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Local Small Business Will Survive Despite Oppression by Banks

2011-07-12T18:11:00.000-07:00

Many small business owners say they would be pumping money into this stagnant economy if they could only get a loan.

“Smaller businesses don’t have the same access to capital as these larger companies,” said finance professor John Paglia of Pepperdine University.

Paglia recently released the Summer 2011 Pepperdine Private Capital Markets Project, that showed nearly 95% of 1,221 privately held businesses want to put more money into their businesses.

A survey this year by PNC Bank showed that more than half of women business owners are funding their businesses with their credit cards. Only 27% got a loan from a financial institution, according to the survey.

The lending environment is a black cloud hanging over small business, said University of Central Florida economist Sean Snaith. Blame the evaporation of home equity in the housing crash, he said.

“That had been, especially in Florida, a relatively inexpensive source to fund small business,” Snaith said of home equity. “That source of funding was eradicated as well during the housing crisis.”

Until banks begin to open up funding for local small business it will be very hard to turn this economy around even though many local small business owners are optimistic and want to grow their business.

8 Steps To Irresistible Email Copy Every Time

2011-07-11T09:04:00.000-07:00

=> Step #1 - WHO DO YOU THINK YOU`RE TALKING TO?

Before you sit down to write your email sales letter, you`ve got to determine exactly who your audience is. This is a master key to getting results from email marketing. Ask yourself these questions:

- What do your prospects/customers want?
- What frustrates your prospects/customers most?
- Who else is selling something similar to you?
- Why should your prospects/customers believe you?
- Why should prospects/customers respond to you instead of someone else?
- What kind of appeals will your target market respond to?

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Pittsburgh Post Gazette Uses Local Search so can Your Business

2011-07-10T13:47:00.000-07:00

Many local businesses cannot afford to an internet marketing staff to handle Online Marketing. However, these same companies discover that they cannot afford to ignore the internet marketing activities due to business trends in this new emerging marketplace.
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7 Essential Tips for Reviewing Copy

2011-07-08T18:41:00.000-07:00

Nothing can turn strong copy into a 97-pound weakling faster than a flawed review process. The result is severely handicapped marketing efforts and, alas, fewer sales.

How can you avoid this dire marketing situation?

By having a smart and consistent review process that preserves the selling power of your marketing communications. Following are 7 essential tips for reviewing and approving copy.

1. Review the copy from the customers’ perspective.

On the first pass, read the copy (all of it) without your red pen in hand or editing hat on. That’s how your customers or audience will read it. Now, what do you think? Does the concept work? Did the headline grab your attention? How was the tone? Does the copy flow? If you begin by editing the first sentence or sweating the details, you will do your clients or customers a disservice.

2. Don’t get hung up on grammar and usage.

If you think the copywriter broke a writing rule, 9 times out of 10 there was an excellent reason. Copywriters are sales people in print, so if we take liberty with the English language, it’s for effect. Plus, be aware that copywriters (and proofreaders) review and correct the copy before you see it. For example, I consider spelling, grammar, style issues, trademark usage, and more to ensure the quality control of every piece of copy I write.

3. Avoid copy by committee.

There’s that old joke that says if you want to kill an idea or project, start a committee. Copy by committee is no different. Conflicting and misguided comments put the copywriter and creative team in the awkward position of trying to please everyone except who matters most — the intended audience. One way around this is to circulate informational copies to people who would like to see the copy. They can make comments without being part of the formal approval process.

4. Minimize the rounds.

Provide complete feedback on the first round, forwarding all your comments, suggestions, and changes to the copywriter. That way the copywriter can consider everything when he or she rewrites the copy and you can shorten the review cycle. Copy is typically stronger when it’s created in three or fewer rounds.

5. Provide specific comments.

When you provide specific comments, the chances of succeeding on the rewrite improve dramatically. For example, instead of saying, “This isn’t strong enough,” say, “The tone needs to be more authoritative” or “These are additional benefits the copy should cover.” Often times putting your comments in writing will help you be more specific than if you just provide them orally.

6. Let the copywriter rewrite the copy.

Instead of trying to “write” the changes yourself to be incorporated, tell the copywriter your concerns and let him or her address them. The copy will benefit when the copywriter does the rewriting.

7. Judge the copy based upon your objectives.

In the end, the copy was written with particular objectives in mind: to build your brand, generate leads or sales, inform about your company, products, or services, and so on. Make sure the copy is technically accurate and factually correct. Then critique the copy based upon what you want it to accomplish, not on the number of superlatives, your competitor’s latest ad campaign, or how it compares to your previous brochure.

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6 Reasons Why Case Studies Are A Terrific Market For Freelance Writers | Local Search Connects Business with Consumers

2011-07-07T18:27:00.000-07:00

I remember the first time a client offered me a case study writing assignment.

I was petrified.

It was early in my freelance writing career and I didn’t even know what one looked like. I had a lot of questions. “What the heck is a case study?” “How long is it?” “What is the format?” “How much do I charge?”

I didn’t have a clue.

Of course, these days, I know more. A lot more. In fact, I write dozens of case studies for clients each year.

Case studies now rank high on my list of the most fascinating — and lucrative — projects I handle. (I’m sure glad that client offered me the job all those years ago!)

If you’re unfamiliar with case studies, don’t worry. They’re really quite simple. A case study is just a fancy name for a success story – the tale of a happy customer and his or her experience using a product or service.

Lately, I’ve noticed that more and more companies need case studies written, yet have difficulties finding writers who can do the job.

That spells OPPORTUNITY for you and me.

And it gets better. Consider the following:

1. Case studies are not difficult to write.

They are similar in style and format to a newsletter article. So if you can write one of those, you can write a case study.

2. Case studies are relatively short

Usually about 400-800 words in length. Once you’ve gained a little experience, you’ll be able to knock one off in less than a day.

3. The formats are standardized

Unlike ads and direct mail, you won’t get stressed out by having to come up with a dazzling new concept or killer headline. The basic structure of a case study is remarkably simple. All that’s required of you is to get the facts and write a good piece.

4. Case study writers are in demand

More companies are scrambling to get case studies written today than ever before. I can’t give you an exact figure but, in my opinion, the demand for case study writers has increased significantly over the past couple of years.

5. There is little competition

I’m not sure why, but few copywriters go after this market. Some may not know it exists. Others may mistakenly think that case studies are dull or technical. Not true! Case study writing is storytelling. It’s fun.

6. Case studies pay well

Surprisingly well. Now you won’t get the superstar rates paid to big-league direct mail copywriters. But most clients do pay handsomely for case study writing. Earning $100 per hour is not an unreasonable expectation for an experienced writer. I know many who earn a lot more.

Right now the case study market is booming. Why not jump in and get your share of these fascinating and lucrative writing gigs?

President Obama Requests Meeting of Key People from North Palm Beach to Join Him at the White House

2009-11-12T10:30:00.000-08:00

The White House extended an invitation to the Chamber’s small business members to attend a speech on health care and the economy by President Obama, scheduled to take place at the White House on Thursday, October 29 at 11:45 a.m.

The invitation to this event is only being given to a very select group which includes the Council on Small Business. Therefore we expect the meeting will prove to be a very unique and intimate experience with a sitting President at a critical time in the health care debate.

On behalf of U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Nicole Christian, CEO of the NPBCC asked David Middleton, owner of the Intelligent Office in Palm Beach Gardens, to represent the NPBCC at this important meeting. “This is a great opportunity to participate in the national debate and I would like to thank Nicole and the NPBCC for providing this chance to contribute”, said Middleton. “I’m looking forward to gathering as much information as possible and bringing it back to Palm Beach County” he added

Intelligent Office provides virtual office services and flexible office space in supporting over 100 small businesses in the Palm Beach Gardens area. They have just recently agreed to be the presenting sponsor for the small business seminar series and the small business of the year award for the NPBCC in 2010. More information about Intelligent Office at http://www.IntelligentOffice.com. Media inquiries to: David Middleton 561 472 8400.

The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce is a not-for-profit organization whose over 1,100 members represent more than 40,000 employees in all aspects of business and industry. Its continuing mission is to be the unified voice of business driving sustainable growth and prosperity. The Northern Palm Beach County Chamber of Commerce focuses on the development and retention of businesses, taking an active role in business, providing meaningful member services and improving the quality of life for all residents in their community. For more information, call 561-746-7111 or visit www.npbchamber.com

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2009-04-21T18:38:00.001-07:00

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2009-04-21T18:27:00.001-07:00

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21 Steps to a Successful Life

2009-03-27T05:01:00.000-07:00

ONE. Give people more than they expect and do it cheerfully.

TWO. Marry a man/woman you love to talk to. As you get older, their conversational skills will be as important as any other.

THREE. Don't believe all you hear, spend all you have or sleep all you want.

FOUR. When you say, 'I love you,' mean it.

FIVE. When you say, 'I'm sorry,' look the person in the eye.

SIX. Be engaged at least six months before you get married.

SEVEN. Believe in love at first sight.

EIGHT. Never laugh at anyone's dreams. People who don't have dreams don't have much.

NINE. Love deeply and passionately. You might get hurt but it's the only way to live life completely.

TEN.... In disagreements, fight fairly. No name calling.

ELEVEN. Don't judge people by their relatives.

TWELVE. Talk slowly but think quickly.

THIRTEEN! .... When someone asks you a question you don't want to answer, smile and ask, 'Why do you want to know?'

FOURTEEN. Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

FIFTEEN. Say 'bless you' when you hear someone sneeze.

SIXTEEN. When you lose, don't lose the lesson.

SEVENTEEN. Remember the three R's: Respect for self; Respect for others; and Responsibility for all your actions.

EIGHTEEN. Don't let a little dispute injure a great friendship.

NINETEEN. When you realize you've made a mistake, take immediate steps to correct it.

TWENTY.. Smile when picking up the phone. The caller will hear it in your voice

TWENTY- ONE. Spend some time alone.

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Web Sites Hosting & How To Avoid My $20,000 Mistake

2009-03-26T09:28:00.000-07:00

Once one of my web sites hosting companies deleted files when I was working madly for a deadline to launch for an upcoming holiday, to my horror 3 days before launch I typed in the address to the site I had spent the last 2 weeks working 24/7 on and got a page not found message.

I stared in disbelief at the 404 error page, then quickly looked for contact info of my web sites hosting company and could only find an email address. This was something I hadn’t thought of previously. I shot off an email and waited patiently.

The next day I received an email asking for my log in info which I immediately sent back. I patiently waited and received a reply the next day saying they were working on the problem and would notify me.

Now this has been 4 days since I first had the problem, so obviously my launch was off. The holiday I was launching for was coming up in a couple of days and I still needed to complete adding content to the site.

The next day they sent an email saying it was fixed with no explanation. I missed my entire launch so the entire month was wasted.

Incredibly the next day I received my usual $19.97 bill with no extension or any explanation.

I now only use web sites hosting
companies that provide 24/7 telephone support with people that can actually answer questions and solve technical problems over the phone.

Another important thing to consider on web sites hosting
is the uptime, if your site is not up, then your not making money.

This was an incredibly expensive mistake that could have been avoided with proper investigation of the company I chose for my web sites hosting.

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What Does ICANN Have to Do With the Domain Names I Buy?

2009-03-05T06:46:00.000-08:00

ICANN is a private, non-profit technical coordination body for the Internet's name and numbering systems.

On September 29, 2006, ICANN signed a new agreement with the United States Department of Commerce (DOC) that is a step forward toward the full management of the Internet's system of centrally coordinated identifiers through the multi-stakeholder model of consultation that ICANN represents.

Paul Twomey has been the President/CEO of ICANN since March 27, 2003. As of November 3, 2007, Peter Dengate Thrush replaced Vint Cerf as Chairman of the ICANN Board of Directors.

Participation in ICANN is open to all who have an interest in global Internet policy as it relates to ICANN's mission of technical coordination. ICANN provides many online forums which are accessible through ICANN's website, and the Supporting Organizations and Advisory Committees have active mailing lists for participants. Additionally, ICANN holds public meetings throughout the year.

ICANN holds periodic public meetings rotated between continents for the purpose of encouraging global participation in its processes. Critics argue that the locations of these meetings are often in countries with lower Internet usage and far away from locations that the majority of the Internet-using public can afford to reach. This makes public input or participation from traditional Internet users less likely.

Supporters reply that ICANN has a worldwide presence, and a key part of its mission is to build Internet use where it is weak.

ICANN established market competition for generic domain name (gTLD) registrations resulting in a lowering of domain name costs by 80% and saving consumers and businesses over US$1 billion annually in domain registration fees.

There are currently three Supporting Organizations. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) deals with policy making on generic top-level domains (gTLDs). The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) deals with policy making on country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs). The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) deals with policy making on IP addresses.

Working in coordination with the appropriate technical communities and stakeholders, ICANN adopted guidelines for the deployment of Internationalized Domain Names (IDN), opening the way for registration of domains in hundreds of the world's languages.

In 2005-6, four new additional sponsored TLDs (.cat, .jobs, .mobi, and .travel) were successfully launched. ICANN's GSNO is currently developing policy recommendations for introduction of additional gTLDs.

ICANN implemented a Uniform Domain Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP), which has been used to resolve more than 5000 disputes over the rights to domain names. The UDRP is designed to be efficient and cost effective. With the deployment of IPv6, the new IP address numbering protocol, global network interoperability continues to be a primary mission for ICANN.

In response to community concerns over privacy and accessibility, ICANN is hosting several workshops regarding Whois, the public database of domain name registrations.

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What is ICANN?

2009-03-05T06:41:00.000-08:00

ICANN is a private, non-profit technical coordination body for the Internet's name and numbering systems.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is an internationally organized, non-profit corporation that has responsibility for Internet Protocol (IP) address space allocation, protocol identifier assignment, generic (gTLD) and country code (ccTLD) Top-Level Domain name system management, and root server system management functions. These services were originally performed under U.S. Government contract by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and other entities. ICANN now performs the IANA function.

As a private-public partnership, ICANN is dedicated to preserving the operational stability of the Internet; to promoting competition; to achieving broad representation of global Internet communities; and to developing policy appropriate to its mission through bottom-up, consensus-based processes.

ICANN is responsible for coordinating the management of the technical elements of the DNS to ensure universal resolvability so that all users of the Internet can find all valid addresses. It does this by overseeing the distribution of unique technical identifiers used in the Internet's operations, and delegation of Top-Level Domain names (such as .com, .info, etc.).

Other issues of concern to Internet users, such as the rules for financial transactions, Internet content control, unsolicited commercial email (spam), and data protection are outside the range of ICANN's mission of technical coordination.
Within ICANN's structure, governments and international treaty organizations work in partnership with businesses, organizations, and skilled individuals involved in building and sustaining the global Internet. Innovation and continuing growth of the Internet bring forth new challenges for maintaining stability. Working collectively, ICANN's participants address those issues that directly concern ICANN's mission of technical coordination. Consistent with the principle of maximum self-regulation in the high-tech economy, ICANN is perhaps the foremost example of collaboration by the various constituents of the Internet community.

ICANN is governed by an internationally diverse Board of Directors overseeing the policy development process. ICANN's President directs an international staff, working from three continents, who ensure that ICANN meets its operational commitment to the Internet community.

Designed to respond to the demands of rapidly changing technologies and economies, the flexible, readily implemented policy development process originates in the three Supporting Organizations. Advisory Committees from individual user organizations, and technical communities work with the Supporting Organizations to create appropriate and effective policies. Over eighty governments closely advise the Board of Directors via the Governmental Advisory Committee.

There are currently three Supporting Organizations. The Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) deals with policy making on generic top-level domains (gTLDs). The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) deals with policy making on country-code top-level domains (ccTLDs). The Address Supporting Organization (ASO) deals with policy making on IP addresses.

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What are zone files and zone records for Domain Names I Buy?

2009-03-04T09:47:00.000-08:00

Zone files organize the zone records for domain names you buy and subdomains in a DNS server. All domain names you buy and subdomains have a zone file, and each zone file contains zone records, editable in any plain text editor, that holds the DNS information that links domains and subdomains to IP addresses. Zone files usually contain several different zone records.

NOTE: Although domains may have subdomains, the zone files for subdomains are not considered sub-zone. All zone files are separate entities and do not have a hierarchal structure.

The most common records contained in a zone file are start of authority (SOA), name server, mail exchanger, host, and CNAME. These are described below.

Start of Authority (SOA)
Required for every zone file, the SOA record contains caching information, the zone administrator’s email address, and the master name server for the zone. The SOA also contains a number that is incremented every time the zone file is updated. When this number is changed, it triggers the DNS to reload the zone data.

Name Server (NS)
The NS record contains the name server information for the zone.

Mail Exchanger (MX)
The MX record provides the mail server information for that zone. This allows email to be delivered to the correct location.

Host (A)
The A record is used to map an IP address to a host name. This is the most common type of record on the Internet.

Canonical Name (CNAME)
A CNAME is simply an alias for a host. CNAMEs allow you to have more than one DNS name for a host. CNAME records point back to the A record. If you change your IP address in your A record, all your CNAME records automatically follow the new IP of the A record. The alternative solution is to have multiple A records, but then you would have multiple places to change the IP address, which increases the chances of error. Using CNAMEs is more efficient.

Text (TXT)
An informational record that you can use to provide additional information about a host, or you can format to provide technical information to servers.

Service Records (SRV)
SRV records are resource records used to identify computers that host specific services.

AAAA
AAAA records store a 128-bit Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) address, which does not fit the standard A record format.

I hope this information is useful the next time you are managing the zone files and zone records for the domain names you buy.

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Registration and Management Tips for Domain Names I Buy

2009-03-04T09:40:00.000-08:00

Other than setting up a Web site, there are a number of things you can do with your domain once you register it, including sell it, forward it to your main domain name, or leave it parked. Using domain management features, you can access and update all aspects of your domain from your nameservers, to your MX records, to your privacy settings and contact information.

Total DNS Control allows you to perform advanced DNS functions, such as changing your zone records. You can add, edit, and delete records and copy records from one domain to another. Use Advanced or Wizard mode to make your changes, whichever works best for you. You can modify A records, CNAMES, MX records, TXT records, SRV records, and AAAA records.

Contact information you listed for your domain must be made public, per registrar's agreements with ICANN (the international governing body of domain names). Using false information violates the registration agreement and leads to the termination of your domain registration.

However, private domain registration services can help protect your privacy. You can purchase private domain registration services, and that will list the Domains By Proxy name, postal address, and phone number on the Whois directory. Although Domains By Proxy is the name on the registration, you retain the full benefits of domain registration.

You can:
• Cancel, sell, or transfer your domain registration.
• Revert the registrant listing for your domain registration back to you.
• Renew your domain registration when it expires.
• Designate the nameservers for your domain.
• Resolve claims arising out of a dispute involving your domain registration.

When you park a domain name, a temporary Web page displays when visitors go to your domain. You may want to park your domain to indicate you are reserving it until you create your Web site, find a hosting provider, or sell the domain to a third party.

If you're thinking about registering more than one domain name, you've got the right idea. Registering and using multiple domains names is great for building your business and can help you create a dynamic online identity.

When you register multiple domain names, you can:
• Keep your competition from registering a domain name that draws customers to them instead of you.
• Promote the different products and services you offer.
• Drive more traffic to your Web site.
• Enjoy more opportunities to market to — and be listed in — search engines.
• Create distinct advertising strategies that reach different target markets.
• Provide customers more ways to find you when searching the Internet.
• Capture common misspellings of your domain name, instead of sending visitors to an error page.
• Protect your brand and online identity from those who may have unsavory purposes.

Using domains you buy for any of these reasons required registration and management in different ways. Hopefully this information has been helpful.

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The Domain Names I Buy Have Nameservers, Whois and More, What is This Stuff?

2009-03-04T06:17:00.000-08:00

Nameservers are the Internet's equivalent to phone books. A nameserver maintains a directory of domain names that match certain IP addresses (computers). A Domain is the part of the URL that locates a group or entity on the Internet.

A Name Server is a host or computer server that has the software and the data (zone files) necessary to resolve domain names to Internet Protocol (IP) numbers. Domain names require a minimum of two name servers hosted on separate networks.

The information from all the nameservers across the Internet is gathered in a central registry. A Registry is a database associating DNS information with an individual, a legal entity or operational entity.

This makes it possible for visitors to access your Web site using a familiar domain name, instead of having to remember a series of numbers.

Nameservers on other networks can access information at the central registry up to 8 hours after registering .COM and .NET domains and up to 48 hours for all other domain extensions. This period is referred to as the propagation period. Propagation is the time frame a process undergoes while the request or modification is being completed.

The nameserver you use depends on where you set up your hosting account. Hosting is the storage space or capacity for a Web site on the Internet. An example of nameservers are ns43.domaincontrol.com and ns44.domaincontrol.com.

Some registrar’s (a registrar has access to a domain registry and the ability to provide domain names to individuals and companies) require that domain names you buy must be registered through them if you want to use their system to register nameservers.

WHOIS is a central database which tracks domains and IP registrations and lists the owner contact email, phone number and address.

A Whois listing contains information associated with a domain name, such as its creation and expiration dates, the registrar of record, and various contacts (administrative, technical, etc.). Whois data is collected when a domain name is registered and is public information.

The Whois information appears whenever a person conducts a Whois search on a particular domain name. Unless you use a proxy service.

The second-level domain is the readable part of the domain name that is located immediately to the left of the dot. For example, the second-level domain in coolexample.com is "coolexample." You define the second-level domain when you register most domains. However, there are some registries that restrict the second-level domain, such as .UK domains. Domains with this extension must include .CO. For example, coolexample.co.uk.

Second-level domains can be divided into further domain levels (for example, www.one.coolexample.com). These subdomains sometimes represent different computer servers within departments, but they can be created for any purpose. More than one second-level domain name can be used for the same IP address. An IP Address is a set of numbers divided by periods that specifies a location for the TCP/IP Protocol.
Hopefully this information helps when you’re choosing domain names to buy.
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Should I Certify the Domain Names I Buy?

2009-03-03T09:49:00.000-08:00

Some domain name registrar’s like Best Cheep Web Hosting and Domaine Names offer a process that will certify the domain names you buy.

A Certified domain provides the owner's Web site with a certified seal that alerts customers that the owner is the legal originator of the domain. This feature eases customer concerns and assures them that vendors are who they say they are.

When you apply for the Certified Domain authorization and validation process it serves to verify that the certificate requester is the registrant of the domain for which the certificate is being requested. It also checks to verify the Who is database contains accurate and valid contact information for the Administrative, Technical, and Registrant contacts. Fraud screening is usually included in the process. Normally every 2 years the Certified Domain authorization and validation process is completed.

Anyone who has a domain registered can apply for a Certified Domain. To successfully process the application and issue the seal control the domain in question must be verified along with the requester's contact information.

Using an automated and manual processes, if the verifier is unable to locate contact information for the domain administrator, the Certified Domain request is denied.
If the domain administrator, technical contact, or registrant rejects the Certified Domain request upon receiving a domain authorization email message, the request is denied. All recipients of the domain authorization message must approve the request.

If fraud screening for the domain in question raises valid suspicion of fraud, the Certified Domain is denied.

Sometimes the automated phone call cannot be completed or no valid phone number is submitted or the requestor fails to answer the phone, the Certified Domain request is then denied.

A Certified Domain validation is issued for a particular domain name, and the Domain Origination Certified seal is added to the Whois listing for that domain name. Therefore, regardless of the Web site associated with the domain name, the Certified Domain authorization and validation continue to apply to that domain name.

If the registration for a domain that has been validated expires before the Domain Origination Certified seal is set to expire, the Domain Origination Certified seal is terminated with the expiration of the domain registration.

Though relying on somewhat similar authentication procedures, including verification of requester's contact information and domain registration control, SSL certificates and a Certified Domain serve different purposes.

An SSL certificate enables a secure, encrypted connection between a visitor's Web browser and a Web site's server, thus keeping transactions safe from tampering and interception. A Certified Domain simply informs Web site visitors that the registration and control of the Web site's domain name has been validated. A Certified Domain does not establish a secure connection.

Once processed and issued, a Domain Origination Certified seal is added to the Whois listing for your domain. In addition, you are provided with HTML code that you can copy and paste into your Web site's source code, so that the Domain Origination Certified seal appears on your site.

This information should help give you an idea if you need to certify the domain names you buy.

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2009-03-02T18:28:00.000-08:00

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Why Are Domain Names You Buy Used Instead of IP Addresses?

2009-03-01T17:48:00.000-08:00

Many people wonder why you need a domain name at all. They are really a unique address to be able to find a web site anywhere in the world.

When you register a domain name a web site does not automatically appear by typing the domain name into the browser. You have to build a web page then upload the file using an ftp provider. This ftp provider should come with your hosting provider.

This is why you must always consider the hosting when you buy a domain name because it is easier to host where the name is registered. The process of transferring a domain name to another place to be hosted will be discussed in a future article. It is just always the best practice to look for to highest uptime guarantee and very accessible customer support and buy domains at the same place. It is easier to manage everything with it centrally located.

When you choose hosting the account will be assigned a numeric address, called an IP address, this will be used for your web site. This is a series of numbers. Your domain and IP address will be stored in a database with all other domain names and IP addresses.

When visitors enter your domain into the browser, your domain name will work like an address forwarding service by forwarding visitors to the IP address where your web site is stored. Domain names are used instead of the actual IP addresses because most people would find it too difficult to use the long numeric IP address.

This is why when choosing good domain names to buy always try to pick something that is easy to remember and to spell. People do not always type the address into the browser when they are looking at someone’s website advertisement.

When you buy domains you can also do other things than just create a website. Many creative people will search for valuable domain names to buy and resell like property. Domain names can be a very good investment.

You can place the domain names you buy for sale and you can also park them while you wait for someone to make an offer. Parking the domain names you buy can also generate some income by the parked google ads people click on.

Another creative way to use the domain names you buy is to forward them to a domain you are using and funnel the existing traffic of the domain names you buy to your existing website. Many marketers use this strategy to pick up lots of traffic at a very reasonable price.

Always remember that when searching, choosing and registering domain names to buy no matter how you use the domain names, the reason they are used instead of an IP address is a domain name is easier to remember and use.

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2009-02-26T14:48:00.000-08:00

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How To Buy A Web Domain Name

2009-02-25T06:08:00.000-08:00

People buy domains for a variety of reasons. Using their recently bought domains, some people build websites right away, others buy a domain and build a site later, while others purchase domains to protect a trademark or company name. Other people buy web domains so that they could have personalized e-mail addresses.

The most common domain suffix is .com, but other popular domain extensions are .org and .net. These domains are known as top-level domains and most companies, individuals or resellers prefer these domains because of their higher reselling price. Some domain names can even be sold for several million dollars. Domain name value is based on several factors like length and spelling, generic nature, marketability, and how memorable it is, among other factors.

Good domain names give the public an idea of what they will find at your site, and if they are the same as your company's name or brand, they make it easier to find your Web site on the Internet.

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If the domain is available, you can then register it very simply by following the on screen steps.

The bottom line about domains is this: If you want a domain, the time to get it is now, if it is available. Wait and it will be taken.

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2009-02-24T08:06:00.000-08:00

With today’s economy you cannot consider running any type of a business without owning domain names and having a web presence. Many people look up a business for directions, phone number and more importantly credibility. I know of people that have changed doctors because the one recommended was not found on the internet.

The internet has made the world smaller so the old “word of mouth” that always worked so well has now morphed into reviews posted on the internet in blogs, forums etc.

This is why a business cannot survive today without web presence. Deciding what to buy is done mainly on the internet now through searching for reviews and actual product information.

So much information is available today that the average person did not have access to just 15 or 20 years ago.

Domain names are becoming very popular for personal use also. Many people buy their name and use it for family pictures and information. When they are hosted on a free server then the only expense is the minimal $1.99 to $15.00 per year, depending on the extension wanted, to register a name that is available.

Domain Names are used by non-profit organizations also to expand their mission statement across the world and give information plus post pictures, video and audio which can enhance the amount of donations they receive.

Of course various governments use many domain names to offer numerous amounts of services and information.

There are also a lot of education organizations that use domain names to offer services and information along with many online courses available. Lots of education can be completed entirely online or with a combination of online and offline training.

Social networking has taken the internet by storm. People want to belong, and they want to know what other people think about things. Many people make choices this way on purchases. I always look for reviews of particular items before I purchase.

Google is the very first place I type in a general description and the word review. You will have access to many free sites that list lots of reviews. Also type in the product and scam, be sure to read the reviews because many times in the search results you will see scam but when you click you find reviews of their own product. It is a clever way marketers use to get people to click.

However you choose to use domain names always consider the most important thing when you are ready to buy one. The more you build on the site the more control you will want, so even if you start with free hosting you will eventually want to move up to paid hosting, with no ads displayed on your site, which can be as little as $3.99 a month. At this point you will want to be sure your site is up and able to be viewed as much as possible. You also want to be able to easily contact customer service, hopefully being provided with multiple ways of contacting them if there is a problem.

Owning domain names and building websites can be very fun and many companies provide easy fill in the blank templates to have your domain names hosted with web pages built in minutes.

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2009-02-23T18:17:00.000-08:00

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2009-02-22T11:38:00.001-08:00

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