Archive | January, 2006

Podcast 48 – Web Hosting Current Events and News

Not many people know that my first idea as a format for this show was all news. I never got to see how that type of a show would work out. Well, that was till now. Get all of the latest Web hosting current events on this special all news episode of the Web Hosting Show, podcast 48!

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Hello I am the Web hosting industry’s media rock star and welcome to the Web Hosting Show, the one and only voice of the Web hosting world. This show is supported each and every week by the fine folks over at Web Hosting Chat. Web Hosting Chat is your number one place for Web hosting discussions. Continue Reading →

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Domain Name Picking and Shopping Tips

Over the past month or so we have tackled just about everything there is to tackle when it comes to domain names. I told you my thoughts on how to pick one, how to shop for one, and how to get it up and going. What is left to talk about? Well, I might have a few more domain name tricks and tips up my Web Hosting Show sleeve.

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Subdomains

So, what is a subdomain? It is a second level domain, some might say. You have probably seen one before. Think of mail.yahoo.com. That would be a subdomain of yahoo.com. They are used to break up your Web hosting account into different parts. Now, if you want one it shouldn’t be too hard to get one. Just about every domain name register and Web host out there offer them. It is just one more thing to keep in mind. One more screwdriver in your tool belt when it comes to planning the layout of your Web site. Continue Reading →

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Mitchelaneous Hosting News

Here is a roundup of what is going on over at Mitchelaneous, my technology and web hosting blog. If you subscribe the Web Hosting Show, you might as well subscribe to Mitchelaneous as well. Get the entire Mitch/hosting package! Continue Reading →

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Podcast 47 – 75 Steps to Hosting | Web Hosting Tips and More!

Did you know that after following 75 steps, you could be hosting your own Web site? Well, after 75 steps I could probably built a boat, but this show isn’t about sailing. This show is the number one Web hosting podcast across the nation, and it is now on the air.

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Hello I am the Web hosting media rock star, Mitch Keeler, and welcome to the Web Hosting Show, the one and only voice of the Web hosting world. This show is supported each and every week by the fine folks over at Web Hosting Chat. Web Hosting Chat is your number one place for Web hosting discussions. Continue Reading →

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Setting Up Your Domain Name

I’ve told you about picking the perfect domain name and how to shop for that same domain name. We have to set up your new domain name so that when you go to it, it will lead to your Web hosting account. There are usually two ways this is handled. One is way is when your domain name and Web host are the same and the other is when they are different.

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I’ve told you about picking the perfect domain name and how to shop for that same domain name. What is next? We have to get that domain name and your Web hosting account talking to each other. We have to set up your new domain name so that when you go to it, it will lead to your Web hosting account. There are usually two ways this is handled. One is way is when your domain name register and Web host are the same and the other is when they are different. Continue Reading →

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Web Hosting Resources + RSS!

I’ve been rather disappointed with a number of the Web hosting resource lists. It seems like most generally aren’t that great. They have horrible Web sites listed or hardly any Web sites at all. Well, since I didn’t like the selection of choices out there, I decided to make one of my own. This is where the Web Hosting Show’s new Web Hosting Resources Web page comes into play.

Along with your regular categories, I have also listed RSS feeds for each of the Web sites that have one. I know better than anybody it isn’t easy finding Web hosting-related Web sites with RSS syndication. There are a few though you can drop into your favorite feed reader of choice.

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Podcast 46 – Getting Noticed in Hosting | GoDaddy is Winner and Loser

Are you a small hosting company wanting to make it big? Are you a small anything wanting to make it big? I’ve got advice to help everybody out. Also, why is GoDaddy a winner and a loser this week? More fun than a midget mud wrestling contest, this is the Web Hosting Show. Podcast 46 is now on the air.

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Hello I am Mitch Keeler, the Web hosting media rock star and welcome to the Web Hosting Show, the one and only voice of the Web hosting world. This show is supported each and every week by the fine folks over at Web Hosting Chat. Web Hosting Chat is your number one place for Web hosting discussions. Continue Reading →

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Domain Name Shopping 101

Last week I talked to you about picking the perfect domain name, now this week I am going to teach you how to shop for that domain name in the wide market of choices you have available. Shopping for the domain name of your dreams is sometimes just as confusing and as hard as picking a domain name. There are a few things you should keep in consideration and a few questions you should ask yourself as you shop.

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Before you even start shopping online, you need to stop and think. Let us say you already have your Web hosting for this domain. Now the first question you have to ask yourself is do you want to buy your domain name through your Web host or through a separate domain name register. Continue Reading →

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Web Hosting Show’s Hosting Birthday Giveaway

I’m happy to announce the first “sort of” contest for the listeners of the Web Hosting Show podcast! The rules are pretty simple, so there should be no reason not to join in on the fun. All I want from you is an explanation why you need one year of free hosting and a domain name from the fine folks at Drift 2 Hosting. What all does the Web hosting plan in question offer? Continue Reading →

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Web Hosting Podcast Turns One Year Old

On February 13, 2006 the self proclaimed one and only voice of the Web hosting world, the Web Hosting Show will turn one year old. With the also self proclaimed media rock star of the Web hosting industry at the helm, Mitch Keeler, the Web Hosting Show has grown to become a cult favorite inside and outside of Web hosting circles around the world. To ring in the one year celebration, Drift 2 Hosting (http://www.drift2.com) has donated a free domain name and Web hosting account into the mix to be given away on the anniversary date. Continue Reading →

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