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Re: Why Do I Blog

Manila Mom — Thu, 17 May 2007 18:15:22 -0000

Thanks for tagging me, Garry. I only saw it this morning because I've been offline. My Mom passed away last May 11.

I already wrote on this topic for Manila Mom. However, in my current state I feel like writing on it again. I hope you don't mind if I do so on my other blog, Cafe Romanza. Thanks again!

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:58:15 -0000

Trouble trouble trouble... :)

There is always an issue here and there, isn't there! LOL!

I guess I will have to add that to my To-Do-List. Almost seems like I need a site administrator? But being a jack of all trades is fun too! I will have to look into that.

As far as the Google Adsense goes... to be honest, I haven't even checked my reports. I did after the first few days of running the campaign and it was doing quite well. But, I am running it for 30 days as a test to see if it will be an effective means for making a little money online to supply my kids with some goodies and ice cream at the end of every month...

I don't want the ads interfering with my content. People who read and follow my writing all know what Google Adsense is. There is no use putting it in their face. After people read my articles, these ads are in their line of sight. I am not going to use HOT NEON CLICK ME colors. If the ads interest my readers, they will click... changing the colors, etc isn't going to cause my readers to click any more.

Again, I want my readers attention on me! Not my ads... My goal is to make the minimum $100/month needed to get checks cut monthly and enjoy some family time.

Thanks for your comments though and the feedback. I appreciate it a lot! :)

I am glad that the ads are soothing and almost invisible. I am not desperate for clicks. Google will do their job for me, to create clicks. If they fail, then I fire them! Simple as that. :)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Julian Klewes — Thu, 10 May 2007 16:14:31 -0000

Garry, eventhough I have commented on this post before, I would like to bring up another question which is basically post unrelated, but since I saw the Google ads on this post, I am going to address it to you here anyway:

How is your experience with those apple-green ads and its color scheme?

I find those ads quite soothing, but yet I would not click them, as they do not talk to me. no "click-me" color, as it looks too much like content.

Btw. the receive a follow-up comment does not work for me on this page. weird, isnt it?

Re: Why Do I Blog

K-IntheHouse — Wed, 09 May 2007 22:20:34 -0000

I instead ended up doing a Top 5 Must Read Blogs. And guess what you are in it! :-)

Check it out... Click Here!

Re: Why Do I Blog

dotnetnuke — Wed, 09 May 2007 16:02:05 -0000

I also like meeting new people:)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:11:43 -0000

Madhur,

I look forward to reading it! :)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:11:16 -0000

That is interesting to hear, can you jump back in and drop a few references to this?

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:09:56 -0000

Very true and with the huge domain name registration business that she has owned for 4 years and even more... I would imagine that she is already incorporated, etc...

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:06:49 -0000

What is s C&D? Whatever it is... it doesn't sound too good!

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:06:05 -0000

@ Matthew and Thor:

It's tons of fun. You guys both write about things that encourage me to comment! Keep up the great work and I am glad that you guys have found my site to be helpful.

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 14:03:39 -0000

Drop me some links so I can view these businesses. :)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:32:00 -0000

And you are without a doubt working it... I can see the smoke from here! :)

I had fun visiting your site... tons of good stuff over there. I enjoy the videos and the humor.

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Wed, 09 May 2007 13:28:30 -0000

Moxy,

Thanks for the comments, it's good to have you here as a reader. :)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Homemom3 — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:34:28 -0000

http://homemom3.blogspot.co...

Okay Garry, I had to think about why I like blogging, now my brain hurts. This was fun, thanks for tagging me.

Re: Why Do I Blog

Madhur Kapoor — Wed, 09 May 2007 12:14:40 -0000

Thanks for tagging me Garry , i will compleate my entry by this weekend .

Re: Why Do I Blog

Thor Schrock — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:52:24 -0000

Making money online is going to get interesting for bloggers if Google's new anti-paid links algorithm is released They plan on segregating paid links from non-paid links and devaluing them in SERPs.

Re: Why Do I Blog

Thor Schrock — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:50:49 -0000

Or you could just get a new tax ID number. If you plan on making a good amount of money online, its not a bad idea to establish a LLC or an S Corp.

Another method, although I have not tried this one myself, would be to get an EIN from the IRS.gov wesite. The Employer Identification Number is free, and can function as the legal equivilent to your SSN.

I don't know if G can make the connection between our SSN and your EIN, because that us the purpose of an EIN - to shield your SSN.

Re: Why Do I Blog

Thor Schrock — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:45:49 -0000

Unless of course you wake up to the sound of the Sheriff's Deputy knocking at your door with a C&D... It happened to me :-)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Thor Schrock — Wed, 09 May 2007 10:44:42 -0000

Ditto Garry. I really appreciate the great comments you leave on my blog. I have met more awesome people in the past year blogging that I have in a long time!

Re: Why Do I Blog

Amanda — Wed, 09 May 2007 09:21:03 -0000

Haha it is, I've owned my domain registration company for almost 4 years now, I've been doing webhosting companies for about 5. I've bought and sold many a company :) I'm building up a new one, so I'd be more than happy to help you. Starting with a shared plan is good because you don't know exactly the space you need. for example my hosting company (which is 1 plan away from being sold out and I haven't even premiered yet) the smallest package is 800MB(space) and 25GB(bandwidth) for 9.95/mo or $119/yr if you're paying less for more space then you're on a server which can die at any moment since you dont know whose site is going to have an explosion of traffic, or which site might end up using all the CPU the more sites the more risk that the CPU will over load which causes the server to lag or "down time" to happen. Where the server isn't down its just devoid of life. heh.

Re: Why Do I Blog

Goldy — Wed, 09 May 2007 00:49:05 -0000

I blog because I NEED to work the left side of my brain.

Re: Why Do I Blog

moxy — Tue, 08 May 2007 23:19:29 -0000

I like the reasons you blog, and I like the idea of being a home dad (even if I have no kids :) Anyway, keep up the great job!

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Tue, 08 May 2007 18:01:53 -0000

Amanda is right... I personally pay a pretty penny for hosting. I have a dedicated plan and I can host tons of sites on it if I wanted. I mainly use it for my own sites though.

But, you and start with a basic cheap hosting plan... nothing wrong with that... and when you outgrow what they can do for you, move on!

I would get some kind of Linux Cpanel hosting plan... they are cheap.

Sounds like this is Amanda's expertise! So, continue talking with her about it... I am sure she will get you pointed in the right direction. :)

@ Amanda,

Thanks for dropping the comment and helping out by contributing your advise! :)

Re: Why Do I Blog

Garry Conn — Tue, 08 May 2007 17:58:53 -0000

LOL!! Oh the moments of parenting! I wouldn't have it any other way! I have three kids Savannah (15), Garry III (9), and Jaymie (1). If it was up to me, I would have twenty! I love kids, partly because I am just a big kid myself!

But, when it comes to cuts and scrapes, yes... that is my department, because my wife freaks when things like that happen.

And for that matter, I do to... but something just comes over me and I get this "Get'r Done" power and I don't think much about it. When things happen, I quickly assess the situation, calculate damages, and create an action plan.... all in what, 10 seconds... while my wife jumps up and down freaking out... "Is he gonna be ok!!!" LOL!!!

Poor girl! But 95% percent of the time, I am just a useless bag of potatoes and just a dumb guy in her eyes! Sheesh....

Re: Why Do I Blog

K-IntheHouse — Tue, 08 May 2007 16:41:47 -0000

I sure will Garry!