Why You Shouldn’t Worry About Google’s New Algorithm

Posted by on Mar 1, 2011 in blog, Featured, Google | 1 comment

This week Google released their new Algorithm. It bascially checks the kind of content you have and decides if it’s legitimate or not. I could go into the really cool details of what it’s looking for but chances are if you actually into that kind of stuff, you wouldn’t be reading this blog. So what does the new algorithm do.

Basically it penalized all of those article sites that supposedly have great content and are certainly not overwhelmed with just keyword rich junk. This means, Hubpages, EzineArticles, AssociatedContent and other “content farms” got penalized. In fact, 10% of the search results are effected. Some say this was a direct attack on Yahoo.

There’s very little to be concerned with if you are putting out original content. Yes, you can still target keywords, but you can’t farm or aggregate content like you could.

Since I’m from the Real Estate world, here’s the interesting effect on the real estate industry.

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5 by Dan Zadra

Posted by on Feb 25, 2011 in blog, Book Review, Featured | 0 comments

5 by Dan Zadra is one of those coffee table books that is simply more than a coffee table book.  At a glance it’s a wonderfully designed book with typography and design elements unmatched by another book gracing your coffee or end table.  However, at it’s core, 5 is a collection of almost every life improving cliche you could think of.  This isn’t a bad thing, most life improving sayings are actually good.  Living in today is excellent advice.  I make no qualms about my Christianity and several of the pages contain indirect references that could be straight out of the book of wisdom from the Bible (Proverbs).  You’ll have to watch the video to see whether I recommend 5 or not.

 

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Setting Up WordPress: Step 4 Installing WordPress

Posted by on Feb 23, 2011 in blog, Featured, Tutorials, Wordpress | 0 comments

Ok, so you’ve got your domain and you have it hosted, but now it’s the moment of trust and it’s time to actually install wordpress.  Thankfully, it’s a lot easier than it would sound.  Many hosts have an “ez” button for for you to do this.

Below is the video on how HostGator does it or rather any “host” that is using CPANEL.

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Setting Up WordPress: Step 2 – Hosting

Posted by on Jan 31, 2011 in Featured, Wordpress | 0 comments

Setting Up WordPress: Step 2 – Hosting | How to Host a wordpress website

Ok so if you made it this far, GoDaddy probably wasn’t blowing you away in terms of learning how to register a domain name.  However, after registering a domain name, most business owners are lost.   This video will walk you through setting up your hosting account (aff link).  You don’t have to use HostGator you can use other hosting companies and many of them are very similar, but I’ve found that the speed with Hostgator as well as some other benefits (from a management side) that it’s just the best fit.

First off, when you got to HostGator you’ll notice the pricing models.  I tend to recommend the one in the middle.  Their budget model won’t offer you enough features, size and bandwith unless you’re planning a family only blog.  This is also true of most $8.95 hosting companies.  The hosting that is provided at that level will work just fine for non-commercial endeavors such as hosting a photo blog for the family or maintaining a Home Owners Association site.  You could opt for the baby plan at $7.95 then upgrade to the business plan at $12 or $13 a month.  When you start getting leads and real traffic, it’s time for a VPS or a dedicated server which just means more stability during peak surfing hours and MORE SPEED.
Basically if you are a business owner you need to look at your budget and the “why” of your website.  If it’s to generate sales, then go with the business plan to start off with.  If you have over 1000 customers, then you will need a VPS (Virtual Private Server) or a dedicated server.  It’s not important to know what these are, but here’s a computer analogy that works well.
Imagine you needed to take shower at your home.  Most days you hop in and get hot water.  However, now imagine if you had everyone over after a long day and they all wanted hot showers at once.   Chances are hot water would be gone and it’d take a while to come back.   That’s like hosting.  At the non “PRIVATE” or “DEDICATED” plans, you are sharing the hot water so to speak.  When you jump to a VPS or dedicate server it’s like having you’re own personal shower with your own reserve of hot water.
Enough about that, now you have your account but hosting does not work without a domain.  Good thing you have already gotten a domain.  Once you’re done signing up they will tell you some information about your service.  One of those is about the “nameserver.”  Don’t stress yourself out about what this is, but really it’s just like the phone number for your domain if you will.  Once signed up, you simply need to go back to your domain provider and click on “domain manager” (you might have to sign in) and put the nameserver in where it says.
Just a note about these companies. You can call Hostgator or Godaddy and get person to person, help and walkthrough. GoDaddy will actually help you even if you aren’t a customer of their hosting (which I am not).

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Where Have You Been?

Posted by on Jan 28, 2011 in blog, Featured, Tutorials | 0 comments

If you know me then you might be wondering what is going on with us right now.  If you landed here this just looks like a blog that doesn’t get updated.   I’m pleased to say we were not in hibernation but rather working some great new things and some posts that will be coming out soon to help you get better on the net and with technology for FREE!

First off we’re please to say that we have a Everything You Need To Know About WordPress Course that is free (we do want your e-mail) but it will give you access to our video library and a place to post private comments, etc.

The next 10 people that join the newsletter (to the right!) will immediately be given access to the beta (Installing WordPress) launch of this training program.   Some of the videos will be free and posted on this site while others will be only for subscribers.

Check back soon!

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Setting Up WordPress From Start to Finish: Step 1 – Domain Name Registration

Posted by on Jan 7, 2011 in Featured, Marketing, Tutorials | 1 comment

Setting Up WordPress From Start to Finish: Step 1 – Domain Name Registration

It’s most common question and the most often over-charged for item by “gurus” and web guys alike.  The truth is, setting up worpress takes less than 15 minutes and it’s not all that technical.  The goal is to teach you how to do this on your own.

First things first, Domain Name

If you read our post about finding niche markets then you have some idea of where you are in the process.  Now it’s time to step up and name your product, service and make it a site.  Get a domain name.  Your first step is to head over to GoDaddy (aff – $7.49 Special) and get your domain.   There’s a lot to “buy” here but no need to sign up for anything but the domain name.

Tune in next time when we get to hosting!

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