Web Propulsion Articles & Insights

The Hidden Security Risk: Not Having Full Access

A client asked me a simple question recently: “Are we at the highest possible security level?” It’s a fair question, and an important one. But the answer, in this case, wasn’t what they expected. After reviewing their setup, here’s what we found: From a distance, everything looked “fine.” But from...

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Self Managing Your Domain

What to Watch Out for When You Self-Manage Your Businesses’ Domain Names(s) Managing your own domain name gives you control, but it also comes with responsibility. Overlooking small details can lead to downtime, lost email, or even losing your domain entirely. 1. Expiration & Auto-Renewal If a domain expires, your...

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Understanding Spam Scoring in MailScanner

Web Propulsion Email Hosting Spam Protection All incoming email on our servers is scanned using MailScanner and SpamAssassin, which assign each message a spam score based on factors like content, formatting, and sender reputation. Based on that score, emails are handled as follows: This approach reduces inbox clutter while still...

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An infographic illustrating a group of diverse users standing before a chasm representing web accessibility barriers. Below, five rectangular blocks labeled with specific accessibility practices including Good Contrast, Image Alt Text, Keyboard Navigation, Video Captions, and Readable Fonts. These create a bridge leading across to a laptop labeled Website Content.

ADA Website Accessibility: What Business Owners Need to Know

Over the past year, many business owners have started hearing more about ADA website accessibility, often in the context of lawsuits, legal notices, or alarming headlines. While the subject can feel overwhelming, understanding the basics can help you make informed, practical decisions without panic or pressure. Why Website Accessibility Is...

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Domain Name System (DNS) Made Simple

If you’ve ever wondered why a website doesn’t load, email suddenly stops working, or a change “should have worked by now,” DNS is usually the reason. The Domain Name System (DNS) is one of the most important, and often least understood parts of the internet. Once you see how it...

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The Human Layer Behind Reliable Hosting

In an era where everyone is rushing to implement AI and automation, it’s easy to forget an essential truth: automation helps, but it doesn’t replace “The Human Layer.” The Human Layer refers to the irreplaceable human judgment, experience, and accountability that exists above technology, automation, and infrastructure. The human layer...

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How Web Hosting Actually Works (What Clients Never See)

If web hosting were just a commodity, why do some websites stay fast, secure, and online, while others constantly struggle, break, or disappear without warning? That difference isn’t luck, and it isn’t price. It’s the unseen systems, safeguards, and human expertise working behind the scenes. That’s what separates quality hosting...

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