Let’s face it: testing websites during migrations isn’t exactly rocket science, but it sure knows how to eat up your time. Changing DNS records and local host files is all part of the job, but wouldn’t it be great to skip it at the stage of pre-migration checks?
As a central part of the 1.1.7 release, PanelAlpha rolls out WithoutDNS integration, set to end the usual hassle that comes with previewing websites on a new server, and save you (and your clients) some extra bits of time.
What is WithoutDNS?
WithoutDNS brings a welcome change to the workflow by letting your clients preview websites through a proxy server – no need for DNS changes or waiting for the user to update their hostname files. It’s simple, it’s effective, and frankly, it’s a weight off the shoulders for both sides of the hosting service.
What puts WithoutDNS ahead? Tools like SkipDNS may cover similar ground, but WithoutDNS is purpose-built to address specific challenges faced by web hosting providers. It offers budget-friendly packages that scale to handle high volumes of websites, and include white-label domains for a clean, professional touch.
Once PanelAlpha’s integration with WithoutDNS has been configured, your clients gain direct access to a “Preview Site” option, available at a glance in their instance list as well as on the detailed view of any specific instance.
How this translates to a competitive offering
The migration process has always been a stress point, but this integration turns it into a selling point. Clients get a smoother experience, and that helps them feel confident in their hosting choices. Meanwhile, you get the job done with fewer support tickets and even less unpredictability. It’s a win-win that puts you ahead of the industry’s crowd in terms of both efficiency and customer satisfaction.
PanelAlpha v1.1.7 – A wider view
We have been working on stability and enhancing your interactions with PanelAlpha in more ways than one. Thanks largely to the ongoing insights from our active community, we have addressed 16 issues and introduced 24 improvements to the platform’s core functional areas. Among these, you can find the “Push to staging” feature for smoother deployment, and expanded customization capabilities in the client area, with options to personalize icons, fonts, and more through CSS and JavaScript. We have also kept WP Cloud integration high on our list of priorities – it has been treated to another series of updates to help it perform at its best. Look forward to more layers of control, reduced complexity, and dependable performance all around.
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