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Halloween 2018 Promotion!
Oct 10, 2018
The season of scares is upon us all! In order to make the most out of the season of scares we are offering spooky savings to all new customers as well as our current customers looking to upgrade, this promotion will save you 31% and will remain available from now until November 1 2018 at 12:00AM EDT. Did you know? […]
10th Anniversary!
Jun 18, 2018
Hosting Providers come and go. Some bite off more than they can chew, some have poor management, others lose interest in the industry and aim at something else entirely. We haven’t done that, and we won’t any time soon. Aspiration Hosting is on it’s 10th year of operation, it’s a big anniversary and we know […]
Holiday 2017 Promotion!
Dec 08, 2017
We provide services to clients all over the world, as such we decided to offer one promotion for all celebrations. Can you see the hints to each upcoming Holiday around the world? Is 28 just a random number? In order to make the most out of the season we are offering one of our longest […]
Halloween 2017 Promotion!
Sep 29, 2017
The season of scares is upon us all! In order to make the most out of the season of scares we are offering spooky savings to all new customers as well as our current customers looking to upgrade, this promotion will save you 31% and will remain available from now until November 1 2017 at 12:00AM EDT. Did you know? […]
9th Anniversary Promotion!
Apr 01, 2017
Happy 9th Birthday to us! To celebrate our 9th year of operation, we are running a month-long promotion from now until April 30th 2017 11.59pm EDT. Our anniversary promotions are an annual ritual and the 9th Anniversary Promotion offers the biggest discounts you can possibly get within the year with discounts of up to 70%! […]
Latest Rewards Partner: GetSiteControl
Dec 14, 2016
We have just added a new partner to our Aspiration Rewards program – GetSiteControl. GetSiteControl is an easy-to-use set of smart widgets for website optimization. It lets you quickly add elements that engage website visitors and help to increase conversions. With average visitors spending less than a minute on a website, it is important to […]
SSL is No Longer Optional in 2017
Dec 06, 2016
Starting from 2017, a SSL Certificate is no longer optional for your website. Regardless of what type of website you are running, not having a SSL Certificate will result in your website being penalized by major web browsers. Google announced that from Chrome 56 onwards (available in January 2017), they will start marking HTTP pages […]
Black Friday & Holiday Season 2016 Promotion
Nov 21, 2016
Season’s Greetings! We are running a month-long promotion for Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the following Holiday Season of 2016 with discounts of up to 50%! This promotion will cover our Cloud Web Hosting, Managed Cloud Servers, SSL Certificates, Domain Registration and Domain Transfer. The promotional codes below are valid from today until December […]
SSL Installation Now Easier Than Ever!
Nov 17, 2016
We recently introduced two important features to make SSL Certificates installation easier than ever – AutoInstall SSL and Let’s Encrypt SSL. With AutoInstall SSL, the whole setup and installation process for a DV SSL Certificate will be completed within minutes and you no longer have to deal with those annoying email verification! With Let’s Encrypt […]
New Cloud Web Hosting Location – Sydney (AU)
Oct 25, 2016
Our Cloud Web Hosting plans are now available in Australia (AU)! Our Australia location provides excellent network connections throughout Oceania and it is perfect for any websites with target audience in Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The Cloud Web Hosting plans in Australia will cost exactly the same as any other locations and […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.11 Now Available
Oct 28, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.11 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). Version 1.0.11 added a few new features and bugs fixes which you can […]
Magento Security Patch SUPEE-6788
Oct 27, 2015
The latest Magento Security Patch, SUPEE-6788 is now available for Magento Community Edition 1.7 and later releases. Magento also released Magento Community Edition 1.9.2.2 and Magento Enterprise Edition 1.14.2.2 which includes SUPEE-6788. SUPEE-6788 addresses over 10 security issues identified through Magento’s comprehensive security program, including remote code execution and information leak vulnerabilities unrelated to the […]
Magento Security Notice: Guruincsite Malware
Oct 20, 2015
Sucuri recently reported that many Magento websites are being targeted by the Guruincsite Malware (Neutrino exploit kit) where the hackers inject malicious scripts that create iframes from the “guruincsite” website. Google blacklisted more than 8,000 websites which are infected by this malware so if your website is blacklisted by Google, this may be the reason […]
Web Hosting: Upgrading to the Cloud!
Oct 13, 2015
We are planning a major upgrade to our Cloud platform which will result in improved performance and stability to our Managed Cloud Servers. The upgraded Cloud platform will also allow us to move and upgrade all Web Hosting servers to the Cloud! You will not only see improved performance with your Web Hosting accounts but […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.10 Now Available
Oct 07, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.10 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). Version 1.0.10 adds a new field – “Admin IPs”. IP Addresses added to […]
WordPress 4.3.1 Security Release
Sep 17, 2015
WordPress 4.3.1 is now available for download and upgrade. This is a security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. WordPress 4.3.1 addresses three issues, including two cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and a potential privilege escalation. WordPress versions 4.3 and earlier are vulnerable to a cross-site scripting vulnerability […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.9 Now Available
Aug 27, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.9 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). We skipped the announcements for version 1.0.6, 1.0.7 and 1.0.8 as there’s not […]
WordPress 4.3 Now Available
Aug 19, 2015
WordPress 4.3 is now available for download and upgrade. New features in 4.3 make it even easier to format your content and customize your site. Menus in the Customizer Create your menu, update it, and assign it, all while live-previewing in the customizer. The streamlined customizer design provides a mobile-friendly and accessible interface. With every […]
Magento EE 1.14.2.1 Now Available
Aug 07, 2015
Magento Commerce Enterprise Edition (EE) Version 1.14.2.1 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento EE 1.14.2.1 provides merchants with performance optimizations, the USPS API patch from June (SUPEE-6237), and four Magento Security Patches (SUPEE-5994, SUPEE-6285, SUPEE-6482), including the new one issued earlier this week, SUPEE-6482. There are no confirmed reports of attacks related to […]
Magento CE 1.9.2.1 Security Release
Aug 04, 2015
Magento Commerce Community Edition (CE) Version 1.9.2.1 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento CE 1.9.2.1 is a security release which includes the latest Magento Security Patch, SUPEE-6482. SUPEE-6482 addresses four security issues identified through Magento’s comprehensive security program and resolves two issues related to APIs and two cross-site scripting risks. There are no […]
WordPress 4.2.4 Security Release
Aug 04, 2015
WordPress 4.2.4 is now available for download and upgrade. This is a security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. WordPress 4.2.4 addresses six issues, including three cross-site scripting vulnerabilities and a potential SQL injection that could be used to compromise a site. It also includes a […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.5 Now Available
Jul 27, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.5 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). Version 1.0.5 contains minor bug fixes for ESI blocks. We have also rolled […]
Aspiration Hosting is now a cPanel Partner!
Jul 27, 2015
Aspiration Hosting Inc is now a cPanel Partner! We have been offering cPanel based hosting services since our inception in the year 2008 and we are happy to announce that we have officially partnered with cPanel as a Partner NOC. The new partnership will allow us to improve our internal licensing system for our servers, […]
WordPress 4.2.3 Security Release
Jul 23, 2015
WordPress 4.2.3 is now available for download and upgrade. This is a security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. WordPress versions 4.2.2 and earlier are affected by a cross-site scripting vulnerability, which could allow users with the Contributor or Author role to compromise a site. Version […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.4 Now Available
Jul 21, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.4 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). Version 1.0.4 contains both bug fixes and feature enhancements which improves compatibility of […]
Magento CE 1.9.2 Now Available
Jul 07, 2015
Magento Commerce Community Edition (CE) Version 1.9.2 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento CE 1.9.2 provides merchants with enhancements that make it easier to build and maintain a high quality and secure site. Magento Community Edition 1.9.2 include: Technology updates and quality improvements: This new release includes the latest versions of the Zend […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.3 Now Available
Jun 05, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.3 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). Version 1.0.3 is mainly a bug fix update and compatibility improvements with Magento […]
Magento LiteMage Extension 1.0.2 Now Available
May 29, 2015
Magento LiteMage Extension version 1.0.2 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento LiteMage Extension is one of the component for LiteMage Cache which is installed in each Magento store to control what should and should not be cached (ESI Hole Punching). Version 1.0.2 include feature enhancements to make Magento LiteMage Extension more powerful and […]
Supercharge Your Magento Store with LiteMage Cache
May 21, 2015
We are happy to announce that we now fully support LiteMage Cache, the world’s fastest Magento Full Page Cache for Magento across our Web Hosting plans and Managed Cloud Servers. LiteMage Cache uses the advanced Edge Side Includes (ESI) of the latest LiteSpeed Web Server Enterprise 5.0 to punch holes in pages where information changes […]
24?7 Phone Support (BETA)
May 05, 2015
During the earlier years of Aspiration Hosting, the only option we offer to obtain Technical Support is by our 24?7 Helpdesk (and Emails which are piped into our Helpdesk). We have also added 24?7 Live Chat Support in the past few years. Many of our clients have been requesting that we offer Phone Support but […]
7th Anniversary Promotion!
Apr 01, 2015
Happy 7th Birthday to us! To celebrate our 7th year of operation, we are running a month-long promotion from now until April 30th 2014 11.59pm EST. Our anniversary promotions are now an annual ritual and the 7th Anniversary Promotion offers the biggest discounts you can possibly get within the year (yes this is a better […]
Speeding up Magento with a Page Cache
Mar 20, 2015
Store speed is very important for both conversions and search engine optimization. Amazon estimates that every 100ms in store slowness results in a 1% drop in profits. Even worse than this, Google ranks sites in its search engine results according to speed. The slower a store the fewer rankings it will have which means less […]
New Responsive cPanel Design
Mar 03, 2015
Since the last announcement about our website redesign, we have been hard at work on a new cPanel design and we are happy to say that it is now ready to go live. Our new cPanel design has similar design element to our website and Client Area. It will also be responsive, which allows you […]
WordPress 4.1 Now Available
Dec 19, 2014
WordPress 4.1 is now available for download and upgrade. New features in WordPress 4.1 help you focus on your writing, and the new default theme lets you show it off in style. Introducing Twenty Fifteen The newest default theme, Twenty Fifteen, is a blog-focused theme designed for clarity. Twenty Fifteen has flawless language support, with […]
Black Friday & Holiday Season 2014 Promotion
Nov 25, 2014
Season’s Greetings! For this year’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the following Holiday Season, we are running a month-long promotion with discounts of up to 50%! This promotion will cover our entire range of products and services – Web Hosting, Cloud Servers, SSL Certificates, Sucuri Website AntiVirus, Content Delivery Network (CDN), Anycast DNS, Domain […]
Black Friday & Holiday Season 2014 Promotion
Nov 25, 2014
Season’s Greetings! For this year’s Thanksgiving, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the following Holiday Season, we are running a month-long promotion with discounts of up to 50%! This promotion will cover our entire range of products and services – Web Hosting, Cloud Servers, SSL Certificates, Sucuri Website AntiVirus, Content Delivery Network (CDN), Anycast DNS, Domain […]
Magento CE 1.9.1 Now Available
Nov 24, 2014
Magento Commerce Community Edition (CE) Version 1.9.1 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento CE 1.9.1 offers merchants a new set of features that help create compelling shopping experiences across all devices. Magento Community Edition 1.9.1 includes the following new features: Configurable swatches enable merchants to show off a range of product attributes, such […]
Magento CE 1.9.1 Now Available
Nov 24, 2014
Magento Commerce Community Edition (CE) Version 1.9.1 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento CE 1.9.1 offers merchants a new set of features that help create compelling shopping experiences across all devices. Magento Community Edition 1.9.1 includes the following new features: Configurable swatches enable merchants to show off a range of product attributes, such […]
WordPress 4.0.1 Security Release
Nov 21, 2014
WordPress 4.0.1 is now available for download and upgrade. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. Sites that support automatic background updates will be updated to WordPress 4.0.1 automatically. If you are still on WordPress 3.9.2, 3.8.4, or 3.7.4, you will be […]
WordPress 4.0.1 Security Release
Nov 21, 2014
WordPress 4.0.1 is now available for download and upgrade. This is a critical security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. Sites that support automatic background updates will be updated to WordPress 4.0.1 automatically. If you are still on WordPress 3.9.2, 3.8.4, or 3.7.4, you will be […]
Getting Ready for the Holiday Season
Nov 05, 2014
As the holiday season is upon us, now is the best time to get ready for the increased traffic and sales to your website. Before we continue, let’s list down the important dates for online shopping:- November 27th: Thanksgiving Day November 28th: Black Friday December 1st: Cyber Monday December 16th: Hanukkah December 24th: Christmas Eve […]
Getting Ready for the Holiday Season
Nov 05, 2014
As the holiday season is upon us, now is the best time to get ready for the increased traffic and sales to your website. Before we continue, let’s list down the important dates for online shopping:- November 27th: Thanksgiving Day November 28th: Black Friday December 1st: Cyber Monday December 16th: Hanukkah December 24th: Christmas Eve […]
New Affiliate Banners 2014
Nov 01, 2014
Our last batch of affiliate banners were launched two years ago to match the style of our previous website design. As we have redesigned our website recently, it is only natural to update our web banners to better match the new website design. Besides the usual GIF banners, we have also added HTML5 banners which […]
New Affiliate Banners 2014
Nov 01, 2014
Our last batch of affiliate banners were launched two years ago to match the style of our previous website design. As we have redesigned our website recently, it is only natural to update our web banners to better match the new website design. Besides the usual GIF banners, we have also added HTML5 banners which […]
Aspiration Hosting 3.0
Oct 24, 2014
Three years ago we introduced Aspiration Hosting 2.0, which includes a complete redesign of our website and a host of other changes. Today we are introducing Aspiration Hosting 3.0, which include the biggest changes to our company to date. New Responsive Designs As the last website design is becoming dated and uninteresting, we decided that […]
Aspiration Hosting 3.0
Oct 24, 2014
Three years ago we introduced Aspiration Hosting 2.0, which includes a complete redesign of our website and a host of other changes. Today we are introducing Aspiration Hosting 3.0, which include the biggest changes to our company to date. New Responsive Designs As the last website design is becoming dated and uninteresting, we decided that […]
SSLv3 Disabled Due to POODLE Bug
Oct 15, 2014
Engineers at Google found a new vulnerability in SSL version 3.0 (SSLv3) and they call it POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption). The vulnerability allows an attacker to add padding to a request in order to then calculate the plaintext of encryption using the SSLv3 protocol. Effectively, this allows an attacker to compromise the […]
SSLv3 Disabled Due to POODLE Bug
Oct 15, 2014
Engineers at Google found a new vulnerability in SSL version 3.0 (SSLv3) and they call it POODLE (Padding Oracle On Downgraded Legacy Encryption). The vulnerability allows an attacker to add padding to a request in order to then calculate the … Continue reading ?
Domain Name Price Update 2014
Sep 27, 2014
Due to multiple price increases by our upstream registrars and registries for the past year, we are announcing an update to the price of our domain registration, transfer and renewal services which will affect all current and future domains with us.? As of today, all domain names will have their price increased by $3.00/year. If […]
Domain Name Price Update 2014
Sep 27, 2014
Due to multiple price increases by our upstream registrars and registries for the past year, we are announcing an update to the price of our domain registration, transfer and renewal services which will affect all current and future domains with … Continue reading ?
SSL Transition: SHA-1 to SHA-2
Sep 18, 2014
Hilbert Map of Hashing Algorithms, by Ian Boyd Most, if not all SSL Certificates today are running the SHA-1?cryptographic hash algorithm, which is getting weaker and easier to be attacked.? Google and Microsoft announced SHA-1 deprecation plans that may affect websites with SHA-1 SSL Certificates expiring as early as the end of the year.? Google […]
SSL Transition: SHA-1 to SHA-2
Sep 18, 2014
Hilbert Map of Hashing Algorithms, by Ian Boyd Most, if not all SSL Certificates today are running the SHA-1?cryptographic hash algorithm, which is getting weaker and easier to be attacked.? Google and Microsoft announced SHA-1 deprecation plans that may affect … Continue reading ?
WordPress 4.0 Now Available
Sep 05, 2014
WordPress 4.0 is now available for download and upgrade. This release brings you a smoother writing and management experience. Manage your media with style Explore your uploads in a beautiful, endless grid. A new details preview makes viewing and editing … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.9.2 Security Release
Aug 06, 2014
WordPress 3.9.2 is now available for download and upgrade. This is an important security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. This release fixes a possible denial of service issue in PHP’s … Continue reading ?
PHP 5.4.28 and 5.5.12 Now Available
May 15, 2014
We are happy to announce that PHP 5.4.28 and PHP 5.5.12 is now available in PHP Selector.?PHP 5.4.28 and PHP 5.5.12 are the latest stable version of the PHP 5.4.x branch and PHP 5.5.x branch respectively. To choose your PHP … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.9 & EE 1.14 Now Available
May 14, 2014
Magento Commerce Community Edition (CE) Version 1.9 and Enterprise Edition (EE) Version 1.14 is now available for download and upgrade. Magento EE 1.14 and Magento CE 1.9 include many new features to help businesses grow. Most notable are a new … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.9.1 Maintenance Release
May 09, 2014
WordPress 3.9.1 is now available for download and upgrade. This maintenance release fixes 34 bugs in 3.9, including numerous fixes for multisite networks, customizing widgets while previewing themes, and the updated visual editor. It also include some improvements to the … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.9 Now Available
Apr 17, 2014
WordPress 3.9 is now available for download and upgrade. This release features a number of refinements. A smoother media editing experience Improved visual editing The updated visual editor has improved speed, accessibility, and mobile support. You can paste into the … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.8.2 Security Release
Apr 09, 2014
WordPress 3.8.2 is now available for download and upgrade. This is an important security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. This releases fixes a weakness that could let an attacker force … Continue reading ?
Heartbleed Bug Patched for All Servers
Apr 08, 2014
We are happy to announce that the Heartbleed Bug (CVE-2014-0160) is patched for all our servers which are vulnerable to it. Along with the patch we are required to perform a restart to services which are affected, including LiteSpeed Web … Continue reading ?
6TH Anniversary Special!
Apr 01, 2014
We turned SIX this month!?To celebrate, we are running a?6TH Anniversary Special which starts from now until the?April 30th 2014 11.59pm EST.?The promotional codes below are valid for both US Web Hosting and UK Web Hosting. Discount Billing Cycle Promotional … Continue reading ?
Magento Now Supports PHP 5.4
Jan 22, 2014
Magento is continuing to advance its platform and make development more efficient by adding support for PHP 5.4. Moving to PHP 5.4 offers several advantages, including better performance, more efficient memory usage, and access to ongoing updates and security fixes. … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.8.1.0 Stable Now Available
Dec 12, 2013
Magento Commerce CE Version 1.8.1.0 is now available for download and upgrade. This new edition delivers significant tax calculation updates, functional improvements, and security enhancements. Key highlights include: Tax Calculation Updates Building on tax improvements made in our most recent … Continue reading ?
Free Magento Full Page Cache!
Nov 18, 2013
We have partnered with Extendware, a Magento Bronze Partner to offer their Full Page Cache extension to our clients with the following hosting plans:- AspirePlus™ AspirePlus™ UK Inspire™ Managed Dedicated Servers Clients with the above hosting plans will receive the … Continue reading ?
Next Generation Global CDN
Oct 15, 2013
Introducing our Next Generation Global Content Delivery Network (CDN) with 40+ CDN Edge Servers / Point of Presence around the world! 40+ CDN Edge Servers / Point of Presence We have over 40+ CDN Edge Servers / Point of Presence … Continue reading ?
Client Area Emergency Maintenance
Oct 03, 2013
We are currently performing an Emergency Maintenance on our Client Area. While the maintenance is ongoing, access to our Client Area is unavailable and any invoice payments are not possible. You will also not be able to obtain support through our … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.8.0.0 Stable Now Available
Sep 26, 2013
Magento Commerce CE Version 1.8.0.0 is now available for download and upgrade. This new edition improves tax calculations, boosts product quality and stability, enhances performance, and advances security for the rapidly growing Magento community. Key highlights include: Enhanced Tax Calculations … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.6.1 Security Patch Released
Sep 13, 2013
WordPress 3.6.1 is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. This version is a maintenance and security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. The WordPress security team resolved … Continue reading ?
PHP 5.4.19 Now Available
Sep 01, 2013
We are happy to announce that?PHP 5.4.19 is now available in PHP Selector.?PHP 5.4.19 is the latest stable version of the PHP 5.4.x branch. To choose your PHP version and extension, please head over to your cPanel –> Select PHP … Continue reading ?
PHP 5.4.18 Now Available
Aug 20, 2013
We are happy to announce that?PHP 5.4.18 is now available in PHP Selector.?PHP 5.4.18 is the latest stable version of the PHP 5.4.x branch. To choose your PHP version and extension, please head over to your cPanel –> Select PHP … Continue reading ?
Important Magento Patch for USPS API
Aug 01, 2013
Patch Needed to Address USPS Shipping Option Name Changes On Sunday, July 28, the United States Postal Service rolled out changes to their API that impact Priority and Express mail shipping options. USPS is changing the name of these two … Continue reading ?
PHP 5.3.27 and 5.4.17 Now Available
Jul 27, 2013
We are happy to announce that PHP 5.3.27 and PHP 5.4.17 is now available in PHP Selector.?PHP 5.3.27 and PHP 5.4.17 are the latest stable version of the PHP 5.3.x branch and PHP 5.4.x branch respectively. To choose your PHP … Continue reading ?
Joomla 3.1.4 Now Available
Jul 27, 2013
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 3.1.4. This is a maintenance release with no security fixes. What are the new features of Joomla! 3.1.4? Automatically set $db and $app properties on plugins Display Error … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.13 Now Available
Jul 27, 2013
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.13. This is not a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.13 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the … Continue reading ?
PHP 5.3.26 and 5.4.16 Now Available
Jul 06, 2013
We are happy to announce that PHP 5.3.26 and PHP 5.4.16 is now available in PHP Selector.?PHP 5.3.26 and PHP 5.4.16 are the latest stable version of the PHP 5.3.x branch and PHP 5.4.x branch respectively. To choose your PHP … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.5.2 Security Patch Released
Jun 21, 2013
WordPress 3.5.2 is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. This version is a maintenance and security release for all previous versions and we strongly encourage you to update your sites immediately. The WordPress security team resolved … Continue reading ?
Introducing Sucuri Security Services
May 18, 2013
We have partnered with Sucuri, a leader in Malware Monitoring and Cleanup to offer Aspiration Hosting clients powerful malware monitoring and cleanup services. With our Sucuri Security plan, you get the same Malware Monitoring and Cleanup from the team behind … Continue reading ?
Two-Factor Authentication Introduced
May 07, 2013
We are pleased to announce an important security feature as an (optional) extra layer of protection to our?Client Area?-?Two-Factor Authentication.?Once enabled & configured, each time you sign in you will be asked to enter both your username & password as … Continue reading ?
Domain Name Price Update
May 02, 2013
Dear clients, As some of you may know, our domain registration, transfer and renewal pricing have remained unchanged since our inception in the year 2008 even though there are multiple price increase by domain registries within these few years. This … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.11 Now Available
Apr 27, 2013
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.11. his is not a security release. This release fixes some problems introduced in the 2.5.10 release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.11 Post-Release FAQs to see if … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.10 Now Available
Apr 26, 2013
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.10. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.10 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
WP Super Cache & W3TC Security Update
Apr 25, 2013
If you have a WordPress blog or website that has the WP Super Cache or W3 Total Cache plugins installed, this will affect you. Please make sure that your plugins have the following minimum version:- WP Super Cache: 1.3 W3 … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.8.0.0 Alpha Now Available
Apr 25, 2013
Magento Commerce CE Version 1.8.0.0 Alpha is now available for preview. This release focuses on major quality and stability improvements, performance enhancements and security Key highlights include: Performance Improvements This release provides better performance in a number of ways, including … Continue reading ?
US Web Hosting Upgrade
Apr 20, 2013
Dear Clients, This is a notification to let you know that we will be performing a complete upgrade for all US Web Hosting servers. The upgrade will start from the end of April 2013 until the middle of May 2013. … Continue reading ?
WordPress Brute Force Attack
Apr 12, 2013
If you have a website or blog that is running on WordPress, this will affect you. There is a very widespread Brute Force Attack targeting all WordPress installations across the globe. This affects all WordPress installations with any and every … Continue reading ?
Introducing Magento Enterprise Edition 1.13
Apr 11, 2013
Magento Commerce Enterprise Edition Version 1.13 is now available. Key performance and scalability enhancements of Magento 1.13: Optimized Indexing We’ve optimized the Magento Enterprise indexing process to enable significantly faster indexing with limited to no impact to the customer’s shopping … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.22 Now Available
Apr 05, 2013
Drupal 7.22, a maintenance release with numerous bug fixes (no security fixes) is now available for download. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 sites is strongly recommended. There are no major new features in this release. Changelog Drupal 7.22 is a … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.21 Now Available
Mar 09, 2013
Drupal 7.21, a maintenance release which fixes incompatibilities introduced in the Drupal 7.20 security release, is now available. See the Drupal 7.21 release notes for further information. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 sites is strongly recommended, especially if you encountered … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.20 Now Available
Feb 22, 2013
Drupal 7.20, a maintenance release which contain fixes for security vulnerabilities are now available. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 sites is strongly recommended. There are no new features or non-security-related bug fixes in these releases. Changelog Drupal 7.20 is a … Continue reading ?
Joomla 3.0.3 Now Available
Feb 06, 2013
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 3.0.3. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 3.0.3 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.9 Now Available
Feb 06, 2013
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.9. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.9 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
SMF 2.0.4 & 1.1.18 Security Patch Released
Feb 02, 2013
Simple Machines Forum project has released SMF 1.1.18 and SMF 2.0.4 security patches for the SMF community. A few critical security issues have been identified in the two maintained versions and are fixed with this update, therefore it is recommended … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.5.1 Security Patch Released
Jan 25, 2013
WordPress 3.5.1 is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. This version is a maintenance and security release for all previous versions. Version 3.5.1 is the first maintenance release of 3.5, fixing 37 bugs. For a full … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.19 & 6.28 Now Available
Jan 19, 2013
Drupal 7.19 and 6.28 maintenance releases which contain fixes for security vulnerabilities are now available. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 and 6 sites is strongly recommended. There are no new features or non-security-related bug fixes in these releases. Changelog Drupal … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.18 & 6.27 Now Available
Dec 22, 2012
Drupal 7.18 and 6.27 maintenance releases which contain fixes for security vulnerabilities are now available. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 and 6 sites is strongly recommended. There are no new features or non-security-related bug fixes in these releases. Changelog Drupal … Continue reading ?
SMF 2.0.3 & 1.1.17 Security Patch Released
Dec 17, 2012
Simple Machines Forum project has released SMF 1.1.17 and SMF 2.0.3 security patches for the SMF community. A security issue has been identified in all versions and is fixed with this patch, therefore it is recommended to make sure you … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.5 Now Available
Dec 13, 2012
WordPress 3.5 is is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. If you’ve been around WordPress a while, the most dramatic new change you’ll notice is a completely re-imagined flow for uploading photos and creating galleries. WordPress version … Continue reading ?
Joomla 3.0.2 Now Available
Nov 09, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 3.0.2. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 3.0.2 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.17 Now Available
Nov 08, 2012
Drupal 7.14 a maintenance release with numerous bug fixes (no security fixes) is now available. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 sites is strongly recommended. There are no new features in these releases. Changelog Drupal 7.17 is a bug fix only … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.7 Now Available
Sep 14, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.7. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.7 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
UK Web Hosting Launched!
Sep 12, 2012
????? Due to popular demand, Aspiration Hosting has expanded across the Atlantic Ocean with the launch of our UK Web Hosting service! We will start off with our ever popular AspirePlus plan and we will consider adding the Aspire and … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.4.2 Security Patch Released
Sep 07, 2012
WordPress 3.4.2 is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. This version is a maintenance and security release for all previous versions. After nearly 15 million downloads since 3.4 was released not three months ago, the WordPress … Continue reading ?
How To: Improve Magento Performance
Aug 19, 2012
Due to popular demand by clients who are seeking to further improve the performance of their Magento store, we have created a Magento Performance Improvement Guide. The guide focuses on the steps that can be taken to further improve Magento’s … Continue reading ?
Important Magento Security Update
Jul 06, 2012
The Magento team has recently learned of a serious vulnerability in the Zend platform on which Magento is built. This note provides information on how customers can access and install a patch that addresses this issue. The Issue The vulnerability … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.7.0.1 Stable Now Available
Jun 21, 2012
Magento Commerce CE Version 1.7.0.1 is now available for download and upgrade. This update delivers new, minor functionality and fixes for some potential security vulnerabilities. Major highlights and improvements include:- Improved backend configuration UI for PayPal payment solutions Added functionality … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.5 Now Available
Jun 19, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.5. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.5 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.4 Now Available
Jun 14, 2012
WordPress 3.4 is is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. This release includes significant improvements to theme customization, custom headers, Twitter embeds, and image captions. For Users The biggest change in 3.4 is the theme customizer which … Continue reading ?
QuickSSL Premium Special!
Jun 08, 2012
We are running a GeoTrust QuickSSL Premium Special for all new orders! Take $50.00 OFF for your your order of QuickSSL Premium with the coupon code QP50OFF*! You will still enjoy a Free Dedicated IP and Free Setup + Installation … Continue reading ?
Partnership with 2CheckOut
Jun 01, 2012
As some of you may know, Aspiration Hosting is using 2CheckOut to process credit card payments. We are now partnering with 2CheckOut to offer our clients a waiver of the application fee with them when you use the coupon code … Continue reading ?
New Affiliate Banners
May 05, 2012
We are pleased to launch a new batch of web banners for our Affiliate Program. The designs of the new banners are in line with our current website design and styling. Clients and Affiliates can sign up with our Affiliate … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.14 & 6.26 Now Available
May 04, 2012
Drupal 7.14 is now available, which contains bug fixes as well as fixes for security vulnerabilities Drupal 6.26, which fixes known bugs (no security issues) is also available for download. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 and 6 sites is strongly … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.7 Stable Now Available
Apr 25, 2012
Magento Commerce CE Version 1.7 is now available for download and upgrade. The recent enhancements to Magento Commerce help merchants provide a more personalized shopping experience for their customers. Benefits include mobile HTML5, auto-generation of coupon codes, customer group pricing, … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.3.2 Security Patch Released
Apr 21, 2012
WordPress 3.3.2 is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. Three external libraries included in WordPress received security updates: Plupload (version 1.5.4), which WordPress uses for uploading media. SWFUpload, which WordPress previously used for uploading media, and … Continue reading ?
4TH Anniversary Special!
Apr 03, 2012
We turned FOUR this month and in conjunction with this we are running a 4TH Anniversary Special which will be valid from now until the 30th April 2012 11.59pm EST. Take 25% OFF for your first billing cycle with the … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.4 Now Available
Apr 03, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.4. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.4 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.3 Now Available
Mar 16, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.3. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.3 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.2 Now Available
Mar 07, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.2. This is a security release. Release Notes Check the Joomla 2.5.2 Post-Release FAQs to see if there are important items and helpful hints discovered after the release. … Continue reading ?
Best RatePoint Alternative: ShopperApproved
Feb 02, 2012
As some of you may know, RatePoint, the leading customer review service is closing down very soon. We at Aspiration Hosting were using RatePoint ourselves until the day they announced the sudden closure. Many ex-RatePoint users are scrambling around the … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.1 & 1.7.5 Now Available
Feb 02, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.1 and 1.7.5. They are both security releases. Note that most users should update their sites to version 2.5.1. Version 1.7.5 is only intended for those users who … Continue reading ?
Drupal 7.12 & 6.24 Now Available
Feb 01, 2012
Drupal 7.11 and 6.23, maintenance releases which fix security vulnerabilities are now available for download. Drupal 7.12 and 6.24 also fix other issues reported through the bug tracking system. Upgrading your existing Drupal 7 and 6 sites is strongly recommended. … Continue reading ?
Joomla 2.5.0 Now Available
Jan 25, 2012
The Joomla Project is pleased to announce the immediate availability of Joomla 2.5.0. This is a security release. Version 2.5.0 is is the next update from version 1.7. (Note that version 1.7.x to 2.5.x were skipped) Version 2.5.0 is the … Continue reading ?
Magento CE 1.6.2.0 Stable Now Available
Jan 11, 2012
Magento Commerce CE Version 1.6.2.0 is now available for download and upgrade. Some of the key improvements in this release include:- Refactored indexing process Implemented localized PayPal settings for Japan To see the full list of features and fixed issues … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.3.1 Security Patch Released
Jan 04, 2012
WordPress 3.3.1 is now available for download or update within your WordPress dashboard. This maintenance release fixes 15 issues with WordPress 3.3, as well as a fix for a cross-site scripting vulnerability that affected version 3.3. We recommend everyone to … Continue reading ?
LiteSpeed Cache Deployed for All Servers
Dec 26, 2011
We have deployed LiteSpeed Cache for all servers. This will improve the performance of your website (especially busy sites). We have excluded certain URL patterns (which should not be cached, like forum latest post, admin pages, etc) from being cached … Continue reading ?
All Servers Upgraded to PHP 5.2.17
Dec 26, 2011
We have completed the upgrade of PHP for all servers to the latest stable version, which is PHP version 5.2.17. This was scheduled and announced to all clients in a mass mail last week. We are also planning to introducing … Continue reading ?
SMF 2.0.2 & 1.1.16 Security Patch Released
Dec 23, 2011
Simple Machines Forum project has released SMF 1.1.16 and SMF 2.0.2 security patches for the SMF community. Critical security issues have been identified and fixed with this patch, therefore it is highly recommended to make sure you update your forums … Continue reading ?
Christmas & New Year Special!
Dec 15, 2011
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! We are running a Christmas & New Year Special which will be valid from now until the 10th January 2012 11.59pm EST. Take 25% OFF for your first billing cycle with the coupon code … Continue reading ?
WordPress 3.3 Now Available
Dec 13, 2011
The latest and greatest version of the WordPress software — 3.3, named “Sonny” in honor of the great jazz saxophonist Sonny Stitt — is immediately available for download or update inside your WordPress dashboard. WordPress has had over 65 million downloads since … Continue reading ?
Aspiration Hosting v2.0
Dec 12, 2011
You may have noticed that our site has been redesigned, what you may not have noticed is the changes that come with the new look. New Hosting Plans:  Our plans have changed around a bit, please see the list of changes … Continue reading ?
R1Soft Restore Backups Now Available
Sep 30, 2011
We have migrated our R1Soft CDP backup system from version 2.0 to version 3.0. With this we have also enabled the R1Soft Restore Backups feature within cPanel Hosting Control Panel of Aspiration Hosting. You will have the option to access the … Continue reading ?
R1Soft Restore Backups Now Available in cPanel
Sep 30, 2011
We have migrated our R1Soft CDP backup system from version 2.0 to version 3.0. With this we have also enabled the R1Soft Restore Backups feature within cPanel Hosting Control Panel of Aspiration Hosting. You will have the option to access the R1Soft Restore Backups under your cPanel –> Files. Once clicked, you will be directed to...
AtMail Now Available in cPanel
Aug 16, 2011
As one of the world’s most popular webmail clients, AtMail Open Source is powering the webmail needs of millions of mailboxes around the world. This beautiful, Ajax-powered webmail interface is now available in the cPanel Hosting Control Panel of Aspiration … Continue reading ?
AtMail Now Available in cPanel
Aug 16, 2011
As one of the world’s most popular webmail clients, AtMail Open Source is powering the webmail needs of millions of mailboxes around the world. This beautiful, Ajax-powered webmail interface is now available in the cPanel Hosting Control Panel of Aspiration Hosting. You will have the option to access AtMail Open Source when you access your...
New Backup Servers!
Jun 20, 2011
We have provisioned two new sets of Backup Servers which will replace the current R1Soft1 (Daily) and Duplicity1 (Weekly) Backup Servers. The new servers will have the following specifications:- Intel Core i7 860 2.8GHz (8MB Cache, with HyperThreading) 4GB (Duplicity) … Continue reading ?
Review Aspiration Hosting and WIN!
May 30, 2011
WhoIsHostingThis.com, a pupular webmaster tool and web hosting review site is giving away a $15 Gift Card from Register.com for every hosting review of Aspiration Hosting. All you will need to do is to submit an honest web hosting review … Continue reading ?
Aspiration CDN Now Available
May 20, 2011
Aspiration Hosting’s Content Delivery Network (CDN) is now available! Our CDN is provided free for our AspirePlus and Inspire clients. What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN)? A CDN is a system of computers containing copies of data, placed at … Continue reading ?
Aspiration CDN Now Available
May 20, 2011
Hello, This is to let you know that Aspiration Hosting’s Content Delivery Network is now available. Our CDN is provided free for our AspirePlus, DesirePlus and Inspire clients. What is a Content Delivery Network (CDN)? A CDN is a system of computers containing copies of data, placed at various points in a network so as...
Invitation to the BETA of Aspiration CDN
Mar 26, 2011
As part of our commitment to improve our hosting services and your hosting experience with us, we will be introducing the Aspiration Hosting Content Delivery Network (CDN) to clients with the AspirePlus, DesirePlus and Inspire plans in the near future … Continue reading ?
Invitation to the BETA of Aspiration CDN
Mar 26, 2011
As part of our commitment to improve our hosting services and your hosting experience with us, we will be introducing the Aspiration Hosting Content Delivery Network (CDN) to clients with the AspirePlus, DesirePlus and Inspire plans in the near future without any extra charges. Before we officially roll this out to all clients, we are...
Joomla Version 1.6 Released
Jan 27, 2011
This new version of Joomla includes more power, more control, and more options than ever before. Rebuilt from the ground up in much of the application, this latest Joomla release will delight the casual site builder while helping small, medium, and enterprise businesses succeed in delivering web sites, intranets and applications to their respective markets. Delivering power...
Updates to Major Scripts and Applications (1st Jan 2011)
Jan 01, 2011
The following are the latest Update Logs to our Installatron and Softaculous Application Installers for the past month:- (oldest to newest) - Upgraded Xoops to version 2.5.0 - Upgraded phpMyCounter to version 1.0 - Upgraded osCommerce to version 2.3.1 - Upgraded phpBB to version 3.0.8 - Upgraded PHProjekt to version 6.0.5 - Upgraded Coppermine to...
Updates to Major Scripts and Applications
Nov 08, 2010
The following are the latest Update Logs to our Installatron and Softaculous Application Installers for the past month:- (oldest to newest) - Added e107 version 0.7.24 - Upgraded Zen Cart to version 1.3.9g - Upgraded phpMyFAQ to version 2.6.9 - Upgraded PrestaShop to version 1.3.2.3 - Upgraded Gallery to version 3.0 - Upgraded Joomla to version 1.5.21 - Added Mantis version...
SugarCRM Version 6.0.1 Released
Aug 23, 2010
SugarCRM version 6.0.1 is now available for download and upgrade. Users who installed SugarCRM using our Installatron Application Installer can also upgrade SugarCRM using the Installatron upgrade feature. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. SugarCRM is a premier customer relationship management application. Sugar Suite brings a new and effective...
Zen Cart Version 1.3.9f Released
Aug 18, 2010
Zen Cart version 1.3.9f is now released for download and upgrade. Users who installed Zen Cart using our Installatron Application Installer or Softaculous Application Installer can also upgrade Zen Cart using the Installatron or Softaculous upgrade feature respectively. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. Zen Cart is a popular open-source e-commerce...
Drupal 6.18 and 6.19 Released
Aug 13, 2010
Drupal 6.18 and 6.19 is now released for download and upgrade. Users who installed Drupal using our Installatron Application Installer or Softaculous Application Installer can also upgrade Drupal using the Installatron or Softaculous upgrade feature respectively. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. Drupal is an open-source platform and content...
Coppermine Version 1.5.8 Released
Aug 13, 2010
Coppermine version 1.5.8 is now released as a maintenance update. Users who installed Coppermine using our Installatron Application Installer or Softaculous Application Installer can also upgrade Coppermine using the Installatron or Softaculous upgrade feature respectively. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. Coppermine photo gallery is a popular open source multi-purpose and...
LimeSurvey Version 1.90 Released
Aug 09, 2010
LimeSurvey version 1.90 is released for download and upgrade. Users who installed LimeSurvey using our Installatron Application Installer or Softaculous Application Installer can also upgrade LimeSurvey using the Installatron or Softaculous upgrade feature respectively. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. LimeSurvey is a powerful open source survey system, with...
Softaculous Application Installer Added
Aug 06, 2010
We have just added another application installer to our hosting services - Softaculous Application Installer. Aspiration Hosting is a NOC Partner of Softaculous. We will be introducing this installer to our dedicated server offerings as well. Softaculous is a Fantastico-like auto-installer … Continue reading ?
Softaculous Application Installer Added
Aug 05, 2010
Dear clients, We have just added another application installer as part of our shared and reseller hosting services - Softaculous Application Installer. Aspiration Hosting is a NOC Partner of Softaculous. We will be introducing this installer to our dedicated server offerings as well. Softaculous is a Fantastico-like auto-installer which is also similar to our current Installatron...
SugarCRM Version 6.0.0 Released
Aug 03, 2010
SugarCRM version 6.0.0 is now available for download and upgrade. Users who installed SugarCRM using our Installatron Application Installer can also upgrade SugarCRM using the Installatron upgrade feature. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. SugarCRM is a premier customer relationship management application. Sugar Suite brings a new and effective...
phpMyFAQ Version 2.6.7 Released
Aug 03, 2010
phpMyFAQ version 2.6.7 has now been released. Users who installed phpMyFAQ using our Installatron Application Installer can also upgrade phpMyFAQ using the Installatron upgrade feature. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. phpMyFAQ is a multilingual Frequently-Asked-Questions system. phpMyFAQ also offers a Content Management-System, flexible multi-user support, a news-system, user-tracking,...
MediaWiki Version 1.16.0 and 1.15.5 Released
Aug 01, 2010
MediaWiki version 1.16.0 and 1.15.5 has just been released for install and upgrade. Users who installed MediaWiki using our Installatron Application Installer can also upgrade MediaWiki using the Installatron upgrade feature. Make sure you perform a backup of your current installation before upgrade. Mediawiki is a powerful open source wiki system, and can be used from...
Client Area Improved with Tonnes of New Features!
Jul 12, 2010
Dear Clients, We are pleased to announce that our Client Area has been greatly improved with not only bug fixes but we have also added tonnes of new features which may be helpful to you. The following are some of … Continue reading ?
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Mar 12, 2010
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