Posts Tagged ‘ Link sharing

How it's going so far

I haven’t updated here for awhile. Been hit by a cold early this week, and then work happened, like it always happens. That’s not good, especially since I set a target to update at least once a week.

Therefore, I’ve started collecting ideas for posts, and putting down drafts, so that I don’t run out of ideas and topics.

I’ve also canvassed some friends regarding this blog, and the feedback I got was to keep posting the “how-to” posts, because they’re useful. And useful information is always good.

Also, I need to start writing for the web. Meaning I have to start thinking about shortening my posts to short sweet snippets if it suits the topic. I keep telling clients to keep things short and sweet, but sometimes, when it comes to blogging, I’m so used to reading text heavy posts from some of the blogs I follow that I tend to forget that people DO glaze over large chunks of text online.

Better practice what you preach, Char!

Also, I’ve started shortening down my categories, and have started using tags more. Basically, “categories” on blogs are usually used to class your content, while “tags” are the keywords that identify your post. Right now, I’m still tweaking my “categories” and “tags” list so that it suits the content a lot more.

And as for the previous post, some of you might have noticed that the post title has changed about three to four times. At first, I titled it “Host a website and save the world!” because I thought it had a nice ring to it, and would grab some attention.

Then a friend pointed out that carbon neutral just meant that you would not add to climate change, instead of actively saving the world. So I changed it to “Host a website and NOT destroy the world.”

And then Jon went o_0, so I changed it to the most standard, safest thing evar. Yes, I need to improve on my headline/title writing skills, very much. One day I will be able to churn out something witty and to-the-point like the really good headline writers out there. Until then, I guess practice makes perfect!

Carbon neutral web hosting

I’m just helping out a friend by posting this.

Do you look at all your friends’ self-hosted WordPress blogs and shiny websites, and think that it would be cool to have one for yourself, but then the cost of hosting a website holds you back?

Then look no further than Jon’s new company, Neutrohost!

Oh, and did I mention that it’s carbon neutral, meaning that you can have a website and do your little bit to save the world as well….by not adding to its destruction!

www.neutrohost.com

www.neutrohost.com

Neutrohost offers hosting plans from just USD 1.95 per month.

That adds up to just AUD 25.36 per year, or RM 78.67 per year! (with current exchange rates)

If the prices seem too good to be true, they’re really not. Here’s how it works:

The USD 1.95 plans come with 1 gigabyte of storage space, 10 gigs of bandwidth and allows for one hosted domain. That is perfect for someone wanting to host their own personal website.

Most personal websites only end up using half a gig of storage space over a long period of time anyway, and only have one domain anyway. So there isn’t really much point in investing in a 20 gig plan if you just plan to use it for your personal blog/portfolio.

Plus, 10 gigs of bandwidth is more than enough unless you’ve become some big shot blogger or run your own business. And if you own a business or is some big shot blogger, you should be able to afford a more expensive plan anyway. =P

Neutrohost also offers domain names, as well as higher level plans to meet the needs of higher powered users. And if those still don’t suit you, Jon is happy to customise a plan to suit your needs. His hosting plans also comes with premade, custom website templates as well for anyone wanting a brainless setup.

Jon has been a good friend and my personal tech guy for the last couple of years, and is one of the people I’ve met via the net. He also codes WordPress blogs, and is pretty capable and on the ball when it comes to techy stuff, so he’ll be a good host to you. Plus, if he isn’t, I know where he lives and own toilet paper and eggs…

ANNNNDDD, if you sign up now, you can get 20% off all annual plans!

Just key in CHARMAINEHON when asked for your coupon code, and tada!

So whatcha waiting for?

Tuesday Links

Interesting and useful stuff I found on the net. Feel free to share your useful links as well!

Why social media is important for the Public Relations industry: PR & social media – time to get jiggy with it

Good for PR people: HOW TO: Use Social Media in Your PR Pitch Plan

Some of us can empathise: 12 Breeds of Client and How to Work with Them

Especially if you work remotely: Communication and Collaboration To Improve The Meeting “Experience”

For a good cause: Turtle Blogathon to raise funds for TCC