Hosting Affiliate Programs is a new site designed to let Internet Marketers and Online Business owners find great hosting plans for their sites and blogs, and then immediately begin making good money from those same plans.

When I say “great hosting plans” I am trying very hard to remain restrained. I don’t do hype well, as much as some of these hosting specials deserve it.

Rather than throw up a bunch of red text and exclamation points, I’ll simply put up some numbers and see if they get you excited enough to click through…

Unlimited/Unlimited $3.96 month, Free Domain Name. Dozens of other goodies.

Unlimited/Unlimited $4.88 month, $75 in Yahoo & $75 in Google Ads Credits. Lots and Lots More Bonuses.

Unlimited/Unlimited $3.95 month, Free Instant Set-up, Free Site Builder, Free Domain for Life. More, more, more…

That’s just three. There are over a dozen outrageous offers, all with comps and bonuses that would cost more than a year of hosting.

And almost every one of these plans pays one-time commissions of up to approximately $80 (EIGHTY-DOLLARS!) and/or monthly referral fees of $10-$20 PER ACCOUNT PER MONTH.

There are plans for every stage of business (So far I have bought 3 hosting packages from 3 different hosting companies and I’m still way under budget versus last year.)

There are twitter tools, templates, sales letters, banners and web sites for every level of affiliate marketer.

There is no dilly-dallying,  foot-dragging or “Darn,  I didn’t get there in time. How come I never get any breaks???” allowed. No excuses. No whining.

You can, in less than 15 minutes from now, be saving money with any of over a dozen hosting programs from at least a dozen well-known providers AND be making money simply by telling people about these plans.

No Brainer. I’ll see you over there…

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Lately, I’ve developed an annoying twitch that makes my right eye blink uncontrollably, stiffening my hands and causing me to sweat profusely. It generally happens whenever I hear a business owner say “Web site? What for? I really don’t need that sort of thing”.

These words are enough to trigger the twitch, followed by a barely-contained need to punch something repeatedly (hasn’t happened yet, but I am close).

Why would a business want a web site? I think the question is much too obvious nowadays, but since my twitch keeps reappearing I think I will mention at least the very basic points.

Keep in mind, although these points are very simple, they are not unimportant:

Presence

From the basics, the most basic and yet, the most valid. You MUST have a web site (of course, you will need also a web hosting account and a domain). Would you think to open a business without a phone line? Get real! With a web site your clients can find you, check your contact info, review your products and services and a long etcetera.

Attract New Clients

When a new prospect visits your web site, he/she has the opportunity to know about your organization before anybody talks to him/her. What could be better than a new client that already knows your company and has picked up the phone or sent an email to contact you? The sale is halfway closed!

Service Your Current Clients

Do you have a new product or service? Tell your clients everything about it trough your web site. Changes in prices? Post them in your site. New manuals, upgrades, new location? They must be in your web site! Did you just get a new phone line? Get a BIG announcement in your home page!

Describe in Detail

If your products or services require a detailed or technical explanation, your web site is the best tool. You can post as much information as needed: PDF files, pictures, manuals and whatever you can think of. As you have additional info you can upload it and your clients will be able to instantly find it.

Constant Updating

Already mentioned, but this point is worth elaborating. Each time that something changes in your organization, you have the opportunity to tell all of your clients through your web site. Products, prices, service policies, press releases, anything at all! Did you change your logo? Let your web site show it. Give your site a quick check at least once a year (every 6 months is better) and make changes as required. Let your clients notice you are still there.

Show Off

Yes, your web site lets you show off the kind of work you’ve done for other clients. Ask for testimonials and include them in your web site. Prospects love these since it gives your business credibility (we will talk about the best way to post your testimonials in another column).

Shame on You

To finish, if all these haven’t been able to convince you, think that a web site is really cheap (most web hosting services cost less than a 100 dollars a year). Would you think of doing business with somebody that can’t pay at least that? I would think twice about it.

I could go on with many more important arguments, but I hope you’ve got the idea. Now go get your web site! I am off to get a valium to calm my twitch.

About the Author
Founder and actual CEO, Ricardo d’Argence has been in the field for more than ten years. Alojate.com is now one of the biggest web hosting providers in Mexico.

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It’s a question that’s been asked since the first website was uploaded…and every (day, week, year?) the answers are different. Last years “hosting stars” may have been bought out of business, sold their business, or more likely in the hosting world, simply abandoned their business.

Finding the right web hosting service is not an easy proposition, especially considering that there are many thousands of web hosting providers (many that are resellers of resellers of resellers…) and almost all are now offering basically the same plans. It gives even more credibility to my conspiracy theory that there is really only ONE HOST… the rest just followers of HIS (or HER) GREAT HOSTING-NESS.

That being said, it is still important to know a few facts before you start your web hosting search. Here are 3 areas to start with should you be a seeker of THE HOST.

Web Hosting Features

Quite probably the most important component to consider. Guess wrong and that $5.95 a month plan just turned into $45. Ask yourself (and write the answers down), exactly what you require to make your website operate the way it was designed to, if not better. Be sure to include any and all technical requirements, including:

a) Server Platform/OS

b)Hardware Requirements

Does your website use programming environments like Active Server Pages (ASP), Visual Basic scripts, Cold Fusion or Microsoft Access? Does it need MySQL databases? How many? Do you plan on adding on, let’s say a blog, forums and chat? Maybe an Image Gallery or a Shopping Cart? Do any of your current scripts or programs require mod-rewrite or htaccess? How about Perl, CGI or PHP?

It’s the answers to all of those questions, and many more, that will determine if you require Windows Hosting or Linux/Unix Hosting. And it is not a small difference.

Next, How big are you now, how big are you going to get, and how many people will be coming to see you at your biggest?

c) Disk Space & Bandwidth

If your goal is to publish a WordPress Blog and post to it 3 times a week, go ahead and skip this part. However if you have even a single aspiration of becoming ranked in Google for a competetive term, have an active opt-in mailing list, host product giveaways, mini-stes, sales pages, squeeze pages, bonus pages, audio and video and a growing message board community, pay close attention.

First, the laws of physics should back me up when I say there is really no such thing as “unlimited” anything. I’m sorry if I ruined that for you. (There’s no Easter Bunny either!)

Note that when these plans are advertised there is almost always a * by the plan and/or lots of small print at the bottom. READ IT. Get a magnifying glass if you have too. A business simply cannot stay in business by selling you something for less than they paid for it. Do you really think your hosting company paid $5.95 for UNLIMITED hosting? (Nope-No Santa Claus.)

Unlimited is used a marketing tool, and always comes with plenty of “explanations.” What follows is an example:

“Since Client’s site is on a shared hosting account, we must also look out for the other Client’s on that account. Most of the time a Client’s site will support as much traffic as the Client can legitimately acquire. However, we reserve the right to limit processor time, bandwidth, or processes in cases where activity on a Client’s site makes it necessary to prevent a negative impact on another Client’s site”.

I could list several dozen others, but they basically say the same thing. “You have an unlimited plan until we say so. Period.”

Well, dear readers, that wraps up a, b and c. Later this week we’ll look at Reliability, Customer Service and Support, and Pricing

In closing, there are more than just a few reasonably priced, full-featured, hosting companies out there. The majority of the good ones have great support, good communication skills, and the ability to reason. In 10 years I’ve used 7 different companies-some I still do business with. By the time we wrap this up, you’ll know what to do…and with who. Promise.

In a hurry? Here’s a few to take a look at:

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Question of the day…Who (and why) Do YOU Host With?

Anybody researching the internet for web hosting services will find an abundance of hosting providers to choose from along with a multitude of plans available. You’ll also discover that the majority of providers will offer many of the same plan features. However, there are some hosting companies that offer additional tools directed towards internet marketers and the home business industry.

Even for experienced internet marketers, with the variety of companies and plans available, it’s not always easy to determine which web hosting service will best meet his or her specific business needs. With so many options, how do you know which hosting provider is best suited for you and your business?

One thing for certain is that whatever you decide, do not make the mistake of basing your decision on the price of hosting alone. One thing that has been substantiated time and time again is the old adage “you get what you pay for.” Well, this also applies to web hosting!

If you’re an internet marketer or own an internet home business, listed below are some common features you should be looking for in a web hosting package. Of course, it will be easy to find providers that offer more that what’s listed here (e.g. 1,000 MB of disk space, unlimited sub-domains, unlimited emails, etc), not to mention a number of additional features, so keep in mind that these benchmarks only represent a few of the minimum requirements:

- 300+ MB of Disk Space
- 10 GB or more of Monthly Bandwidth
- 50+ Email Accounts
- 20+ Sub-domains
- CGI-Bin
- 3+ MySQL Databases

In addition to these common features, there are some web hosting companies that cater to internet marketers and home business entrepreneurs by offering useful marketing tools as part of their hosting package. As you probably know, having access to in-demand marketing tools is a key ingredient in becoming successful on the internet. Some of the tools I’m referring to include:

- Unlimited Follow-up Autoresponders
- Resalable E-Book Collections
- FFA Leads
- Lead Capture Systems
- Ad Tracking
- Shopping Carts
- Scripts
- Affiliate Programs and Commissions

These tools are a great benefit to both new and experienced internet marketers. But, in addition to the tools, another very important difference I’ve found with these types of providers is their exceptional level of customer support. Whether it’s assisting with the installation of a script, a problem copying files to the server, or responding to a general question, the support staff tend to be very knowledgeable and can be contacted around the clock either via telephone, live chat or email.

Compared to some web hosting services, you may notice the cost of these plans to be slightly higher because of the extra marketing tools and the quality of customer support provided. However, with the growing popularity of internet marketing and the ever increasing number of new home businesses popping up on the internet, these providers can definitely give you an advantage over your competition. And, if you choose a provider that offers an affiliate program, you could even end up with free web hosting and a profit to boot!

About the Author
John Purdy operates 1st Web Hosting Plans, a directory of popular and affordable web hosting providers. We also feature web hosts dedicated to internet marketing and the home business industry. Visit us today at: http://www.1st-web-hosting-plans.com

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I was first introduced to WordPress after taking the Bloggers Paycheck course by John Yeo who showed me that WordPress is by far the best blog platform that you will use if you are looking to make money blogging or start an internet business.

While it is true there are many other blogging tools, if you really want to establish yourself online and make money. WordPress is the platform of choice.

Why?

As an open source platform you have access to 100′s of free themes for your site.  You also get literally thousands of free plugins. Plugins are additions to the platfrom that enhance the blog and the user experience.

Further wordpress is a state of the art platform, if you check out their website you will notice that companies such as The New York Times and CNN use wordpress as their prefered blog platform.

Let me tell you a secret, you can also blog from your iphone!  For someone that stuggled to make money as a PPC affiliate with iPhone offers, this is totally the best aspect.It does not matter where I am as I can update my blogs simply from my iPhone.I blog everwhere, the train, airport, the beach, anywhere I want to add to my income with the right message and information at the right time.I am always in contact with my auidence.

So you are now set to start a blog?Don’t get caught like a lot of people that stop blogging only a few posts in. Tie in your hobbies and passion to ensure great content and longevity of your blog. This will keep you blogging and make money.

Let’s briefly look at installing wordpress, the easy way.The first thing you need to do is register a domain name. That is the easy part. There are plenty of domain registrars out there. I personally use planentdomain.com which is nice and simple.

I do not however use their hosting services. I use Hostgator. The advantage of Hostgator is that you get unlimited disk, bandwidth and webistes. This is very important if you end up finding yourself with an online empire.  Finally, get FileZilla, this is a free FTP program that you will need to upload wordpress themes and other things to your site.

Now that you have everything set up simply log into your hosting account and access your sites cPanel.  Within cPanel there is a tool called Fantastico, this is a utility that has a lot of scripts that you can install for your webiste such as ecommerce, forums etc.  But the one we want is WordPress.

Don’t let the large amount of options here worry you, look under the second header ‘blogs’ and you will find WordPress.Now you need to click on WordPress and then ‘new installation. It’s that simple.Take note of the admin name and passowrd, these will be needed to be able to post to your blog through the wordpress admin section.

Your blog is now up and running!I recommend that you do the following.

Now log into the administration area www.yourdomain.com/wp-admin and delete the “Hello World” post and any other posts or comments that are there by default. Simply go to ‘manage’ then posts and delete.

Go to Manage’ and then ‘Pages’ and click on ‘About’.Change the ‘About’ information to wherever suites you best.

Now head over to wordpress.org and click on the menu item ‘extend’ and then ‘themes’.Select on of the free themes that you would like, download it and extract to a local file.

Open Filezilla, put in your FTP details and upload your new theme.  Note that the file path is. Public_html ->wp-content -> themes.

There, you are done and can start to blog away and start to generate traffic.WordPress is more then just blogging and posting.  There are a lot of plug-ins that really enhance your site and can add a lot to user experience, everything from social bookmarking tools, automatically insert adsense to postings and many more.

If you enjoyed this information and would like to understand more about how to turn your WordPress Blog into a money making machine you can get started with our FREE 6 part mini-course at MasterBlogProfits