So, what is all this talk about “net neutrality” ?
Do you know what it is ?
Where do you stand on it?
Where does Obama stand on Net Neutrality?
Net neutrality
May 14th, 2009The Internet is going VIRAL
April 17th, 2009Yes, I said it… the internet is going VIRAL! No, I don’t mean anything VIRUSY… VIRAL refers to a sort of natural, exponential expansion… so, one little dancing virtual baby, can be shown to a friend and three months later, ten million people have watched it… the question of course becomes… how can mainstream american companies take advantage of this… how can we create (on purpose) something viral that helps our company, either with brand recognition, pushing a product or service, or just any press is good press… any thoughts?
Will the internet be helped or hurt by Obamas Stimulus Plan
February 20th, 2009The future of the internet is talked about constantly. Where it came from, where is it going ? How can we keep it on the right track… how can we keep it growing exponentially… how do we protect privacy on the internet… how will blogs impact the internet going forward ? Bloggers can be so helpful in breaking important news stories and exposing important stories, etc. Blogs from Matt Drudge on have changed the whole internet web log landscape… is it moving forward or moving backward ? Only time will tell. How will blogs help shape the future of the internet ? I don’t know for certain, but I am very interested in Lasik. And a person I trust told me about a great lasik blog called IQ Lasik Blog. It seems to have a lot of great lasik information about lasik and IQ Lasik Blog seems to be written by a well respected lasik surgeon - Dr. Robert T. Lin. He is the founder and medical director of IQ Laser Vision. Dr. Lin seems to answer a lot of good questions and provides a ton of lasik information about lasik and the lasik blog called IQ Lasik Blog is highly reccommended by me. So, if you are ever in need of lasik Los Angeles - be sure to look up IQ Laser Vision and read a great lasik blog called IQ Lasik Blog. So after hearing about it, I decided I would definitely check it out. So, will blogs completely change the internet forever ? Noone knows for sure… we will have to revisit this topic in 10 years… will it look that different… I dont know. Obama we hope you are right.
Obamania
November 22nd, 2008I keep hearing it all over… Obama, Obama, Obama… the chant rises steadily over the whirring sound of the harddrive fan… the sound is a web ad for yet another pro-Obama website… so, as you all know now… this and other internet things have worked for the Obama camp…
does this mean that the time has now changed completely ? are times totally different now ? Will the next major presidential election in 2016 be the election where all the debates and ads and news is delivered via the web instead of over the television ?
My brother and I don’t always agree on everything, especially politics… but, we both thought a lot about this subject… and as always, we couldnt come to an agreement… but, my bro did have his eyes fixed by Dr. Robert T Lin - and he has highly recommended Dr. Robert T Lin as a top Lasik Eye Surgeon for Lasik Los Angeles and the surrounding areas.
So, we agreed to disagree on the subject. What do you folks think ? Any comments ?
Will computers and the internet save us again ?
October 13th, 2008With the economy seemingly getting worse by the day… will the next catalyst to turn everything around come from the computer industry ?
During the 1990’s, it seemed that technology, computers, and the internet created so much financial wealth, etc…
will this repeat ?
Budget Web Hosting
July 14th, 2008You shouldn’t even be reading this blog if you don’t know what web hosting is. Web hosting is having your own website… it’s really that simple… you also need a domain name. If you are looking for a good Budget Web Hosting company to get started, you have come to the right place! I know of a great Web Hosting company that could host your website. Try: www.nomonthlyfees.com - they are a great Budget Web Hosting company, and should be able to host your website and register your domain name without a problem. They are also great for blogs too, just like this one!
Well, I hope this is helpful to you, if you are looking for a Budget Web Hosting company to host your website at.
Robert Mandrake
24 HOUR Fire Water Damage
April 28th, 2008I told someone that was having a water damage problem, look, go to 24 HOUR Fire Water Damage - they (Adjusters Reference Manual) can give them a list of good Water Out company’s that should be able to respond night or day… and they should be able to help… that is after calling insurance agent…
Robert Mandrake
Homeowners Insurance
March 30th, 2008People spend a great deal of time and money to make their homes a pleasant place to live, but accidents happen all the time to upset this; even though we don’t have crystal balls, it doesn’t mean we cannot plan and be ready. Other threats of course come from people in the form of arson or vandalism caused when a burglar doesn’t find what they are looking for, and sometimes even when they do. Homeowners insurance is a contract between a homeowner and an insurance company where you agree to pay the premiums, and the insurance company to pay a set amount should a covered loss occur.
Examples of things covered under a typical house insurance policy might be theft, fire, vandalism, or other damage to your property. Most policies have a deductible but considering the amount of money that may actually be paid out in the event of a major catastrophe then this amount is normally quite small in comparison.
Homeowner’s insurance can now be arranged quickly and without fuss using one of numerous websites, with some being owned by insurers that are only available on the Internet. However, the temptation is to go for the first quote that you arrange but it is preferable to check out a number to see what they are offering and then choosing a plan that matches your needs and budget.
Remember the cost of cover is not the most important point of the insurance quote but whether or not everything you want covered is included. Homeowners insurance will also be required by the mortgage provider as an assurance the property is protected financially in the event of damage.
Still if money is an issue then shopping around some of your local insurers may produce some decent results as often they provide a discount for new customers. Another way to reduce the monthly insurance premium is to adjust your deductible and pay more than the minimum required as it can make quite a big difference financially every month.
You have to be careful about some policies that will not pay out on ‘new’ for ‘old’ otherwise you will have problems replacing products that have risen in value. This is one of the most important checks to make when taking out a policy; ensuring you have a Replacement Value plan so trips to budget and discount stores are not required.
Your home probably cost a great deal as did the possessions inside and the sentimental value should not be overlooked either. Before you finally make your decision, make sure that as many items that are precious to you are covered by your homeowner’s insurance policy because if something happens that you didn’t include, you could be out of pocket.
Do You Accept Credit Cards Online ?
March 28th, 2008In today’s internet market, it really isn’t possible to run any business that does not accept credit cards online; Internet trading would not exist without it.Supplying products online cannot be done if you only accept checks; especially if you really want to make money online. Not accepting credit cards is a way to see your business fail; visitors to your site will just go elsewhere if you do not provide this service.
Instant payment is expected by every internet user so whether you are supplying a service or product you need to be able to send it out as soon as payment is made. All successful online businesses know their customers are looking for a website that accepts credit cards online and expects an order to be dispatched the same day; companies have realized just how important this is. The amount of time your website has been up and running is immaterial, as your customers will be unaware of your origins. This should not stop you from organizing online payments before the website is completed.
It is possible and quite normal to use more than one method to accept credit cards online; many larger internet companies use more than one system as a way of attracting more business. Accepting credit cards online does pose some problems though, as some payment systems are quite expensive to set up and maintain.
Paypal, just one of many systems
Most online payment systems are similar to those you will find in any retail store or restaurant; one of the systems becoming very popular with internet users these days is Paypal. Paypal has become increasingly common in the last few years owing to the popularity of ebay. Ebay started the service to help people buy products from them.
With Paypal, an account is created for the payment process and a number of credit and debit cards can be used within the account; when you have your own account, payments are very quick and easy. Internet users can be fickle but they do like to know the site they enter is safe and secure for them to use when making online payments; you need to ensure they trust you when they arrive at your site so they do not leave it, worried about purchasing from you.
All transactions from your site must be encrypted if you want to guarantee your customers’ information is not available to others. A secure server is generally required when accepting credit cards online where any ordering facility is provide. It can be seen in the website URL box starting with the letters https://. Your website only has one opportunity to impress and if a potential customer does not feel that their personal information is safe on your site, they will not place an order.
Paying to be listed….
March 25th, 2008Is it worth paying to be listed at the top of search engines ?
Almost all the search engines now will allow you to pay to be listed at the top for keyword searches.
Has anyone out there actually done this ? Is it worth it ? Did you actually get results for the money you paid ?
Please send me feedback as I want to pay to be listed but I just do not want to throw my money away.
Rawlin James