This guide will show you how to set up Nginx on a server running WHM/cPanel. You can configure Nginx in two main ways. You can use it as a standalone web server, which replaces Apache. Or, you can use it as a reverse proxy in front of Apache, which often improves performance. Important Note: Before you start, it is a very good idea to create a full backup of your server. Changing your web server can affect all the websites…
In the busy world of web development agencies, finding the right tools is a constant challenge. The goal is to balance creative freedom with operational efficiency. Agencies need tools that are reliable, powerful, and easy for both their team and their clients to use. The WordPress ecosystem offers thousands of themes and plugins. But this abundance can create a problem. How does an agency choose a set of tools that will work perfectly together for many different clients? Using a…
What is Self-Hosted Workflow Automation and Why Does It Matter? In today’s digital landscape, businesses and developers constantly seek ways to automate repetitive tasks and connect various applications. While cloud-based automation platforms like Zapier and Make.com offer convenience, they come with limitations including ongoing subscription costs, data privacy concerns, and limited customization options. This is where self-hosted workflow automation comes into play, providing users with complete control over their automation infrastructure, enhanced data privacy, and freedom from vendor lock-in. Self-hosted…
Have you ever wished you could automate the boring, repetitive tasks that eat up your workday? Imagine if you could connect all the different apps your team uses and make them work together seamlessly, all while keeping your data private and under your own control. This is the power of n8n (pronounced “n-eight-n”), a powerful and flexible workflow automation tool. While n8n offers a cloud version, self-hosting gives you the ultimate freedom to run it on your own server. This…
It used to be simple. You bought a computer. You downloaded a text editor. You wrote code. For a long time, the blue ribbon icon of Visual Studio Code (VS Code) was the only icon you needed on your taskbar. It was the champion. It defeated Sublime Text. It defeated Atom. It defeated Brackets. It became the default home for millions of developers. If you walked into a coffee shop in San Francisco, London, or Jakarta, every screen looked the…
