b2Evolution Web Hosting

B2Evolution is a blogging platform which was created from the same project as the most popular CMS in the World. B2evo is a multi-user, multi-language and multi-blog content management system, created in 2003. The history is the following. François Planque and Matt Mullenweg were working with b2/cafelog software. In 2003 both François Planque and Matt Mullenweg started working on separate forks of this software. Matt’s new software became the most popular CMS in the world, meanwhile Francois’ b2Evolution went the different path and did not become so popular and widely known. However one can see the similarities between both of CMS. There are some significant differences though.
B2Evolution does not have so many plugins and widgets. Also the customization is done in the special installer interface. B2Evo is dedicated to multi-user, multi-language and multi-blogging community. That means that user management is easy and simple as well as different blogs in various languages under the same domain name. Therefore b2Evolution is mostly used for personal weblogs and multiple blog communities mainly. It does not have well developed eCommerce solutions, forum, social network as such. The limitations of functionality makes b2evolution the CMS for a specific websites and blogs. The plugins are created by the selected developers.
The CMS is working under the GNU General Public License and is available without charge. It can be easily installed with the special installation tool.

What is b2Evolution Hosting

b2Evolution is an easy to install content management system with the basic features which can be easily extended by adding specific plug-ins online. Every plugin is stored in the specific folder as well as its template (design). This system is easy to manage and navigate, therefore some basic features of hosting are required.
b2Evolution hosting runs best with Linux OS on server and LAMP (Linux OS, Apache server, MySQL database and PHP framework). It is essential to have any Linux hosting plan to run the b2Evolution site be it a blog or a social blogging network. The b2Evolution is also working with PHP 5 and MySQL database, therefore it is compulsory to have these features installed on the server.
b2Evolution hosting may vary depending on the project. If it is a blog, basic features of shared web hosting are required. If it is a blogger community with lots of blogs in multiple languages, it is recommended to use the VPS hosting solutions. If the community gets big, it is worth considering about dedicated server hosting as it may require lots of resources and optimization, which usually may harm other projects hosted in the same server.
Even though b2Evolution in considered as compact CMS and saving server resources, some of plugins may be using the data from third parties, therefore the higher network speed and RAM may be required. These features should be predicted in advance to avoid unexpected errors. b2Evolution webhosting may require the recommendations of a professional website administrator who can evaluate the future resources of the server.

b2Evolution Hosting in Host1Plus

Host1Plus has prepared a special pricing plan and a set of features for b2Evolution hosting. The basic plan for b2Evolution hosting is Cloud VPS Level 4 with 2.4 GHz dedicated CPU, 1024 MB Dedicated RAM, disk space of 40 GB, Network speed – 15 Mbps. Of course, additional parameter may be added as this is the basic Host1Plus offer for a free b2Evolution hosting.
If b2Evolution will be used for a social blogging network, the Linux based e-Commerce hosting parameters should be chosen manually – Cloud VPS Level 4 with 4.8 GHz dedicated CPU, 2048 MB Dedicated RAM, disk space of at least 80 GB, Network speed – 20 Mbps.
Host1Plus offer a one click installation application for easy b2Evolution management as well. That means no HTML or PHP knowledge is needed to set the b2Evolution hosting and the site. All the installation procedures are performed with the help with intuitive and easy to understand graphical applications such as cPanel or others.
Host1Plus b2Evolution hosting is done with Linux VPS hosting solutions, however shared web hosting may also be ordered. Please contact our support department to consult which hosting type is the best for your project.

Features of b2Evolution Hosting

b2Evolution do not require lots of resources, but it depends what size the project will be and what functionality it will have. Simple blog or website are not the only features of b2Evolution which is also used for a multi user blogging social networks.
Linux VPS hosting is the right OS for b2Evolution as Windows may be too expensive just for a blog or website, however if you intend running the big social network, you should consider ordering a cloud hosting solution.

Features of b2Evolution hosting include:

• Easy to use site administration tools (cPanel).

• b2Evolution Autoinstaller application which allow easily install and manage b2Evolution application.

• Linux OS (Ubuntu x64 is recommended).

• PHP supported.

• MySQL 4.2 or greater databases.

• Multiple Webmail Applications, POP email.

• E-mail AntiVirus Protection.

• E-mail Forwarding & Auto-Responders.

• Detailed Website Statistics and Raw Error Logs.

• Live support 24/7 via email, live chat, FAQ and toll-free phone calls in USA and UK.

• Free SSH (Jailed-Shell) Access.

These features are the general ones. Additional features such as additional space or network speed can be added for the additional cost.

How to Get Started with b2Evolution Hosting

• Step 1. Choose the pricing plan. Even though there is no special button with b2Evo hosting, you can choose the same plan as its relative blogging software. If you need more disk space, you can set up your pricing plan manually. Once the plan is chosen, please click Order Now! button. You will be directed to the pricing plan information page.

• Step 2. Choose additional details of your b2Evolution hosting pricing plan – the OS version which is Ubuntu x64 or other Linux OS distribution. Also please choose the billing period. The price can be diminished when longer billing period is chosen, for instance 24 months. Then add the host name and root password and click ‘Complete order’ button.

• Step 3. Enter your personal details and choose the payment option. The following payment options are available – PayPal, Alipay Payment, Web Money, AlertPay, Skrill (Moneybookers), CashU, Google Checkout.

• Step 4. Validate your details and wait for a confirmation email with the login details.

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