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