A Place to Host Your Website

Now that you have a website, you need some place to keep it safe. You also want to protect it from spammers. Additionally, you also want to keep it running 24 hours per day so that customers can have access to it at their convenience.

Making the Internet Work More Efficiently

The Internet is a wonderful tool that can be quite helpful to individuals and companies across the globe. Although there can be challenges that come with using the Internet, it can be a wonderful asset. When using the Internet, there are three tips to remember.

SEO for Higher Ranking in Search Engines

Hey there.  The rewards of proper implementation of search engine optimization practices to a website are plentiful. Good SEO makes sure that your website reaches the audience intended and performs well in search engines. However, if you are pushing a local product or service, you may need specialized SEO services from someone that understands your particular need. For example, if you are pushing a product that has a special significance to the area your are in, major wholesale SEO companies may not do the trick. Web.com local SEO services will put you in touch with the right SEO company for your website's particular needs. Sometimes dealing locally means that the company optimizing your website will know exactly what your product means to the community. This can mean getting a more specialized array of SEO that will make sure that your website ranks high in your area. After all, if you are trying to promote a product of local significance, it won't matter much if your website performs really well nationally but people next door can't find your site for anything. Local SEO services know how to overcome this and make sure that your website gets the local visibility it needs to guarantee that your business is successful.

Starting a Website is Not as Hard as it Seems

Hey there.  I have been in the blogging game for the better part of 5 years now.  5 years... that still shocks me, you know.  When I started off, it was just something that I wanted to do.  No real plan.  No real path to take.  Just open up a new blog post and write.  If you go back and see some of my very first posts, you'll see that they are very unorganized, have little to no tags, and simply put, just all over the place.  I'm not saying that's bad, I'm just saying that when you jump face first into the blogosphere without a plan, you tend to make more than a few mistakes while you learn.  The good thing is that you don't have to make those amateur mistakes.

GoDaddy Oct. 2012 Promo Codes

Hey there.  I just renewed my domain name with GoDaddy.com for another 2 years. I've learned that if you want to be taken somewhat seriuos in this online world, you have to have your own domain name. More opportunities come your way and it's easier to find your site when it comes to online searches. For those of you that know me, I'm always looking for a good deal so I was fortunate enough to have a Godaddy .Com domain renewal promo code  to use for Metallman.com! I added a few promo codes here if you guys are looking for a Godaddy .Net renewal promo code or even a more recent Godaddy .Co renewal promo code. I'm not the biggest of fans of the .Co since it's just one letter fewer than .Com but hey, I guess we're running out of domain names, right? lol  Anyways, I was able to find a few more GoDaddy promo codes so feel free to take them and get your domain registered or renewed!

Strike Against PIPA/SOPA. The Day the Internet Went on Strike.

Hey there.  Users of the internet are one of the most diverse groups to be ever found.  Angry users, funny users, serious users, working users.  Bloggers, journalists, game addcits, shopoholics... the list goes on and on. It would be amazing if something where to be able to bring this vast group to stand as one.  It's a task that would seem to be impossible.  Well... today... it happened.  Internet users and websites everywhere are taking a stand and striking against the proposed SOPA/PIPA bills that will soon be voted on by Congress.

Review the Web Host Before Buying

Hey there.  Some of you already know that I've been looking for a fair price web hosting agent for quite sometime now.  The only thing holding me back is change.  It's the same reason why I haven't really pressed for a new blog lay out, a new blog logo, or a new blog host.  I'm comfortable with what I have but I know that I need an upgrade.  I have many blog friends with several different web hosting agents and each has their pros and cons about them.  I don't ask for much, I just need to make sure it works.  I don't want to deal with outages and interruptions in service because my web host is having issues.  I need to make sure that what I go with I am comfortable with.  This is why I strongly suggest you review the services thoroughly.

Some Thoughts on Satellite Internet

Hey there.  We live in a digital world and I began to wonder exactly how far we've come in keeping people connected via the internet.  You can find the internet almost everywhere.  Offices, libraries, and even some fast food places have wifi hot spots for customers to use.  Now, I hear that even rural areas getting connected via satellite internet.  That's right.  Internet via satellite.

Look for Extreme Discounts with Penny Auctions from Bidrack.com

Hey there.  We all like great deals, no?  I'm not the best at scoring deals but I know that I simply no longer pay full price for anything.  I always seem to find an online discount, coupon, or sale for pretty much anything.  I figure that a small discount is better than no discount.  But I'm tired of saving just a few bucks.  I want to save big on big ticket items.  Or at least have a chance to score something big at an insane discount.  That's where bidrack comes into play.

PSN Attacked Again! (05.18.11 Post Update)

Hey there. The Playstation network has been attacked again!  This morning, once everyone was beginning to feel all warm and cozy over the mass Emailing that Sony sent out to their customers, the hackers got to work and infiltrated the "new and secure" PSN.  Now, the service is down while Sony works on fixing it.

What Are You Getting Your Dad this Father's Day?

Hey there.  Father's day is less than 3 weeks away!  Have you managed to snag that awesome grill he's been eyeballing?  How about that brand new set of golf clubs?  Silk ties?  Great looking slacks?  Nothing?  Anything? Oh man...  You better hurry.  Before you know it, the big day will be here and you'll be caught empty handed.  Fear not!  For we have something awesome called the internet!  You don't need to go into a brick and mortar store to get dad something great.  You can browse online through hundreds of shops and save money on gas.  And... as an added bonus, you can use online discounts and coupons.  With all the "coupon craze" going on right now, everyone is looking to find a great deal no matter where they shop and shopping online is no different.

Get freebies with yoFreeSamples.com

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of yoFreeSamples.com for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there friends.  Who doesn't like the occasional freebie!  I've seen people stand in line to get a free "something" and not even know what it is.  lol  If you're one of those people that like free stuff and will stand in line for it, why not get the free stuff without having to wait in line?  You can score Freebies, Coupons,and Free Stuff by going to yoFreeSamples.com!

Easy Gaming at GameHouse.com

Hey there.  I love to play games.  Whether it be on my gaming console or computer.  I like playing games while I work on my computer but I can't spend too much time on any particular game.  They need to be fast, entertaining, and something that I can spend a few minutes on at a time.  This rules out MMORPGs right off the bat.  lol  I simply don't have the time to spend playing those kind of games on a computer for hours on end.  However, I don't mind a quick game of Bejeweled or any other fast paced flash game.  Gaming sites like GameHouse.com offers those quick load times and 5 minute games that I love to play.

Review: SaveandMakeMoola.com

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Save and Make Mooka, LLC for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Hey there friends.  Who here loves to go to the mall but hate standing in line and fighting through crowds to check out the latest in stuff?  Personally, I like shopping at the comfort of my own home but I spend way too much surfing from site to site and scouraging the web for online coupons.  By the time I find a discount, I've already wasted a lot of time.  That's where a great site like Save and Make Moola comes in and makes it easier.  So let's take a quick look at the site and review it's contents.

Blogger Still Not at 100% and Posts are Missing... Is Jason Behind this Firday the 13th Mayhem?

Hey there.  As many of you may have noticed... Blogger had been down for approx. 16 hours or so and it's still not 100% back up.  After checking the status of Blogger, I find out they had to "temporarily remove" posts that we posted after 7am Wednesday morning.  I noticed that something was wrong yesterday when I could not log in to leave comments on other blogs.  That's when I decided to log on my own to see if it was just select blogs that were having issues or if all blogs were having an issues.  When I couldn't log on because the "service was not available",  I was upset.

The first thing that came to mind was the whole PSN hack thing.  I wondered if there was an "unauthorized user" roaming the Blogger servers creating havoc.  I quickly dismissed that idea, though.  I don't think there would be anything to gain, other than being malicious and posting your own stuff.  Then I got a little upset.  I usually have scheduled posts lined up for Funny Fridays, but that's not gonna happen since I can't browse the internet today for Friday funnies.  Then it hit me...  IT'S FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!!  Is Jason behind all this Blogger mayhem???  Did he finally trade in that machete for an ultra fast Alienware laptop???  hahahaha!

"I'm done slashin' and started hackin'!" - Quote from Friday the 13th: Jason Infiltrates CampCrystalLake.com

Anyways, it looks like Blogger is back up and running but posts are still missing.  I guess it's better to be able to continue with the service but I really hope those missing posts come back soon.  I also began to wonder what happened to my give a way poll (PS3 game) and how many potential comments I may have lost.  Well...  as long I didn't lose ALL of my posts, I can't be too upset and it's not like it was down for almost a month before getting any material news on the service.  C'mon Blogger, get those posts back up!  Later!

Great Deals for Mother's Day Flowers

Hey there friends.  Mother's Day is tomorrow!!!  Have you already made your dinner reservations?  Have you ordered your mother flowers?  No?  Oh man...  Mother's Day is one of the busiest days for florists everywhere.  Whether it be in a brick and mortar shop or an online shop.  But there is still time to order, and you can save more than a few bucks by using online coupons.

There are many Mother's Day Flower Delivery Deals going on right now so it's not too late to pick up your mother's favorites.  Coupon codes for next day and same day delivery are still out there so make sure you check them out before venturing off to a florist and being forced to pick whatever flowers are leftover.  A quick search at FlowerDeliveryDeals.com, and all the best coupon codes available are displayed.

One popular online flower shop is 1800Flowers and I have nothing but positive things to say about their service.  Their flowers are guaranteed to stay fresh for at least a week and the flowers are always neatly packaged and delivered with such care.  They offer flowers in a box and flowers in a vase and I've ordered them both before and I've been extremely satisfied with the delivery. You can easily find 1800flowers coupon codes to score a great deal on an awesome bouquet.  I simply do not go shopping for flowers without some 1 800 Flowers coupons.

There's still time, my friends.  Mother's day is tomorrow but that doesn't mean you have to pay top dollar for an awesome floral arrangement.  Get searching for those coupon codes and save yourself some time and money.  Best of luck and hope you guys have a great Mother's Day!  Later!

Helping to Find a Good Web Host Rating

Hey there.  I feel good today.  Why?  Because friends consider me a "online veteran."  lol  Not that I've dealt with wars or anything of that sort online, but because I'm in the blogging game and friends and family come in and ask questions about how to get started and how much work is involved to maintain a small following.  Just last weekend I was talking to a cousin that wanted to start their own business and came to me to ask about domains and web hosting. 

I made it pretty simple, I told her that she could start online for free with many free blogging and web design  platforms but I strongly recommend that she go out get her own domain and then look for a good web hosting site.  She needs something cheap and easy and after a quick search, she may end up going with Web Hosting Hub.  Looking their rating, it seems like the perfect fit for someone that's just starting out.  It's seems easy to navigate and it's cheap. 

I know that I'm not an online guru, but I like that people come for me for advice.  It tells me that at least some people think I know something about something.  lol  Later!

The No Deposit Bonus Blog for the Latest Online Casino Codes

Hey there.  My family loves to go to the casinos.  It seems that every other weekend, my aunts, my grandma, my uncles, and several cousins make the 2 hour trip to get to a casino and spend their cash for a few hours of entertainment.  The only negative thing of actually going to a casino is that it's a 2 hour drive from the city and with the price of gas going up, it would be great to get the casino experience without having to spend money to get there.  That's why I've mentioned to my grandmother (she's the one that loves the casino experience) that she should check out some online casinos.

She was reluctant at first but after I explained to her that she's just looking at a screen at a casino just like a computer screen, she decided to give it a shot.  Me, being the savvy online person that I am, started looking online for any casino bonus that I can take advantage of.  Anything that could increase her chances of winning, give out extra spins, or give out credits she can use to play in tournaments.  What we wanted is something with a no deposit bonus so that we can check it out and move on if we didn't like that particular casino, almost as if you were in Vegas.

When we stumbled across the No Deposit Bonus Blog, she was thrilled.  We were able to try one online casinos, using a no deposit code that is easily displayed, to test them out.  Once she decided to try another one, we simply scrolled down to the next casino and their code and we were good to go.  And to make things easier, on the right hand side, the site listed the latest codes entered and categorized all codes.  Very fast and easy.  Just the way we like it.  We must have tried several casinos before settling on one that she felt was best suited for her.  Since the blog is updated frequently, I bookmarked it for so that she can go back to check out the latest codes and continue to play.  And you know what was the best part?  She didn't spend a single dollar!  She didn't even realized that until I mentioned it to her.

Get the casino experience online.  I can't say that's it better than the real thing, but I can say that it will definitely save you money by using bonus codes!  Later!

Are Pro Accounts on Sponsored Tweets a Red Flag for Izea, Inc.?

Hey there.  I'm a big fan of Izea, Inc.  They have opened the doors for me to make some money while blogging and sending out tweets.  I have nothing but sincere thankfulness for them.  With that being said, the fact that they are now offering "pro accounts" on Sponsored Tweets is alarming.  If a monthly fee, you're twitter account will get this neat "pro account" symbol attached to it and will be pushed up the queue, ahead of basic accounts, when advertisers are looking for potential tweeters.  I understand that it's an optional service and it's not necessary, but the fact that they are offering it raises some red flags for me.

First off, I don't see the need for pro accounts.  At least on the outside, Izea is doing wonderfully.  Their many platforms are alive and active within the online community.  It's hard to find an online entity that is not associated with one of the many services that Izea offers.  So the fact that they are trying to squeeze out money for pro accounts tell me that 1) Izea is not doing as well as we think they are or 2) they've turned into a bunch of greedy bastards.  lol  I doubt it's the second one since they've all been more than awesome when I've spoken to them, so I'm more inclined to say it's number 1. Then again, it could be that the company is expanding and is looking for extra income to fund upcoming projects.  I don't know, but I'm not so sure if the pro account thing is the way to go.

I've always looked for Izea to come up with fun and innovative ways to make it easy for average Joes, like myself, to make some money online.  I really don't want to hear that Izea may be having some funding issues.  I'm hoping that my observation is wrong and that they're doing it only as a means to further fund their expansion not because they are strapped for cash.  Especially when you consider the amount of online companies that did not make it.  I hope you guys know what you're doing and the same fate doesn't come down on you.  Later!

A Review of InkGrabber.com

Hey there.  You know, it's kind of tough to find quality printer ink without paying a lot of money for it.  This is one of the reasons why I've been out of a printer for so long.  I simply refused to pay so much money for ink.  But you know what... I have realized that I need a printer.  Especially now that my oldest son is in JR High and there will be a need to print out reports and essays.  So I'm on a mission to check out websites that sell printer ink to see where I can find the lowest price.  I'm not looking for cheap ink, I'm looking for ink that's cheap.  First stop:  InkGrabber.com

Right off the bat, I'm liking this site.  They have a listing of ink by brand on the left hand side while showcasing major brands right in the middle.  And to make it even better, they proudly display a coupon code on the right hand side to save me money on printer ink.  If a store is willing to give discounts right off the bat, I'm  definitely interested.  Upon clicking on a brand, a whole slew of printer models come up.  If they don't have what you're looking for, I'd be extremely surprised.  They seem to have a vast array of inkjet cartridges available for all kinds of printers.  That is a huge plus.  I distinctly remember having to buy ink cartridges at a store for my mother's printer and it was hit or miss on whether or not the store carried it. 

After browsing around, I like how the site is organized.  You can clearly point and click on what you need and most importantly, the prices are more than fair.  And again, they offer discounts, not only through their ongoing promotions, but through Facebook as well.  Ordering is fairly simple and I like that there's a toll free number to call if you need assistance or looking for an update on your order.  All in all, a very decent online store for ink.  I definitely recommend you guys check it out for all your printing needs.  Later!