Posted: May 14th, 2009 | Author: Joe | Filed under: Sponsored | Tags: blogging, Web Hosting | 1 Comment »
If you’re thinking of joining the masses and take up blogging, you’re going to have to decide on hosting – don’t make the same mistake I did!
When I started this blog, I did it on the cheap. I figured, I didn’t really have the money to spend month after month on hosting. I thought about WordPress, but they were too limiting.
In the end I settled for another “free” host, and got exactly what I paid for. I have to say, in the beginning it was quite nice. But then, one day, the administrator got a little carried away and deleted my blog!
I got a message stating that my site was either spam or adult oriented and was removed for violating the agreement! I dunno, maybe they thought this was financial porn? 
The point is this: If you’re going to blog, do it right from the start – Don’t skimp on web hosting!
One of the best resources I’ve seen for finding and rating web hosting providers is WebHostingGeeks.com.
Features:
- A top 10 list of providers – with ratings.
- Resources to help learn more about Website Hosting
- Finding The Best Web Hosting Service
and much, much more.
Their blog dishes dirt on the web hosting industry, as well as providing tips for hosting or finding hosting – even a little SEO thrown in now and then.
If you’re thinking of taking the leap and need to find hosting, check them out.
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Posted: April 30th, 2009 | Author: Joe | Filed under: Sponsored | 1 Comment »
SeaWorld in Orlando is set to open their newest aquatic themed ride in May: The Manta Coaster!
In the spirit of festive market buzz, they’re offering a chance to win a free pass to go to the “Front-of-the-line”!
That’s the grand prize, but there are other prizes:
Prizes (5,000 each): One (1) electronic photograph via email with the completion of two (2) activities. One (1) Manta front of the line pass with completion of six (6) activities. Prizes are redeemable beginning May 22, 2009 and must be redeemed within thirty (30) days of completion of the activities. Prizes valid until December 31, 2009.
To enter, all you need to do is register on the Manta site (it’s free) and do 2 of the following activities:
Manta Quiz
Take the quiz, and you’ll learn the answers to these exciting questions – and more!
- What is Manta’s top speed?
- Sea Dragons can be found in the temperate waters of what country?
- How long is manta’s track?
Submit to Flickr
Upload a picture of yourself to Flickr displaying the phrase: “I heart Manta”.
Fill Your Row
Invite your friends to fill a virtual row on the Coaster
Submit to YouTube
Make a video detailing how excited you are about the new Manta ride, and post it on Youtube.
Make a Manta Mask
Make a Manta mask, and submit a Flickr photo of yourself wearing the mask.
Follow & Tweet
Follow the “RealShamu” on Twitter and tweet about it, using the special code of course.
Yeah, it’s some pretty corny stuff, but you could have a lot a fun doing it. If my kids were older, we’d be doing it. I think it would be a blast to just involve the kids in the creative process of making a mask and a video. Besides, even if you don’t win any of the prizes, you still get a complimentary electronic photograph from your Manta ride experience at SeaWorld Orlando for completing just 2 of the activities.
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Posted: January 15th, 2009 | Author: Joe | Filed under: Insurance, Sponsored | Tags: Insurance, Sponsored | No Comments »
I know I get quite a bit of traffic to the blog from the United Kingdom, so here’s a tidbit for all you U. K. readers who might be looking for commercial insurance: Autonet Insurance.
Autonet Insurance price checks 40 of the leading insurers in the U. K.. Autonet is an independently owned insurance broker, and they do all the shopping around for you.
Here are some of the types of insurance they offer:
- Van Insurance
- Courier Insurance
- Truck Insurance
- Car Insurance
- LHD Car Insurance
- Bike Insurance
- Quad Insurance
- Home Insurance
- Travel Insurance
- Business Insurance
- pet insurance
- caravan insurance
It’s all done online through the AutoNet website. You enter the info, and they run with it. Brokers do charge a fee for their services, but they are also typically in a position to get better rates, so it can still work to your advantage. Occasionally, you can get a better deal but it requires you doing all the leg work. I did this for my mortgage, and it worked. But Autonet offers a guarantee:
“Get your insurance through us and if you find a cheaper insurance elsewhere giving you the same cover and you can provide written proof within 48 hours of having taken out cover with us, you may cancel and receive a full refund. No problem!”
Like anything in life, you can save a couple bucks going the DIY route, but sometimes it’s just not worth the hassle. If you believe it’s not, then AutoNet may be worth the time save.
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Posted: November 24th, 2008 | Author: Joe | Filed under: Debt, Sponsored | Tags: Debt, getting out of debt, Sponsored | No Comments »
Debt is never a good thing. Sure, there is bad debt and not-so bad debt (like mortgages and student loans), but generally speaking, it’s always best to eliminate your debt when you can and avoid it in the future.
Debt is especially bad in times of economic distress. Recessions often lead to job loss and lack of raises which result in less income. Less income may mean less ability to pay off your current debt or it may make it harder to live within your means, causing you to rack up more credit card debt.
Whatever your situation is, it’s best to face up to it and change your behavior to avoid being in the same situation again in the future. But simply changing your behavior will not always be enough to get you out of debt. Some times you need a Debt Management Program.
If you find yourself in need of such professional assistance, you may want to check out DebtGuru.com. DebtGuru.com is the website for American Credit Foundation®, an IRS 501 (c)(3) non-profit consumer credit counseling organization.
DebtGuru provides debt restructuring and credit card debt consolidation, which doesn’t change who you owe money to and it is not a new loan. DebtGuru provides a counselor to work with you on a personalized repayment plan that can eliminate your debt in up to 1/3 of the time it could take otherwise. Once you agree to be part of the management plan, they will contact your creditors and negotiate the best repayment situation for you. That may me lower payments, lower interest rates, lower total amount owed or all of the above.
In my opinion, it’s best to avoid getting yourself in a position where you need such a service. But we sometimes find ourselves in situations not of our design. DebtGuru may be your solution for just such a situation. Hey – they offer a free, online quote so why not check them out?
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