Penny Reis

Internet marketing is a field that all businesses must accept and excel in order to succeed in this day and age. It is after all the Information Era or the Communication Era, also commonly known as the Information Age. Truly understanding and getting a good concept on this technology miracle is what I believe will segregate the economy in vast majority. The internet in its current infancy state will change the world as we now know it. Ignorance to this fact is what will be the dividing factor. The Internet has only existed since 1969 – the WWW became a global network only in 1991. Today it is the fastest growing form of media advertising, making most other forms of media advertising pretty much useless!

The internet is literally flowing with opportunities of all kinds; the progression of the internet is increasing full force at massive speeds, trampling over all in its path. Business as usual is truly a prescription for disaster. The rate in which information technology has advanced makes it a do-or-die for many businesses. Affiliate Marketing or the Middle Man as I see it has been around for centuries. It’s the very core concept that no one can do it all. Affiliate Marketing is the Middle Man for this new Information Era.

I have briefly traveled on the road of the Affiliate Marketer, however I vow to share my experiences as I transition myself from an Entrepreneurs mind set to a Netpreneurs. As I research and learn the techniques and traits required to become successful, I will share this information. I have learned that the main keys to succeeding at Internet Marketing is being action–oriented, passionate, highly energetic, enthusiastic, self directed, focused, supportive, systematic and organized. These qualities are essential to be successful.

As 2009 came to an end, surfing the internet, I came across FreeSiteSignUp.com, one of the many leaders in the Affiliate Marketing field. I was curious and eager to know all about Affiliate Marketing the Middle Man the hidden gem. Well I can tell you this, when I made my first $47 I realized that there is actually an even playing field.  FreeSiteSignUp.com provides you with all the assistance, tools and resources anyone can use to succeed as an Internet Marketer, to get you started off the ground at full speed.

Affiliate gurus are producing millions worldwide. These Middle Men and Women are succeeding all over the world using the very same techniques.

Article after Article, Youtube after YouTube; in simple terms Internet Marketing is really just about – Keeping it Simple!

You often hear success is 90% preparation and 10% execution, well I feel I have done just that, I am 80% prepared, nevertheless I am ready to execute, and so I will share all of my experiences through blogging and writing because I am living the “Pay it Forward” Philosophy. “We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give”   Follow me on Twitter/PennyReis

If you’re a work at home mom like me, you may also have struggled with finding reliable web hosting. Well, over the years (and many headaches later), I’ve come up with a checklist of essentials that your web host must have before you even consider working with them.

1. Excellent Reliability.
There is nothing more frustrating than finding out your website is down, and has been for hours. Although no time is a good time to have your site down, the timing can be just terrible. That sinking feeling when you’ve purchased advertising and you know the ad is about to be sent out and
you go to your website for last minute touches and … it’s down.

That is not cool. That is not acceptable. You must make sure that the web host you select not only has good reliability, but superior reliability. This is your business on the line, not some hobby site. Treat it as such and get hosting that works for you when you need it. But, you can’t just trust a website that says they are reliable. Make sure they can prove it.

2. Superior Customer Support.
When you do need help, make sure that your hosting will provide it. One thing I recommend is to contact support to ask a simple question about the hosting, before buying. That will give you an idea of what the customer service is like before you make a commitment. Yes, customer service has a difficult job – making sure they do not confuse less-experienced customers, yet, at the same time, also making sure not
to talk down to the geek types. However, you should never feel like you are a “bother” or that your question is not as important as anyone else’s.. or worse, dumb. You should find a web host with superior customer support.

3. The Stats You Need.
Several of the most popular hosts do not offer the web stats that every online business needs. You may not think that you need stats, but, how else are you going to know what is working – and what is not? You need stats that tell you where your visitors are coming from, how long they are staying, and which pages they are coming in and going from. Does your web host offer that? If they have a CPanel as their control panel, they do. Find a web host that uses a standard CPanel.

4. Affordable.
Why spend more if you don’t have to? When looking for a web host, price is always a factor. So, shop around and make sure that the web host you decide upon offers a great price.

5. Room to Grow.
The web host you choose should offer unlimited hosting. This means, that, if you add more websites to your package down the road, the price does not increase drastically for each one. Many online businesses start with one site and grow over time. Can your host grow with you?

6. Bandwidth and Disk Space.
Also, make sure that the host you choose is in the ballpark for bandwidth and disk space. Most programs offer approximately the same amount, but, especially if you plan to add a lot of audio or video, be sure to look into this, as well.

7. A History of Happy Customers.
New hosting companies are popping up daily. Some are being run by a couple of teenagers in their garage. Obviously, that’s not who I want to entrust my business to. Do you? I want to know that the company I’m choosing has been around a few years, and has a history of happy customers to show for it. I don’t think that’s too much to ask, and you shouldn’t either.

Those are the key features that any web host should offer before you consider doing business with them. Choosing a web host can be more important than any other decision you make in your online business – if you choose wrong. So, take the time and find a web host that will work with you, and help you to succeed.

Nicole Dean is co-owner of Mom Webs Hosting – www.MomWebs.com where you’ll find the host that offers everything a work at home mom needs – reliability, unlimited hosting, and customer service that never makes you feel intimidated — all at a price you can afford.