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Apr
14

Choosing A Hosting Company

Posted by: kathiminsky | Comments (3)

webhostlogosHosting Companies are like diets. Ask 10 people and you will get 10 different recommendations, leaving you back where you were…or even further confused.
The reason is simple. We are not all looking for the same services. So let’s figure out a few things that will move you in the right direction toward finding a company that will work for YOU.
As always, Google is your friend, so be sure to do your own research.
Here are a few pointers:

  • Don’t make PRICE the sole issue. When you are a Newbie, service can save you both time and mistakes.
    1. There are way too many reliable “Brand Name” Companies to try an unproven newcomer to the market when you are a beginner yourself. So save your testing for a later date.
  • Don’t choose a Hosting Company who owns your URL’s. Seems like a small issue when you and the host are enamored with each other, but one day, you may decide that your needs have changed and you want to move on. If they own the URL’s, they have you completely at their mercy.
      SO, WHAT QUESTIONS Should you ask? Here are a few suggestions to start with:

    1. What is their Initial Annual Fee per URL? What is the cost of Renewals?
    2. What type of Customer Service do they offer? Online Only…Live…What are their Hours?
    3. Can they Handle Your E-mail Needs? At what cost?
    4. Do they Provide Hosting and Backup? Is it the service you need?
    5. Do they have standard Plug-Ins Included? For Wordpress, Joomla, Drupal or whatever software you plan to use.
    6. What type of Control Panel? Standard or C-Panel?
    7. Do they support PHP and MySQL Databases?

      These questions will get you started, but be sure to make your own list of needs that you are concerned about. Write or call and ask your questions. If they don’t answer right away. Well, that tells you the answer to the 2nd question. Go to the next company on your list.

  • Apr
    05

    Branding Your Business

    Posted by: kathiminsky | Comments (4)

    Branding at it's best

    Branding at it's best

    We are all familiar with Branding. Think… “Built Like A Rock”. It is a rare individual that does not see an image of a Chevy truck, yet it is never said outright. Why is that? Simple. An idea was developed, and all advertising and marketing were built around one idea. Because it was well thought out in the beginning, they have maintained this concept long enough that it is stuck in the minds of nearly every person that hears it.

    Another great brand “Just Do It” evokes images of great athletic shoes, Tiger Woods and other renowned athletes. Nike took a concept and made it work on a global basis.

    Maybe your goal is not to be world renowned or create a global business. However, every business needs to understand this concept at some level, in order to allow their niche market to understand WHO you are, WHAT you offer, and WHERE they may obtain your product.
    Here is great video from some experts in the field that will get you started thinking about the branding process from Start Up Nation.

    The initial goal of our online and live training at www.kathiminsky.com is to help you determine through a 5 step process what brand best represents your business, what resource you will be to your customer base, a logo or symbol your prospects will attach to your idea and how to implement each step. Check out our live and online training schedule and let us help you create a successful and memorable brand.