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		<title>Upgrading Your Hosting: Signs You Need More Space</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Konstantin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 13:14:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[hosting upgrade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[signs to upgrade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[upgrading your hosting]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Here at FastComet, we’re passionate about lightning-fast websites. So much so that we often post various ways to optimize performance (<a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/scheduled-downtime-is-actually-beneficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">scheduling downtime for maintenance</a> and <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/balancing-design-and-performance-in-wordpress" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">balancing design and performance</a> being the two most recent ones).&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/upgrading-your-hosting-signs-you-need-more-space">Upgrading Your Hosting: Signs You Need More Space</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Here at FastComet, we’re passionate about lightning-fast websites. So much so that we often post various ways to optimize performance (<a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/scheduled-downtime-is-actually-beneficial" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">scheduling downtime for maintenance</a> and <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/balancing-design-and-performance-in-wordpress" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">balancing design and performance</a> being the two most recent ones).&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/upgrading-your-hosting-signs-you-need-more-space">Upgrading Your Hosting: Signs You Need More Space</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Why Scheduled Downtime Is Actually Beneficial</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Konstantin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 08 Jul 2025 12:37:11 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[beneficial downtime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[improving performance]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scheduled downtime]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website maintenance]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Have you come across a “Down for Maintenance” page on a website? Have you ever wondered why it is necessary at all? It’s such an inconvenience not being able to access your favorite website.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/scheduled-downtime-is-actually-beneficial">Why Scheduled Downtime Is Actually Beneficial</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Have you come across a “Down for Maintenance” page on a website? Have you ever wondered why it is necessary at all? It’s such an inconvenience not being able to access your favorite website.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/scheduled-downtime-is-actually-beneficial">Why Scheduled Downtime Is Actually Beneficial</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Best Practices for Website Backups</title>
		<link>https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/best-practices-for-website-backups</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Konstantin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:30:19 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[backups]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best backup practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[best website backup practices]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[website backup]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Has this ever happened to you: you are working on your website, excited to introduce a brand new functionality that will revolutionize how customers interact with it, but that change ends up breaking everything.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/best-practices-for-website-backups">Best Practices for Website Backups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Has this ever happened to you: you are working on your website, excited to introduce a brand new functionality that will revolutionize how customers interact with it, but that change ends up breaking everything.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/best-practices-for-website-backups">Best Practices for Website Backups</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>FastCloud Hosting: Scale Smart, Scale Right</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Konstantin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Feb 2024 13:30:08 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hosting plan]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hosting plan downgrade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hosting plan upgrade]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scale down]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[scale up]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Did you know that FastCloud, our flagship Shared Hosting plans, are the perfect solution if you are trying to optimize the cost of your hosting? With FastCloud you are not married to the plan you purchased, in case your website’s needs change.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/fastcloud-hosting-scale-smart-scale-right">FastCloud Hosting: Scale Smart, Scale Right</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Did you know that FastCloud, our flagship Shared Hosting plans, are the perfect solution if you are trying to optimize the cost of your hosting? With FastCloud you are not married to the plan you purchased, in case your website’s needs change.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/fastcloud-hosting-scale-smart-scale-right">FastCloud Hosting: Scale Smart, Scale Right</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>What is a Web Crawler and How it is Beneficial?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Konstantin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 24 Oct 2023 12:56:20 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[bad bots]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[search indexing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[seo optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[web crawler]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Have you ever wondered how Google knows about all those websites it shows when you do a search? It is a machine, so it is not omniscient (we hope). Therefore, it must have a way of collecting information about websites on the internet.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/what-is-web-crawler">What is a Web Crawler and How it is Beneficial?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Have you ever wondered how Google knows about all those websites it shows when you do a search? It is a machine, so it is not omniscient (we hope). Therefore, it must have a way of collecting information about websites on the internet.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/what-is-web-crawler">What is a Web Crawler and How it is Beneficial?</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Considerations When Developing a Website in 2023</title>
		<link>https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/website-considerations-in-2023</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Konstantin]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Oct 2023 12:23:25 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Business Tips]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SEO]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[how to build modern website]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modern website]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[modern website considerations]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[new website]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">It is 2023, and the internet has permeated our daily lives through and through. We encounter numerous websites and services, making it challenging at times to decide which ones to explore and which ones to skip.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/website-considerations-in-2023">Considerations When Developing a Website in 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">It is 2023, and the internet has permeated our daily lives through and through. We encounter numerous websites and services, making it challenging at times to decide which ones to explore and which ones to skip.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/website-considerations-in-2023">Considerations When Developing a Website in 2023</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Top Website Performance &#038; Speed Test Tools You Should be Using</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[google pagespeed]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gtmetrix]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[pingdom]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[speed test]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[tools]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Speed is a significant component when it comes to website optimization. Fast websites with modern web design generally do a lot better when it comes to visitors, and they can also contribute to boosting an online or a physical business.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/website-speed-test-tools">Top Website Performance &#038; Speed Test Tools You Should be Using</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">Speed is a significant component when it comes to website optimization. Fast websites with modern web design generally do a lot better when it comes to visitors, and they can also contribute to boosting an online or a physical business.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/website-speed-test-tools">Top Website Performance &#038; Speed Test Tools You Should be Using</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>FastComet and WP Rocket 3.0: Speeding up WordPress</title>
		<link>https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/speed-up-wordpress-wp-rocket</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 11:30:21 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[WordPress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[fastcomet]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wordpress]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wordpress hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[wp rocket]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">How to speed up WordPress surely is a hot topic these days. The speed and functionality of your website are so important; they can mean the difference between appearing on Google&#8217;s first page and appearing on page 10.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/speed-up-wordpress-wp-rocket">FastComet and WP Rocket 3.0: Speeding up WordPress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">How to speed up WordPress surely is a hot topic these days. The speed and functionality of your website are so important; they can mean the difference between appearing on Google&#8217;s first page and appearing on page 10.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/speed-up-wordpress-wp-rocket">FastComet and WP Rocket 3.0: Speeding up WordPress</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>JavaScript Minifying Tools and Methods That Work</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 13 Jul 2022 15:22:03 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[development]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[javascript]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[js]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[open source]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">JavaScript isn&#8217;t just for making websites appear more attractive. It also has a direct impact on the site&#8217;s performance and success. It&#8217;s critical now more than ever to make sure that your website loads quickly because Google has long since stated that page speed is a key ranking factor for SEO for both desktop and mobile devices.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/javascript-minification-tools">JavaScript Minifying Tools and Methods That Work</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">JavaScript isn&#8217;t just for making websites appear more attractive. It also has a direct impact on the site&#8217;s performance and success. It&#8217;s critical now more than ever to make sure that your website loads quickly because Google has long since stated that page speed is a key ranking factor for SEO for both desktop and mobile devices.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/javascript-minification-tools">JavaScript Minifying Tools and Methods That Work</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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		<title>Discover Percona Server for High Availability</title>
		<link>https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/percona-mysql-database-performance</link>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Joseph]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2022 10:30:00 +0000</pubDate>
				<category><![CDATA[Performance Optimization]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Web Hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[hosting]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[innodb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mysql]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[percona]]></category>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">As a website owner, one of the most crucial things you look for is speed. High MySQL performance is critical for any database-driven website, and it may make a significant difference when it comes to website performance.&#8230;</p>
<p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/percona-mysql-database-performance">Discover Percona Server for High Availability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="has-drop-cap">As a website owner, one of the most crucial things you look for is speed. High MySQL performance is critical for any database-driven website, and it may make a significant difference when it comes to website performance.&hellip;</p><p>The post <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog/percona-mysql-database-performance">Discover Percona Server for High Availability</a> appeared first on <a href="https://www.fastcomet.com/blog">FastComet Blog</a>.</p>
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