Re: {MSP Wordpress} Very Beginner problem ... images do not show in widget

[Josh Leuze]

Hi Dale, you've got a JavaScript problem, there is some content in the metadata that it doesn't recognize and can't process. Go take a look at the widget and remove any text in the metadata field.
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On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 4:46 PM, dale goetzke <twinc...@gmail.com> wrote:

I've tried 4 of the "free" image sliders. Currently working with Meteor Slider (free).

I have inserted a slider widget into a side bar on Sample Page

You can see the widget, but no images.

I have 2 slideshows with full size images & thumb nails

Practice site http://press5.mnartgallery.com/

more real site with larger theme http://press4.mnartgallery.com/

access is available ... twinc...@gmail.com

Help if you want too!!

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[Josh Leuze]

No problem!

On Tue, Oct 30, 2012 at 9:45 PM, Dale Goetzke <twinc...@gmail.com> wrote:

Thanks that was it ... my own silly data entry!!

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[Winnie Williams]

So far I have only hosted on shared hosting with easy cpanel interfaces for small businesses and non-profits. But I'm working on a project where the hits to the site could potentially grow from very low to potentially thousands a day overnight. At the moment it is a low budget project, and after the roll out, will have greater income to fund a better server location. But, I need it to be a good roll out so I can't stay a hostgator or another similar place for the roll out, I don't think. Thoughts? Suggestions of hosts? Other advice? I have a 9 month timeline, so I don't have to do this tomorrow, but I do need a plan.

And yes, all you Coco folks, I hope to start joining you soon!

[The Web Shoppe]

If you grow out of Hostgator, you can upgrade to a dedicated server.
They will do the transfer for you. Just make sure they delete the old
account right away after the transfer is complete.

[Toby Cryns]

Winnie,

Thousands of hits a day isn't necessarily a dealbreaker on shared hosting accounts.  There is a sweet spot where you might outgrow your shared hosting plan, but the sheer number of visits isn't necessarily the best measurement.  

You might look into W3 Total Cache, widget cache, image sprites, etc. to help decrease server load.

Also, hosts like WPEngine specialize in server-side caching, so that might be an option.

The problem with moving up to VPS or Dedicated Server is that your overhead goes up considerably from a maintenance perspective (not to mention monthly cost).  You will need a server expert to help you out when things go bad (they usually do).  If you have the expertise/money on hand to support this sort of environment, then it isn't a bad move.  

Toby

[Jerry Milo Johnson]

wpengine has a great reputation.

zippykid also has a pretty good reputation, and from what i have seen
good service. and is closer in price to a self-hosted option
https://www.zippykid.com/pricing-wordpress-hosting-plans/

I am using bluehost for my personal sites, and although I get over a
thousand pageviews per day, they are hobby sites so I have not been
paying attention to uptime nor failover nor other "professional"
metrics.

Jerry Milo Johnson

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[Nick Ciske]

Winnie,

With caching (e.g. W3 Total Cache properly configured) -- good plugins -- and a CDN (e.g. MaxCDN or one provided by the host) -- shared hosting should handle thousands of hits a day, but if page speed is a concern, shared should not be in the picture at all.

There are several WordPress optimized hosts with prices across the board:

Nodeki in particular has some very affordable 'lifetime' plans that should out perform host gator (or other shared hosts) any day.

ZippyKid is cheaper per month and has a good rep.

I've had good luck with Synthesis and a mixed experience with WP Engine.

A dedicated server or VPS (unmanaged or even managed) is a big leap -- I'd avoid those unless you're really comfortable in WHM (Cpanel's big brother).

SInce cost is a factor, I'd develop on shared hosting then deploy to one the of options above for launch.

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