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Guides on hosting, DevOps, databases, and the web. Written by the Simplewala team.

WordPressTutorial

Why you should host WordPress on your own server

Shared hosting limits performance, security, and control. Here is what changes when you move WordPress to a dedicated cloud server.

May 1, 2026

EmailTutorial

Running your own mail server used to be terrifying. Here is how to make it approachable and why it is worth it.

May 8, 2026

Node.jsDevOps

Container-based deploys, rolling restarts, and a simple workflow. Ship updates without dropping a single request.

May 15, 2026

Database

A pragmatic comparison for developers choosing a database for their next project.

May 20, 2026

DockerDevOps

Docker Compose is great for development. Here is what changes in production and how to handle it.

May 22, 2026

WordPressMigration

Step-by-step guide to moving a live WordPress site to a new host without losing a visitor.

May 25, 2026

Hosting

What is actually different between a VPS and shared hosting? When does it matter, and when should you switch?

May 27, 2026

SecurityTutorial

What HTTPS actually does, how Let's Encrypt works, and why certificate renewal matters.

May 29, 2026