August 2004
Introducing DilbeckCommunications.com
Posted by johndilbeck on Monday, August 30 2004 at 8:06 PM
Category: webhosting
Cognigen recently introduced several new services.
Two of them are HostingWithUs and DomainsWithUs.
On the initial introduction of HostingWithUs, Cognigen announced a special on the reseller account: $17.95 per month for 5 GB of storage, 50 GB of bandwidth, and lots of nice features including a script library of over 50 scripts that can be installed at the click of a link, including blogs, portals, real estate listings, link management, and much more.
That special expires at midnight on August 31, 2004 -- tomorrow -- and after that the price rises to it's standard rate. It's not too late to get a bargain! Or, if it better suits your needs, you can get hosting for as little as $5.95 per month. Compare the plans to find the one that's best for you.
I already have quite a few domains hosted on several different hosting services and I decided, if I was going to represent these products, I should purchase them and test them before recommending them to you -- or advising you to stay away from them.
So, on Thursday morning just before 6:00 am, I purchased a reseller account at HostingWithUs, and registered a new domain: DilbeckCommunications.com.
For the next several hours, I investigated the scripts that are included in the script library and posted a message on the HostingWithUs forum in the thread entitled Information on SOME of the included scripts... that lists where the scripts come from and information on how to learn more about them.
(Since these scripts are already included in the HostingWithUs script library, you will NOT have to download and install the scripts. This is for your information only.)
So, I decided to test the installation -- and uninstallation -- of a couple of the complex scripts to see how it went. In minutes, I installed PHP-Nuke and b2evolution. PHP-Nuke is a database-driven portal system (also called a content management system or CMS) and b2evolution is an advanced blogging script for managing multiple blogs.
After making sure both were working properly, I went back to the script library and uninstalled both scripts. In moments they were gone and the associated databases in MySQL were deleted. Nice!
Now, I was ready to start building DilbeckCommunications.com.
I reinstalled PHP-Nuke into the /news directory and set up a redirect so that a link to DilbeckCommunications.com/index.html would automatically redirect to PHP-Nuke.
Over the next 48 hours, I configured, modified, and tweaked the installation to be what I wanted it to be: a portal where we can build a community of people interested in telecommunications. To that end, I set up a forum, enabled blogging (called journals in phpnuke) for registered users, and generally made it accessible for you if you want to come participate.
In less than 96 hours, I went from no account to a functioning website. That's the fastest I've ever built a site and this one has lots of potential for interaction and helping each other. Much of the credit has to be give
Introducing DilbeckCommunications.com
Posted by johndilbeck on Monday, August 30 2004 at 8:08 PM
Category: webhosting
Cognigen recently introduced several new services.
Two of them are HostingWithUs and DomainsWithUs.
On the initial introduction of HostingWithUs, Cognigen announced a special on the reseller account: $17.95 per month for 5 GB of storage, 50 GB of bandwidth, and lots of nice features including a script library of over 50 scripts that can be installed at the click of a link, including blogs, portals, real estate listings, link management, and much more.
That special expires at midnight on August 31, 2004 -- tomorrow -- and after that the price rises to it's standard rate. It's not too late to get a bargain! Or, if it better suits your needs, you can get hosting for as little as $5.95 per month. Compare the plans to find the one that's best for you.
I already have quite a few domains hosted on several different hosting services and I decided, if I was going to represent these products, I should purchase them and test them before recommending them to you -- or advising you to stay away from them.
So, on Thursday morning just before 6:00 am, I purchased a reseller account at HostingWithUs, and registered a new domain: DilbeckCommunications.com.
For the next several hours, I investigated the scripts that are included in the script library and posted a message on the HostingWithUs forum in the thread entitled Information on SOME of the included scripts... that lists where the scripts come from and information on how to learn more about them.
(Since these scripts are already included in the HostingWithUs script library, you will NOT have to download and install the scripts. This is for your information only.)
So, I decided to test the installation -- and uninstallation -- of a couple of the complex scripts to see how it went. In minutes, I installed PHP-Nuke and b2evolution. PHP-Nuke is a database-driven portal system (also called a content management system or CMS) and b2evolution is an advanced blogging script for managing multiple blogs.
After making sure both were working properly, I went back to the script library and uninstalled both scripts. In moments they were gone and the associated databases in MySQL were deleted. Nice!
Now, I was ready to start building DilbeckCommunications.com.
I reinstalled PHP-Nuke into the /news directory and set up a redirect so that a link to DilbeckCommunications.com/index.html would automatically redirect to PHP-Nuke.
Over the next 48 hours, I configured, modified, and tweaked the installation to be what I wanted it to be: a portal where we can build a community of people interested in telecommunications. To that end, I set up a forum, enabled blogging (called journals in phpnuke) for registered users, and generally made it accessible for you if you want to come participate.
In less than 96 hours, I went from no account to a functioning website. That's the fastest I've ever built a site and this one has lots of potential for interaction and helping each other. Much of the credit has to be given to HostingWithUs and the outstanding support from their sysadmin and support staff.
The domain name resolved early on Friday morning -- less than 24 hours. Now, that's what I call fast.
Do I recommend HostingWithUs and DomainsWithUs? Absolutely, yes!
I'd recommend it even if I weren't a Cognigen agent.
By the way, you can save money registering your domains at DomainsWithUs and they have a very attractive rate for transferring a domain. I'll be moving all of my domain registrations from a variety of places to DomainsWithUs over the coming months. That way, I can consolidate their management and save significant money, too.
(The one exception will be any sites I host using Site Build It!, which is a different beast altogether. HostingWithUs is the best Linux/Unix traditional hosting service I've found, but Site Build It! is a complete web design, building, hosting, and promotion service that does more than any other service on the planet -- and does it better, too. Site Build It! remains my #1 recommendation if you want a site that sells. HostingWithUs is my #2 recommendation for all the rest. Even if you have a traditional site, you can learn a lot by reading what's on the Site Build It! website.)
DilbeckCommunications.com is not where I want it to be, yet, and that may take months of effort, but it's open and you're welcome to drop in and look around. Some of the walls may still need painting and some construction debris may be underfoot, but they'll get taken care of very soon.
Come on in and register (it's free). Start your own journal. Jump into the forum and share your questions and knowledge -- and don't forget to set up a signature that points back to your site!
I welcome any feedback about the site.
By the way, Dilbeck Communications is not a new company, it's another department of Dilbeck Marketing and another site in the ever-growing network of Dilbeck Marketing websites.
ShopforDSL -- Comparison Shop for DSL, Cable and Satellite Internet Access
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 7:55 AM
Category: cognigen
New Service from Cognigen: ShopforDSL -- Comparison shop in real-time for residential and small business DSL, Cable, and Satellite Internet in your area! Featuring SBC/Yahoo!, Earthlink, Verizon, Sprint, BellSouth, Comcast, Adelphia, Charter, DirectWave, RoadRunner, Qwest, and MediaCom!
See, also, all the other Phone, Internet, Satellite TV, Cellular and more services offered by Cognigen. Great products at great prices.
PowerConnect Stand-Alone High Speed Dial-up Internet Service
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 7:38 AM
Category: cognigen
New Service from Cognigen: PowerConnect Dial-Up High Speed Internet -- PowerConnect High Speed is a premier service that provides unlimited monthly access to the Internet. With speeds up to 5 times faster than standard dial-up, you'll get the most out of your Internet experience. Combine that with a pop-up blocker, 5 email addresses, and 10MB of webspace and you have the best dial-up value available.
Get the first month of service for only $1 and $12.95 thereafter. This offer ends on September 30th, 2004.
Broadvox Direct
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 7:29 AM
Category: cognigen
New Service from Cognigen: Broadvox Direct -- Are you looking for a quality VoIP solution? Broadvox Direct offers unlimited calling plans to anywhere in the US and Canada for a low monthly payment starting from only $29.95 for residential and $44.95 for business accounts.
FonCentral Specializing in T-Mobile
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 7:22 AM
Category: cognigen
New Service from Cognigen: FonCentral -- Great personal and family plans, get a free phone with up to a $100 cash back. Cellular portability available!
Site Build It! (SBI) Introduces Store Build It! (StBI)
Posted by johndilbeck on Sunday, August 22 2004 at 4:44 AM
Category: sitesell
It's been a long wait, and a lot of work for everyone involved, but it's done...
Store Build It! (StBI) is now available.
I've been telling you for years that Site Build It! is the ultimate web site design, hosting, and promotion system available on the entire planet, and it's gotten even better this week.
Now, before I tell you about the new Store Build It!, let me say this: Not everyone needs an online store. Even if you do, there are other ways to build a store that are already well-known and widely-used by SBI owners. However, if the lack of a top-quality, best-of-breed store builder and manager has been holding you back from considering SBI, then your wait is over.
Store Build It! is a fully-integrated addition to Site Build It! It's not a tacked-on addition. Months of effort have gone into making this addition work with all the other features you've come to expect from SBI. (More on that in a moment.)
Let's stop for just a moment to remind you why Site Build It! is such a good deal and why it is doing so well for so many owners -- even those with no previous technical knowledge or web building skills.
Over the last several years, it has become obvious that making money on the Internet is a four step process. It was not obvious, though, without lots of experience, analysis, and testing.
What is this four-step process?
C - T - P - M
Read the full description of C - T - P - M before continuing. I'll wait for you. It'll only take you a couple of minutes.
People aren't searching for you.
Let me repeat that.
People ARE NOT searching for YOU.
They're searching for a solution to a problem, for a particular product, for a particular service, or for more information.
By providing information (C = content), you'll make it easy for the search engines to rank your site highly and send you visitors (T = traffic). You can build your credibility through your demonstrated knowledge and willingness to help solve their problem or provide what they want (P = Pre-sell). Once they're comfortable with you and believe you are reliable and worth their business, they'll buy from you (M = Monetize).
C - T - P - M
Over and over, on many, many sites hosted by Site Build It! this has proven to be true. The results speak for themselves.
Do you want a website that does NOT attract quality visitors who are willing to purchase from you?
Of course not!
Do you want your traffic to DRY UP the minute you stop advertising?
Of course not!
Do you want a site that attracts a constant stream of visitors looking for what you offer?
Do you want a site that establishes you as someone who knows what he is doing? (You don't have to be the best in the world to be good at what you do.)
Do you want a site that helps your visitors feel good about you and want to get to know you better?
Do you want a site that can provide your visitor with your product or service -- just when she's ready to buy?
Of course you do! That's the holy grail of online sites that sell and earn a profit. That's what we all want.
What?
You don't know how to build a web site or get good placements in the search engines or do all the technical stuff that looks so confusing?
That's the beauty of Site Build It!
Ken Evoy, president of SiteSell, wrote the book on how to Make Your Site Sell! You can still buy this ebook for about $30 or so and download it immediately. This is still the best book I've ever read on how to make a site that people like, come back to, and purchase from. I refer to it over and over.
Site Build It! builds on what is covered in that ebook. Over the years, it has grown from a way to build a one-page sales letter to a full-featured, all-in-one system for designing, building, and promoting your website. With the addition of Store Build It!, you can now have a world-class store and sell hard goods direct from your SBI site.
But, Ken doesn't want you to fail (or perhaps to fail again), so he won't sell Store Build It! to just anyone -- not at any price.
There are some conditions to getting permission to use Store Build It! with your SBI site.
First of all, you must build a site that has quality content and attracts visitors. You MUST have a minimum of 500 visitors to your site per month before you can add Store Build It -- and he recommends that you have at least two to three times that amount, i.e., 1,000 to 1,500 visitors per month. Without that level of traffic (attracted by your quality content), you are in the same situation as if you were to build a store anywhere else using any other store system.
You must have traffic coming to your store before it will succeed reliably.
Once you reach this visitor threshold, then you will be able to add Store Build It! to your account, should you wish to do so. And, the best part is, now that you have a site with a steady stream of visitors, Ken will sell you the additional e-commerce tools at a price that is about half that of others who sell the same system -- but those folks don't have this version that has been developed so that it is seamlessly integrated with your whole site. Not only will Ken sell it to you at about half the suggested price, he'll host it for you at an ANNUAL fee that compares very favorably with the others' MONTHLY fee. How's that for a good deal?
Plus, when you add Store Build It! to your Site Build It! website, you'll be able to download a free ebook that explains how to build and manage your store, and another ebook that helps you deal with issues that may arise after you make a sale. How many other hosting companies offer that level of training?
On top of that, you'll receive a free newsletter telling you about how others are successfully growing their sites and offering tips on how you can do more with your site.
I host many sites using several hosting companies. I'm very happy with the companies with which I do business, but that's after years of hit-and-miss, trial-and-error attempts at building sites at many other places. I now only recommend four web hosting services, and Site Build It! is head and shoulders above the others. In fact, I use many of the tools that come with SBI to help me make my others sites perform better. If I faced a major decision tomorrow and I could only have a single web site, there would be no decision. I'd choose SBI in a heartbeat. Nobody else offers what I get with SBI. Nobody else offers the training and support that I get from SBI. Some come close, and I'm very happy being one of their customers, but Ken Evoy, SiteSell, and Site Build It! stand alone as the best of the best. That's my personal recommendation to you.
Of course, if you have no need for an online store, you don't have to add this feature to your SBI site. It's purely optional for those who have wanted this.
Have you been waiting for a world-class store builder and manager before you considered SBI?
What are you waiting for, now?
Site Build It! -- the ultimate web site design, hosting, and promotion system in the world.
I've been using Ken's products and services for years and I highly recommend them to you. Not only that, Ken has demonstrated over and over that he will under-promise and over-deliver. Always.
Try it for yourself right now. Ken offers a 100% satisfaction guarantee.
But, if you want to achieve the success of other SBI owners, take the time to download and read the Getting Started Guide that will take you step-by-step on planning, building, and promoting your very best site. Follow the guide and you may surprise yourself on how well your new site performs.
Only Site Build It! offers all of this.
Don't bet your business on the web hosting service that offers the lowest price. Failure often comes cheap.
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