Domain names can be purchased before or after you choose where to host your new website. With NetShop ISP you can choose your desired domain name during your web hosting order and get it entirely free!

If you’re thinking about, or in the process of setting up a new website, you may be feeling overwhelmed about all the different elements needed to get it up and running. Web hosting, domain name, SSL certificates – there are many options for each of them.

To make it a little simpler, let’s take a look at how to do two of those things at once – how to buy web hosting with a free domain name.

What is Web Hosting

In simple terms, web hosting is basically purchasing space on a server for your website to store its files in order to make them visible and accessible on the World Wide Web. These files include everything that makes up your website like content, coding and your CMS.

Certain features like the amount of space available to you, management and technology will depend on the type of hosting and server you choose. Many businesses start out with shared hosting, as it’s the cheap option, but as they grow and begin to gain more traffic, it’s likely that a VPS or dedicated hosting will better suit their needs.

Easy Web Hosting Management with cPanel

Once you’ve figured out what type of web hosting is right for you, it’s also important to determine how you’re going to manage it.

cPanel is the easiest way to manage all of the elements of a website in one place. cPanel provides users with an intuitive dashboard that simplifies website and server management – without having any advanced technical knowledge.

There is a long list of things that you can do with cPanel, like easily install WordPress and other software, manage domains, create email accounts, and much more. Generally speaking, cPanel makes a range of management tasks a whole lot easier.

NetShop ISP offers the powerful and intuitive cPanel™ Control Panel with our Web Hosting Plans!

Domain names

When it comes to choosing your domain name, you may think it’s just a matter of finding one that’s available and cheap. But a domain name is one of the key components of any website, so it’s important to make the right choice. Of course, it’s important for your domain name to be short and catchy, but there are some other things you need to consider too.

Popular domain TLDs

First things first, you need to choose your top-level domain (TLD), or domain name extension. The TLD is the last part of the URL and there are actually over 1,500 to choose from! Let’s take NetShop ISP for example, www.netshop-isp.com.cy, the TLD is .com.cy. The .cy is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Cyprus.

With the majority of domains using the .com extension, it’s certainly the most common and valuable. It’s the most familiar extension, and therefore is also beneficial when it comes to SEO. Other common TLDs are .org, typically used by charities and non-profit organisations or .net which is mainly used by network services.

How do TLDs affect SEO

With so many factors affecting your search engine ranking, it will come as no surprise that your choice of TLD does too. The .com extension has become the default domain, hence it being the most popular. This is the main reason why it’s the best in terms of SEO.

Users are much more likely to trust a .com domain and other popular TLDs. Although a lot cheaper, it’s recommended to avoid TLDs like .zip as they may be deemed as illegitimate, associated with spam and ultimately tarnish your business’ credibility.

In terms of country code top-level domains, companies tend to use these for the benefits of SEO via geo targeting. Giving your users the indication that your business is local may also instill a sense of confidence.

Get a free .com domain with NetShop ISP

We offer a FREE .COM Domain with every annual cPanel Web Hosting order. 

To search for a domain and claim our offer, simply follow these steps:

1. Click this link to be redirected to our website. 

2. Select your plan. 

3. Search and register a domain name using our search tool. Once you’ve chosen your domain, continue to the next step. 

4. You will be directed through the next step, and once you reach the Product Configuration, make sure to select the Annual Billing Cycle from the dropdown. The domain will then show in your Cart Summary as free. 

At this point you can also add on any additional services you may need like an SSL Certificate or Cloud Backup. 

5. Continue to the next step, check your order summary and proceed to payment. 

For any queries, please contact our customer support team. 

cPanel is widely popular among Linux administrators, Web hosting resellers and webmasters who need a simple yet powerful control panel with a graphical user interface (GUI) to manage their hosting environment and websites. cPanel Brute force protection with cPHulk In order to protect your VPS or dedicated server from brute force attacks, you will need […]

cPanel is widely popular among Linux administrators, Web hosting resellers and webmasters who need a simple yet powerful control panel with a graphical user interface (GUI) to manage their hosting environment and websites.

cPanel Brute force protection with cPHulk

In order to protect your VPS or dedicated server from brute force attacks, you will need to enable and configure cPHulk. cPHulk is a security feature in WHM which helps in blocking login attempts in cPanel, WHM, SSH, FTP and IMAP/POP3 services.

If you are already using the CSF Firewall for your server’s protection, cPHulk can be enabled and configured for additional protection. cPHulk is only Brute Force detection/failed login blocking , whereas a Firewall or a security solution (CSF) includes a lot more. If you are interested in just auto-blocking, cPhulk will do the job perfectly.

Unblocking an IP address in cPHulk from Command Line

There are many cases when the administrator (root user) of a cPanel server gets blocked due to multiple failed login attempts. Don’t panic!

SSH to your cPanel server and execute the following command:

/usr/local/cpanel/scripts/hulk-unban-ip your_banned_ip_address

If the above command line does not work, then you can try disabling cPHulk temporarily with the following command:

/scripts2/doautofixer?autofix=disable_cphulkd

You should now be able to access your WHM control panel and make sure you remove your own IP address from the blacklist before re-enabling cPHulk again.

To remove the lockout for a specific IP address on servers that run cPanel & WHM version 11.50 or later, call WHM API 1’s flush_cphulk_login_history_for_ips function.

Worry-free, Fully Managed Hosting by NetShop ISP

If you are looking to run a VPS or Dedicated server on cPanel but your technical knowledge or time is limited, we can take care of the server management for you.

You can choose a Fully managed VPS hosting for just €45 per month, or if you are looking for a Fully managed dedicated server all you need to pay extra is €99 per month.

Our fully managed hosting services include the following:

1. 24×7 Proactive Monitoring

2. 24×7 Technical Support

3. Websites Migration Assistance

4. Troubleshooting Assistance

5. New Software Installation Assistance

For more information or to request a discount for multiple servers management please contact our 24/7 Web Hosting specialists.

Your choice of WordPress hosting is key in order for your website to reach its full potential. With that being said, here are the main things you need to consider.

If you’re reading this, you’re probably just starting out with your WordPress website and trying to figure out how to make sure it’s a success. With many necessary components to consider like quality content, a strong domain name, an SSL certificate – you may think your choice of hosting provider isn’t that important.

We’re here to tell you otherwise. In fact, your choice of WordPress hosting is key in order for your website to reach its full potential. With that being said, here are the main things you need to consider.

What is WordPress

WordPress is an open-source content management system (CMS) that has become the most popular tool for creating websites, with hundreds of millions of websites using the platform in 2021.

WordPress has made building websites easy and accessible to the average user, meaning you don’t need any advanced technical knowledge in order to create an awesome website. Here are some of the biggest benefits of using WordPress.

Why use WordPress

User-friendly

One of the main reasons to use WordPress is because it’s an easy and efficient way to produce a quality website. So even if you’re a beginner, it’s simple to navigate the administrator dashboard, create new pages, edit page layouts and so on. Whether you’re building a blog or eCommerce, using WordPress is really straightforward.

Free

The initial costs of starting a new online business can be slightly overwhelming, and that’s another reason why WordPress is great – it’s free! Not only is it free software that anyone can download and install, it also has a wide range of free themes and plugins, making it even easier to create a website.

Search engine optimization (SEO)

If you’re putting in all this time and work to create a website, you want to be sure that it can be easily found right? WordPress is great for SEO because there are lots of tools available that make it easy to optimize your content, like your meta descriptions and tags.

Open-source

As we mentioned, WordPress is open-source, which basically means that the software has been released under a specific license that makes it available for the public to use, adapt and enhance. This has formed somewhat of a community of developers who continuously contribute to improving the platform.

Hosting a WordPress website

Now that we’ve covered why WordPress is great, let’s look at what things to consider in terms of web hosting.

Customer Support

Even with the best hosting provider, you’re bound to need customer support at some point. That’s why it’s crucial to make sure that you choose a hosting provider that offers 24/7 customer support and provides multiple contact methods. Issues arise, and getting them resolved swiftly is really important for you and your users. 

WordPress Optimized Hosting

Following on from our customer support point, it’s important to stress that not all hosting providers will offer WordPress specific technical support – and that’s just one of the reasons to opt for WordPress Optimized Hosting.

Another reason is that WordPress hosting is optimized with compatible server resources to ensure your WordPress website runs to its full potential.

WordPress Installation Process

As we’ve covered in this article, WordPress has made building a website very easy for the average user. And to continue keeping it simple, opt for a hosting provider that offers automatic WordPress installation.

Our web hosting plans come with the powerful and intuitive cPanel™ Control Panel with WordPress auto-installer script.

Price

Hosting your WordPress website is an ongoing cost, so it’s important to find a web hosting provider that fits your budget and requirements. Finding a provider who offers cheap deals or some added extras, like an SSL, as part of a plan will ultimately help you in the long run.

Managed or Unmanaged

Depending on your technical knowledge, it may be best to opt for managed WordPress hosting to ensure everything is running smoothly. Although not as cheap as unmanaged, things like automatic backups will be taken care of for you.

For more information on the advantages of managed WordPress hosting, visit our website here.

Host your WordPress website with NetShop ISP

At NetShop ISP we offer a free SSL LetsEncrypt certificate, domain name and more extras with our web hosting plans. For more information on our Cyprus, UK and Malta web hosting plans, get in touch with our team.

Companies that wish to provide betting services in Cyprus, whether electronic or not, need to apply for a license and be authorized by the NBA. Gambling businesses that do not obtain this license are deemed illegal and are prosecuted accordingly.

Over the last 30 years betting has completely revolutionized and more recently the iGaming industry has experienced massive growth worldwide. With online gaming and gambling becoming more accessible to people all around the world, the industry is now worth billions and shows no signs of slowing down.

Keep reading to find out how to get a Cyprus Betting License and all the things you need to consider along the way.

Regulated vs. Unregulated Gambling

As online gambling is a relatively new industry, it comes as no surprise that there are still many unregulated gambling sites. It’s important to point out that there isn’t a global regulatory organization for online gambling, and so regulations vary by country.  

Countries who have in some way legalized gambling have regulations put in place in order to protect players, like mandatory age verification software and helplines for people struggling with gambling addictions. With users depositing money to these sites, it’s also important for laws to be in place to safeguard them.  

A regulated online casino means that they are complying with the relevant laws of that jurisdiction and are accountable to the government and regulatory body if anything was to occur.

An unregulated casino shouldn’t be confused with an unlicensed casino. To put things simply, an online casino could be licensed by a gambling authority but still work unregulated in another jurisdiction.

The National Betting Authority in Cyprus

The Cyprus National Betting Authority (NBA) was pretty recently formed in just 2012 following The Betting Law of 2012, which was later amended in 2019. The Authority is committed to responsible gambling and complying with relevant national and EU requirements.

Companies that wish to provide betting services in Cyprus, whether electronic or not, need to apply for a license and be authorized by the NBA. Gambling businesses that do not obtain this license are deemed illegal and are prosecuted accordingly.

Types of Betting Applications in Cyprus

There are currently two types of betting licenses that you can apply for in Cyprus; Class A and Class B. A Class A license is for traditional, land-based gambling establishments. The holder of this license is authorized to offer betting services within a facility, except from horse racing bets.

The Class B license is valid for online sports betting, except horse racing bets. As per The Betting Law of 2012, all other forms of online gambling are currently illegal in Cyprus.

In order to obtain either of these licenses, an application needs to be submitted to the NBA along with the corresponding fee. More information on the costs of these licenses can be found on the NBA’s official website here.

Applying for an online Betting License in Cyprus

In order to apply for a Class B Cyprus Betting license a number of forms need to be submitted to the National Betting Authority for consideration.

You can find the application forms here. The duration of the licenses are between 1 and 2 years, with the option to subsequently renew them.

In order to obtain a Class B license, some mandatory information must be readily available to players on your website. Users are also required to register before placing any bets and their information must be kept in a secure electronic format.

As part of the process of obtaining an iGaming license, regulatory bodies like the NBA require a list of technical documents. At NetShop ISP, we offer a Technical Documentation Drafting service, ensuring that the regulators requirements and ISO standards are met.

Betting Servers in Cyprus with NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP has been involved in the iGaming industry for over 10 years. We are delighted to offer affordable infrastructure solutions for betting, online casinos, lotteries and much more.

All of our Data Centers (Cyprus, Malta, and United Kingdom) comply with the local iGaming regulations and the Industry Standards. If you would like more information on server hosting solutions, gaming servers and more, please get in touch with our customer services team.

In this article we explain how to change the Apache’s default DocumentRoot in Ubuntu/Debian and CentOS/RHEL/Fedora.

If you are reading this article now, most probably you are experiencing one of the most common issues that a lot of webmasters and Linux sysadmins are facing; how to change the default DocumentRoot in Apache.

What is Apache

Apache is one of the most popular web servers that is used in various Linux distributions, as well as Windows (i.e. LAMP environment). The apache web server is used to deliver content and serve multiple web queries simultaneously.

What is DocumentRoot

DocumentRoot is the root directory from which the Apache web server serves the content for your website’s visitors.

The default DocumentRoot for Apache is:

/var/www/html

This means that if you upload your WordPress files/folders and a new sub-directory named my-wordpress/ then your WordPress website will be accessible as follows:

http://www.JohnDoe.com/my-wordpress/

In this article we will explain how to change the default DocumentRoot in Ubuntu/Debian and CentOS/RHEL/Fedora.

Change DocumentRoot in Apache on Ubuntu / Debian

Open for editing the following files depending on whether you are on Ubuntu and Debian:

/etc/apache2/sites-enabled/000-default
/etc/apache/apache2.conf

Changing Apache’s DocumentRoot in Linux CentOS/RHEL/Fedora

In CentOS/RHEL/Fedora Linux distributions the Apache’s configuration file is the following:

/etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

Open the config file with your favourite text editor and search for DocumentRoot

#
# DocumentRoot: The directory out of which you will serve your
# documents. By default, all requests are taken from this directory, but
# symbolic links and aliases may be used to point to other locations.
#
DocumentRoot "/var/www/html"

Once you locate the DocumentRoot, change the path to the new target directory and make sure that it is read/writable by Apache web server. Once you have modified the DocumentRoot path, save the file and restart apache web server as follows:

# systemctl restart apache     [for SystemD]
# service httpd restart        [for SysVinit]   

That’s it! If no errors occur during Apache’s restart, you should be able to access your Website from any browser.

Being amongst the most popular locations for hosting services, there are many advantages to choosing a dedicated server in Cyprus. We list the 3 top factors to consider for a Cyprus Dedicated Server.

If you’ve decided to make the move to a dedicated server, you’re going to want to be certain that you’re making the right choice. Being amongst the most popular locations for hosting services, there are many advantages to choosing a dedicated server in Cyprus. Here are some things that you need to consider.

What is a dedicated server

A dedicated server is a form of hosting where the client has a physical server exclusively dedicated to them and is typically used to host high traffic websites and applications. Dedicated servers are the most powerful infrastructure hosting choice – offering the client complete control and flexibility.

If your business heavily relies on its online presence, dedicated server hosting will guarantee high performance, speeds and reliability – ultimately improving the user experience.

As you weigh up your hosting options, you may be torn between a dedicated server and a VPS. A virtual server (VPS) is hosted on a physical server with others, but with hypervisor technology which completely isolates it. In some respects, a VPS somewhat simulates a dedicated server in terms of features and functionalities – at a cheaper cost.

Benefits of Dedicated Server vs. Virtual Server (VPS)

So you may still be deciding between a dedicated server and a virtual server – after all they’re both great hosting options with plenty of benefits.

Here are our top 3 comparison points:

1. Server Control

One of the main benefits of a dedicated server is the level of control and flexibility that it provides. If you have specific requirements, opting for a dedicated server is definitely a good call as it allows you to customize the server to meet your needs – like installing your own operating system or server software. Although VPS hosting also offers a high level of control, it’s not to the extent of a dedicated server.

At NetShop ISP we offer full root access with our Cyprus dedicated servers, giving our clients the ability to fully control the server and maintain it as per their preferences.

2. Security

Control and security come hand in hand. Choosing a dedicated server allows you to have complete control over your site’s security. Although VPS hosting is also extremely secure, for businesses with a great need for amplified security, a dedicated server definitely beats a VPS!

3. Cost

In terms of pricing, a VPS is definitely more attractive, given that ultimately you would still be sharing physical resources. Understandably, dedicated hosting comes at a higher cost because – as we’ve covered – you’re getting more resources for your money.

Overall, with both a VPS and dedicated server having lots of advantages, it’s important to base your choice of server on your business requirements and budget.

If you want to learn more about the benefits of Cyprus VPS hosting, visit our website here. 

Benefits of Cyprus as a hosting location

Now that we’ve covered types of hosting, let’s take a closer look at what makes Cyprus such a great hosting location and what things you need to consider.

Low risk of natural disasters

Choosing a hosting location that has a low risk of natural disasters is essential in order to ensure the safety of your server. With few natural disasters occurring in Cyprus, it is considered extremely safe from power and internet connectivity disruptions.

Ideal geographic location

The location of your dedicated server can have a substantial impact on your business. Cyprus is ideally located at the centre of the EMEA region (Europe, the Middle East and Africa), making it a great destination for your dedicated server and also for offshore business endeavors.

Read related Article: What are the most popular Offshore Website Hosting locations in 2021

Cyprus is a financial centre

As we just mentioned, Cyprus is extremely popular for investors and offshore companies who wish to incorporate within the EU. Cyprus’ attractive taxation system, one of the lowest in the EU, and access to the European Union’s numerous economic and trade treaties, has made it a global business destination.

Customer Support

Last but not least, regardless of your choice of hosting location, customer support is one of the main things you need to take into consideration. Always opt for a hosting provider that will offer 24/7 support through a variety of communication channels to ensure that any issues you experience are resolved quickly and smoothly.

The Best Cyprus Dedicated Servers by NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP is a privately-owned business established in Cyprus in 2004 and is among the first hosting providers with strong international presence that introduced web hosting services in Cyprus.

For more information on Cyprus dedicated servers, Cyprus VPS, Cyprus hosting or any other service, get in touch with our Customer Service team.

The new Dutch Remote Gambling Act will allow gambling operators to enter the Dutch online gambling market and enforce high levels of protection for the players.

Whilst the current legislation in Netherlands for all gambling-related activities was entered into effect back in 1964, the Dutch government approved the first draft of the Remote Gambling Act in February 2019 as the initial framework was drafted in a time when the internet did not exist.

The new law is a well revised version of the existing gambling now and will help in regulating the online gambling activities as well as protecting the players.

What are the unique features of the Dutch Remote Gambling Act?

The new regulation will allow gambling operators to enter the Dutch online gambling market and enforce high levels of protection for the players. In more details, these are the unique features of the new Remote Gambling Act:

• Casinos (both land-based and online) and other providers must use a central register (CRUKS) where all players are automatically registered by their social security number. Players will be able to self-exclude from all licensed websites. Once a player is excluded, players will not be able to access sites and operator cannot target them with marketing. The CRUKS does not apply to lotteries.
• Strict regulations on marketing and promotional methods.
• Mandatory age check using IDIN.
• Mandatory participation in ‘controledatabank’ (CBD), the control data base of the KSA. This data base will register all activity with online casinos and give the KSA a direct tool to monitor the casinos.

iGaming Giants showing high interest in obtaining a Dutch online gambling license

Among the 80 providers that officially declared their interest in obtaining a Dutch online gambling license in 2019, some of the biggest players of the industry were mentioned such as Pokerstars, Betfair, Betsson, Bwin, Ladbrokes, Netent, Unibet, and William Hill.

Additionally, JHV Gaming recently reached an agreement with Kambi to launch an online sports betting platform, and Holland Casino is in progress of developing an online casino, powered by Playtech’s platform.

The Dutch Online Gambling Market vs. other European Countries

The Dutch market has grown from around 500,000 players in 2015, to 1.2 million in 2020! At the same time, the gross gaming revenue grew significantly from €296 million to €3.1 billion!

In terms of the Spending per Capita, Dutch players spend more than Germans, and are on par with French players. In terms of gross gaming revenue, Spain, France, Germany and Italy top the Netherlands.

Award Winning iGaming Services with Hosting Infrastructure in The Netherlands

NetShop ISP is a three-times Award Winning iGaming Services provider with a privately-owned infrastructure in Amsterdam, Netherlands. In addition to its Data centers in key igaming jurisdictions such as Malta, Cyprus and the United Kingdom, NetShop ISP has landed in The Netherlands on November 2020. From private cloud infrastructure, to dedicated servers and Colocation hosting, the leading Data center provider is already hosting numerous iGaming B2C and B2B providers.

Article Source: https://www.onlinecasinoground.nl/new-gambling-act-in-the-netherlands-2021/#regulations

Web hosting is a service that allows your website to become visible and accessible on the internet. Once you’ve chosen your domain name and purchased web hosting services, your files are uploaded to a server and are made available online.

When you begin building your first website you may be unaware of the necessary components needed in order to get it up and running. Many people mistakenly believe that getting together some content is all it takes, but in order for your website to be seen you’re going to need one very important thing – web hosting services.  

Let’s take a look at what exactly web hosting is, and how to buy it.

What is web hosting

Web hosting is a service that allows your website to become visible and accessible on the internet. To put it simply, web hosting provides all of the files and databases that your website is comprised of with a place to live – servers, so that people can come and visit!

Once you’ve chosen your domain name and purchased web hosting services, your files are uploaded to a server and are made available online. The provider that you choose to host your website is responsible for making sure that the server is fully functioning and that your website is accessible.

What is cPanel

After choosing and purchasing your domain and web hosting, you’re going to need some tools to help you maintain a successful online presence. That’s where cPanel comes in. The online Linux-based control panel hugely simplifies server and website management.

cPanel allows you to easily complete a wide range of tasks like manage domains, set up WordPress and other software, create a full backup, install an SSL certificate, and much more. The simple user interface is what makes cPanel the best for managing the many elements of your website and server.

WordPress Optimized Hosting

If you’re just building your website, there’s a really big chance that you’re using WordPress as your CMS. Free to install, extremely easy to use and boasting a huge library of themes and plugins, there’s no surprise as to why WordPress is the best and most popular content management system.

Millions of websites currently use the WordPress CMS, and that’s why we’ve also seen an increase in WordPress Optimized Web Hosting. WordPress Optimized Hosting is exactly what it sounds like – web hosting specifically optimized for WordPress.

Providers who offer WordPress hosting will most definitely support PHP and MySQL and include other resources, tools and specialized WordPress customer support experts in order to enhance performance.

If you want to find out more benefits of WordPress Optimized Web Hosting, visit our website here.

How to choose the best Web Hosting Provider

You may still be wondering how to choose the best provider to host your website. Here are some of the main things to check for:

Price

Web hosting is essential when owning a website, so it’s important that you’re getting your money’s worth. As web hosting is an ongoing cost, you should find a hosting provider that is affordable and suits your budget.

Although you shouldn’t choose a provider just because they’re cheap, there are other ways to get more value for your money. At NetShop ISP, our Web Hosting plans come with a free domain, free SSL and more added benefits. 

Support

One of the most important things to consider when choosing your web hosting provider is the level of support that will be available to you. Having 24/7 support is essential so choose a provider who will get any issues resolved quickly and efficiently via multiple contact methods.

Multiple plans

If you’re just getting started with your website, it may be hard to predetermine the amount of traffic your website is going to get. Choosing a hosting provider who provides multiple plans and hosting options will ensure that as your website grows, scalability will be seamless and save you the hassle of migration later down the line.

Cheap & Reliable Web Hosting Plans from NetShop ISP

At NetShop ISP, we offer affordable and dependable cPanel web hosting services in Cyprus, Malta and the UK, with plans starting from just €5 a month! 

If you have any more questions on how to buy web hosting services, get in touch with our team for a consultation. For better, faster, cheaper web hosting & solutions #letushostyou

We reveal the top 5 offshore hosting locations in 2021 and the reasons why many businesses choose them for servers and web hosting.

Where you choose to host your website is an important decision that can directly affect the potential and growth of your business. Many companies are choosing offshore hosting for a variety of reasons, so let’s take a look at some of the most popular offshore website hosting locations in 2021!

What is offshore hosting?

Offshore web hosting is the practice of hosting a website on servers located outside of one’s own country. Simply put, hosting your website in any other country other than the one that you live or operate in, is considered offshore hosting.

However, the term offshore hosting more specifically implies that you are hosting your website in another country for a specific reason.  These reasons can include anonymity, infrastructure stability or even just because it’s cheap.  

With so many different hosting services available, choosing the right offshore website hosting location may seem like an intimidating task, with a number of determining factors that need to be taken into account.

What is the best offshore hosting location?

1. Singapore

Recognized as the technology hub of Asia, Singapore has become a popular choice for offshore web hosting for a number of reasons. Singapore alone makes up over half of data centres in the whole of south-east Asia.

Natural disasters in Singapore are uncommon, meaning there is a low risk of power and internet connectivity disruptions. In case of any disasters occurring, Singapore based data centres have heavily invested in Data Recovery with infrastructure and technology in place to ensure servers are protected.

Of course, when choosing a hosting provider and location, security is also of great concern. Singapore based data centres have continued to make security their top priority. In fact, NetShop ISP’s NSSIN01 Data Center in Singapore is protected by advanced physical security systems and protocols, including a multi-layered access system and 24/7 on site security staff.

Read more about why to choose Singapore for offshore website hosting here.

2.   Cyprus

Cyprus is also quickly becoming a popular choice for offshore web hosting, mainly due to its attractive taxation system. With one of the lowest corporate tax rates in the EU (12.5%) and non-resident based companies being free from all local taxation, many companies are opting not only to host their websites in Cyprus, but also take advantage of the offshore company formation opportunities.

Internationally recognized as a business destination, Cyprus has become a financial hub for the Forex and iGaming industries due to its ideal geographic location, reliable infrastructure and access to the European Union’s various economic and trade treaties.

Like Singapore, Cyprus is not prone to natural disasters and has dependable infrastructure in place, making it the ideal offshore hosting destination.

Read more about the benefits of Cyprus hosting here.

3.   The Netherlands

When choosing the best offshore hosting location, another thing that needs to be considered is the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA). The Netherlands is renowned for its commitment to confidentiality and freedom of speech, and as such has strong privacy laws.

If you plan on hosting any controversial content or wish to remain anonymous, choosing a hosting location like the Netherlands, where laws are favourable to privacy concerns, is essential to avoid having your site or servers forcibly taken down.

Not only does the Netherlands have high privacy standards, but with the Amsterdam Internet Exchange (AMS-IX) being the 2nd largest Exchange Point in the world, you are also guaranteed high speed connectivity – and at a great price too!

The Netherlands is a global leader in green technologies and renewable energy, meaning their power and cooling costs are lower than other countries – so you can get more value for your money.

4.   Malta

Like Cyprus, Malta has also rapidly become a popular destination for iGaming and Financial businesses. Due to its taxation benefits and cost structure, Malta has developed into a globally recognized business hub.

Malta’s geographic location between European and North African countries, not only makes it a strategic business location, but also extremely low risk to any natural disasters, making it a safe and secure offshore hosting location.

5.   Hong Kong

If you wish to grow your online presence and access the China market, offshore hosting in Hong Kong is definitely the answer. Accessing Chinese consumers means facing a number of regulatory challenges and constrictions, but Hong Kong hosting can provide you with a reliable solution.

Hong Kong is also a well-regarded tax haven with strong corporate laws, investment prospects and one of the world’s most prestigious company formation markets for non-resident business incorporation.

Surprisingly, Hong Kong can also be highly tolerable of DMCA content making it very unlikely for your website to get issued with a DMCA notice.

Website, Email and Server Hosting with NetShop ISP

NetShop Internet Services is an Award Winning Data Center Services & Server Hosting Provider with privately-owned Infrastructure in Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Singapore, Los Angeles (US West) and Hong Kong.

For more information, technical advice or any other pre-sales questions please contact our 24/7 Customer Service team.

NetShop Internet Services, the leading Data Center Services company based in Cyprus, announces today its official partnership with Synacor, a NASDAC listed (NASDAQ: SYNC) Technology company, in order to provide E-mail hosting and Collaboration services to its customers in Cyprus or abroad.

NetShop Internet Services, the leading Data Center Services company based in Cyprus, announces today its official channel partnership with Synacor, a NASDAC listed (NASDAQ: SYNC) Technology company, in order to provide E-mail hosting and Collaboration services to its customers in Cyprus and abroad.

Through this channel partnership, NetShop ISP is able to offer Zimbra, a world-leading Email & Collaboration platform, to individuals, businesses of any size and organizations in the public sector that require a secure and open-source e-mail platform.

 “We are delighted for our Partnership with Synacor / Zimbra to provide a collaboration ecosystem that allows small businesses, enterprises and other organizations to use their day-to-day apps instead of being “forced” to use or pay for services they don’t use,” said Stefano Sordini, CEO at NetShop ISP.

The latest version of the platform is Zimbra 9. It is offered by NetShop ISP as-a-Service, installed on-premises, or deployed in Public or Private Clouds.

About Zimbra Email and Collaboration

Zimbra, a Synacor product, is an email and collaboration platform that includes contacts, calendar, tasks, instant messaging, and file sharing, plus add-ons such as videoconferencing, document creation, and file storage. Zimbra powers hundreds of millions of mailboxes in 140+ countries and is offered through more than 500 BSPs and 2000 channel partners. Enterprises, governments, and service providers trust Zimbra. Zimbra can be deployed in the cloud, on-premises (private cloud), or as a hybrid service. For more information about Zimbra, please visit www.zimbra.com.

About NetShop ISP

NetShop ISP is a privately-held web hosting company incorporated in Cyprus in 2004. With Data Centers across the globe (Cyprus, Malta, United Kingdom, Netherlands, United States, Singapore and Hong Kong) NetShop ISP is offering reliable web hosting services that include Dedicated Servers, Cloud & VPS, Racks & Colocation Hosting, E-mail Hosting, Domain Names, Backup & Disaster Recovery solutions.

https://netshop-isp.com.cy

NetShop Internet Services Ltd (NetShop ISP), a global web hosting & servers provider established in Cyprus, is announcing, today, the availability of Coinbase Commerce as an official Payment method for all web hosting, Domain Registrations, Cloud & VPS, Dedicated servers and Colocation hosting services.

NetShop Internet Services Ltd (NetShop ISP), a global web hosting & servers provider established in Cyprus, is announcing, today, the availability of Coinbase Commerce as an official Payment method for all web hosting, Domain Registrations, Cloud & VPS, Dedicated servers and Colocation hosting services.

Coinbase is one of the largest Cryptocurrency exchanges that supports trading, sending and receiving of multiple crypto coins such as Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), Bitcoin Cash (BCH), Litecoin (LTC), and more.

NetShop ISP was the first web hosting provider in Cyprus and Malta to accept Bitcoin payments for all of its web hosting products & services in 2017.

“Until now, our Customers were able to pay for Web hosting and Servers with Bitcoin via BitPay. As per the recent KYC requirements that BitPay enforced, a large proportion of our Customers were facing difficulties in using this payment processor. Today, we are happy to announce that we have integrated with Coinbase so that anyone can pay with the Cryptocurrency of their choice fast and anonymously“, said Lorenzo Sordini, CFO at NetShop ISP.

Benefits of Coinbase as Cryptocurrency Payment Service

• Buying and selling bitcoin (exchanging it to your local currency)
• Sending and requesting bitcoin by email or bitcoin address
• Secure, Anonymous, Fast and Free Payments

Pay For Web Hosting & Servers with Crypto

NetShop ISP accepts payments in Crypto for the following products & services:

• cPanel Web Hosting
• Domain Names Registration
• SSL Certificates
• Cloud & VPS Hosting
• Dedicated Servers
• Colocation
• Cloud Backup
• Premium DNS

Customers of NetShop ISP can choose Coinbase Commerce during their Order Checkout and Renewal invoices and proceed with instant payment. Alternatively, you can request from Billing department an address so you can send the payment in crypto manually.

Softaculous can be installed in the most popular web hosting control panels like cPanel, DirectAdmin, Interworx, Plesk and ispManager. In this article we will provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Softaculous in a cPanel VPS or Dedicated Server.

What is Softaculous

Softaculous is one of the most popular and favorite auto installers in the Web hosting industry. It includes a list of more than 400 scripts and 1115 PHP Classes which is continuously updated and extended.

Softaculous has become over the years the leading Scripts installer as it includes almost every script and CMS that anyone will need. Some of the most popular scripts included are WordPress, Joomla, SMF, Drupal, Dolphin, PrestaShop and a thousand more.

Whilst Softaculous can be installed in the most popular web hosting control panels like cPanel, DirectAdmin, Interworx, Plesk and ispManager, in this article we will provide a step-by-step tutorial on how to install Softaculous in cPanel.

Installing Softaculous in cPanel

Requirements

• A VPS or Dedicated server with cPanel installed
• Enable ionCube loaders in cPanel (steps included below)
• If you have a firewall, you need to allow the following domains and IP addresses as these are the official Softaculous mirrors used to download the script packages for installation:

192.198.80.3 # api.softaculous.com
158.69.6.246 # s1.softaculous.com
192.200.108.99 # s2.softaculous.com
213.239.208.58 # s3.softaculous.com
138.201.24.83 # s4.softaculous.com
167.114.200.240 # s7.softaculous.com

Step-by-step Installation Commands

1. Enable ionCube loaders in cPanel / WHM

• Login to WHM as root
• Go to Server Configuration -> Tweak Settings -> search PHP from the top-right search filter
• Select ioncube check box for cPanel PHP loader.
• Click on Save button.
• ionCube loaders are now enabled on your cPanel Server

2. Install Softaculous from Shell / CLI

Connect on your server via SSH with a root-privileges account and type the following commands, one-by-one:

wget -N http://files.softaculous.com/install.sh

chmod 755 install.sh

./install.sh

Now go to: WHM > Plugins (or Add-Ons if u are using WHM with version older 11) > Softaculous – Instant Installs

Your Softaculous in cPanel Control Panel has been successfully installed!

You are automatically switched to the Free/Trial license. Contact NetShop ISP Sales team to obtain a cheap Softaculous Premium license.