Blogs Optimization Can Get You A PR6 In One Month
Tuesday, August 15, 2006
Blogs Optimization Can Get You A PR6 In One Month
Blogs Optimization, Blog Business Network, Optimize Blog
I wasn't aware of the existence of this fabulous software until I read a brand new ebook about blogging. The writer of this ebook was recommending a totally new software that I have never heard of , so I was curious like a cat and went to the web site to check it out.
All that I could say was: "Wow".
Let's just put it this way:
What a webmaster or blogger needs: templates, content - lots of it, back links - tens of thousands of them, capacity of manipulating all this from one place plus SEO optimization, traffic, high PR, etc.
Now, we all have CPanels and loads of other softwares, each of them doing its thing.
But look at this testimonial here: "Considering my domain of only 1 month old using BlogSolution has gone from PR0 to PR6 and every site that I linked from my BS site is also a PR6. I am in absolute shock. Just from using BlogSolution."
Now, what can you say about that? Do you have that kind of software?
I looked up the blog solution forum ( yes, they have one). And guess what I found; that actually yes, the BlogSolution users do get those results.
I am totally amazed about how such a tool goes totally unknown to the majority of bloggers. Do you know how this software helps? Put your seat belt on:
- creates 1000s of blogs per second ( no BS)
- BlogSolution blogs: provide 1000s of one way links to your sites, get your sites indexed FAST in the search engines, draw thousands and thousands of SE spiders, can dramatically help your other site's rankings, and make adsense and affiliate income.
- all the blogs are keyword optimized - title, subtitle, etc.
- all the blogs have RSS feed - keyword optimized
- you can add /delete link(s) to one or all blogs with one click
- it has a clocking feature - if you are into that stuff
- BlogSolution grows and adds blogs naturally. This means it creates, updates, pings, etc etc without you having to lift a finger. They're called SmartJobs - create blogs even when you are not around.
- BlogSolution is the fastest mass blogging and pinging software on the internet. Of course, totally automated.
Completely plug and play. Effective for both beginner and expert. Flexibility. This system bends to what YOU want.
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How To Generate Income From Blogging
How To Generate Income From Blogging
Blogging is a relatively new term that has just begun to make its rounds through the Internet world. You may have asked yourself in the past “what is blogging and why is everyone talking about it?” And the answer is relatively simple. Blogging is nothing more than a website that is updated on a regular basis with the newest entries being displayed at the top. A blog is pretty much an online journal where anybody can go and type their thoughts for the rest of the Internet world to read.
If you like to write, and are looking for a new place to display your work, blogging may be the answer you have been searching for. There are a couple of blogging tips that you should keep in mind before starting. First off, there are many blogging sites that will allow you to have your own web page for free. These free blogging sites can be found through a simple Internet search. Of course, if you want to get more serious about your blog you can register your own domain name and compile your blog their. Another tip to keep in mind is that if you do not want to write about your personal life, blogging for business may still be right for you. There are thousands of businesses that also run blogs as a way for their customers, and prospective customers, to stay informed. Blogging for business has taken off in the small business sector over the past year, and it is surely going to reach a wider audience as word gets around.
If you had to ask yourself “what is blogging”, you probably are not aware that you can make money off of it as well. Many people start blogs as a way to make money. The best way to do this is by signing up for a Google adsense account. This has been proven as one of the best ways of making money with a blog. When you sign up for an account, Google will place targeted ads on your blog that will earn you money every time somebody visits your site and clicks on them. So, if you have a lot of traffic on your blog you will definitely be able to make some extra money.
There are plenty of blogging tips that are available by searching the Internet. It is important to read these blogging tips so that you know exactly what you are doing, and where to start. Making money with a blog is also very possible if you can garner enough traffic to your site. Even though blogging is still relatively unknown to a lot of the world, it is sure to pick up more steam over the next couple of years and become even more popular.
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The Basics Of Customizing Wordpress Templates
The Basics Of Customizing Wordpress Templates
Do you want to change the look of your WordPress site or maybe to put something like a banner or adsense code on your blog? In order to do this you need to know about three important things: template files, functions and CSS.
- Template Files
These files are stored in a directory (wp-content/themes/template-name/). So if you are using "default theme", you need to access the files that are stored in "wp-content/themes/default/" directory.
There are several common WordPress template files you should know:
1.header.php
This file is responsible for the appearance of the top section of your blog. If you want to change the header image, you have to access this file. Not only that, this file is also the place to add Meta Tags.
2.footer.php
Similar to the header.php, this file is loaded everytime any page or post of your blog is accessed. It is used to store the HTML tags and the code for the bottom section of your blog.
3.sidebar.php
A sidebar is a section which is usually used to display site navigation. Depending on the theme you are using, a sidebar usually provides links to archives, pages and latest posts.
4.index.php
In fact this file is the main template file. When someone visits the homepage of your blog site, this file will be loaded. Then he/she will see the contents (not the source code) of this file. If you want to make the appearance of your blog become similar to a common website, where there is a static description on the homepage, you may try to put the static content in this file.
Besides those files, a theme usually has some other template files with different purposes. For example, the archives.php is a file used to display posts you made in the past. Then the search.php is used to generate search results.
- Functions
A function is a blog of code to accomplish a specific task. In order to modify template files, you don't need to master any programming language. Although having a little knowledge in PHP, you can work faster. In WordPress, the name of a function is usually related to its purpose. For instance, "the_title()" is a function to display the title of a post and "the_content()" is used to display its content. Another example is "blog_info()" which is responsible for displaying the name or description of your blog, depending on the given argument (additional data).
- CSS
Style Sheet is a facility to manage the format and layout of a website efficiently. Without using it, changing small things such as the font type or the background color of all of your webpages is a daunting task where you have to do it page by page. But with the existence of style sheet, one change you make can affect the whole site. You should know that in WordPress a different theme may have a different css file. You also need to know that some styles may be defined in the header.php file. If you are using the "default theme", you have to access the header.php file in order to change the background color or the header image of your blog, not the css file.
Finally, before you customize the templates, it is highly recommended to backup any files you intend to change. If something doesn't work properly, you can always go back to the original settings.
Heris Yunora is the owner of unlimitedhostingplan.com, a website that contains information on multiple domain hosting with features such as unlimited subdomain, databases, and unlimited email accounts.
UNIX vs. Windows- What Server Operating System Should You Use for Your Web Hosting?
Monday, August 14, 2006
UNIX vs. Windows- What Server Operating System Should You Use for Your Web Hosting?
So you've decided to create a website? The most obvious thing that you need is of course web hosting. Among other things, like cost and features, you'll need to decide which server you'll need: Windows (NT, 2000 or XP) or Unix (Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, etc.).
Both have their merits, so the first thing you should think about when making this decision is if you are looking for stability, or ease of use. UNIX based servers are generally superior in the site up-time and stability areas than Windows systems. However, while they need to be rebooted more often, Windows servers are generally easier to administer and use. Many beginners to web hosting will be confused over the pros and cons of the different operating systems. While, Unix is more stable and secure it uses a command line interface for administration. This interface, which is like the original MS-DOS interface, can be difficult to understand to a website newbie. Also, in order to keep a UNIX machine stable, one must update the kernel and software regularly, a process which is more difficult than Windows. This however, can be made just as easy to do if your web host has good administration software.
Another thing to consider when choosing which operating system to use is whether you will be using scripting. If so what kind? For example, if you will be using a dynamic site, and decide that you want to go Perl as your language of choice then UNIX should be your operating system of choice. This is also true for languages such as PHP, and Pythlon. On the other hand, if you choose to go for an ASP based site then you should choose Windows. However, to complicate the matter further some UNIX systems can run ASP scripts, although the quality of the script execution can be lesser.
Bare in mind that if you choose a Windows-based web server (this does not apply to hosting accounts as the host should take care of it for you) you will need to update the software with patches from Microsoft's web site almost weekly to prevent your site from being exploited. UNIX administrators will only have to do so monthly or so as UNIX is more secure by nature, and needs fewer patches and software updates.
Unix operating systems are generally the preferred operating system, however, in the end, if you do everything correctly, a UNIX hosted web site and a Windows hosted web site will function somewhat equally, and both should make you happy. Be sure to keep operating costs and maintained in mind when making your decision and you won't regret it.
Tim Shaw is director of (Big Wow Web Hosting ), a cheap and reliable web host. He has written several books and ebooks on web hosting, and has had many years experience in computers, the web and web hosting.
Webhosting for Blogs - Free or Paid Service
Webhosting for Blogs - Free or Paid Service
Blogging is an abbreviation of "web-logging". The simplest definition of a blog is that it is an online log that is organized in reverse chronological order. It comprises of comments, declarations, links, or anything else of interest to the blog writer.
There are two basic requirements of starting your own blog. You need a software to run a blog and a place on the Internet to host your blog.
Taking into consideration the above mentioned two factors, there can be four categories of blogs:
1. Free Software + Free Webhosting
2. Free Software + Paid Webhosting
3. Paid Software including Price of Webhosting
4. Paid Software + Paid Webhosting
We have given descriptions of all these four options alongwith their pros and cons.
We have also given recommendations regarding the suitability of these options.
1. Free Software + Free Webhosting
This is a completely free way of blogging. Here you pay neither for the software nor for the virtual hosting.
But there are some drawbacks of this system. It offers very few features as compared to the paid services. You cannot post pictures online or design your preferred look for your site.
The companies that provide free software and free domain hosting frequently place a banner immediately above your site. This detracts the visitors from the look of your site. You also have no discretion over the content of the advertisements.
The key advantage of this system is that it is absolutely free. This option is extremely useful for a newcomer since he/she can try this method to find if they are really interested in blogging.
This option is recommended for those people who would not like to pay anything or for the newcomers.
2. Free Software + Paid Webhosting
This option provides you free software but you will have to pay for the domain hosting.
There is a cost factor involved in this option. Minimum cost of domain hosting would be $5 per month but a realistic budget would be slightly higher, around $7-8. The annual registration fee for domain name would be about $10-30.
This system will let you do certain things that you were unable to do with the free one. Here, you can modify the look of your site and you can also post pictures. But free softwares have fewer features than paid ones.
This option is highly recommended because by just paying the cost of virtual hosting and domain registration, you can avail great features and flexibility.
3. Paid Software including Price of Webhosting
This is a subscription-based option. There are ongoing costs involved in this option.
You have to pay at least $6 per month for basic services and for advanced features the fee would be around $15 per month.
The cumulative cost for a year would reach up to $200. That makes this option a very expensive one.
Apart from customizing the look of your site and posting photographs online, you will be able to use a software that provides more features than a free one.
This option is recommended for people who do not want to be troubled with virtual hosting and software installation issues. This is the easiest possible solution. It offers great features but at a reasonably high price.
4. Paid Software + Paid Webhosting
This option provides you paid software and paid domain hosting.
The cost of the domain hosting ranges from $5 to $10 per month while the cost of the software would be at least $45 (one-time cost).
This option gives you great amount of flexibility. You can select your own domain name and have a feature-rich blogging software.
This option is highly recommended for businesses since the cost is not a major consideration.
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Unlimited Wealth Creation Through Reseller Hosting
Unlimited Wealth Creation Through Reseller Hosting
Web hosting can be an exciting business start up for aspiring entrepreneurs. All you have to do to set up your business is become a hosting reseller, i.e., provide hosting facilities to website owners. Here as a business owner, you are buying space from a big hosting company, and redistributing the hosting space to other website owners.
Resellers are nothing but entrepreneurs acting as middlemen, offering you hosting services by leasing time and space from another Web host's server rather than owning their own. Most of the times, the quality of services offered by resellers are so good that consumers do not even have the idea that they are dealing with resellers who do not have servers of their own. Resellers, since they can pick and choose their servers, are basically in a position to provide the customers with the best of services.
Reseller hosting business can be quite a profit making venture once you understand the figures and profit margins involved. Let us go through them. One can buy around 1000 MB space from a major web host at a cost of $25 per month. This 1000 MB space that you now own can in turn be redistributed to site owners who need space for uploading their site. Here you can give about 25 MB space for around $5 per month. Which means your monthly income comes to around $200 when you sell 40 hosting packages. Want more. some hosts allow you to oversell the space and do not charge you extra unless the actual usage of your account exceeds 1000MB. It is seen that a typical user uses less than half of the allotted web space. which means you can double or even triple sell your quota and make unlimited wealth.
And mind well, this income is residual income. It will keep coming to you month after month, year after year. You do the work once. and get paid for it over and over. All you are doing is buying space from a major web hosting company and becoming a reseller host. Your efforts are focused towards selling hosting space and the rest is handled by your web host. Some of them even handle customer service to your customers for a nominal fee. which makes it even easier for you.
If this is not enough. you can earn additional residual incomes by adding recruiting more resellers through you. By doing this you will earn regular commissions on their monthly sales. isn't this smart business. The profit margins in the business of reseller hosting is quite good and you can start on this exciting business venture even if you do not have the required expertise and access to funds for setting up the required infrastructure. Strange as it might sound, there are also times where a reseller can also be more scalable than a typical hosting firm. A true Web host is limited by its hardware; if a client suddenly requires an upgrade the host is not prepared for, the only way the host will be able to satisfy the customer is by upgrading its hardware - expensive and time consuming for both sides. The reseller host, however, can simply choose to locate with a different Web host that will better suit the customer's needs.
Happy Wealth Creation!!!
Ninad Gupte is the Founder, CEO of www.linuxresellerhosting.com. He has trained as an Electronics Engineer from Mumbai University, and has a Diploma in Advanced Computing from CDAC. He has served as the Director ญTechnologies in Webmoney India Pvt. Ltd. He has executed several turnkey B2B Web application projects like House layouts, Maharashtra State Electricity Board and portals & sites like McDonalds India, Air France and RPG Raychem. To take his dreams forward of forming a technology oriented diversified company, Interpole Solutions was formed in March 2001. The company was setup with a strong base of skills and a deep understanding of technologies mastered by Ninad.
Where to Get Cheap Web Hosting
Where to Get Cheap Web Hosting
First, to see if you can use cheap web hosting you need to know how much disk space you will need. How large is your website? How many pages, video files, music files, etc. do you need? Second, a cheap web hosting company will need to know how busy your sight will be. If your site is going to have a lot of visitors, cheap web hosting may not be for you. Third, how many email accounts do you need? Cheap web hosting companies do not usually provide many. Lastly, how much are you willing to spend? Cheap web hosting is not as technical as the more expensive web hosting.
If you go online, you can find a list of the top 10 cheap web hosting companies. The top 10 cheap web hosting companies are rated by their price, quality, and service provided. The cheap web hosting companies are priced between $4.95 and $19.95 a month. The cheap web hosting company's price varies on what kind of things you need. The disk space provided can be from 3000MB to 5000MB. The bandwidth varies from 40GB to 300GB. If this is not enough for you, then a cheap web hosting company is not an option for you. Most of these cheap web hosting companies offer free set up. This will make things much easier for you. Be aware of cheap web hosting that offers unlimited disk space. If it sounds too good to be true, then it probably is.
The top 10 web hosting companies reviewed are: Blue Host, Power Hosting, Pages Garden, Pro Logic Hosting, Easy CGI, Gigabyte Package, Yahoo! Hosting, iPower Web, Lunar pages, and Dot5 Web Hosting. All of these are very cheap web hosting companies. You will find them listed at top10webhosting.com. At this website you will also find customer testimonials and thorough listings about the cheap web hosting company's services they offer to you.
For those of you who still think that this is not cheap web hosting, you can also find free web hosting. It still comes with a price, however. Comcast offers free web hosting to anyone who subscribes to their internet service. You still have to pay for the internet service, but the web hosting is free. That's the best that can be done about cheap web hosting. Weigh the odds, and see which route is best for you.
Jay Moncliff is the founder of http://www.cheaphosting-center.info a blog focusing on the Web Hosting, resources and articles. This site provides detailed information on Web Hosting. For more info visit his site at: Web Hosting
Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Servers and Its Benefits
Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Servers and Its Benefits
What is a Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated server and why is it different than normal web hosting. Web hosting offers you limited control of how the server your web site is hosted on behaves. Normal hosting plans put many customers' accounts on a single server and you upload your files to that Server. Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated servers allow you to actually control your own server where you receive Admin access to install and run virtually anything YOU want on the server. You can host multiple web sites on the one server account, and even sell hosting and host other sites on your server.
I have referred to Dedicated and Virtual Dedicated Servers. You may ask, what is the difference? Virtual dedicated servers are similar to Dedicated servers as they offer many of the same features, but at a much lower price.
With a virtual dedicated server, the customer shares the server space with a limited number of other customers using the same server box. Each virtual dedicated server is isolated from the other accounts giving the user full control of their own server. Virtual dedicated servers are useful for companies and individuals that run complex applications that need the bandwidth, consistent performance, and flexibility of a virtual dedicated server.
With a dedicated server, you actually lease a server box that is dedicated to only you and is set up to your preferences. The dedicated server customer has exclusive rights to the server's bandwidth, memory and storage space. Also, a dedicated server account provides full control of any software installation on the server. Dedicated servers are useful for companies and individuals that run very-high-traffic Web sites or applications that need the bandwidth, versatility, and consistent performance of a dedicated box.
Dedicated / Virtual dedicated servers are an excellent choice to use for gaming sites, database management, shared hosting, and hosting of Web sites that receive high amounts of traffic.
Companies now offer your own customization of your Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Server. This allows you the flexibility to choose one of their popular pre-packaged plans, or go wild and customize and configure your own virtual dedicated server by selecting your own options.
One bonus that can help you decide on where to get your server from is the support they offer, the value they give you when signing up and what system you will actually be running the server on. With support, the standard now is to be offered 24x7 email, telephone and Web-based tech support, as well as you having access to modify your server 24x7. Sometimes a free offering when purchasing the server is given. You should look for companies that offer Free and quick setup of the server, so you may be running in no time.
So you have decided you need a Virtual Dedicated Server or Dedicated Server. Now what? You need to choose a company to purchase your Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Server from. Here is a company I recommend for purchasing your Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Server from.
Domains at Retail - offers 24x7 email, telephone and Web-based tech support for your Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Server, allows you to pick a pre-configured server or to customize your own server and will set up your account for free. Visit Domains at Retail at http://www.domainsatretail.com/wholesalehosting.html for your Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Server needs!
Good Luck with the purchase of your Dedicated / Virtual Dedicated Server and start running your server today!
About the Author Michael Kralj is owner of Emenki Web Solutions and Domains at Retail.
Emenki Web Solutions are web site designers and programmers based in Hamilton, Ontario, providing businesses with an informative and strategic approach to establishing an online presence on the web.
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Top 10 Web Hosting Blunders and How to Avoid Them
Top 10 Web Hosting Blunders and How to Avoid Them
Consider the following web hosting blunders and do not allow yourself to make these mistakes that can have a seriously negative impact on your website.
Blunder #1 - Contact Information
Make sure your web host has contact information available to you 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. This should be in the form of phone numbers as well as e-mail addresses that correspond to the web host domain name. Make sure you are dealing with a real company that is serious about both their business and yours.
Blunder #2 - Lots of Bandwidth
If you are using a free or cheap web host then more than likely you will not have a lot of bandwidth which could cause you problems with your website. Even if you have to pay a little bit more money, it is worth it to gain additional bandwidth. Make sure you ask about this before signing up with a web host.
Blunder #3 - Generous Disk Space
Many times people find a cheap or free web host and just sign up without ever checking for the amount of disk space. A questing to ask yourself, what happens when the diskspace is filled up? Make sure that the hosts you are considering provide generous amounts of diskspace, if it is limited you might consider using a web host that is larger and offers more services.
Blunder #4 - Web Host Domain Name
Make sure the company domain name matches the web host company name before giving out your credit card information or hosting your website with them. On the Internet it is up to you to decide whether a company is legitimate or not, check out the domain and company name to find a match to be sure.
Blunder #5 - Security
Regardless of the web host you use and your website design you must ensure that you have secure websites for purchases where people will enter the banking and or credit card information. If your site does not appear to be secure, customers will leave. You want to avoid this at all costs and go to all lengths to make customers feel secure and confident buying from your site.
Blunder #6 - Plan Ahead
Make sure you have a plan for the future and an idea of your websites growth. Without this you could run into some serious problems if you outgrow your website, shopping cart, or bandwidth too quickly and do not have a plan on how to handle things. Make a plan for slow, medium ,and fast growth so you will know what to do in every situation.
Blunder #7 - Slow Server
Make sure you web page loads within 10 seconds for a 56 k modem. If not, then people will leave your site before the page ever opens. The reason for this is people are looking for instant gratification on the Internet. If you cannot provide them with the information that they want in a timely fashion, they will leave. It's as simple as that.
Blunder #8 - Design
Make sure that whatever web host you use allows you to design your site for ultimate success. If there are any rules or regulations regarding your site design that will possibly impact your sales and the way customers perceive your site then find another host. There are plenty to choose from.
Blunder #9 - Checkout
Ensure the checkout process is clear, easy, and to the point. People want to buy their products without giving you a ton of personal information. Let them do that or simply make certain fields optional if you are trying to conduct market research.
Blunder # 10 - URL
You want your own personal URL that reflects your business and services. Do not use a free host that gives you some kind of space using their URL with some additional information at the end of the URL that directs it to you. Spend the money and get your own URL that is unique, easy to use, and says something about your company. It will be worthwhile.
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The Problem with Free Web Hosting Plans
The Problem with Free Web Hosting Plans
In my opinion, free web hosting is one of the most misunderstood concepts on the web today. Free web hosting plans are becoming increasingly popular as new webmasters bite into the idea without actually analyzing the consequences. I myself spent many years, at the start of my webmaster career, using free web hosting plans. This experience has giving me an insight into the down-side of free web hosting plans that many people seem to miss.
Would Coke promote Pepsi on their website? Although the rhetorical question above seems ludicrous, this concept is one of the fundamental problems with free web hosting plans. Forced advertising is the way that hosting companies can afford to provide "free" hosting. Whether it be through pop-ups, pop-unders, headline ads, or implanted adsense you will be hosting advertisements on your website that generate revenue for your hosting company whether you like it or not. Not only is this annoying it can also ruin the look of your page; the majority of the time you cannot control what the ads look like or where they go, they are simply dropped down onto your site and there is nothing you can do.
Traffic Jams The bottom line in web hosting is that bandwidth (data transfer) costs money and if your plan is free it is most likely your bandwidth will be limited. Too many times I have attempted to access a web site hosted on a free server and been given the message: "This user has acceded their bandwidth limits, please try again next month". As a webmaster this can be infuriating. Imagine building a solid page, marketing it, gaining an audience, and then losing that audience because your page is not allowed anymore hits for the month.
SEO woes This is a problem that caused me a ton of frustration, but in the end taught mea lot about how search engines work and how search engines handle name resolution. In almost every case free web hosting plans do not allow you to point a domain name (www.yoursite.com) to an actual page. Instead you are forced to use a concept called URL redirection. URL redirection allows a webmaster to identify a site that the URL should point to. So if a user types in www.example.com and we have configured it to redirect to www.freehost/users/mysite.html it will end up on that page. This does not seem like much of an issue until you begin trying to get your website indexed in the search engines. So you submit your site (www.example.com) to some directories and you ake some good link partners and then you start to wonder, why am I not being listed in the SE's? I have 100 solid back links pointing to www.example.com, what is happening. The problem is that www.example.com has no data, it has no content, it simply redirects to your actual page at www.freehost/users/mysite.html. SE's not only will not index a page with no data or content but they may even view this as an attempt to fool their algorithm, thus banning your domain name. The only work around is to forget the domain name and optimize for your free hosting address, which is not really an acceptable work around.
But wait! Although I am a strong believer that free web hosting is not the way to go it is possible to find a free web host that works for you. There are some out there that do not force advertising, do not limit your bandwidth, and will allow pointed domains. The problem is finding one that does all three. If you are a serious, or even only slightly serious, webmaster take the hit and pay the money for web hosting. In the end you can get an awesome web hosting plan for as low as $5.95 a month, and trust me this will be WELL worth the money.
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Chris Hunt
Useful Tips When Applying For A Web Host Provider
Useful Tips When Applying For A Web Host Provider
Once you have considered the design for your website and it is ready to be hosted, there are some matters to be considered when choosing the adequate web host:
I - Accessibility of the site?
Once you have applied for a web host provider you should take several aspects into account such as the time it takes to load or the period of time it is up.These aspects are very important because if there are problems related to them, this can create extreme annoyance and renouncement of the possible visitors.
The same possible visitors can also have problems in finding your web page, as search engines do not show those who are always down or have difficulties in loading.
The best method to acknowledge if a server is usually up would be to take a look over the reviews written by other persons who have applied for the server before you.
II - Does the provider offer SSL??
In the case of a hobby websiter or, in other words, if you will not be making any transactions on that particular website, the SSL protection is not necessary.In the other case, if transactions should be made in the near future it is necessary for you to choose the webhost which includes the SSL protection upfront.
SSL is generally used for encrypting any piece of information such as:credit card codes, names, etc.
Deciding to subscribe to a webhost which does not comprise of SSL protection and choosing afterwards to have it installed, could turn up to be more expensive than having applied for a webhost which provides SSL in the first place.
Websiters which have Automatic SSL protection can be exemplified by www.powweb.com and www.ipowerweb.com
III - Is server side scripting available from the server?
Despite of the fact that these server side scripting is provided by almost all servers, it is still advisable to check out if they do.Pages changing in real time are given the chance to be created by the webmasters due to the server side scripting.
For instance, in the case of running a business and having all products arranged in a database, the server side scripting will give off the pages by means of the ranges the customers choose to see.
You should not think of using a server which does not provide functionality for a server side scripting. www.powweb.com and www.ipowerweb.com can also be shown as examples for sites which comprise of servers side scripting.
IV - Customer Support
The support given to customers is of an utmost importance when choosing a web hoser.Even in the case of an experienced webmaster, I am sure that there are still some questions to be asked when signing up with a website.Some of them have created special forums for frequently asked questions(FAQ-S).Actually the only one of this type I found up to now is www.powweb.com.
Even tough these aspects are widely known, the attention should be drawn anyway, for there are many persons who pay significant sums after having signed to a web hoster on the basis of having ignored these conditions.Taken this into account, the collaboration should be nothing but successfully.
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Virtual Web Hosting - What Is Virtual Web Hosting?
Virtual Web Hosting - What Is Virtual Web Hosting?
If your web site has outgrown its shared hosting solution, it may be time to move it to virtual hosting, which is often seen as a low cost alternative to getting your own dedicated server. A virtual server gives you most of the advantages of a dedicated server at a fraction of the price. The web hosting service takes advantage of the fact that few small to mid-size web sites need the full resources of a machine and puts several web sites on the same server.
But, you're thinking, that sounds like the shared hosting plan I'm using now. What's the difference, and why do I pay more for a virtual server?
While there are some similarities, there are also marked differences between shared web hosting and virtual server hosting. While a web hosting company puts multiple accounts on the same server in both kinds of hosting, the resources of the machine are portioned out differently.
On a shared hosting server, generally the cheapest kind of web hosting available, all the server resources go into a common pot. If one account gets 'greedy' and scoops out more than its share of CPU time, for example, every account on the server is affected.
When you're on a virtual hosting account, that can't happen. All the resources of the server are portioned out and assigned to each account in the amounts that they're allowed to use. Rather than every web site reaching into a common pool and grabbing what they need, each one is handed a 'bowl' of CPU, server space and traffic. When they use it all up, they can't just grab more.
In addition, each web site is set up with its own operating system and assigned an isolated segment of the disk that's separate from other web sites on the same disk. In some cases, each may even have their own hard drive on the server. If something crashes one web site on the host server, it doesn't affect any other web site.
Having your own operating system also means that you can make changes to it that you may not be allowed to make on a shared server. This allows you to customize the way your web site behaves almost as if you were on a single dedicated machine without worrying about affecting other customers on the same machine. To go back to our bowl of soup analogy, if your next door virtual neighbor decides to add extra salt to his bowl, your web site visitors aren't stuck with over-salted soup.
Prices for a virtual server range from about $35 a month to $99 a month and up. Your own dedicated server will run several hundred dollars a month, depending on the options that you choose for it. Overall, it's an excellent web hosting choice for a small-to-mid-size web site that needs more flexibility than shared server hosting allows without overstretching their budget.
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Effectiveness of Web Hosting Directories (WHDs)
Effectiveness of Web Hosting Directories (WHDs)
John is very happy today, for the first time in his life he has created his very own website. Now he is looking for a web host so that he can put his identity on the net. Casually he asks his friend Mac about it. Mac tells him that web-hosting directories are the best place to look for a web host. Getting curious John then asks Mac what exactly a Web Hosting Directory is. Mac responds that web hosting directories are a web hosting marketplace where prospective hosts list their products, plans, prices and other important information so that according to their requirements, customers can choose a suitable plan. Along with the details, it also contains web hosts' rankings. John is now extremely happy as his dream is finally going to come to fruition. Like John, there are many beginners who are in search of a reliable web host and come across web hosting directories. Here a new question arises: Are these web hosting directories really trustworthy sources for novices like John? To find an answer it's very important to understand the working of WHDs.
Basically web-hosting directories are of two types: paid WHDs and free WHDs. For paid directories, either web hosts pay a set amount for placing their banners on the site, or they pay commission if they get customers via that medium. On the other hand, free WHDs like www.askwebhosting.com and www.hostbyte.com etc. web hosts list their services without paying any fees.
Some people believe that paid WHDs are very easy to manipulate as the ranking of web hosts can be changed in unfair ways. Others have the view that WHDs that are actually free reflect the true ranking of web hosts companies. Whatever the case may be, paid or free, people should believe the web hosts rankings only if they are based completely on votes of customers who have actually given their remarks and have left their website address as well.
It is not possible for any web hosting company to have 100% positive reviews. It is also observed that at times customers who are satisfied with their web host forget to express their opinion about that host. However, a biased customer who is not satisfied with their web host does not forget to mention their opinion of that web host. This implies that a negative review doesn't always reflect the true picture of a web host company.
No doubt web hosting directories are very useful if the newbie like John wants to compare prices and features of different companies. But, when it comes to choosing a web host he/she should make an intelligent choice by referring to other resource sites (forums etc.) as well.
Priyanka Agarwal
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Specialty Web Hosting For Blogs
Wednesday, August 09, 2006
Specialty Web Hosting For Blogs
By Katerina Mitrou
Specialty web hosting is an option many people don’t even realize they have, but for websites that have a very specific purpose or goal it’s a choice worth considering. Bloggers, in particular, may find it very beneficial to sign up with a specialty host that caters to the precise needs of the blogging world.
As you probably already know, blogs allow anyone on the Web to publish thoughts and ideas on a subject one entry at a time – it works like an online journal or diary. But not everyone uses a blog just for personal writing. In fact, people use blogs to publish photos, collaborate with colleagues, and keep in touch with family and friends.
Compared to other forms of web publishing, blogs are known for a simple publishing process, tools that make it easy to create posts, and a system that allows the user to link to related sites and blogs with little hassle. It’s meant to be a straightforward and painless process so that the writer can concentrate on what he/she has to say. It’s truly the fastest and easiest way to update a website and get content out there for the world to read – no wonder blogs are fast becoming the most popular way to publish online.
Although setting up a blog is relatively uncomplicated, for some people going it entirely alone is not an option. Setting up and maintaining blog software all by yourself is a feat not everyone is able to easily accomplish. The procedure is similar to setting up a website because you have to locate some web space, download and install a blog software package such as Movable Type, and finally, develop your own templates. The entire journey is not necessarily a simple one, and requires a decent amount of technical understanding to complete successfully.
Luckily for the avid blogger, new web hosting services that exist solely for blog hosting are coming into the limelight. Making it simple to create and maintain a blog, these companies provide a ready-to-go system that takes the difficulty out of publishing and storing an online blog. Also, many companies that already sell hosting services are branching out, in order to take advantage of the popularity of blogs, and offering separate blog publishing services.
Hosting companies that offer packages targeted toward bloggers simplify blogging by providing drag and drop layout, as well as editing and digital photo management tools. Oftentimes you are even given the option to limit who views your blog and protect any sensitive or confidential information you have on your site. Syndication is another option that many blog hosts are putting on the table for consumers. RSS, OpenReviews, and OPML are just some of the options available to today’s bloggers.
Another great reason to sign up with a specialty host for your blog: these companies make it easy, not just to share content, but also to choose a publishing medium. For instance, you may be able to publish to email or mobile devices. And if you select a company that supports a wide range of desktop applications, publishing is a snap. You don’t have to be an experienced Webmaster, spend endless grueling hours learning HTML, or download and install special software – everything gets published right away.
The business blog is a form of corporate communication that’s also on the rise. Traditional web hosts have recognized this new phenomenon and many now offer blogging services to their business customers. Business blogs are the perfect way for small and medium-sized businesses to keep website content up-to-date without possessing intricate knowledge of HTML.
Another option, for those who already own enough hosting space with a provider is to choose a blog service that will publish the blog for you on their existing site. This type of service lets users edit entries and publish updates directly through their website. All you have to do is define FTP information about your hosting service and select pre-made design templates. Once you complete those two steps, with the click of a button your blog will be published instantaneously. The bonus is that blogging services such as these are very inexpensive to implement, with prices ranging between $5.00 and $20.00 per month for about 5GB of transfer and storage.
When researching a good company to host your blog, keep in mind that blogs can be demanding applications, especially if you include access to syndicated website content on a regular basis. This type of content in particular can place a heavy load on servers, and if your blog becomes popular, you want a company that won’t let you down when a lot of traffic comes your way.
No matter what your blog is for – posting photos, expressing your personal thoughts, or keeping clients up to date on your company’s latest news – look for specialty web hosting that accommodates the blog format. It will definitely make blogging a hassle-free experience.
About the Author: By Katerina Mitrou sponsored by http://www.webcinch.com/ . Webcinch offers reliable and affordable web hosting: http://www.webcinch.com/ Please link to this site when using this article.
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Surfing The Web For Savings: Coupon Websites
Surfing The Web For Savings: Coupon Websites
By Linda Polansky
Are you a coupon clipper who wants to enter the 21st century of savings technology? There are many different ways to save on the web, from simple printable coupons to services that alert you to sales and specials. There are a couple of things to keep in mind for any sites. First, be aware that some stores will not accept any internet coupons because they can be difficult to authenticate; check with your favorite merchants before you start printing. Also, pay close attention to which fields are required when you are registering on different websites. You may be able to skip a lot of information, or go back later and refine your profile if the site is not working the way you would like. Here are a couple of the most popular coupon sites, and what you will find when you go there.
Coolsavings.com has many different services, from coupons to free offers to newsletters with savings tips. If you are on your way out the door and want to log on for a couple of minutes to find something quickly, this is not the site for you. First, you have to enroll. The enrollment process includes entering your contact information, such as address and email, and establishing a password. After that you are given two screens full of free offers that you check or uncheck according to your interests before you can even complete the enrollment process. Then you come to the remainder of the enrollment form and answer questions about your background and interests. This is great if you want them to find coupons and savings for you, but if you know what you are looking for and exactly what you want, this site probably will be too cumbersome for you. You can bypass some of the enrollment information, but it still will take you a while to get to the point where you can select coupons for printing. When you do get there, it will bring up specific offers. There isn’t any search feature for you to look for your favorite brands or narrow things down on your own.
Eversave.com is a similar site. You will be required to enroll to access offers, but it is a shorter process. It will give you a couple of pages of free offers as well, but the descriptions are smaller and easier to browse through quickly and get to the section where the coupons are. Many of the free offers on the first pages are the same as the ones found on http://coolsavings.com, so one timesaver could be to browse several services until you find the one that is set up in a way that is most user friendly for you, then cancel your registration at the others to avoid an inbox stuffed with repetitive emails.
There are plenty of other sites out there too, just put coupons in your search engine and click your way to savings.
About the Author: Linda Polansky writes about Coupons and Deals,Shoes Coupons and Deals and Home Remodeling Deals
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Three Useful Free Blogging Systems
Three Useful Free Blogging Systems
By Burt Cotton
The number of internet users is increasing everyday. This is because there are interesting and knowledgeable discoveries found online. What most people like on the internet is that they are able to send messages in an instant. In addition, they are getting more and more fascinated with other sites.
Sometimes, people use the internet as their online diary or journal. Others would use it to promote a product. Either way, there is one site that is famous for these things, we call it as Blogging or the Internet Blogging. There are many website providers who are now offering free usage of blogging software packages because of the rapid increase of blogging users.
Examples of the free blogging software are B2evolution, Nucleus and the WordPress. These programs have the same features. This is why most internet users ask which of the software is simple to use and would suit the needs of a specific website.
However, the answer to which one is the simplest depends on the real purpose of the free blogging website. If your main objective is to share your point of view and opinions to the public, you can use different blogging software. However, if it is for promotional purposes, use software designed such purpose because a blog for promotion has completely different requirements.
Below is the list of the free blogging software and their features:
•WordPress Free Blogging Software
WordPress is usually used for personal blogging. It has an open source, modern personal publishing design which is focus on the appearance of the blog. By only using the WordPress, there is no need to gather or your journals and compile it as one. Just write your article. And choose which features you want and the blog will be published immediately to your site.
This software is easy to customize and it offers different functionality. As you get used to it very well, you will learn to add fresh features which will make your site interesting and trendy.
•B2evolution Free Blogging Software
Like the WordPress, this is also an advanced internet blogging software. This free blogging software has a skinning system which lets the users to make many blogs in separate groups with different look or appearance for every blog.
B2evolution has the capability to change skin to make the blog get a new appearance. This software is good for promotional purposes. Therefore, you are planning to create and publish many different themes, B2evolution is the right software for you.
•Nucleus Free Blogging Software
Nucleus has dominant features which is applicable in promoting your blog. It is capable to optimize the URLs. This helps the user create a blog that is easy to use.
One great feature of the Nucleus is that it is capable to present many blogs using a single page. The Nucleus also has a feature that is very good in promoting a particular site.
These three blogging software provide the best feature that you need to create an effective and interesting blog. Remember they are all free, so there is no need to be hesitant in using them.
However, you must choose the software that will be a great help to you in achieving your main objective in creating a blog. In this way, you are making sure that your blog is unique and it will satisfy you and your needs.
About the Author: Burt Cotton http://www.blogs-and-rss.org
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The Best Web Host – For Your Money
The Best Web Host – For Your Money
By Katerina Mitrou
Shopping for a web host can be a difficult and confusing process, especially if you’re new to it all - the different prices and packages offered by web hosting companies can make your head spin. For instance, shared, reseller, and dedicated web hosts often have different prices for similar products. You’re probably wondering, “What’s a good package for me?” and “How much should I pay?” The answers to these questions really depend on your individual requirements.
First, it’s important to understand the basics of what goes into the pricing of web hosting packages:
Disk space. This is the maximum amount of space the account you purchase is allowed on the server. This is similar to a folder that holds files on your hard drive, which takes up a certain chunk of disk space.
Bandwidth. Essentially, this is the maximum amount of times the files on your site can be viewed by visitors. For instance, a 1 MB file with an allocation of 100 MB of bandwidth means visitors can view that file 100 times. Sometimes called data transfer, bandwidth is an important consideration when selecting a web host.
Extras. Items that fall under this category may include MySQL databases and email accounts, among other things. Because these extras don’t cost the host more money, a reputable company will offer them to consumers free of charge, as part of the whole package.
In addition to the basics, other elements contribute to the price as well:
Support and Service. These two items are more difficult to accurately price. In the end, a good support center is really what you need, so test out a company’s inquiry response times before you sign up to get a feel for how they deal with customers.
Hardware Configurations. Because some servers cost more than others, the server employed by a particular web host will determine the ultimate cost of the service as a whole. The hardware configuration of the server, in particular, affects price as well as performance.
Overselling. It’s a well-known fact that many shared hosts oversell – if the company has a server that can handle 100 accounts of 1 MB each, they take the chance that most people won’t end up using all their allocated disk space, and sell accounts to 150 people. Companies that have a habit of overselling don’t provide the best performance and the price may not match the quality of the service.
What’s the right package for me?
So you’re up to speed on what goes into the pricing of website hosting, but the question still remains: how do you find the perfect company to host your website without spending money on features you don’t need?
First, figure out your budget and plan to stick to it. Once you know how much you’re willing to spend each month on hosting fees, you can narrow down the playing field significantly.
Next, determine what features you really need. As a starting point, send a description of the site you plan on creating to more than one host and ask for a package recommendation. Don’t forget to mention what you require in terms of support – if you need help every step of the way make sure you mention this to the host. After receiving the companies’ recommendations, review the attributes of each package and shortlist the ones that provide the services you need for the lowest prices.
Conduct research. Knowing your needs and the type of package you should purchase, do more research on your own. Look for hosts that offer the highest quality service, support, and anything else that tops your list of good features. Read independent reviews to learn the pros and cons of all the companies in your list.
After narrowing down the prospects, verify that the company you want to choose really does offer what you need for the right price.
Before signing up, test out the company to see if it really does suit you. You can do this by emailing or calling them, perusing the website, and browsing the customer forums. Read the fine print – discover what the money back guarantee is and know its details inside and out. Ask yourself, was the company helpful when you had a question? Did they reply quickly and politely? Does everything appear professional and trustworthy?
Lastly, go for it. Sign up with the company that gives you the best impression and offers the services you require. After a few days, before the money back guarantee is over, seriously think about whether or not the company has satisfied your needs. If you feel confident in your decision, you’ve probably made the best choice.
As long as you follow these tips and don’t choose the first web host to come your way, chances are you won’t pay too much for a good hosting service.
About the Author: By Katerina Mitrou sponsored by http://www.webcinch.com/ . Webcinch offers reliable and affordable web host: http://www.webcinch.com/ services. Please link to this site when using this article.
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The Secret Sauce Of Blogging For Profit
The Secret Sauce Of Blogging For Profit
By Jon Symons
There are a lot of ingredients that go into successful blogging: site layout and design, domain name, search engine optimization, consistency of posting and quality of the writing, among others. But the one thing that stands above the rest is a passion for the topic.
It's really a great idea to start a blog in an effort to make money writing articles about a certain topic. However, many people make a big mistake before they even start. They search for a topic by looking in the wrong direction.
Most online gurus will tell you to use a keyword research tool to try and find a niche with high demand (meaning a lot of people searching for it), low competition and high paying ads. There are even websites where you can purchase lists of these so called premium or ripe niches.
There is one very large problem with this approach. Blogging, especially for profit blogging, is a long term commitment, not a get rich quick scheme. Ask yourself a question, do you really want to spend hours and hours researching, learning and writing about a topic that doesn't really interest you, just because the AdSense ads pay 10 cents more per click? That sounds a lot like a job to me and if you are trying to blog to make money why not make it something that is enjoyable AND profitable?
Look to your passions to find a topic for your site (tips on that in a second). Sure you'll want to check to make certain that there are some products or services being advertised that are related to your choice but even if there isn't you can still make money from your site; political blogs come to mind and they can do very well from selling links or by featuring only semi-related products.
In the end it is traffic that creates earning potential on the web and traffic is simply people drawn to your site's information. I've found that people are primarily drawn to two three things: sincerity, honesty and passion.
Many people have trouble or get lost when trying to identify their passions. Seeing passions as big and grandiose obsessions are a common misconceptions. What follows is my low key technique for discovering your passions.
Make a list of everything that you've done in the last 3 days (or more if you like). Just a simple list, nothing too complex, with as much or little detail as seems right.
Stop reading until you finish making your list.
Okay, now go through and beside each item on the list and score it on a 1 to 10 scale. 1 would be like getting a root canal done and 10 would be driving in the winning run in for your baseball team in the playoffs. Look at the scores and notice the trends. No real need to do in-depth analysis, but by picking out the pattern in the highest scoring items you should have a nice list of possible blog topics.
These are the topics that will give you an edge out in the blogosphere.
So what's the secret sauce of blogging for profit?
Passion; which leads to enjoyment.
Enjoying and having passion for your subject matter will help you constantly discover new story ideas because you'll be living your topic online and off line, not just writing about it.
Your readers will notice the difference and they will want to hear more of what you say and they will tell their friends and link to your stories from their sites. So forget keyword research and niches and look at your own life and interests to find the best topic for your new blog. In the long run this will be the most profitable approach.
About the Author: Jon J. Symons is a passionate blogger and online entrepreneur. Based on his technical background he has produced a series of instructional films to help Bloggers overcome the technical aspects of setting up a blog. Stop by his site at Create A Blog.
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What Is The Point Of Web Directories?
What Is The Point Of Web Directories?
By Agnivo Roy
Let's first begin with the definition of web directories. Web directories are websites that have categorized web links into sections. They provide the viewer with categories and allow them to narrow their search. Most web directories allow users to input their own links and the larger ones you must send an application and there are people who review these applications. It is very important to understand the difference between search engines and web directories. Web directories do not give you results based on keywords, the results are seen based on categories and sub-categories.
Directories are becoming very popular with the web developers, because of search engine optimization through link building and the quick increase in the page rank. Most of these web directories display ads which later helps pay for the website and its hosting and optimization. This however is not the only way that web directories make money. Some web directories have a fee and that is explained the following paragraphs.
With the Internet expanding almost as fast as the universe itself, it is becoming more difficult to find your way around. Web directories are like a menu, you choose what you want from a vast amount of information and they can lead you towards a direction. However the excess of one thing can all ways be bad, it seems that everyone is jumping on the bandwagon there are more web directories being made everyday. This at times affects the web traffic the web directories are trying to help clear.
Some web directories you must sign up for and at times there is a fee, the fee is anywhere from $1 to $20. There are also places where you can choose for you link to be placed and that all depends on the price you pay. for example, if you pay the larger fee you can have your site on the main page meaning chances are you will get more clicks than the other links. Featured links will be always displayed higher inside categories. Some web directories require you must have them linked in your web site in order for them to link you ( reciprocal links ). You are given a HTML code to place on your website. Some sites use bots to scan your site for the link and then receive your submission while others do it by hand.
The well known web directories are the Google web directory, Yahoo web directory, DMOZ and so on. There are other web directories that may be just as popular and worth submitting your sites to them. While submitting your sites, always choose directories which are presented well (indicates regular upkeep) and has policies defined to reject spam, hate, adult and made for ads scraped content sites. You just don't want your sites listed on pages with links to such unacceptable sites, isn't it ? So, its always better to submit to directories offering paid inclusion than to free for all directories. Paid directories scrutinize submissions more strictly than free directories.
I hope this short article helped you to know about the purpose of web directories to webmasters as well as visitors. Please visit my sites if you are interested in paid directory submissions. Happy submitting!
About the Author: Agnivo Roy runs a network of Paid Web Directories : Web Directory Seven | Permanent Text Links | Technology Web Directory | OHOS Directory
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Website Hosting For Ecommerce
Website Hosting For Ecommerce
By Katerina Mitrou
For the online business owner, finding commerce-friendly website hosting is the most important way to ensure your Internet venture will be a success, especially for first timers who are more likely than not to need a web host that can handle most of the site’s technical requirements. A reliable and trustworthy hosting company will give you the time and freedom you need to work on growing your business from the ground up.
The unique needs of ecommerce can only be met by web hosting companies that offer plans designed for online businesses. People creating ecommerce web sites require more than what’s provided by standard hosting packages. For instance, if you want to set up an online store, you may need a software license for a storefront building program, a secure platform you and your customers can trust, and a high level of support services to handle the issues that inevitably arise when running a business.
In addition to dependable software and services, selecting a host that specializes in ecommerce is vital for other reasons, as well. Excellent website hosting will provide your business with the ability to accept online transactions that are safe and secure, and won’t let you down when demand is high. Some companies even offer merchant accounts as part of the package.
And most ecommerce web hosts have the necessary experience to answer any questions you may have as you set up the site and begin running it. With the right support from a good web host, your business will be more likely to succeed.
Decisions, decisions…
You know that choosing website hosting for ecommerce is key to running a successful online business, but for many people, sifting through the various companies and packages is a confusing and frustrating process. Thousands of companies are out there vying for your business, touting features and incentives that you may not have even heard of before. What are the important criteria for selecting a decent host? Do you need a dedicated server, a managed server, or a shared server? Depending on your site and the product you’re selling, you may require different things from a web hosting package, so in the end, the important question to ask yourself is: “What do I need in a hosting company?”
The website you plan on building should inform your search for an appropriate web host. As web hosting packages are quite varied, and sell for a wide range of prices, this is really the best way to begin, otherwise, you’ll probably end up paying for a bunch of services and features that you don’t even need.
The easiest way to determine your website requirements is to ask yourself the following questions:
1. What functionality do you expect you’ll need? Do you need a Database? What about a secure server for credit card processing?
2. How much traffic do you predict your site will experience? Will traffic be small, moderate, or significant?
3. Are load times something that’s important to you? For instance, if you expect to have a large contingent of global visitors, consider a web host that operates overseas and in North America. Another consideration: dedicated or shared server? If you plan on dealing with a lot of customers, a dedicated server may end up better in the long run.
Keep in mind that all of these items contribute to the price you end up paying each month. When it comes to business hosting, prices can range anywhere from $40-$50 up to thousands of dollars per month. Dedicated servers and bandwidth capacity in particular usually cause the price to skyrocket.
Important questions
It’s also crucial to ask potential hosts some questions before you narrow down your selection. If your web host lets you down at some point in time, your business will suffer. You can’t afford to deal with an unpredictable company that will disappoint you time and time again. Before signing up with a hosting company, be sure to ask the following questions:
1. Is a money-back, no-questions-asked guarantee part of the deal?
2. If an outage occurs, is it the company’s policy to offer compensation? (This is often called an uptime guarantee).
3. Are backups offered (i.e. tape backups, CD ROM storage).
4. Is the company’s connection to the Internet reliant on more than one provider (redundant backbone connections) and are they major backbone providers?
5. Is adequate technical support provided (preferably 24/7) via email and phone?
6. How long have they been in business? It’s also sensible to ask for references to other major sites that they provide hosting services for.
7. Is an annual contract required or is it possible to pay month-to-month?
8. How easy is it to upgrade or downgrade services within the current contract if your situation changes along the way?
In the end, the online business owner depends on reliable and consistent website hosting in order to stay alive. As long as you do the appropriate research and ask the right questions before committing to a package, you will be able to find the perfect host for your ecommerce enterprise.
About the Author: By Katerina Mitrou sponsored by http://www.webcinch.com/ . Webcinch offers reliable and affordable web hosting services: http://www.webcinch.com/ . Please link to this site when using this article.
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How To Benchmark For SEO
How To Benchmark For SEO
By Danny Wirken
Benchmark reports in detail the current status of a particular website. It is the first step taken for an Internet market research as an integral component of most optimization service package. The analysis, as contained in the report, provides the current search engine position and rank for the keyword area of a website as well as information on the level and nature of competition in the keyword space. It also aims to examine the other factors bearing on the website’s position and the weaknesses and opportunities in search result ranking.
The Optimization Project
Search engine optimization (SEO) is all about making a website generate traffic from relevant search term queries. In essence, the targeted traffic is drawn to a website once it has been properly optimized. No other marketing medium is able to effectively reach the people looking for a particular website and the services or products it offers.
Generally, an optimization project goes through this process:
Clients fill out the analysis form; keyword research is done; keyword phrases are narrowed down through consultation between the SEO company and the client; page adjustments are made; a site map is created and finally the global footer. This is more or less the basic structure but much has to be done at every step mentioned. Optimization is not intended to be a one time process but rather a continuous one to ensure the positioning of websites.
After a website is submitted, the SEO company monitors the ranking and compares it to the benchmark report that was initially generated before any work was done to the website. Since the report displays the existing rankings or inclusion of the site in search engines, there can be a true assessment done as improvements, if any, can readily be determined. Usually, the succeeding report is run six (6) months after search engine submission and directory registration. Web ranking reports are run as needed.
The site statistics, referrer traffic, keyword placement and ROI are all analyzed during the optimization period so that improvements that have to be made can be determined. It might take a few months before search engines can index the optimized site. The expected increased targeted traffic therefore will not be enjoyed right away. SEO companies have search engine monitoring services that provide signals when necessary changes have to be made to enable the site to cope up with major algorithm changes.
A comprehensive understanding of the whole SEO process needs to be gained to fully recognize its benefits. Ranking does not solely depend on on-page factors but on off-page factors as well. This is where link building matters most. A good number of quality incoming links considerably improves a website’s page rank. This lets a site come ahead of the competitors as good ranks are attained on search engines.
Websites need to promote themselves well due to the intense competition in the Internet. Search engines have also developed very complex algorithms that seek to separate the relevant sites from the non-relevant ones. This relevance does not pertain to a single person but rather to a wide group of people that may be geographically apart but need to access the same factual information.
Benchmarking in SEO
Benchmark is defined as a standard by which something can be measured or judged. In business, to benchmark is to measure a rival’s product according to specified standards in order to compare it with and improve one’s own product. In comparing products or services, it is important to compare against the right benchmark to have a meaningful result.
Benchmarking in SEO is an important aspect of the process. A website does not begin and end with its creation. It needs to be maintained on a regular basis even if your website has attained the top position on search engines. The purpose of SEO is to continuously maintain the top position and to maintain this position permanently, if possible
It takes time to get high ranks in search engines and it can be very difficult to maintain it. A website’s rank is continuously challenged by existing and new competitors. In addition, search engines change their algorithm continuously and the definition of spam tends to change frequently. The monthly maintenance service of SEO companies includes the provision of monthly (or bi-monthly as agreed upon) ranking report in the major search engines. The site is also checked for any internal or external broken links so that the problem is rectified the soonest possible time.
Some SEO companies provide the option of signing up for a Benchmark Tracking Web Statistics Service. This provides access to visitors’ information regarding referral description, bounce rates, entry and exit page, routes taken by visitors to your site and the spider activity. Knowing such information is expected to provide ideas for additional methods that can help drive traffic to your site.
A tremendous amount of useful data can be used to compare your campaigns to the standard based on cost per click, average click rate, conversion rate, marketer’s budget for research and optimization as against PPC (pay-per-click) results. Special research reports can enlighten you on how you can still improve your website. It helps to know what goes behind the players of the industry so that your actions on search marketing can be guided accordingly.
Various benchmark reports can assist you in avoiding a variety of mistakes that are possible while in the process of optimizing and promoting. A benchmark log analysis report assists in determining target phrases and to provide a benchmark for assessing progress. A benchmark search engine position report assists in determining the target phrases that require the most attention and to provide a benchmark for assessing search engine position improvement. A benchmark search engine position report with competition assesses and benchmarks search engine position compared with identified competitors within the online space.
The site to be optimized needs to be tested for ranking on major search engines and for inbound links to establish a benchmark to work from. A new site may possibly have old links or ranking related to the URL. The picture of the current effectiveness of a website can be completed through exploration of search term research and competition. The appropriate search terms and phrases are gathered from various sources. The website’s rank for these terms can be seen and the relative competition identified in the process. By determining the strength of their current campaign, you will be able to determine your own strength and work on your weakness.
About the Author: http://www.theinternetone.net
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Teamwork Increases Website Visitor Traffic
Teamwork Increases Website Visitor Traffic
By Jonathan Yarbrough
If you're just starting out with an internet business, or have a new website for your brick-and-mortar business, finding visitors—good quality ones that are prospects for what you are offering, and not an automated computer “visiting” script—you face a quite a challenge, especially if you're on a limited advertising budget. (Although web advertising is a great deal cheaper than traditional print, radio, and TV media ads.) Here are some tips to help either leverage similar sites or your existing visitors to grow your website's exposure.
1. Position your web site at the top of pay-per-click search engines. You will only pay your set amount for each click-through you get to your web site. Just make sure your profits will pay for your advertising cost. If they won't, maybe you could share a web site (teamwork) with another related business and split the costs.
2. Allow your visitors or customers to increase your traffic or sales. Ask them how you can improve your business, web site or product. You can ask them at your web site, in your e-zine, on your message board, in your chat room, in your guest book (although those aren't that popular these days), in your product packages, etc.
3. Team up with other e-zines that have the same target audience. Combine subscriber bases and then publish one e-zine together to increase subscribers. You could all include your ads and announcements in the ezine (of course, don't forget the content!). You could also take turns for the top advertising space.
4. Swap endorsement advertisements with other web sites. Endorsement ads usually pull more sales and traffic than regular advertisements. People have taught themselves to ignore advertisements because they see hundreds of them every day. Endorsements usually don't look or sound like normal ads. Forums are a great place to find like-minded individuals with whom to swap endorsements or testimonials with, and to get others to review your site or product to provide valuable feedback.
5. Consider co-registration services. Co-registration is where you place your ad for your website or ezine or newsletter onto a page with 5-10 other advertisers. There are check boxes alongside each offer, and the cost of the combined ad is split among the advertisers, so it doesn't cost you as much. Think of the “more information” offers you see when you sign up for a credit card or purchase a magazine subscription online—those are co-registration offers with the check boxes next to them. There are some services that will do this for free. Using co-reg is a great way to build a mailing list, which is a great way to build credibility and create repeat customers. This has been one of the easiest ways to build my mailing list (and that's a prime example of a testimonial, except I'm not promoting any specific service).
There are other ways to team up with other website owners, such as joint ventures and web rings, which I talk about in the other articles on my website.
About the Author: Jonathan Yarbrough has been marketing online for over 5 years, and owns http://www.avalanchemarketing.info , specializing in marketing tactics and resources (such as the ones above) for webmasters and home business owners.
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Creating The Best Headlines For Search Engines
Creating The Best Headlines For Search Engines
By Danny Wirken
Headlines can make or break any marketing copy. Headlines and sub-headlines that fail to interest or excite the reader will surely lead to unread copies. This could be quite unfortunate not only for the website’s owners but to users as well who might miss out on relevant information contained in an article. A good headline is able to convey to the reader the greatest benefit that can be derived from accessing the information being offered.
Title Tags and Search Engines
One of the most important factors in achieving high search engine ranking is the use of an effective title tag. This is basically an HTML code snippet that creates the words that appear on the top bar of the web browser. Generally, the Meta description and Meta keyword tags follow a title tag although the order in which they appear is not critical.
Search engines use the title tags to gather information about a website. The words that appear in the clickable link on the Search Engine Results Page (SERP) are the words used in the title tag. In search engine algorithm, the top three includes title tag together with the visible text copy and the links pointing to the page.
Title tags can only be effective if it contains specific keyword phrases relevant to the site’s industry. The keywords would need to reflect the specific boundaries (if any) which a site has. A good example would be to use California Divorce Lawyers instead of simply using Divorce Lawyers which would include divorce lawyers’ sites from all over the world. A title that is neither very general nor too specific is the best option as it eliminates too many competitions while not being too restrictive of the scope of possible readers. Thus, depending on the site’s purpose, the title can be modified to appear as Los Angeles Divorce Lawyers which further narrows down the option for searchers.
The creation of the title tag can come after the copy has been written and optimized. The most relevant keyword phrases which form the basis of the copy are the most probable sources of a compelling tag. One clue that can help determine whether a good copy has been written is the ease of arriving at a title. It is impossible to come up with the right title if the content is unable to deliver at least one main and clear idea.
When writing a copy for a website, the best approach is to use the main phrases that will suitably reflect the business. The text is then composed around these phrases while being the source of a keyword-rich title. However, it is not advisable to pull a particular sentence from the text verbatim and use it as a title. A unique sentence or phrase that hits the mark is more advantageous.
A keyword phrase used in the title tag but doesn’t actually appear on the visible copy can work both ways. A high ranking may be achieved since a title tag is given a lot of weight by search engines. However, having phrases that are considered to even be slightly competitive in the title but are not found in the copy will reduce its over-all effectiveness. The consideration of gaining many keyword-rich words to the site remains and this should also work hand in hand with the title. If there are keywords that are considered important enough for the site’s use to be found by search engines, then those same words should be effectively incorporated into the text. It isn’t as simple as using it at the top or bottom of the page but having these important words blend in the over-all result of the page.
Producing Effective Headlines
The best headlines do not just happen. They are intentionally created as such to provide the best results possible for both the site owner and the reader. Headlines offer the first opportunity to grab the reader’s attention from the targeted market.
The length of a good headline has been the subject of discussion. There are those who believe it should be limited to a certain number of words but no one can argue about the success of headlines that can be categorized as long by ordinary standards. This just goes to show that the length is not as important as the convincing power of certain words put together. However, a long headline stands to benefit from a writing technique that makes it possible to physically break-up and cleverly display high-spots of interest. Every headline should be presented in such a way that the advantage promised to the reader is so evident that it is almost as if the copy was made solely for him/her.
The choice of words obviously determines the effect of any headline. The two most eye-catching words in a headline are “free” and “new”. “Free” because readers can be very open to consider anything that would not require them to pay and “new” because readers tend to associate new to something better. Words that also seem to deliver are “how to”, “introducing”, “improvement”, “revolutionary”, “magic”, “simple”, “compare”, “last chance” and other words of similar nature. Most of these words seem trite and worn-out but they work towards providing a more specific and desirable offer to the prospect. The selling promise should be subtly incorporated into the headline. This could be done by using longer but information-laden statements. Focus the headline on the benefit which the readers can expect to receive.
Negative headlines doesn’t work except when the negativity is used to underscore the undesirable result that is expected to be eliminated or avoided with knowing the information contained in the text. Sometimes, it takes a negative statement to drive home a specific message. A headline should be able to strike as directly as possible any situation faced by the reader. If this is achieved through a negative approach such as with the headline “Top Ten Investment Mistakes”, then a negative headline is considered a good one.
There are several ways to come up with a winner headline. A headline could stress the need for quick action or select its readers at once with its choice of words. It could highlight a large audience looking for improvement, anticipate incredibility or provide a stopper ad that challenges the searcher to read. Do not forget to always state the benefit to ensure that articles will not be passed over.
Companies should include their unique selling proposition in their headlines. Emphasis on the wide range of choices as to size, color, features or prices could be made. Mention incentives or benefits such as lower price compared to competitors or free items and services.
Headlines that offer news are often successful. Anything newsworthy belongs at the top. Personalized headlines far outperform headlines that are general in nature. Humor and double meanings may not produce the desired effect and are widely considered as non-productive.
Determining the best headlines may require some testing. This is to test which headline pulls best. Many have harvested the benefit of the incredible results of simply altering a headline. The vast difference between two proposed headlines might never be known without this test. Success can be achieved once website owners recognize the tremendous power of words through verbalization. Verbalization is a technique used in writing a headline to increase its impact by the way it is stated. As an added reminder, try writing from the “point of you” from time to time to get the readers’ interest on a personal level.
About the Author: http://www.theinternetone.net
Source: www.isnare.com
Choosing The Best Web Hosting Provider For You
Choosing The Best Web Hosting Provider For You
By Heris Yunora
The use of good web hosting is badly needed to secure your web site remains online, in addition to the cost that you spend become less. Currently there are so many web hosting companies which respectively have different pricing plans and different features among each other.
Following are the points that you need to observe in choosing a web hosting company:
-Web Space
It constitutes the storage capacity of the whole data as required by your web site. Depending of the type of web site you design, it is better that you also consider your future needs. For example, if you want to build an article directory website, you will need a hosting with large web space.
-Bandwith
Bandwith is the amount of data that is transmitted from your web site. The more visitors visit your web site, the more bandwith you require. It is to be noted that your requirements for web space have not certainly comparable with the requirements for bandwith. For example, if you set up a web site with an Amazon Store script, the web space required is not big, but you need to prepare the bandwith that will possibly consume several Gigas. Keep in mind that other than web site visitors, don't forget that various search engine bots that will make effort to crawl the whole webpages.
-Reliability
The web hosting company you are choosing should have uptime guarantee amounting to at least 99%. In that way, the presence of your web site will be secured for 99% of a time span.
-Speed
Having a web site that can always be accessed is not enough. Your web site must always be loaded rapidly. Otherwise you will be missing a lot of visitors.
-Customer Support
The presence of reliable customer support has to become one of your considerations in choosing a hosting company. A good hosting service provider must be able to be contacted anytime. This is particularly useful to overcome technical problems. If a hosting company provides an online chatting facility for communicating with their customer service, try to submit some requests and observe the way they are serving you.
-Cost
So as to get the best price, compare the pricing plan from several hosting providers that have similar features. Don't forget to conduct checking to the guarantee as provided and whether or not there are other additional costs.
-Technical Features
If later on you have an intention to use certain scripts, check whether the web hosting has complied with the criteria as required. Otherwise, it is better for you to choose a hosting company that has Linux/Unix as the operating system with PHP and MySQL features. There are so many online business support programs such as autoresponder and various CMS's that need server using Linux, Apache, PHP and MySQL. Besides, various free open source programs usually need to enable them for being used. Don't also forget other technical needs, such as whether you will use Audio and Video Streaming or requiring Frontpage Extension.
-Number of Web site
If you have a plant to set up several web sites, choose the one that allow you for hosting your web sites as mentioned in one account (multiple domain hosting). In that way, there is no additional cost that must be spent every month.
Whatever web hosting provider that you choose, it depends on your requirements and the amount of budget that you want to spend. It is to be noted that cheap is not always equal to inferior and expensive is not always equal to good. Some hosting companies which are realiable and having complete enough features, it turns out that they are charging lower monthly cost than other companies which are offering equal or even less complete features. Make sure the web hosting plan you choose will fit your needs.
Happy Choosing...
About the Author: Heris Yunora is the owner of UnlimitedHostingPlan.com, a website that provides information on the features of unlimited web hosting services.
Source: www.isnare.com
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