Questions from Customers

Feb

Today we are going to answer some questions we have received from customers over time. We hope you find it informative! If you don't find an answer to a question you have please contact us - we may feature you in a future entry to the Questions from Customers series!

Who is PSPinc?

PSPinc is a full-service web hosting, design, and software development company headquartered in Bellevue, WA. We house close to 50 employees and provide service to thousands of clients worldwide. PSPinc has rapidly grown with the age of the internet over the past three decades. Our groundbreaking technology has aided in globalizing software solutions and driving innovation in the webspace. As an independent software design and development company, we use our technology to create software to help companies save and make money.

What is the meaning of “Web Hosting”?

A web hosting service (often shortened to web host) is a type of Internet hosting service that allows you to make your website accessible through the World Wide Web. Web hosts are companies, like PSPinc, that provide space on a server owned or leased for use by clients, as well as providing Internet connectivity, typically in a data center.

PSPinc Hosting Services

We offer a number of options at various price points and technical specifications each with its own advantages.

Our flagship hosting platform, Dreamersi provides reliable hosting services, and live customer support to give you peace of mind and allows you to focus on growing your company.

Lean and powerful web and email hosting. Our fast and secure YourHost platform allows you to manage all aspects of your hosting account through cPanel.

Robust web and email hosting designed to fit your needs. Parcom is perfect as a development platform for no-frills hosting.

VPS

If you have specific technical needs for your hosting environment, we have the technology and professional experts to build a VPS (virtual private server) environment for you. We can precisely match your technical requirements.

Does PSPinc have services other than hosting?

Yes, PSPinc offers not only hosting but a number of other services built to help businesses succeed online. For more information on our software as a service offering, visit our cloud services web page. You can click on any product name or logo to learn more about that service.

I want to create my own website, what should I do?

We recommend WebdeXpress for customers who are new to creating their own website. You can either choose to build a stunning website yourself or you can ask us to build it for you quickly and inexpensively.

I am starting my own business, should I create a website for it?

Yes! Your website is a very powerful and useful tool to communicate and share information with your customers. Whether you are starting a new business, want to stand out from your competitors, or have something to express - there is no better place to do it than on your website.

Can I sell my products on my website?

You sure can when you build your website with ShopSite. We can help set up and even develop a custom online eCommerce website using ShopSite on our YourHost web hosting platform. Did we mention we are a nationally recognized ShopSite hosting partner?

Contact Us

For inquiries about PSPinc services, please contact our Sales team who will provide the best plan for you with a polite and prompt response.
Call: 1-800-232-3989 / Email: psp_service@pspinc.com

For technical support, please contact our Support team. Not only will get help solving your problems but you can pick up technical tips and advice from our knowledgeable staff.
Call: 1-800-232-3989 / Email: support@pspinc.com

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1404 140th Place N.E., Bellevue, WA 98007

PSPinc Creates Tools For Your Business

Pacific Software Publishing, Inc. is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and provides domain, web, and email hosting to more than 40,000 companies of all sizes around the world. We design and develop our own software and are committed to helping businesses of all sizes grow and thrive online. For more information you can contact us at 800-232-3989, by email at info@pspinc.com or visit us online at https://www.pspinc.com.

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Securing your WordPress Website

Jan

WordPress is the largest CMS (Content Management System) in the world, with over 60% of market share in the CMS market. WordPress started in 2003, it now powers 39.5% of all websites on the internet. With its popularity, WordPress has become an attractive target for hackers. If your website gets hacked, hackers can steal you and your client’s private personal data. Infected websites can also be used to attack other websites, or to send out mass spam. Follow our guide below as we walk you through the easy steps to securing your WordPress website.

Keep Your WordPress Updated

According to studies, 44% of reported hacking was caused by outdated WordPress websites. Of all vulnerabilities facing WordPress, 52% was related to outdated plugins. It is very important to keep your WordPress website updated. To update your WordPress core installation:

1. Click on Dashboard on the left menu, then click on Updates. If there is a new version of WordPress, it will be listed here.

Automatic background update was introduced with version 3.7 back in 2013. However the automatic updates do not include updates to plugins. In order to turn on automatic updates for plugins, first you need to make sure you have WordPress 5.5 and above. Follow the steps above to update your WordPress core.

Once done, follow the instructions below to enable auto plugin updates:

1. Login to your WordPress admin. Mouse down the left menu and click on Plugins.

2. Check the box next to plugins to select all the plugins. Then click on Bulk Actions drop-down menu above and select "Enable Auto-updates".

Updating WordPress plugins select checkbox

3. Click Apply, now all your plugins will be automatically updated.

Updating WordPress plugins apply updates

Update Your Password

Creating a strong password will prevent you from getting bruteforce attacked. Hackers can crack short and easy passwords in a matter of hours. If you have not updated your password in the past year, we recommend reading our "How To Create A Strong Password In 2021" article to learn how to create a strong password for your site. To update your WordPress admin password:

1. Click on Users, then Profile.

2. Mouse down and click Set New Password, give it a strong password, then click on Update Profile below.

Install Wordfence Security Plugin

Wordfence is a popular firewall security plugin with built-in malware scanning. It has over 150 million downloads and is completely free to use. Wordfence will help you secure your WordPress website, prevent bruteforce login attacks, scan your installation for vulnerabilities, and email you reports of activities and warnings.

To install Wordfence:

1. Mouse over to Plugins, and click Add New.

2. Type in Wordfence under keyword search box, it will display Wordfence.

3. Click on Install Now, and once installed click on Activate. That’s it.

In Conclusion

WordPress is a very powerful tool that empowers users to create beautiful and professional websites. With the rise in its popularity, care must be taken to ensure a safe and enjoyable browsing experience for all. Securing your WordPress website is not only the responsible thing to do, but it’s also the right thing to do. If you need assistance with your WordPress website, call PSPinc today at 1-800-232-3989, or contact us online.

Looking for a WordPress host? Check out Dreamersi today. Secure and reliable web hosting, with easy 1-click WordPress installs.

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Announcement: Maintenance on Di Web & Mail Server

Jan

Dear valued customer,

Thank you for choosing Pacific Software Publishing, Inc.

We are always looking to improve the services we offer you.
As such, we will be conducting web and mail server maintenance.

We do not expect the update process to have any impact on customers during the maintenance time below.

The schedule is as follows:

* USA Pacific Daylight Time
- Jan 19th (Tue) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 20th (Wed) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 21st (Thu) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 22nd (Fri) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 25th (Mon) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 26th (Tue) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 27th (Wed) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 28th (Thu) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Jan 29th (Fri) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Feb 1st (Mon) 6:00am - 8:00am
- Feb 2nd (Tue) 6:00am - 8:00am

* Japan Time
- Jan 19th (Tue) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 20th (Wed) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 21st (Thu) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 22nd (Fri) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 25th (Mon) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 26th (Tue) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 27th (Wed) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 28th (Thu) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Jan 29th (Fri) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Feb 1st (Mon) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am
- Feb 2nd (Tue) 11:00pm - next day 1:00am

* Details: Web and Mail server security update.
* Purpose: Security enhancement.

PSPinc provides services with uptimes of 99.9%

If you have any questions, please contact us at 1-800-232-3989 or email us at support@pspinc.com .

We would like to answer your questions by phone call.

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How to create a strong password in 2021 (Part 2)

Jan

Thank you for joining us again! In part 1 we talked about when you should change your password as well as tips on reusing password and why you shouldn’t do it. Today we are going to get to commonly used passwords and best practices. So without further adieu lets get to it!

Commonly used passwords

According to SafetyDetectives, they analyzed over 18 million passwords to compile a list of most commonly used passwords in the world. These are passwords you should avoid.

123456

password

123456789

12345

12345678

qwerty

1234567

111111

1234567890

123123

abc123

1234

password1

iloveyou

1q2w3e4r

Best password practices

When it comes to passwords, length matters. You should aim to use at least 12 characters in your password. 12 should be your minimal length, the longer the better. Consider using passphrases by mixing various words together, add a number or two in between, and a special character.

For example, the word “December” is an 8-character dictionary word. It would take hackers just hours to crack this password. But if you mix a few memorable words together, such as “December2BearSlide^^”, then it becomes a 20-character strong password. Perhaps in December you saw on TV 2 bears sliding on ice, and it made you smile.

Do not use names of popular pop culture figures or your family members. The words or passphrases should be memorable but not things directly related to you. Here’s another example, “Rocket!Night4Station#”. Perhaps you saw the recent launch of SpaceX/NASA rocket carrying 4 astronauts through the night sky towards the international space station. This is a 21-character strong password that will be very difficult to crack.

In conclusion

Having a secure password is extremely important in the year 2021. We encourage you to follow some of these guidelines to best secure your online information. If we can be of any help or if you have any follow-up questions about password security, we would love to speak with you. Please call us at 1-800-232-3989 or contact us online.

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How to create a strong password in 2021 (Part 1)

Jan

If you have not updated your passwords in over a year, now (at the start of 2021) would be a good time to consider changing them. Cybersecurity experts recommend passwords to be changed every 60-90 days. Cracking your password is how hackers can obtain your personal data. Securing your account starts with a strong password.

We are here to help you create a strong password in 2021 with a 2-part blog series.

When should you change your password

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) suggests forcing frequent password changes is counterproductive. It often leads to less secure passwords because users will take shortcuts and use common words they can remember. You should aim to update your password at least once a year, or anytime you suspect your account is compromised.

You should also change your password when:

You receive notices of data breach from stores you shop from, social media accounts you use, or financial institutions such as your credit card or bank.

You detect malware on your computer.

You’ve accessed your account using a public computer, as the computer could be infected with malware or keylogger.

Your email account receives tons of bounce-back emails and spam, it’s indicative your email account might be compromised.

Do not reuse passwords

You should have a different password for each account. When you change your password, do not reuse an old password because if a hacker cracks one of your old accounts, they will most definitely try the old password when attempting to crack your new accounts.

Say you had created an account with a department store many years back, you had forgotten you have that account. That particular department store had their data breached, and hackers obtained the password you used with that account. If you have reused the same password elsewhere, you are now at risk to be hacked. Even if you had changed the password slightly, often people would add a number at the end of their password when reusing a password. Since this is a common practice, hackers will try this when attempting to hack into your accounts.

Join us next time

Next time we will talk about commonly used passwords and best password practices. In the meantime, if you need help securing any of your PSPinc services please contact us. We have the best support team in the industry committed to serving our customers.

If you are not our customer, please consider us for your hosting needs, web / mobile app development projects, and cloud application services.

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Let your voice be heard

Dec

Since the Covid-19 disaster, more and more customers are using online services. Within this current climate, you may need to rethink what you are doing with your website to keep up with the changes in your business in the future.

PSPinc Dreamersi is a hosting service that allows you to expand what you can do with your website without being a technical expert.

If you want to specify any technical detail down to the version of your operating system to match the environment of your current application. If you want your hosting environment managed in a professional but low-cost manner, PSPinc offers virtual private servers (VPS, YourHost) to provide unparalleled value.

Do you want to increase what you can do with your website? Do you want to take full advantage of your hosting services? Then why don't you talk with me?

What is important to you when using online services > Is it

1) Price　2) Performance　3) Simplicity 4) Security 5) Support

You don't have to choose one, you can have it all!　

Let's talk about how Dreamersi can make your business better with me, my name is Nishimura.

If you have any questions, please email us at info@pspinc.com.

We would also love to speak with you by phone at 1-800-232-3989.

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Our All-New YourHost Hosting Partnership Program

Dec

We are proud to announce the launch of our Hosting Partnership Program with our YourHost domain, web, and email hosting platform. When you become a partner with YourHost we pay you 30% cash back every time you use YourHost Neo to host a website.

 This is the perfect program for Web Development professionals who build websites for their customers. Save money and maximize your profits by becoming a YourHost Hosting Partner.

If you are interested, click the link below to learn more.

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We also have a referral program allowing you to earn cash for each new customer you refer - learn more.

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Save 50% on a Parcom Neo Deluxe Web Hosting Plan!

Dec

The holiday season is in full swing and we are currently offering an amazing promotion with our web hosting platform - Parcom.

Now through January 4th, 2021, you can save 50% on the cost of annual web hosting with Parcom Neo Deluxe. This promotion is available to new and existing customers on new domain sign-ups for the first year. That breaks down to $3.62 per month.

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We are happy to welcome Ezell's Famous Chicken to Dreamersi!

Aug

https://www.ezellschicken.com

We want to say a very warm welcome to Ezell's Famous Chicken to the Dreamersi hosting family. Ezell's Famous Chicken opened in the Seattle area over 36 years ago and continues to offer the most delicious chicken and homemade sides in the Pacific Northwest to this day.

You can find out more about them and locate a restaurant near you on their website. Which is proudly hosted with us on Dreamersi.com, our domain, web, and email hosting platform we have initially launched back in 2000.

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Welcome to Dreamersi, Time Equipment Company!

Aug

We are very happy to welcome Time Equipment to the Dreamersi hosting family. Time Equipment is the leading experts in Time & Attendance systems in the Northwest.

You can learn more about them on their website hosted on our premiere domain, web, and email hosting platform - Dreamersi.com.

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Questions from Customers

Who is PSPinc?

What is the meaning of “Web Hosting”?

PSPinc Hosting Services

VPS

Does PSPinc have services other than hosting?

I want to create my own website, what should I do?

I am starting my own business, should I create a website for it?

Can I sell my products on my website?

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