Showing posts with label Tips - Blogging. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Tips - Blogging. Show all posts

Thursday, October 13, 2011

Cheap Web Hosting Sites


I've been doing some research on cheap web hostings for my online business. There are many cheap web hosting companies available, but I wonder if they are realiable. 

I do worry about reliability and customer service, because my online business depends on how my website operates. If the hosting site faces technical problems, will they be able to provide backups and further assistance?

After sales customer service is also important, as customers like me might need help in case anything goes wrong. Those are among the factors to consider when choosing a web hosting service. 

These cheap hosting sites are a dime a dozen. There are many cheap web hosting companies out there. Don't be alarmed; nowadays, cheap web hosting services are cheap because bandwidth, hard drive space, and servers are way more affordable compared to years ago.

From as low as $3.95 per month, you can get a reliable web hosting service. On webhostingcolumns.com, you can view a chart of top cheap yet reliable web hosting companies. Listed in the chart is HostGator, HostMonster, and BlueHost, in no particular order.

When choosing a cheap web hosting service, make sure that there is some kind of guarantee provided. Most web hosting companies do offer 99.9 percent uptime guarantee. Remember, cheap may not always be good, but cheap web hosting services are no longer just a dream.

Saturday, May 1, 2010

How to Write A Good Blog Description for Paid Post Programs

A few bloggers have asked me for tips on how to write a good blog description. Now by blog description, I don't mean meta descriptions within your blog layout codes, but description of your blog for paid post programs.

I do not claim that my tips will definitely get you more paid post jobs, but if you can write a good description of your blog, you might get more advertisers to be interested in your blog.

A good blog description is just like your About Me section on your blog. However, you do not need to write about yourself. Just tell the advertiser how you started blogging and why. Explain what your blog is about, and be as specific as possible. If you can, explain what kind of writing jobs you have done and why advertisers should hire you to promote their products.

If you worry about your spelling and grammar, you can use Microsoft Word for a basic grammar and spelling check. Ask your blogger friends to read your blog description and perhaps they can give you some tips too. Make sure the description is short, but precise.

Most advertisers like keywords, so make sure you use specific keywords in your blog description. For example, if your blog focuses on crafts, you might want to specify the kind of crafts you make and other things you offer on your blog. Keywords for blogs with craft niche include craft, handmade, scrapbooking, cardmaking, quilling, stitching and so forth. 

I am no expert in language or blogging, but I am a blogger who earns through it. I am also a web content writer, so if you'd like me to help you in this, I'll be happy to offer my assistance for free. :)

Good luck in your blogging jobs!

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