Yesterday, I received a solicitation letter from a domain name company with a heading: Domain Name Expiration Notice. It's a catch. First of all my domain name is not with them, they just know it's expiring and they want to get my business. They won't
Now, this particular domain that I have is hosted free by another company and somehow, it's just wasting away and I have not done anything with it since last year. I'm surprised that the domain was grabbed by a domain company, it even knows when it expires.
But of course, there shouldn't be any surprises because it is listed in the WHOIS directory. My name and address is even out there. I'm thinking the extra money that you pay so you would not be in the WHOIS directory is all worth it. Upon signing up with a domain name in any company, you will be asked if you want it. I don't think it is offered with a free hosting just like what I have.
I have been thinking of removing and cancelling this domain account for a long time. There are just a few kind-of-complicated steps to do that's why I've been procrasinating on it. But today, it could be my project. Or it could be not. It's free, why would I get rid of it?
The thing about free hosting though, even if it is ad-free, is that you are so limited with what you can do on the site itself. And you can't place Google ads and interactive affiliate links on it, too. The more restrictions you have, the less productive the website becomes.
8.27.2008
7.30.2008
Balancing Motherhood and Internet Marketing
For most of us moms, who, by choice, stay at home to care for our children, life doesn't end being homemakers. God created us with talents and capabilities unique to ourselves. We should continue to live our calling despite motherhood.
That's why the internet is a very popular way to involve ourselves into. Even if it doesn't make us money, we still continue to utilize its use. The internet gives us the channel to improve, develop, and learn new ways.
There are many areas where we can make money through the internet, though we must be wary of scams. How to know? Read thoroughly and skeptically. Ask questions. Research on the internet. Make the most out of Google. It is always the case that if something sounds too good, then it is not true.
Mothers know that caring for their kids on their own is the most ideal way to bring up a child. And it is. Helping out in the finances come second. If you are a single mom, just like the case of Holly Mann, author of Honest Riches, and to whom this blog is inspired by, then you really should be committed. Being a work-at-home-mom is not without its difficulty but if you start out right, then you will avoid the pain of wasting your time and money.
Do not underestimate the power of education. If you are educated enough on what you want to do, then you will succeed. Yes, you will. There is a Holly Mann to prove that.
Read Holly Mann's story.
That's why the internet is a very popular way to involve ourselves into. Even if it doesn't make us money, we still continue to utilize its use. The internet gives us the channel to improve, develop, and learn new ways.
There are many areas where we can make money through the internet, though we must be wary of scams. How to know? Read thoroughly and skeptically. Ask questions. Research on the internet. Make the most out of Google. It is always the case that if something sounds too good, then it is not true.
Mothers know that caring for their kids on their own is the most ideal way to bring up a child. And it is. Helping out in the finances come second. If you are a single mom, just like the case of Holly Mann, author of Honest Riches, and to whom this blog is inspired by, then you really should be committed. Being a work-at-home-mom is not without its difficulty but if you start out right, then you will avoid the pain of wasting your time and money.
Do not underestimate the power of education. If you are educated enough on what you want to do, then you will succeed. Yes, you will. There is a Holly Mann to prove that.
Read Holly Mann's story.
7.24.2008
Top of Google
Today, I searched the Hollymannia blog and was surprised to see that it is now on the top page of Google using the keyword Holly Mann.
Creating this blog back in December, it took eight months for it to reach the top. This would have been exciting if I have also been on top of the game (of internet marketing). But I'm not, right now. I'm just re-starting all over again. It puzzles me though that MSN and Yahoo do not index it as high as Google. I'm wondering if it's because this is a Blogger blog and as we all know, Blogger is owned by Google.
But I could not complain. I should be thankful, and I am.
This blog is proof that what Holly Mann said in it's ebook, Honest Riches is true: you have to put as many keywords in your site as you can so the search engines would pick it. That's what I did in the beginning of this blog. But as you see, it took a lot of posts and writing before it happened. I don't really know exactly when this blog reached the top. But I'm sure it is on the eighth month -- which is now.
This is one effort rewarded in my internet marketing endeavor and it gives me reason to go on.
Creating this blog back in December, it took eight months for it to reach the top. This would have been exciting if I have also been on top of the game (of internet marketing). But I'm not, right now. I'm just re-starting all over again. It puzzles me though that MSN and Yahoo do not index it as high as Google. I'm wondering if it's because this is a Blogger blog and as we all know, Blogger is owned by Google.
But I could not complain. I should be thankful, and I am.
This blog is proof that what Holly Mann said in it's ebook, Honest Riches is true: you have to put as many keywords in your site as you can so the search engines would pick it. That's what I did in the beginning of this blog. But as you see, it took a lot of posts and writing before it happened. I don't really know exactly when this blog reached the top. But I'm sure it is on the eighth month -- which is now.
This is one effort rewarded in my internet marketing endeavor and it gives me reason to go on.
7.23.2008
Back to Internet Marketing
Today, I resolved to read Holly Mann's ebook, Honest Riches all over again. I want to rekindle my passion on internet marketing. As a mom taking care of an 18-month old, the only recourse for me to develop my skills and be financially productive is through the internet. The internet is right in my home, 24-hours a day, and it's just there for the taking -- as soon and as long as the needs of my child are met.
So, I'm coming back. This time, I will really put my mind into it. It's not that I didn't last time. It's just that my eyes were just set on the prize and not the process. I think, too,that did not read Holly Mann's eBook word by word. Though I took Honest Riches to heart, I did not take it to mind. I mean, I need more skills; more knowledge. This time, I'll take my emotion out of it. I'll do it by the book and see what happens.
So, I'm coming back. This time, I will really put my mind into it. It's not that I didn't last time. It's just that my eyes were just set on the prize and not the process. I think, too,that did not read Holly Mann's eBook word by word. Though I took Honest Riches to heart, I did not take it to mind. I mean, I need more skills; more knowledge. This time, I'll take my emotion out of it. I'll do it by the book and see what happens.
