However some of the forums I participate on, the constant topic is web hosting and the different options available.

Using a web hosting resource like Web Hosting Geeks can save you a head ache.

Web Hosting Geeks

I’ve reviewed Web Hosting Geeks before, and it’s still my favorite site for information on hosting. It’s easy to navigate and find exactly what you want information on.

What I didn’t notice before (maybe it’s new?) is the Green Web Hosting section. That could be a HUGE factor to some bloggers moving forward in a more eco-friendly world. SuperGreen is rated the #1 Eco-Friendly Host and at $3.95 that’s good. Can I coin the term Organic Web Hosting?

The first thing I did notice though, was it’s outdated! This is such a good site to keep updated, it’s disappointing to see that their awards aren’t updated for 2009 yet.

Still…

It’s easily the best in my opinion. Not only is their information on the web hosting you are looking at, there is information ABOUT it. Say you were interested in Multiple Domain Hosting, you could scroll down to find out about it, learn, and see if it’s something you need.

It is interesting to see however how each web hosting review site ranks these companies. The top 10 always seems to be about the same, but the order is always different.

Who do you think belongs in the #1 web host slot?

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So Who’s Number 1?

In the rankings they didn’t rank Google’s Affiliate Network or Amazon, which seems fair enough. The #1 rank was ClickBooth. I’ve never really been a fan of ClickBooth and I’ve had the most trouble with them. Not the company, just trying to figure it out. I think it’s #1 mostly because it’s easiest to set-up your own affiliate program with them, I know many bloggers use it for that reason.

Seeing the list there are so many companies I don’t use and haven’t heard of. OurFreeStuff.net, Copeac, XY7, and RevenueLoop round out the rest of the top 5, with Copeac being the only one I’m a member of. I haven’t liked Copeac much at all, from affiliate managers not emailing me back, to the lack of good offers.

The rest of the networks I use, Linkshare, HydraNetwork, MarketLeverage, PepperjamNetwork, and Logical Media were all ranked. The only one missing was Neverblue, which I was surprised was left off the list. You can read my reviews of each network by clicking on their name.

Find out how your favorite affiliate network ranked.

Free Website Magazine

I breezed through the magazine (it was only 50 pages with quite a few ads) but there is substance to it. On top of that it was free. Get your free subscription by just following that link and filling out the information. Valid for new subscribers only, in the US.

As I join the top 50 affiliate networks I’m not a member of I will be posting reviews as well. As you wait for those here are some great affiliate networks to join:

Linkshare
HydraNetwork
MarketLeverage
PepperjamNetwork
Logical Media

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Set Yourself Apart

That is always the key with any blog new or old. Answer the question, why should I read this? If you can do that for your blog, thats important. Many bloggers have run gigantic contests to ‘get ahead’ in the blogging world. However, with so many going on every day, even that’s not enough.

Incentive

Even though there are lots of contests, you should give your readers incentive to read, comment, and share your blog. Whether it’s directly paying them, offering something in return like a service, or just noticing them in a special way.

Build Relationships

This is another important factor. While this blog was thriving I was constantly in contact with other bloggers via email and IM. We’d read each others articles, comment, and share them. I’ve noticed my IM list get smaller, and fewer emails going out. That has directly impacted the traffic levels. Feel free to drop me an email or AIM me at tinka5787.

Motivation

Without it, your blog can die. I haven’t been motivated to post, and I’ve dropped the ball on several projects. Maybe it’s time to lighten your load to get back into the swing of things. I have contemplated selling off a few domains and websites to hopefully get me motivated again and improve this blog as well as my others.

The It Factor

You know, some bloggers, just have “It”. They have the dedication, determination, and motivation to run a successful blog. Some bloggers have been able to surpass my success in less time and done a lot better. They have ‘it’. The internet savvy to really rise to the top, interact and engage readers, and take it to the next level.

Do you have It?

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Pearls Before Swine has quickly become my favorite comic strip and they’ve been doing a bit about blogging.

Blogging has caught fire lately references to it in commercials, radio, movies, tv shows, and comic strips. Not only that it has evolved into an entire thing of its own. Wordpress isn’t just for blogging anymore, you can really do anything with it. Reviews, recommendations and more.

Along the way I hope they continue more clever things about blogging like this.

Read all the great comics at the site I found for them, Comics.Com. You can search for different things, such as blogging or blogs. I thought its a great resource to share, and it can be a perfect additional to any of your articles.

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Lots Of People on Blogger

My most recent poll was, “Do You Own a Blogspot Blog?”. You may not know but some great blogs started out on Blogger, such as Dosh Dosh and of course, this one. Should you move off blogspot? Yes! But it can’t hurt to have blogspot blogs. You can use these to build links to your main blogs, or really just start a project.

I recently just made another blog on blogspot, My Healthy Info. This is to test to see how my content would do, and if I could make money with this health blog. I enjoy writing the articles so it’s all in fun.

Blogger also offers easy ways to redirect a custom domain from your .blogspot domain. This is perfect for beginning bloggers, and exactly what I did with several blogs in the beginning.

Poll Results

Out of the 47 votes we have, 68% of bloggers own a Blogspot domain. Well I guess you don’t really “own” it, but they have one. This simply shows that Blogger is a huge blogging platform that is perfect to start your first blog on.

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OIOPublisher with Entrecard

When you install the new OIOPublisher you can select the option to accept Entrecard credits as a form of advertising. You can charge whatever you want for your advertising, reviews, links, etc.

I didn’t think I would use this method, but I have thought that I might for text links and things like that.

Buy OIOPublisher

With this new entrecard promotion you can save a bit of money if you haven’t purchased it yet. At checkout enter coupon code entrecard to save $17. This will make the price only $30 instead of $47.

Are you planning on using entrecard with your OIOPublisher?

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Entrecards New ‘Rules’

In means to help the “economy” or really for Graham to start making money himself instead of the members. The main rule that benefits him is no more selling of Entrecard credits. To ensure this rule their are credit transfer limits of 1,000 credits per month. And on that limit, you will be basically charged for sending ECs (tax).

I have about 5,000 credits sitting in my account, that is basically dead weight now. The new rules mean no more big Entrecard contests and will definitely limit what I give out as gifts when people are new to EC.

I was surprised to find many comments on the Entrecard blog favoring these moves. EC’s have become basically like blogger money. When I want to sponsor a contest, or spread around my ECs I wouldn’t hesitate, but now, I can’t.

This also basically nullifies every entrecard contest that is currently running, which couldn’t make those bloggers very happy.

Look at the Freebie Reporter who has over 70,000 entrecard credits available to win. With over 100 entries it looks like, all that is wasted.

I’m not sure how much of this will benefit the entrecard economy or the blogging community. It mostly, just seems to me, that Graham Langdon has realized in the longrun that he will be able to make more money this way, not necessarily at a benefit for Entrecard members.

Please share what you think. Do you support these new rules?

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I was notified about this great opportunity about blogging for cancer. Bloggers are more powerful than they realize, I always like putting blogging to good use.

The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission is to cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families. Recently several people that have been in my life have either been diagnosed with cancer, or have, unfortunately, already passed away from cancer.

A huge percentage (It was on the news, something like 60%) of people will have cancer at some point in their lives. Sadly it’s a real possibility that you or someone close to you has cancer. Something needs to be done about it.

To raise awareness of the program, you can blog about it. At Friends of Heroes they have different information about different events to help out. The latest is their light the night walk.

I really wish there was more information on the contest post. To get the “good” information you really have to click a few links.

Donations

I’m guessing this whole contest is to really get people involved, and increase donations and participation in this community. At Friends of Heroes, every 75 cents of a dollar is spent towards supporting The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s mission of a cure. You can find out what your donations do.

Donate now.

Also, make sure you to, blog for blood cancer.

By blogging I can also chose which prize I most want, which doesn’t really matter. For the sake I’d have to select any gift card or a nice gift for the newest addition to the family, my nephew who is expected any day now.

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Bloggers Selling ‘Sex’

I’m not sure how making money online has to do with Carmen Electra or Paris Hilton. I’m not going to display the images as it would kind of defeat the purpose, but if you’ve seen recent MMO bloggers you’ll know what I mean. It’s kind of offensive for readers trying to learn about the latest plugin or the newest affiliate program, and have a huge picture of an almost naked woman posing at the beach.

Although there isn’t as many women MMO bloggers as there are men (althought that number is increasing) I’d have to imagine it would be a turn off for women to read those blogs. If I was posting men in speedos every other post, I’d have to imagine I may lose some readers. I lost a read over the mention of adult images, how would it effect readers by actually posting them? And yes, some of these bloggers images are, in my opinion, ADULT.

Hot bikini models and cars fell together (somehow), so is making money online and models/celebrities next? Or am I just overreacting?

Has anyone else noticed these images and felt they were innappropriate as well? Or is it a good marketing tactic to include these women?

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