [What types of web servers are you using? What type of software are you using?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-types-of-web-servers-are-you-using-what-type-of-software-are-you-using/) - Simply Web Services is currently using servers with the following specs: AMD Ryzen 7 5700G - 16 cores 64 GB RAM 2x 1TB NVMe 1x 2TB NVMe (backups) 5 IPv4 /64 IPv6 100TB @ 1 Gbps Bandwidth Our servers are backed up nightly using a combination of tape and "live" redundant drives. In the event - [How can a small company like yours offer such big services at a low price?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-can-a-small-company-like-yours-offer-such-big-services-at-a-low-price/) - That is very easy. Simply Web Services has partnered with a professional Network Operations Center (FiberState) to manage servers, network equipment, and connections. Not that the staff at Simply Web Services cannot handle it, but to provide our customers with the best service at the lowest possible price, we choose to go this route. - [What type of monitoring do you offer for you network?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-type-of-monitoring-do-you-offer-for-you-network/) - Our network is monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 365 days a year by a highly trained staff. Technical support is available via email 24 hours a day. Anything else would be unacceptable. - [Do you backup your servers.](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-you-backup-your-servers/) - Yes, every single day of the week, 52 weeks out of the year. Your data is always safe with us. - [I have never heard of Simply Web Services LLC. Who is actually designing your web page/site? Does this person have a background in web development? What company is doing all the work?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/i-have-never-heard-of-simply-web-services-llc-who-is-actually-designing-your-web-page-site-does-this-person-have-a-background-in-web-development-what-company-is-doing-all-the-work/) - At Simply Web Services, we have been designing web pages and web-based applications for over 20 years. Our experienced designer has developed sites and applications for the United States Marine Corps and many other companies and individuals, both large and small. Some of the sites we have designed are located within our portfolio. We never - [Can I use my account for a business website?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-i-use-my-account-for-a-business-website/) - Yes, you can use your account for commercial purposes. The World Wide Web has become the most efficient and cost-effective means of making information available to users of the Internet, and we encourage our customers to utilize this medium. - [Do you host Adult sites?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-you-host-adult-sites/) - No, we do not allow adult sites to be hosted on our servers. Adult websites tend to have very high traffic, and high-traffic sites like this will steal server and network resources from other websites hosted on our servers and network. - [Webalizer](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/webalizer/) - Your hosting account includes Webalizer website statistics. You can access it by following the directions below: Log in to your DirectAdmin control panel by accessing https://yourdomain:2222 Click on the Site Summary / Statistics / Logs button (under System Info & Files) Click on your domain name link, Hits represent the total number of requests made - [What services are not allowed?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-services-are-not-allowed/) - Please refer to our AUP and other policies for full details on what services/content/activities are not allowed. Basically nothing illegal or unethical, including sending SPAM and operating unsolicited email lists. Promoting any illegal activities, hatred, adult content, or offensive material. If you are in doubt, please contact us. - [What folders should I use when I upload my files?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-folders-should-i-use-when-i-upload-my-files/) - When using an FTP client to upload your files, you should upload them to the public_html or www folder. The contents of these two folders will be the same no matter which you choose. You can create subdirectories under the main folder if you wish. - [Site not visible - new client](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/site-not-visible-new-client/) - Issue: New account, and the site is not visible using the domain name. Cause: DNS modification is not completed. Resolution: Please visit the registrar that registered the domain and modify the nameservers to use the Simply Web Services nameservers listed in the welcome email for your account. The site should be visible by name on - [What are those files doing in my directory? I didn't put them there!](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-are-those-files-doing-in-my-directory-i-didnt-put-them-there/) - Certain directories are created when your account is created. These include catalogs, etc, mail, public_ftp, public_html, tmp, and www. These folders contain other files and programs that are needed to run certain items for your domain. If you are unsure what a particular file or folder is needed for, please contact support. - [FTP using FileZilla](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/ftp-using-filezilla/) - After you have downloaded and installed FileZilla, double-click the icon to launch the program. Click on File, then select Site Manager. You will see the "Site Manager" window pop up. Click on "New Site" You will want to change the values to match your account. (a) Type in the New FTP Site Name: (Can use - [How do I connect via FTP?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-do-i-connect-via-ftp/) - To connect, you will need to enter your hostname or IP address. This is typically just your domain name. You will also need to enter a username and password. This will be the same username and password you use to connect to your cPanel unless you have specified an additional FTP account in cPanel that - [What is Anonymous FTP?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-is-anonymous-ftp/) - Anonymous FTP allows a user to log in with the username "anonymous" and provide their email address as a password. By default, anonymous FTP users cannot upload files. You, the client, do not want to be responsible for content uploaded by an anonymous FTP user that may be illegal or in violation of our AUP - [What software do I use to connect via FTP?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-software-do-i-use-to-connect-via-ftp/) - There are many applications available to manage your files via FTP, and some operating systems have built-in support. Some FTP programs are free or shareware, while others are strictly commercial. Any standards-based FTP client will work with our service. We recommend the following FTP clients: FTP Clients for Windows: Filezilla WS_FTP CuteFTP FTP Clients for - [403 Forbidden" errors](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/403-forbidden-errors/) - When you access any location on a web server, the server expects to serve up the EXACT page named in the request, and if no page name is specified, to show the default page (usually index.htm). If no page is specified and no index page is found, but other files exist, the server will return - [How to configure iPhone "Mail"](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-configure-iphone-mail/) - We offer both secure and non-secure methods of connecting to our email server. The secure method protects your password from being intercepted (by using a SSL certificate) Secure Method To add an email account into your iPhone's "Mail" app: Tap on Mail Tap on Other (at the bottom) Tap on Add Mail Account Enter in - [How can I turn php directive register_globals On ?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-can-i-turn-php-directive-register_globals-on/) - For security reasons, and to enforce good coding and script design, on all shared-hosting (virtual hosting) servers, the PHP setting register_globals = Off If you really require register_globals = On, which is NOT ADVISED, you should instead set it to on in your local .htaccess or fix the poor coding in your application/script(s) that require - [Where is WebMail?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/where-is-webmail/) - Simply Web Services offers a web-based email service with every hosting package. Email can be accessed using the following method: 1. In your favorite browser, type in https://www.youdomainname.com/webmail 2. Enter your username and password in the pop-up window. - [How to configure Mail on a Mac (Apple Mail)](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-configure-mail-on-a-mac-apple-mail/) - We offer both secure and non-secure methods of connecting to our email server. The secure method protects your password from being intercepted (by using a SSL certificate) Secure Method To add an email account into your iPhone's "Mail" app: Tap on Mail Tap on Other (at the bottom) Tap on Add Mail Account Enter in - [How to configure Android email](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-configure-android-email/) - We offer both secure and non-secure methods of connecting to our email server. The secure method protects your password from being intercepted (by using a SSL certificate) As Android no longers has a default email app, these instructions are going to apply to all email apps, however the process of launching and getting to the - [How To Setup Email in Outlook](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-setup-email-in-outlook/) - We offer both secure and non-secure methods of connecting to our email server. The secure method protects your password from being intercepted (by using a SSL certificate) Outlook 2016-2019 Secure Method Launch Outlook Click on File Click the Account Settings button > Account Settings Click on New Enter in the email address - Your email - [How to set up your email in Mozilla Thunderbird?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-to-set-up-your-email-in-mozilla-thunderbird/) - We offer both secure and non-secure methods of connecting to our email server. The secure method protects your password from being intercepted (by using a SSL certificate) Secure Method Launch Thunderbird Click on the Local Folders Click on Email Enter the required information Full Name: Enter the full name for the email account Email Address: - Your email accounts username (user@domain.com) Password: Enter - [What are your nameservers?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-are-your-nameservers/) - Our name servers are: ns.simplywebservices.net ns2.simplywebservices.net - [What are Sub Domains?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-are-sub-domains/) - Subdomains allow you to host a separate webpage under your domain, such as sales.yourdomain.com. This will allow you to have your main website under yourdomain.com, but when visitors go to sales.yourdomain.com, they will see a different site. Subdomains pull from (or share) the same disk and bandwidth quota on your main account. - [What are parked domains?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-are-parked-domains/) - Parked domains are additional domain names that point to your existing website. For example, if you owned yourdomains.com and yourdomain.net, you could park one domain on top of the other so that no matter which domain your customers type in, they would see your website. - [How do I transfer my domain to you?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-do-i-transfer-my-domain-to-you/) - Please submit a support desk ticket with the details. By transferring your domains, you will not be transferring ownership. If you are unable to receive emails at the contact address listed for the domain, we may require a faxed copy of a signed Form of Authorization (FOA) along with reliable evidence regarding your identity. Customer - [How do I point my domain to you?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/how-do-i-point-my-domain-to-you/) - To point your domain to our nameservers, you will need to contact your existing registrar and request to transfer your domain to another hosting provider's DNS. The ownership of your domain will not change, nor will the registrar. They will simply change where your domain points. They will need to know where to point your - [Can I have multiple domains on the same account?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-i-have-multiple-domains-on-the-same-account/) - Yes, please refer to add-on domains, sub-domains, and parked domains - then compare the packages we offer to see which one will suite your needs. - [Can resellers create sub-resellers?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/can-resellers-create-sub-resellers/) - A reseller can't create sub-reseller accounts but you can resell our reseller accounts as your own. You would bill your client for the reseller plan at a marked up rate, you pay us our fee. We setup your account and email you the account details which you send to your client. - [Do you allow overselling?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/do-you-allow-overselling/) - No we do not allow oeverselling and we do not recommend it either to a reseller or a potential client. Overselling is when a web host will oversell the amount of space that the server has available. It is a marketing gimmick which sounds like the buyer is getting a good deal. A perfect example - [What is tech end-user support?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/what-is-tech-end-user-support/) - With our tech end-user support, you can let Simply Web Services be your tech support staff. More specifically, Simply Web Services will manage all the technical support problems that your customers send you. We will do this 24x7x365, and it is all branded to your company, so it appears to your customers that you have - [Who provides technical support for my clients?](https://simplywebservices.net/docs/who-provided-technical-support-for-my-clients/) - You will provide the direct support to your clients, however we will glady answer any questions from them, via our help desk. How does this work? When your clients have technical support issues, you can simply post them to our help desk. After time you will learn most of the answers to the most common