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Within days of registering my domain, it was hijacked to a fake site. To prevent this from happening again, arrangements are being made to transfer the domain to another provider. Those of you who have had difficulty finding the right page at modecideas.com can put it down to the malicious actions of others. For what gain?
Registration of the domain has now been completed. It is set up for at least 3 years from now. Thanks to all those showing patience while this process was completed. If anything has been learned from the experience it is "don't let your domain expire before renewing!". The problems in getting it back can be much bigger than just renewing it. Things like other people trying to acquire it, for example can cause sleepless nights. Allow a day or two to get back to full speed, thanks.
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Thursday, October 8, 2009
Diamond web award winner
International Association of Web Masters and Designers
Years ago, modecideas.com received an award for web design of a high standard.Since that time the site has been updated with information designed to help web masters develop new sites, find electronic information (markings on resistors, capacitors etc) and to answer some of the difficult questions website owners must face as sites develop and grow. During that time the effort has been aided by many members from the pchelpers online email support group. With over 80 members world wide we help needy people deal with their website and PC issues without charge. We bounce ideas off each other and work things out together on a daily basis. If you would like to be a part of it, please go to the sign-up form at http://modecideas.com/index.html and add your email address to the list. You can contribute to the conversation and choose to leave at any time. We welcome your questions and your input.
Years ago, modecideas.com received an award for web design of a high standard.Since that time the site has been updated with information designed to help web masters develop new sites, find electronic information (markings on resistors, capacitors etc) and to answer some of the difficult questions website owners must face as sites develop and grow. During that time the effort has been aided by many members from the pchelpers online email support group. With over 80 members world wide we help needy people deal with their website and PC issues without charge. We bounce ideas off each other and work things out together on a daily basis. If you would like to be a part of it, please go to the sign-up form at http://modecideas.com/index.html and add your email address to the list. You can contribute to the conversation and choose to leave at any time. We welcome your questions and your input.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Why I would prefer a web hosting service over running my own server
Most people who have a web site find it convenient to use a web server outside their own home/office. I have one in house, set up for direct access updating. My approach is to use a USB stick to store the updates and just walk across the room, plug it in and upload the files directly.
This is fine for some, but the majority either don't have the interest or the ability to maintain or set up such a system.
What's the alternative? Simple- look for a web hosting service on line (preferably one that offers FTP access). FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. There a number of handy programs you can download for this, such as "Cuteftp". In this case an FTP account is set up by your hosting provider with a personal password for you. When you have created new pages or updated existing ones,you simply bring up your FTP program, connect with the server and send the files to it (being careful to put them in the right directory and do any other tasks your host requires). It's a convenient and efficient system, and the web server could be anywhere in the world.
One other thing. Having your site set up this way may also have its dangers. If the server has many clients, it is possible one or more may misbehave and affect the reputation of the service. For example, while you maintain your web files with integrity, another client could be sending spam and thereby affecting the reputation of the server, and possibly your reputation as well.
That's the good and the bad side of FTP server hosting. It's your decision. Let it be a wise one!
This is fine for some, but the majority either don't have the interest or the ability to maintain or set up such a system.
What's the alternative? Simple- look for a web hosting service on line (preferably one that offers FTP access). FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. There a number of handy programs you can download for this, such as "Cuteftp". In this case an FTP account is set up by your hosting provider with a personal password for you. When you have created new pages or updated existing ones,you simply bring up your FTP program, connect with the server and send the files to it (being careful to put them in the right directory and do any other tasks your host requires). It's a convenient and efficient system, and the web server could be anywhere in the world.
One other thing. Having your site set up this way may also have its dangers. If the server has many clients, it is possible one or more may misbehave and affect the reputation of the service. For example, while you maintain your web files with integrity, another client could be sending spam and thereby affecting the reputation of the server, and possibly your reputation as well.
That's the good and the bad side of FTP server hosting. It's your decision. Let it be a wise one!
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
Domain update is done
Enom are querying some of the details to get them right. I sent them off a few minutes ago. My mistake for thinking the problems were over! So I still keep working to straighten them out. Hoping this is the last problem before everything is back to normal again.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Saturday, October 3, 2009
Domain update
The expected transfer did not take place (unfortunately) due to problems with the alternative hosting service. So modecideas.com was renewed on ehost.com instead. By this time the changes should have begun to percolate over the net. It may be a couple of days before everyone can see the site again. Please take the opportunity to ping the domain during this time and post your results. The IP information you get from this could assist me to identify both spread and any problems with the update.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Domain transfer for modecideas.com
With thanks to all the staff at enom, I have arranged to transfer my website (modecideas.com) to a new domain name provider. Both parties have been advised of the move. There could be some problems accessing the domain while this goes on, so please be patient over the next few days. Note: Doing this may also prove a deterrent for those who tried to hijack the domain recently. After they got into one server it will be harder for them to locate and deal with a new one.
In the meantime I would like to thank all those loyal friends and the users of my website, the members of pchelpers for their understanding and support. This blog will not be affected by the changes described above. Everyone is still welcome to visit and post as usual. PS:I have just posted a temporary access to the modecideas.com site until the domain comes on stream again. http://121.73.82.180 NB: I will endeavor to leave this on the blog until the problem is cleared up, but after that it will be removed.
PS:It didn't all turn out as expected. The transfer didn't happen, so I renewed the domain on enom. Lots of work later it was done and the results were submitted to the net. Over the next couple of days the site should become visible again. Hopefully the fake one will be history.
In the meantime I would like to thank all those loyal friends and the users of my website, the members of pchelpers for their understanding and support. This blog will not be affected by the changes described above. Everyone is still welcome to visit and post as usual. PS:I have just posted a temporary access to the modecideas.com site until the domain comes on stream again. http://121.73.82.180 NB: I will endeavor to leave this on the blog until the problem is cleared up, but after that it will be removed.
PS:It didn't all turn out as expected. The transfer didn't happen, so I renewed the domain on enom. Lots of work later it was done and the results were submitted to the net. Over the next couple of days the site should become visible again. Hopefully the fake one will be history.
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