Git Hooks are basically scripts that you can trigger with a Git event. They come in both local and remote varieties. Local git hooks include scripts that you can trigger before you commit. A good example of a remote hook might be a trigger that springs into action when you push to your remote repository. Read More >
Website
Web Design / Management
Below are links to tutorials on how to build your website.
- Getting Started Guide: Website
- What software are you using?
Website Troubleshooting
If you are having trouble on your site, read the following common issues to diagnose the problem.
- Is your website down?
- Are you getting an error message?
403 – 404 – 406 – 500 - Has your website been suspended?
- Need files restored from backup?
- Think your website has been hacked?
- Common Website Issues
SSL Certificates
If you’ll be accepting credit card or other sensitive data on your website, you will want to secure it with SSL.
Domain Names
You can point your domains, add domains or create subdomains in your cPanel. The following links explain how.
- Need DNS Changes?
A – CNAME –
Nameservers - Main Domain Changes
- Adding a new domain
- Creating a Subdomain in cPanel
Databases
There are many things you can do with databases. Below are links to common database procedures.
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