An Intriguing Tale Of Being An Owner

So i just watched the webcast on Matt Cutts description on the changes on Google for 2009.  Is it true that the advertisers are gonna not care so much for PR ..??  and go for the relevants of a blog or the traffic..??  But one thing i have to agree with him is the “black hat” SEO .. they are really, really evil.  I can write something on any of my blogs.. and post it up for less than 3 mins.. and it’s already appearing somewhere else.  Donch matter what i wrote.  *sigh*!  Well.. for those interested in hearing Lord Google’s representative say something.. follow the link above.

For regular readers of my blogs, I am sure you would have noticed some major problems we had with our previous host (which I shall not name) about a month ago.  Regularly they would come up with messages that “we had exceeded our CPU limits” and at other times, they just gives you an error about some bandwidth thing.  But last month it was the worst, for 2 whole days the server was down and we were rendered helpless.  And guess what? A quick chat with support would have sent me flying over the counter to smack his head if he was in front of me because he suggested that I pay for dedicated hosting, which was 10 times more than what I was currently paying for shared hosting.

Now don’t get me wrong, dedicated hosting is great and comes with many benefits, but really for a blogger who uses less than 10 gb of space and 20gb of bandwidth do i really need dedicated hosting?  I might not be a geek but look buddy, I’m not stupid either. Canadian Web Hosting promises 99.9% up time guarantee, fast and reliable web hosting services with offices based in Canada at affordable prices to suit the individual blogger like you and I. Of course they also provide dedicated hosting for people and companies who need the extra power.  With a 30 day money back guarantee, if you are in Canada like I am, you should check their very attractive packages starting from just $3.95/month.

It is very interesting owning your own business, of course we do have bad days encountering not so great customers.. but we have more amusing days to thank for, like when a long time customer came in to ask me to help him interpret an email sent by his Asian fiancee.

Many a times, I do get a customer or two asking me about how they can find Asian friends and they don’t want to be on a site that might scam them.   Asian Chat is a free website where lots of Asians from all over Asia are gathered to chat, exchange ideas and make friends with others. Plus if you are one who loves to see your Asian friend, this is the place you want to be for your free Asian video chat line.  Sign up for free and start making friends with Asians.

Yes… i was Blog of the Day with my favorite online company .. Izea Inc..! thanks to all who came by.. and to some who left comments.. as well as emails.. and msn. I am truly touched.. you all have been really great. In this very small community, one finds true friend.. from blogging. Some who had been so kind as to send me food from home. I will never forget the kindness shown. Alot of ppl are very nice .. but there are some .. whom I was a fan.. but no longer am now. It’s quite disappointing how blogging can bring out the very ugliest character in some. Isn’t it better to be a good and honest blogger..?? I want to be able to sleep peacefully at nite.. and not have to worry.. about breaking the rules.. or making enemies. Life is too short..! enjoy it.. and be honest.

Turning websites into blogs is what we do for some of our customers in town. There has been a demand for it of late because I guess some people are beginning to realize that a blog can help to buil your business. Of course I am not the one doing all this work for our customers, it is the spouse/boss who had been doing it.

For a layman like me I wouldn’t even know where to start, those ftps and phps, I really don’t know much about it. It was easy enough for the man to update information and sort it out by categories or by tags, but a getting a new look for an entire blog is as easy as downloading a theme.  It only takes a few seconds if you know what to do.

Reading up constantly on good sites that shows you how things work and gives you useful information is important for the kind of work we do. A lot has changed over the years when it comes to coding; javascript and flash which are now among the most popular formats is something that’s new to us, whereby we had depended on HTML for the longest time.

Stylish Design is relatively new and a growing resource containing useful information on designing web pages and setting up & maintaining server software. You can also learn about search engine optimization, web directories and more on different tools and softwares.

As an owner by association to a small business, even I know and understand the importance of advertising online. In this day and and age, not one person I know goes without the internet. The internet is a very powerful and useful machine and can be utilized to its maximum potential if you know how, but how many of us are an experts in it..?? How does one find and capture the right targeted audience? What is online advertising and what makes you different from your competitors..? How does one break through Banner Blindness..??

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We were at the mall today.. doing grocery shopping when we met someone working in the mall, telling us.. that he was a fan of the store’s website. It was really nice. I didn’t think that alot of ppl from this town read PB’s blog . .but apparently someone does.. it’s kinda funny.. and amusing. Plus he also noticed the sponsored postings.. but i don’t think he really knows how much we make from it.

Yes.. i was about to write an open letter to P.P.P., taking the example of ProBlogger and his letter to Adsense. It was intriguing to read what ProBlogger wrote and it surely apt the feeling i had for P.P.P. yesterday.

I was angry of course.. yesterday.. but like always.. i never write or say anything.. when i am angry.. i give myself 3 days.. before doing anything. That way, i know I am not acting stupid. What about you ..?? do you rant and throw tantrums.. and wanna punch someone .. when you are mad..?? Oh. btw .. everything is resolved.. and P.P.P. is still my favorite ppl.

A press release distribution that distributes press releases to online news sites and blogs to help companies and folks with search engine optimization and to create a buss about your website and news you want to distribute. Absolutely free and they have a special technique to create more buzz than any distribution service. But first rules first, it has to be well written and a somewhat professional looking press release. Do submit repeatedly the same press release. Submitted press releases must be professional, ethical and factually based. As this is an online distribution, your press releases is posted onto websites and blogs. Have news..?? want a buzz..?? Interesting site.

My big and most important resolution for all my blogs is to answer all comments. Yes…!! i’ve been so busy with the store.. with our new product.. with taking care of the brat.. and cooking a few meals a day for her.. and cleaning the house.. and looking after customers.. keeping up with friends.. i haven’t been replying to any comments.. of these good fellow bloggers.

So my resolution .. REPLY TO THE COMMENTS..!!! and show appreciation .. by doing so..!! Ok.. i only have one.. i’m not that ambitious.. muahahahhaha!!!

Everyone had a good blast last nite..??

I love my online homepage to be different from others .. in fact I would love for it to be unique. We all spend hours in front of the computer.. and what better way to show off your stuff… to friends and co-workers .. by either having your favourite celebrity on your homepage or ever using your own images that you have.

I bet all mummies out there would love to put up pictures of their babies/kids and as for those in love.. i’m sure the hunk in your life.. is the current picture you want to show off. Those who don’t have kids or boyfriends or lovers or part-time boyfriends .. they can show off their pets. It’s really fun.. and the men.. wouldn’t mind a sexy and provocative picture of their favorite star that they adore, afterall, all men ogles .. irregardless of their age.

Personalize Google makes it so easy for you to make your homepage, unique and awesome.. and talk of the day. More features are expected to be added on in the near future, since it is afterall powered by Google. It takes seconds to personalize your homepage as they are found in different categories like celebrity, sports, pets and pictures from the space, to reflect the romantic nature in you. So have fun.. be groovy.. and upload any pictures you like or used the already ready ones. Goodbye to plain old blue nothing on it online homepages.

A couple of weeks ago, I posted on PPP’s forum about how I would love to do something as a group for Izea/PPP team. Not just me.. but calling out to all posties who if not for Izea/PPP, wouldn’t have gotten ahead with their bills, and many other luxuries that we couldn’t afford. Don’t get me wrong, I am not saying that Izea/PPP is God.. but if you and I have been posties, you will know what I am talking about.

“Christmas is just round the corner.. and as posties.. we’ve all been thru’ alot lately. I am sure you know where i am coming from. But we have to give credit .. where credit is due.. and we’ve never had a more hardworking and dedicated team.. than Ted & his team. Sure we have had our ups and downs.. etc.. etc.. etc.. but is there something we can do for these folks..?? to show them .. we really appreciate them..??I do.. but if we can make it a team effort.. with as many posties . .doing it.. it would be great..! what say you ..??”

Seriously speaking, I’ve never met someone as nice, genuine and a matter of factly way as Ted Murphy. Never putting anyone down.. in any written articles or conversation. As for the team, yes .. i know we have our ups and downs.. and teething problems.. but I know for a fact that they are doing their best. Yes.. i’m very proud to be a PPP postie and in the past 7 months, I feel alot more useful than just helping my spouse with his business. I’ve made my OWN money.. since coming to Canada. It feels really good and I’m sure alot of bloggers out there .. know exactly how I feel.

Anyhow.. coming back to doing something for Izea/PPP team, Postie homeschoolZoo came up with a great suggestion about donating to a charitable organization picked by Izea/PPP team. And yes.. Ashley from PPP informed me this morning, that they’ve picked Habitat for Humanity. Read A Generous Gift at IZEA’s blog. Like my grandmother used to say, always give back to society, so here.. posties… this is your chance to give back to society, give generously, give whatever you feel comfy with, give because you have been given. Give for the nice folks at IZEA/PPP .. if you have ever had something done for you by the team.. irregardless if it was Ted or anyone at IZEA/PPP .. GIVE..! Trust me.. IZEA/PPP has done alot for me… but that’s for another post.

I thank you all .. from the bottom of my heart.. for all those donating or planning to donate. This is the best Christmas I’ve had.. because I’m able to do something back for the people who have done stuff for me.. and made my life a better/more meaningful one.

The Christmas Spirit

Habitat For Humanity

Remember Habitat For Humanity

Give the Gift of A Home This Holiday

Tis the Season

Give thanks, don’t say it

If you donch know Chez Pim by now.. than you haven’t been blogging long .. and you are someone who doesn’t like food at all. Chez Pim is the blogger who originates from Thailand and travels widely .. and is currently residing in USA.. with her b/f the famous chef. Petite Chez Pim is also behind the charity drive called the Menu For Hope. Nope.. i donch know Chez Pim on a personal level.. but she sure loves some of the same kinda food that I loved. One day .. maybe.. we might just bump into one another.. but she won’t know me..but it would be nice. Anyways.. pick up a copy of food and wine.. and see how Chez Pim cook and entertain during her skiing trip in Lake Tahoe with her famous chef b/f.

I had recently written about the 7 food woman must eat to stay healthy.. and on Pro blogger today.. he had a guest writer .. writing about 7 Unhealthy eating habits of unproductive blogger. When i saw it.. i had to laugh.. because wise folks thinks alike eh..?? we all want good health.

So if you are free.. hop over to pro-blogger.. and make sure you are not a unproductive blogger.. who binges ..

Alot has been going on in the blogosphere since the Big Boys wants to play nasty. But of course besides that.. we have some “pro” bloggers.. who are giving their opinions on a daily basis. Some of course .. are great .. but some just goes on.. and on.. and on.. and then one day .. they change from one opinion to another… thus making it more confusing.. and it’s making me wanna puke.

My advice is.. not to listen or read too much.. just what you do best.. and that is to write with a heart.. and be passionate about it. There is too much theory out there.. and really there is no need to feed the egos of the “pro” bloggers.. or should i say .. wanna-bes. I donch believe in yakking too much.. action speaks louder than words for me. What about you ..?? are you an empty vessel ..??

Please visit Crazy Chinese Woman, for all the goodies you cannot find in Asia.

Give face.. give face lah.. !

Yes.. I’ve done away .. with big Goo’s homepage and everything.. that has anything to do with the Big Goo..! I’m gonna try not using the mail anymore..although i’ve limited myself.. to using it once a day.. since all my mails goes there. But yes.. i know i cannot make a big difference.. but you know what.. i am still doing it.. ! My message to the Big Goo..??? Yer not God of the internet..!! yer just a spoilt brat.. who cannot thinks .. you are everything.. !! What’s wrong.. with sharing the pie..?? what is wrong.. for those who wants to make an honest living.. doing what they do good.. on the internet. If you had a better product/service than PPP than show it to us. De-ranking and demoting us.. for reasons only known to yourselves.. and your self serving.. selfish reasons.. are just crazy..!! I may not make an impact.. or a dent.. but I sure know .. i’m not using anything your company provides. Free or not.. shove it up your $%##%%$!!

I was told by several blogging mummies and daddies that you are not aware of my other blogs, so here it is .. The Crazy Chinese Woman and The Crazy Chinese Woman In Ang Moh Town.

The Crazy Chinese Woman is all about the things we sell at our store, entertainment, things I buy .. cosmetic.. and gadgets that you won’t find anywheres easily. The Crazy Chinese Woman in Ang Moh Town is about my life in Y-Town.. and my rant about the town and business.. and more adult stuff. And of course Baby Bok Choi is my first love.. mostly about Chloe and food.

I hope you have some fun.. reading about this very crazy chinese woman who uprooted .. from Asia.. to be with her online lover… the “Ang Moh”.

Canada Revenue Agency issues alert about email scams. So please donch fall pry to any of these email scams and become a victim. How do ppl fall into these kinda scam .. i donch know. Recently I too received an email from “paypal” asking me to log in and verify my account because of excessive withdrawal.

I knew immediately that it was a scam.. because i never drew out any money from my PayPal.  Secondly, pointing your mouse over the link they ask you to click on .. and follow isn’t one that lead to PayPal at all.  So there itself should send a red alert to everyone.. out there.  But of course, some wouldn’t know.. because they would never suspect anything otherwise.  But folks out there with paypal account, please do not be a victim .. or gullible, make sure you write to Paypal directly .. before you even think of doing anything.. on somebody else’s website.