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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Running Time: 17 minutes | File Size: 3.82 MB
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.
We have a little contest going on right here on the Web Hosting Show. Want some free hosting, a free domain name(both from Drift 2 Hosting and for one year) and $50 in free credit from BrowseHosts.com? All you need to do is drop me an E-mail at mitch@mitchkeeler.com and let me know why you need it so bad. Anybody and everybody is free to enter and try to get this deal. You have till February 6, 2006 to get me your submissions so get with it!
Now when will the winner be announced? I’ll let you know who is getting all this great free stuff on the Web Hosting Show’s One Year Birthday episode on February 13, 2006.
Now when we aren’t giving away free stuff, we are talking about everything you need to know about the Web hosting industry, that is what this is podcast is all about.
Want to get my attention? Just shoot me over and E-mail at mitch@mitchkeeler.com with all your feedback, thoughts, suggestions and comments and I’ll be sure to address them either offline or right here on this very podcast.
Web Hosting Headlines
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HostMySite.com Attains Microsoft Gold Certified Partner Status
HostMySite.com, a leading Web hosting provider for small and medium-sized businesses, today announced it has attained Gold Certified status in the Microsoft Partner Program with a competency in Networking Infrastructure Solutions and Advanced Infrastructure Solutions, recognizing HostMySite.com’s expertise and total impact in the technology marketplace.
Mitch’s Take: So what is this whole “gold certification” thing? Well, it show they demonstrated expertise with Microsoft technologies and proven ability to meet customers’ needs. Microsoft Gold Certified Partners receive a rich set of benefits, including access, training and support, giving them a competitive advantage in the marketplace. Congrats to HostMySite.com!
HostChart Announces HostMove, A FREE Website Moving Service
In today’s competitive web hosting market, the consumer is more knowledgeable and less afraid of switching web hosting companies. HostMove allows website owners to feel comfortable switching hosting companies. HostChart has found that most people using its directory already have websites but are unhappy with their current hosting provider or plan.
Mitch’s Take: I can’t tell you how well it works, because I haven’t seen the service in action. I can say however that I hope it does work, because moving between Web host to Web host can really be a big pain in your data center.
Internet security giant VeriSign announced on Tuesday it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seattle-based online analysis application developer CallVision.
Mitch’s Take: Sorry for the vocabulary lesson during the news today. CallVision will allow VeriSign to deliver converged electronic bill presentation, payment and customer self-care applications to mobile operators, tier 1 carriers, broadband companies and consumer-brand mobile virtual network operators worldwide.
Do you have some Web hosting news? Make sure you send it to mitch@mitchkeeler.com and I’ll try to get it on the next episode of the Web Hosting Show.
Web Hosting Tip of the Week
Every so often you just need a quick nugget of Web hosting knowledge. The Web hosting tip of the week is brought to you by Mitchelaneous. Mitchelaneous is my own tech news and views Web site, where I tell you what I think about some of the new things coming out of the technology world.
I got an e-mail a few weeks ago from Alex, a Web Hosting Show fan. He writes:
Want to start business hosting web sites in Scotland and to be able to include ecommerce as well. I notice there is huge competition out there, but I really like this kind of business. I suppose I’m looking for an edge. Any info would be appreciated.
Now this could be said to anybody out there wanting to jump into the Web hosting industry, not just Alex. To get into the wild and wacky world of Web hosting you have to bring something to the table that hasn’t ever been seen before. You have to stick out and you have to make yourself known. There are thousands, if not millions, of Web hosts out there, so my best advice would be to find a gimmick that works for you and stick with it. That along with quality services and customer support should take you a long way.
Do you have a Web hosting tip you’d like to share? Make sure you send it to mitch@mitchkeeler.com and who knows? It could be included on the very next edition of the Web Hosting Show.
Web Hosting Deals and Steals
The Web Hosting Show’s Hosting Deals and Steals are brought to you each and every week by AllHostingDeals.com. AllHostingDeals.com is your number one place to find Web hosting offers too good to be true.
This week’s hosting deal comes from Halfprice Hosting. They are offering:
2GB Disk Space, 100GB Data Transfer
Email: 100 Email boxes, Advanced Anti-SPAM
Statistics: AWStats for Primary Domain, Data Transfer Statistics
Databases: MySQL, PhpMyAdmin
99.99% uptime guarantee!
Now what will this plan cost you? If you pick up on this deal, you won’t have to pay the bill till 2007! For more information on this offer, check out HalfpriceHosting.com.
Have a Web hosting deal or offer that is too good to be true? E-mail me at mitch@mitchkeeler.com and I’ll tell the folks about it on the next Web Hosting Show podcast.
Mitch’s Hosting Talking Points
All of my Web hosting thoughts, views and ideas are brought to you by Data Center Talk. Data Center Talk is the best set of forums on the Earth about the world of Web hosting data centers.
What are Server Side Includes?
Some people might argue the fact if you really need server side includes anymore. The reason for that argument is that PHP and other scripting solutions have become much more powerful than your standard SSI code and commands. Web hosts still boast the fact that they offer SSI on all the hosting plans available. Why do so? What are server side includes?
Read the Rest at Lockergnome’s Web Developers!
Do you have a Web hosting topic of discussion you would like to hear me cover on the Web Hosting Show? Then make sure you send it to mitch@mitchkeeler.com and I’ll try to get it on the next episode of the Web Hosting Show.
Web Site Design Help, Support and Ideas
All of the Web Hosting Show’s design help is sponsored by BrowseHosts. BrowseHosts is the most comprehensive Web hosting directory out there today.
This week’s Web site that needs some help is Mini-Host.com.
I have to say I am happy to see the clean looking layout. Now what you really need is some more text on all the Web pages. Tell me who you are, what you do and why you deliver the better Web hosting experience. You have to remember that these words aren’t just here to fill in space, they are here to sell yourself to the customer. Speaking of customers, the support Web page looks a little confusing. You might try reorganizing things there because it looks like everything was just kind of tossed onto the Web page.
Other than that, it is a great Web site and I wish you all the best luck in the future!
Do you need some help with your Web site design? Would you like me to just let you know what it is you could do to make your Web presence that much better? Make sure you contact me at mitch@mitchkeeler.com and I’ll try to get your questions answered and your Web site reviewed on the next episode of the Web Hosting Show.
Web Hosting Web Site of the Week
The Web hosting Web site of the week is brought to you by Banners World. Banners World is the number one place to visit to get all your Web site graphics, banners and designs done.
The Web hosting Web site of the week is The WHIR’s Find a Web Host.
Now we all know that the Web Host Industry Review offers a great news section, and an alright weekly TV show. Did you know they can help you find a Web host as well? The WHIR’s “Find a Host” Web site is very slick indeed. You can hunt for personal Web hosting, dedicated servers, reseller hosting, and more right from the front page.
Give it a shot if you haven’t already, and when you do make sure you let them know that the Web Hosting Show sent you there!
Do you have a Web site that deserves to be the next Web hosting Web site of the week? Make sure you send it to mitch@mitchkeeler.com and I’ll try to get it on the next episode of The Web Hosting Show.
Hosting Winners and Losers
The Web hosting winners and losers for the week are brought to you by Lockergnome’s Guide to Web Hosting. Lockergnome’s Guide to Web Hosting is the best e-book out there covering the Web hosting world from head to toe.
This week’s winner of the week is GoDaddy.com.
In life, it is always important to turn negative things that happen to you into positive things. GoDaddy seems to still be getting turned down for another Super Bowl ad this year. So do they go pout in the corner about it? No, they send it out as news via everybody they can talk to. This gets people talking about GoDaddy.com no matter what. Win or lose, GoDaddy is getting attention and attention is priceless.
This week’s biggest loser is GoDaddy.com
I’m tired of hearing about the above winner, and seeing how this is my show, GoDaddy is also the loser of the week for dragging this out to become an even longer event than it has to be. I know, I’m mixed up with my opinions, but hey.. that is why you love me, right?
Do you have a hot tip to share on who might be the next week’s winner or loser of the week? Make sure you drop me an E-mail and let me know about who they are and what they did.
Final Web Hosting Thoughts
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