No modern Internet presence is possible without dynamic elements. Whether you’re running a corporate website or a personal blog, dynamic elements add the depth and interactivity that Internet users have come to expect from a Web 2.0 page.

Behind the eye-catching interactive elements that commend the attention of visitors there is always a database, be it MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MS SQL Server. Without databases, we wouldn’t have things like comments, users, or custom settings. Most users don’t give a second thought to these data-driven elements, as long as they work properly. But when things do go awry, the effects can be highly visible and potentially disastrous.

Seasoned webmasters know all too well that SQL-related errors are among the most common website problems. It is therefore extremely important to choose a web hosting service that lets you quickly solve SQL issues, and even more importantly, to prevent problems from appearing altogether.

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We have some exciting news to share here at Certified Hosting! Our CEO and support guru Kacy Carlsen was recently featured in a Ping! Zine Web Hosting Magazine article eloquently titled, “Women in Web Hosting: An In-Depth Look at CEO Kacy Carlsen,” telling the story of how Kacy became one of a few or maybe the only female CEO in the hosting industry and how Certified Hosting was started.

Ping! Zine is a popular US-based online magazine that highlights trends and remarkable facts in the world of the Internet and the web hosting industry. Ping! Zine is the industry’s most respected and widely read magazine for both service providers and end users. The magazine was created in 2002 as a source for informative and entertaining articles about hosting and everything related to it.

In the article, Kacy talks about herself, how she built her technical experience and her first business, how Certified Hosting came to be where it is now and also about the challenges women face when running their own business in an industry that has always been dominated by men. Take a few moments and head over to the Ping! Zine website to learn more about Women in Web Hosting: An In-Depth Look at CEO Kacy Carlsen.

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Nowadays, web hosting companies are a dime a dozen. Hundreds of well-known companies fight for that search engine ranking, battle to offer the best pricing and constantly up the ante on features vying for their piece of the hosting market. It’s a tough battle, one that finds many web hosts continually scrambling for ways to cut costs and revamp business models - in addition to retaining their current customer base while doing so.

At Certified Hosting, we realize that the success of your online business relies heavily on quality web hosting. Uptime, network speed, tech support and pricing are important factors when choosing a web hosting provider.  Certified Hosting gives our customers an experience, free with every purchase.

Creating an experience with every purchase

Many different factors go into choosing a web hosting provider, but why stop once you have found the one that offers what you need at a price point you can afford? Certified Hosting believes web hosting is not a purchase but an experience. We offer access to exclusive forums, personalized service and support along with fresh hosting features that make it exciting to work on your website again!  

From our customer service department to our CEO, the Certified Hosting staff is available to every client big or small. We are easily accessible via phone, email and live chat to discuss your web hosting needs, your business plans or even your latest personal acheivement. Certified Hosting believes that the true secret to happiness is not having all the riches in the world but truly enjoying the experience that gets you there.

Getting started with the Certified Hosting experience

Make the choice and choose Certified Hosting for your web hosting needs. Visit us at www.certifiedhosting.com to learn more about Certified Hosting and what 11 years of industry related experience can do for you.