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6 Things That Can Cause Your Website To Fail & How To Fix Them

6 reasons why your website fails

Avoiding website downtime can cost as little as N2,600 (less than US$2) if you own a dot com.ng domain; or N21,000 (less than $16) for a dot com domain.

People get business information from websites. They also pay for goods & services online and may rely on input from your website to run their business.

Here are six things that could cause a website to stop working, and how to fix them.

Expired Domain Name

If you forget to renew your domain name registration, the domain will expire, and visitors will no longer be able to access the website. When this happens, it can be embarrassing and expensive. This is because domain names are sold on a first-come-first served basis. If someone registers your expired domain, you may have to buy it back at many times the actual cost.

You can keep your domain name registration active by doing one of the following:
a) Lookout for renewal reminders that are sent by the domain registrar four to six weeks to the expiration date.
b) Opt-in for auto renewal. With the auto renewal option, you may be prompted to ensure your payment method is funded. Your domain name registration will automatically renew without your intervention.

Expired Web Hosting

Websites are hosted on servers. If your web hosting subscription expires, it will go offline and your visitors & clients will be unable to access it. In addition, you will not be able to send or receive emails. Eventually your emails and website will be deleted.

To prevent your web hosting from expiring, follow the same steps as above (for domain name expiry).

Fixing website errors infographics

Server Problems

This could be due to a hardware failure, software issues, or network problems. Website hosting providers typically have measures in place to minimize downtime, but it can still occur occasionally. This can be fixed by your web hosting company.

Cyberattacks

Websites can be targeted by cyberattacks, such as distributed-denial-of-service attacks (DDoS attacks), which can overwhelm the website with traffic and make it inaccessible to legitimate users. Website owners can take steps to mitigate the risk of cyberattacks, but they cannot be completely prevented. You will need ongoing website maintenance to harden your website against cyberattacks.

Coding Errors

Even a small coding error can cause a website to go offline. This is why it is important to thoroughly test websites before launching them to the public. Website owners should also regularly update their websites to fix any bugs that may be discovered.

Software Errors

If a website owner installs new software that conflicts with the existing software on their website, it can cause the website to go offline. It is important to test any new software before installing it on a live website.

Fixes to website downtime

Conclusion

If a website owner installs new software that conflicts with the existing software on their website, it can cause the website to go offline. It is important to test any new software before installing it on a live website.

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Domain Names, Web Hosting & Websites

Websites require several items to be in place before people can go online to view it. To have a website that works, you need to:

  1. Register a domain name
  2. Pay for hosting
  3. Build a website

Your website will not be available online if one of these three are absent.

In this writeup, I will explain the difference between websites, domains & hosting, how they work to make a website visible. I will talk about how to get each one and what they might cost.

What Is A Domain Name?

A domain name is a unique address that is used to access websites. An example of a domain name is www.google.com. It is an important part of your online identity and brand. Your domain name will be used to refer to your website. When you type, say, www.jumia.com.ng .ng, the domain name searches for the computer (server) which hosts the website and displays it on your web browser.

Jumia

One way of getting a domain name is through a domain registrar or reseller. Some popular ones are www.godaddy.com, www.namecheap.com    and www.ionos.com. If you want to register a domain with a .com.ng, .ng or any Nigeria top level domain, you can use registrars such as www.whogohost.com, www.domainking.ng or www.qservers.com.

How To Register A Domain Name

A domain name consists of several parts as shown in the diagram below:

Part of a domain name

To register a domain, first decide the domain name you would like. Note that domain names are unique, so if the one you prefer is taken, you will need to search for, and register another one. Let’s say you want to register www.ineedadomain.com. If this has been registered by another person, you will need to change the domain or tld. In this case you may choose to look for options such as www.i-need-a-domain.com, or www.ineeddomain.com. You can also try domains with different tlds as much as it matches you brand or aligns with your website. For example, you may try www.ineedadomain.org or www.ineedadomain.expert and many more

How Much Does It Cost To Register A Domain Name

The cost of domain name registration is different across registrars and resellers. The costs also vary based on the tld.

Domain prices

Web Hosting

Your website is stored on a physical computer (server) that serves pages to users on the internet. This is owned and operated by a hosting company. Web hosting is like renting space in a building. The bigger the space you rent and resources required, the more you pay. The cheapest and most popular type of web hosting is called shared hosting. This is where several websites share a server and its resources.

All the domain name registrars and resellers listed above also provide web hosting services.

When choosing a web hosting plan, there are several factors to consider . You need a web host that has a high average uptime. If you already use a host and your website is loads slowly you may need upgrade your web hosting plan or change web hosts altogether.

Web Hosting

All the domain name registrars and resellers listed above also provide web hosting services.

When choosing a web hosting plan, there are several factors to consider . You need a web host that has a high average uptime. If you already use a host and your website is loads slowly you may need upgrade your web hosting plan or change web hosts altogether.

What Is A Website And How Does It Work?

A website is a collection of related and interlinked web pages under a domain name. Web pages are documents that can be displayed on a browser such as Microsoft Edge, Mozilla Firefox, Google Chrome and many more.

Websites are built using hypertext markup language (HTML). However, you could build websites by using tools that allow users design and create websites without writing html or other code. These are called website builders. There are several website builders available today. The most popular ones include WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Weebly, Squarespace, HubSpot, etc.

There are also several types of websites based on what they should be used for and what they should do.

Types of websites

Websites: Coding or Website builder: Which is the best option?

To use a website builder or code your website from scratch is a choice that should be considered carefully. Using a website builder gets you up and running within a few hours to days.

You should consider the following to choose how to build your website

What are you business needs: The things you need a website to do for your business

  1. Time: When do you have to get online. This may be influence by your business needs
  2. Budget: How much can you afford to spend on a website
  3. Technical Know-How: How will you update the website after it has been delivered.

Conclusion

Your domain name and web hosting affect your website. If your website is a key part of your business or organisation, as it should be, then you should ensure that your domain name and web hosting are managed by a trusted member of staff or professionals.

If your domain expires you may need to change it, as registration is on a first-come-first-served basis. In this case, the alternative is to pay premium for it. This may be up to a thousand times of what it should have sold for.

If your web hosting expires, you will lose your website unless you have backup stored in a different location. This may mean building a new website.

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