How much does a website cost?
How much does a website cost? A price comparison of 7 websites
  • Website creation

It’s useful to determine the costs for creating a website in advance. The more technically demanding a website is, the higher its creation and maintenance costs will be. However, there are many other factors to consider when you want to know how much you really need to invest for creating a website. Using our typology, you can create a realistic estimate for the cost of your website.

How much does a website cost? A price comparison of 7 websites
Buying a complete website: what is there to know?
Buying a complete website: what is there to know?
  • Website creation

Instead of creating a website yourself, buying a ready-made website is also an option. This way you can reduce your workload and receive a complete web presence including existing visitors and customer base. But which risks are associated with buying a ready-made website? And what costs can you expect?

Buying a complete website: what is there to know?
Website app, responsive site or mobile site?
Responsive web design, app, or mobile website?
  • Web development

To have a successful web presence, it’s now crucial to be able to reach out to as many users as possible by making your site available on a variety of platforms. This means mobile websites and responsive design are becoming ever-more essential tools for website operators. But with web apps and native apps adding two further possibilities to the mix, deciding which option works best for you can be...

Responsive web design, app, or mobile website?
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN
DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN: The best solutions
  • Web development

If your browser shows an error message instead of the website you wanted to open, it can be hard to know exactly it means and what you can do. For example, the Chrome message “DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN” tells users that the domain address could not be resolved to the corresponding IP address. This article shows you what’s behind this connection problem.

DNS_PROBE_FINISHED_NXDOMAIN: The best solutions
Prepared statements in PHP/MySQL
Prepared statements in PHP: Basics and examples
  • Web development

In order to improve the performance of repeated SQL queries and also significantly reduce the risk of manipulation in database access, you can take advantage of prepared statements in PHP and other programming languages. But how does this work, and how can you use prepared statements for managing your database systems?

Prepared statements in PHP: Basics and examples
Protocol Buffers explained
Protobuf: Structured Code with Protocol Buffers
  • Web development

The transmission of data in computer networks such as the Internet or between two applications is influenced by various factors. These transmissions focus on performance and security. Protocol Buffers, developed by Google, impresses in both areas and proves to be a worthwhile alternative to classic, text-based data exchange formats such as JSON or XML.

Protobuf: Structured Code with Protocol Buffers
V-Model
What is a V-Model?
  • Web development

The V-Model is one of the most common models for planning and implementing software projects. From the initial concept to programming, to final acceptance – all relevant steps necessary for managing and implementing projects are defined in the V-Model. The V-Model XT is the most current version of the software development process.

What is a V-Model?
How to clear history on Safari
How to clear history in Safari: Deleting your browsing history in the Apple browser
  • Web development

Want to know how to clear the history in Safari? As the standard browser, Safari is many Apple users’ preferred way to access the World Wide Web. Like other web clients, the program saves the pages you visit, which is not always a benefit in terms of privacy. For this reason, we want to show you how to clear browsing history in Safari – both on the desktop and mobile versions.

How to clear history in Safari: Deleting your browsing history in the Apple browser
Import Microsoft Edge Favorites
Microsoft Edge: Import Favorites – How It Works
  • Web development

Do you want to switch to Edge, Internet Explorer’s successor, without losing your favorites? That’s no problem at all thanks to a feature made especially for integrating bookmarks from the new Microsoft browser’s predecessor or even other browsers. We’ll show you how you can import favorites to Microsoft Edge and what options are available to you for this.

Microsoft Edge: Import Favorites – How It Works
Export Edge Bookmarks
Export Edge Bookmarks: How to Save Your Favorites
  • Web development

Although this feature was previously unavailable, you can now also export your favorites using Edge, the successor to Internet Explorer. This way, you can easily save your bookmarks as a file and integrate them into another browser or Edge installation. But where exactly can you find the export bookmarks option in Edge? And how does it work?

Export Edge Bookmarks: How to Save Your Favorites

Websites

IONOS Website Guide: website advice for all

A website isn’t just a website – these days, there are countless ways to create an online presence in a way that matches your expectations. The ‘Websites’ section of the IONOS Digital Guide offers detailed information about creating, managing, and optimizing websites as well as facts and general background information on the World Wide Web. For a closer look, you can also explore one of several subcategories about different topics. Here, we present website advice for everyone, from mere enthusiasts to qualified professionals.

What’s in the IONOS Website Guide?

The ‘Websites’ section is one of six main categories in the IONOS Digital Guide. ‘Websites’ is then broken down into four further subcategories: ‘Website creation, ‘Web design’, ‘Web development’, and ‘Digital law’. While ‘Website creation’ focuses primarily on the technical aspects of internet sites, ‘Web design’ articles look at the optical makeup of content, in particular the use of text, images, and responsive displays through HTML or CSS. ‘Web development’ covers the use of scripting languages, like PHP or JavaScript, as well as specific tools for the development of internet services. But basic information about the standards and trends of website development can also be found here. The subcategory ‘Digital law’ presents online laws and practices, like image usage rights and privacy policies.

Website advice for beginners, advanced users, and professionals

The Website Guide serves as an information portal for small and medium-sized companies, along with developers, web designers, technology lovers, and general internet enthusiasts. Many articles on the IONOS Digital Guide require little background knowledge, though some are also aimed at more experienced users. Beginners can enjoy posts on topics like ‘What exactly is a website?’, ‘The basics for modern web development’, or ‘How are websites accessed?’, while more advanced readers can broaden their knowledge of specific topics with comprehensive articles and tutorials. So whether you are a novice, an advanced user, or a professional: our handy Website Guide has plenty of useful tips and tricks to help you become an expert on the World Wide Web.