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Rankings are really based on quality of content rather than the quantity or length. Just because an article is long doesn't mean that it has worthwhile content for someone searching. A short, keyword filled article is just as effective as a long article with only a few keywords sprinkled here and there. People linking to your content is often the most expedient method to boost a rank. I think the best example are forum post search results in Google. Most of them are not very long, most being less than a paragraph in total text, but its their content that gives them a higher page rank. Focus on building a really great article and don't worry about the length. Adding length does contribute positively to your code-to-content ratio, but you shouldn't go out of your way to fluff up your article. Use search engine friendly URLs, make good use of header tags <h1></h1> to focus attention, ensure your page title is relevant to the content, keep repeat content to a minimum, make use of available meta tags, create and submit sitemaps to major search engines, etc.

Shameless plug there from Specialty AS, wouldn't trust a business that can't spell "trial period" correctly. Also fail @ mentioning speedturtle when FloridaClay created the topic.

Haha, didn't even stop to think about that. HH needs to change the names on these folders or the files so that they don't get auto-blocked!

I wouldn't be concerned, here's a few reasons. Spamcop analyzes the full headers to determine where the spam is actually originating from. Namely, all this spam would need to originate from your web server or there would need to be hundreds of modified reports. Most spam doesn't originate from a webhost's server. Most is generated by consumer PCs that has been infected with malware and the owner doesn't know its being used for spam. Not a webhost server. Webhosts today can usually track the amount of mail being sent by a server and can determine whether or not a server is actually being used for spam purposes versus legitimate mailing. This isn't to say that such a scheme wouldn't work, I'm sure some large webhosts would immediately terminate accounts. But you would be more likely to get an account suspended for DCMA violations than a spam alert.

I was about to hit my limit on my 1&1 package, a MySQL database size limit of all things around 100MB. I needed a better webhost and I looked around WHT to see who were reputable, but not so money driven that the servers were overloaded and support suffered. Every single WHT review about Hawk Host was positive, so it seemed hard to wrong with so many good reviews. And having a random coupon was icing on the cake I suppose. Two years later, I'm still a happy and satisfied customer!

Not to gravedig an old topic, but the banners aren't loading for me.

People like to see active websites with real content. If its a website with lots of content or lots of users, it shows off Hawk Host's technical capabilities. Basically its a "live demo" of your hosting in action.

I have been a happy Hawk Host customer for the past year and eight months. Never had any issues with billing or payments. Sounds like the only fraud here is you!

I picked it up on Xbox 360 and I'm still working through the campaign. I dived into the multiplayer for a couple of sessions and the depth of the new multiplayer perks is really quite refreshing. Having predator drones, AC-130s, etc. makes for an intense multiplayer game. Toss in some bonuses for death streaks to help get players back in the game is also welcome as its tries to level out the playing field. Much better than CoD4, a welcome addition to the franchise. If World at War received a similar sequel, I might even pick that one up as well..

I'd also recommend using the "Delete Private Messages Sent by User" in the User Manager so that all the PMs are deleted from inboxes. I just logged in to see two spam PMs still there.

With vBulletin 4.0 due to be moving into beta in the next few months, will the Hawk Host Forums be upgraded to vB4 as well? Only reason to ask is due to the fact that there are some major changes in the styles from 3.8 to 4 given what's been posted on vbulletin.com

Sounds like you may need to look into a VPS or dedicated server where you'll be able to utilize more server resources. Shared hosting is just that, shared. A single individual's overuse of the server means slower responsiveness for everyone on the server.

<_< So long as you eat in moderation, you can virtually any food item without having detrimental effects on the body...Least that's the way my awesome metabolism works heh.

I picked up Halo 3: ODST and wrapped up the entire campaign on its hardest difficult. Also beat inFamous in 3 days with good karma. What a fun week! heh.

I currently own three vBulletins, two of which run right here on Hawk Host. It really comes down to your own preferences and how much you want to invest in the software. As it currently stands, vBulletin costs $160 for a lifetime owned license. phpBB is free obviously. I choose vBulletin for my "serious" websites for a number of reasons. - Its professional. Since it costs money, your forum is in business for the long term. - Products & mods. vBulletin has some of the best modifications like vBSEO. These products import in seconds and don't require any file edits or coding skill. - Styles & templates. vBulletin has the templates stored in the database so they are quick and easy to edit, no file uploads required (unless adding new styles!). - Depth of administrative tools. vBulletin & Invision Boards offer a rich administrative backend that give you a great deal of control over the forums. You can setup complex permissions, usergroups & masks, and scheduled tasks that are in a league far above phpBB. In the end, you get what you pay for. phpBB is free and is a good jumping off point for anyone getting into forums. vBulletin & Invision Boards cost money, but they are an investment in the quality of your site. If you end up not liking the product, you can always (receive permission first) re-sell your vBulletin license.