Moving or restoring a website for beginners: don't be afraid, it's easier than it seems

2025-10-05

Moving a website to a new server or restoring it after a failure can sound like a scary task, especially if you’re new to web development or administration. But don’t panic. With the right approach and a step-by-step plan you can handle it without stress. Below is a breakdown of the whole process: from backup to functionality checks, including ISPmanager and FreePanel panels and local testing via hosts without changing public DNS.

043 | ISPmanager: The Russian Standard for Hosting Management

2025-07-05

Introduction to ISPmanager

ISPmanager is one of the most well-known and widely used web hosting control panels, especially in the Russian and CIS markets. Developed by ISPsystem, it offers a powerful and comprehensive set of tools for server administration and web project management. ISPmanager is a paid product, but its functionality and reliability justify the investment for many users and hosting providers. It’s designed for those looking for a stable, proven solution with extensive capabilities.

042 | Website Control Panels: Your Key to Easy Hosting

2025-07-04

Introduction: Why Do You Need a Website Control Panel?

Imagine you’ve bought a piece of land and built a house on it (your website). Now you need to manage the house: connect electricity (domains), install plumbing (databases), set up security (SSL certificates), maintain order (files), and even let tenants in (FTP users). You could do all of this manually, but it’s complex, time-consuming, and requires specialized skills.

This is where website control panels come in. These are graphical web interfaces that significantly simplify the process of managing your web server and all the components needed to run a website. Instead of entering complex terminal commands, you simply click buttons and fill out forms in a user-friendly browser interface.