TAKING A JOB TO LEARN ABOUT WEB SITE HOSTING AND SEO MGMT
I have often thought that it would be really cool to start my own website. I don't really know what I would start a website for, but I know I will start my own website someday, or maybe just set up web sites for other people. I know there is a lot to learn, but thank goodness for online schooling and classes. It really helps to be able to do the work when you want to do it, rather than to have a specific time to have to be in class. I have read a lot of reviews about online school as well as about web site hosting and everyone says the web is the absolute best way to get the computer knowledge you want and need without spending a lot of unnecessary time in classes. That is one of the things that I especially like about the computer field. It is one of the few jobs that you can do without much more than a home computer. It is simple to take classes online and when you are done, you can be your own boss and work right from home, oh yeah, and you can also make a ton of money. That truly is the best part of the whole thing.
The fields of computer technology, web hosting, web design and SEO management are some of the most lucrative fields. There is a lot of money to be made if you can think fast, and work hard, the possibilities are endless.
A friend of mine suggested that I get in on the ground floor with an SEO management company that he is working with and this way I can learn more about web hosting and web design. I am not sure that I really want to start working for someone else, although I guess it is a really good way to get a leg in the business. And the company that he works for has a lot of clients and makes a lot of money, so I am sure that they have some idea of what they're doing, of this I am sure.
Posted on Friday, February 27, 2009 @ 9:53 AM by Brian
Web Site Hosting
I know a thing or two about website hosting, but I am definitely no expert. I did learn though that there can be variations of website hosting and I also learned about the benefits of this.
By using free, cheap or even shared web site hosting you are able to save some money for yourself or your company and share with other users. Free hosts are usually used however for individuals and are backed by the use of advertisement sponsors, they may also not have as much technical support as other web hosts or space, but if you don't really need these things than this option is the best one for you and definitely at a great price (free!).
I just heard about a new kind of web hosting also called cluster. This is when several servers host a web page. This is a good option for businesses that need 100% uptime guarantee. PHP Web Hosting is also another variation of website hosting available. This is common because it is supported by several different operating systems and platforms. Another kind of website hosting option is ASP. This option allows you to create different information that is available to users depending on who they are. This is great for companies that have several different departments or for first time clients to get the lay of the land before signing in again and seeing more. Blog hosting is also popular especially with students. We are able to get our thoughts out there and also keep in touch and school are using blogs more and more for assignments too.
I think that overall, the point is that you need to evaluate who is using this website (if it is just for you or if it is for business) and how many people (size of the business maybe) and what you will be using it for. If you need to save money or not or what your budget looks like is also something that you may need to think about. Selecting a website host is like doing almost every other thing for your company. You need to make sure that you are staying within your budget and finding out what is best for everyone and your needs. Because it is hard to find the service or product and provider that is best for you without knowing what you are really looking for.
Posted on Saturday, February 21, 2009 @ 5:44 PM by Brian
Bed, Bath and Beyond
When I was shopping for school stuff with my roommate we had to find a lot of stuff in only a few days so we hit up bed bath and beyond and IKEA (since Indiana has nothing but Wal-Mart basically).
So the first things we looked for was stuff for our beds. We had our memory foam mattresses (well I had to get a box spring) but we needed to get memory foam mattress pads and pillows and the rest of the bedding. It took us forever to decide what we wanted and finally two hours later we decided on (of course the first ones we saw) black and white bedding.
After that we went to look for end tables and bar stools for our living room and kitchen. The end tables were easy, but bar stools were hard to know what to get because we didn't measure the bar and we were of course 5 hours away from school so we basically guessed (thankfully they worked out).
After all of that we moved onto the rest of the bedroom furniture. This is where it got sticky. We knew the size of our beds and kind of where the windows were and stuff, but we had only seen the house twice and our parents hadn't seen it at all and go figure we didn't measure anything. We kind of had to go off of our memory with the measurements and it all ended up working in the end but it was extremely frustrating going back and forth about everything between us and our parents and calling friends that could go check out the house and tell us about it. But we found night stands and hangers for our closet and dressers and desks.
By the end of two days us and our parents were exhausted (and the Uhaul wasn't even loaded yet) but we had finally gotten everything done. I definitely learned a few lessons though from last year. I learned to measure everything, especially when you are five hours away when shopping for expensive items and I also learned not to procrastinate (well we'll see about that ha) and that my dad is usually right about everything and not to second guess or question him about most things. I am so extremely happy that we are finally done with everything and moved in, now I'm just dreading moving out.
Posted on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 @ 8:59 AM by Brian
SEARCHING FOR HANDICAP VANS ONLINE
People don't realize how difficult it is to find information about getting vehicles for the disabled. My mother has been disabled and in a wheelchair for my whole life, and she is able to do most things for herself, including driving. She really likes the freedom of coming and going as she pleases, and her handicap van has helped her hang onto that independence. She had been driving a van that my father had adapted for her several years ago, but then it died while she was driving it, and since it needed a new transmission, she decided that she would be better off to get a newer model. She started looking around and even checked for handicap vans online, but had very little luck. She heard from a friend that she should check out the handicap van news section, but they really didn't have any information and she knew that she really not only needed to get a vehicle, but needed to get one quickly. She asked me for my help, so I got online and after a few minutes I typed in a search for wheelchair vans orlando florida, and finally, there were some vans. Actually, not only some vans, but a nice selection. I called mom over and she was surprised at how reasonable some of them were. She had thought that she would have to wait for her tax refund to be able to pay for a new van, however, much to her surprise, she found a few that she could afford with the money that she already had put aside. She was really very excited at the idea of having her freedom back.
I really can't imagine feeling that you can't come and go as you please. For a handicapped adult, it must feel like being a child all over again. I have never personally had to face anything like this myself, and I really can't imagine it. Although, my mother has never seemed any different to me than any other mom that I know. She has never let her inability to walk stop her from being a good parent. She is truly an inspiration.
Posted on Monday, February 02, 2009 @ 12:04 PM by Brian