Comments on: Right Time to Start Your New Self-Hosted Professional Blog

By: Mitch

Mitch — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 18:25:01 +0000

Well, at this point I like the theme, so that’s going to be it. The original theme was kind of bland, and my second choice would have been nice if I could have gotten it to work properly. I have put my rant out to people to change over to IE 7 already, not only for security but because, if visited with IE6, it just doesn’t work properly.

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 08:38:36 +0000

@Mitch, I just saw that you are trying to get a face lift for the new blog

By: Mitch

Mitch — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 07:37:33 +0000

First, I actually did already change the theme; twice, in fact, so the one it’s got now is the one that’s going to stay. I’ve never invested in a banner for any of the other blogs I have, so I probably won’t do it for this one either. And I bought the domain name and blog for only $15; it was practically a steal if you ask me. The challenge is going to be figuring out what kind of ads to put on it that are related to the topic; I have one now, if you check it out, along with a tiny Adsense block. Thanks for the shout out on the new blog.

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By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 06:35:17 +0000

@Mitch, I understand your point. Definitely, depending on what you sell and what content strategies you take, any domain name would work Actually I thought one word domain names (regardless of the meaning but if it’s something readable and easily remembered) are always hot!

If you really think, Yahoo has one of the most boring looks but it’s a mammoth underneath those boring looks right?

As for your latest acquisition, I like that domain name (TopFinanceBlog). Are you going to invest some money and time to change theme, banner etc? And you didn’t disclose for how much $$$ it came in

By: Mitch

Mitch — Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:59:01 +0000

Great post, Ajith, but I’d like to say one little thing. Though it’s a great thing to find a domain name that will help you sell your business or topic in some manner, oftentimes finding a domain name that you just think sounds cool will work also. Names like Yahoo, Ryze, Excite and even my own blog name mean nothing on the surface, yet if you check them out you learn fairly quickly what they’re about, and all of them (well, maybe not MY site) are ranked fairly high also. So, in those cases, one could still dominate the market in their niche with a name that doesn’t have any real meaning.

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Tue, 09 Dec 2008 07:13:59 +0000

@qarla, thanks for your comment. Yep, I visited your new blog and congratulations on the same! How I wish there was only one language in this world so that I could have read your blog!

You know what, until recently I was under the impression that Pinoy is an island in Philipines roflmao Later I read about what Pinoy/Pinay stand for…

By: qarla

qarla — Sun, 07 Dec 2008 21:01:48 +0000

this post gave me more motivation, i just recently started my blog that tackles local celebrity news here in our country philippines. I'm glad i saw your website. I love your posts. more power!qarla's last blog post... Jobert Sucaldito, Nagparinig, One True Love, hindi daw kumita

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 02:30:05 +0000

@Kim, thanks for the compliments. In fact wanted to write more for beginners but organizing the overall content and addressing the needs of both beginners as well as experienced people is a challenge

Somehow, I am yet to find a way to make the content well accessible. I still feel that the search and categories are not necessarily giving the visitors exactly what they want. So right now the only way to work it out is to mix the needs of all categories of readers

It was a very valuable feedback/point from you.

By: Kim Woodbridge

Kim Woodbridge — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 20:02:09 +0000

I never thought about looking into expired domains. You got a great one Ajith!Your articles recently have been really helpful for getting people started. Very encouraging.Kim Woodbridge's last blog post... Stuff This in Your RSS - 12/02/08 - Eleblog

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 08:21:37 +0000

@Raju, thanks for your visit and thoughts. Sometimes dropped domains can be really good. DollarShower proves that, is not it?

I took a look at your blog. It has some great content.

By: Raju

Raju — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:21:20 +0000

btw, just thought this recent post of mine might help the new prospective-self-hosted-bloggers.

http://techpp.com/2008/11/30/finer-points-of-shared-web-hosting/

Cheers!

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By: Raju

Raju — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 20:19:52 +0000

Wonderful post!!
I never thought of looking if the domain is a dropped one or a new one. I anyway picked up a name pretty unique, but you have given some real nice insights. Cheers!!

By: Ajith Prasad

Ajith Prasad — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:08:36 +0000

@Samrat, thanks for the compliments… So is your new hosting a dedicated one? How much does it cost??

@TechZoomIn, thanks and you’re most welcome!

@Bruno, that is one of the greatest compliments I have ever received in blogosphere! Thanks a lot

@Chetan, it is not always bad to use the dropped domain. You just need to check two things (1) How the content looked like in the past (2) The kind of backlinks it is having to make sure that rated or prohibited sites are not linked to it. Once this is done, you could actually buy. After buying, if you still have issues you could request Google to remvoe bad backlinks etc. FYI, DollarShower was an expired domain, when I bought it

@Tammy welcome back and hope you had a great Thanks giving! Oops, you are asking for something that I don’t have – I mean, ‘time’. Btw, congratulations on the milestone of completing an year with A Day To Share!

@Nihar, thanks.. Ah, yet another blogger completing an year! Congratulations buddy!!

Thanks everyone and congrats once again to Tammy and Nihar for contributing to the blogosphere for a year already!

By: Nihar

Nihar — Tue, 02 Dec 2008 01:25:40 +0000

Very good post for those who are willing to host the blog on self-host.Nihar's last blog post... NiharsWorld turns 1 today!

By: Tammy Warren

Tammy Warren — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 16:56:33 +0000

Hey You! Tis the Season for happiness and sharing. Thank you again for such wonderful information. Is there a magical equation for adding "time' to a day. If you you come up with something let me know.I will be visiting this site a great deal the first part of the year. You share great things in such simple terms. I am looking forward to a new challenge. My blog needs some updating!Tammy Warren's last blog post... A Glance Into a Year of Blogging

By: Chetan

Chetan — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:37:33 +0000

Though you have given that search for good dropped domain, but according to SEO point of view many webmasters avoid drpped domains.Chetan's last blog post... My First wordpress plugin released

By: Bruno Auger

Bruno Auger — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 14:13:23 +0000

Ajith

You always inspire me to make my blog even better. You provide some great insight and resources writing posts like this.

By: TechZoomIn

TechZoomIn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 08:04:28 +0000

Amazing ajit, totally flatted into dollarshower

Good to share dude…….and Thanks for the link .

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By: TechnoSamrat

TechnoSamrat — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 07:11:06 +0000

Wow Nice post dude.. I recently got a VPS hosting… from LiquidWeb and has to move my site there…. I was facing some issues with my earlier shared hosting…

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