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Explaining Algorithms

Posted on June 1, 2015 by Forward_Web

Explaining Algorithms, to simplify a very old yet new buzz word being used to sell functions to end users. Algorithms (at the basic level) are very easy. Example, everyone reading this post can write an everyday algorithm, all you need to do is write down a list of tasks (cleaning, washing car..ect) in the order you plan on completing them and that is your everyday Algorithm. Simple Right?

Fun Fact about the term “Algorithm”: Did you know the term Algorithm is derived from Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizm? Al-Khwarizmi (750AD-850AD) developed the concept of the algorithm inside the House of Wisdom in Baghdad. Hence, why some call A-Khwarizmi the Grandfather of Computer Science.

Happy Web Surfing 🙂

The Web Hobbyist vs The Web Developer (Learning the Difference)

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Forward_Web

You will often hear horror stories (or maybe you experienced this already) about website development. Thousands being spent on incomplete website builds, lazy web developers and businesses eventually being burnt. Part of the solution is simple, learn the difference between a web hobbyist and a web developer. Knowing the difference will save you time, money and maybe even your business.

So whats the difference between a web hobbyist and a web developer?

Web hobbyist will do just that, build your website as a hobby. Your friends, family, you probably know a few web hobbyist and although web hobbyists often times have good intentions. Web hobbyist simply do not apply themselves enough to provide you with a solid product/service (making it impossible for your business to succeed on the net).

So what makes a web developer? FernGullyGraphics classifies a web developer as someone who spends at least 20 hours per week (for at least 2 years) building websites. With that being said, being classified a web developer does not make you a good web developer. However, hiring a web developer vs web hobbyist does guarantee you a greater chance at success (at least on the web).

Happy Web Building!
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Sponsoring The Pajama Program (Ceres, California Chapter)

Posted on May 4, 2015 by Forward_Web

Pleased to announce Forward Web is now one of the on-going sponsors for the Pajama Program (Ceres, California chapter). Forward Web is covering the rental expenses for a much needed self storage unit (needed to help continue the expansion of the pajama program). A big thank you to Ceres Self Storage (one of our valued customers) for providing the Self Storage unit at a discounted rate.

For more information about the Pajama Program Ceres Chapter, visit: Pajama Program in Ceres

Free Marketing Tip By Forward Web (Marketing and Promotion)

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Forward_Web

Forward Web cares about the success of your business. Having an audience to market your services through is going to be vital to the success or survival of your business. With that being said, if your business does not have at least 3 channels you are marketing your services through (Google, Youtube, Grassroots..ect), you are not doing the basic requirement needed to succeed as a business. Notice the word basic, as you should not stop at 3 channels, while still keeping a focus on quality vs quantity.

Happy Web Surfing 🙂

Love Modesto – Catherine Everett Elementary School Project Recap

Posted on April 23, 2015 by Forward_Web

This past weekend Forward Web had the opportunity to be one of the many sponsors that participated in the Love Modesto event.

The project Forward Web decided to sponsor was for Catherine Everett Elementary School. The project involved painting a map of the 50 states for the kids to play with during there recreational school time. With the help of everyone pictured (in the group photo below) + Russell Cortez and his father, we got the map painted in about 3 hours!

Here are some more pictures from the project and event, if you want to support the Modesto Community, you can visit Love Modesto for ways you can help.

Until Next Time!

Is your web host overselling?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Forward_Web

In our last blog post we helped you answer and understand the question, “is my web hosting account really unlimited?” Today we are going to help you answer and understand the question “is my web host overselling”? Before we can answer that question, we must first understand what overselling actually means. By definition, overselling refers to a business practice where a company sells a volatile good or service in excess of actual capacity. Airlines and Hotels tend to do this (referred to as overbooking), so they can insure 100% of the available seats/rooms will be used (therefore maximizing their profits).

In web hosting, its quite the opposite. Companies overselling in web hosting are hoping 100% of the available resources are NOT going to be used (maximizing their profits by hosting more customers on the same server). Since many customers compare companies by the disk space/bandwidth being offered. Companies will often times use this knowledge to their advantage by inflating the disk space/bandwidth being advertised (giving you a false sense of security). Meanwhile, the company hopes you will only use a fraction of the disk space/bandwidth being offered and if you do start to use more of the allotted disk space/bandwidth (your account will be suspended for using too much of the systems CPU/Ram).

So how do you know if your web host is overselling? Unlike “unlimited” web hosting, determining whether or not your web host is overselling can be a bit tricky (but not impossible). As a general rule (and of course there are exceptions to every rule). If your web site is using more than 20-25Gb of disk space and more than 200-300GB of bandwidth, your site probably doesn’t belong in a shared hosting environment. Keeping that information in mind, if your web host is claiming to give you more than 20-25Gb of disk space and 200-300Gb of bandwidth (for less than $15.00 per month), your web host is probably overselling.

Now comes the real question, is overselling bad? Not necessarily, however just like “unlimited” web hosting, its important to understand overselling is just a marketing gimmick (your not actually getting what is advertised). So instead of going from web host to web host, looking for the most disk space/bandwidth for your buck. Take a look at your actual web hosting needs. Find out how much disk space/bandwidth you actually need. What type of site software you are using (if any), how many unique visitors you are receiving per day and go from there. Knowing what does and does not belong in a shared web hosting environment is half the battle.

Sincerely,

Fernando Alfaro
Owner of Forward Web
http://www.forwardweb.net

Is web hosting really unlimited?

Posted on June 7, 2013 by Forward_Web

Today we are going to help you answer and understand the question “is my web host overselling”? Before we can answer that question, we must first understand what overselling actually means. By definition, overselling refers to a business practice where a company sells a volatile good or service in excess of actual capacity. Airlines and Hotels tend to do this (referred to as overbooking), so they can insure 100% of the available seats/rooms will be used (therefore maximizing their profits).

Now comes the real question, is overselling bad? Not necessarily, however just like “unlimited” web hosting, its important to understand overselling is just a marketing gimmick (your not actually getting what is advertised). Our suggestion, know what your website actually needs (in terms of server resources). Knowing what does and does not belong in a shared web hosting environment is half the battle.

Happy Hosting!