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WHMCS vs Blesta: Which One Should You Choose?

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

Category: Getting Started
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Picking a billing platform is one of the first real decisions you make when setting up a hosting reseller business. WHMCS and Blesta are the two most popular options. Both are solid. But they are not the same, and the right choice depends on what matters most to you. What They Have in Common Start […]

What is WHMCS?

Last Updated: May 7, 2026

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Running a hosting business involves a lot of moving parts. Clients, invoices, support tickets, account setups. Without the right tools, it gets messy fast. That is where WHMCS comes in. The Short Answer WHMCS stands for Web Host Manager Complete Solution. It is software that automates the business side of web hosting. Billing, client management, […]

Preventing Updates to Websites

Last Updated: October 26, 2021

If you wish to ensure no changes are being made to websites during a migration, it is best to consider preventing updates on your website and setup some form of maintenance or offline mode. Many CMS applications offer this functionality through use of plugins or a .maintenance file in the document root. By placing the website in […]

Software License Addons

Last Updated: March 13, 2026

There are several software license addons that we offer at discounted prices for customers’ convenience. Below is some information about some of these software license addons. Click the software license addon to expand for additional details and eligible services. **Pricing subject to change, if any errors contact us and we’ll correct it. 🙂 LiteSpeed Webserver […]