Transferring Domains from GoDaddy to Namecheap

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I bought a couple new domain names from Namecheap today. After doing so I decided to transfer some domains from GoDaddy to Namecheap. This happens to be one of many things on my to-do-list.

One of the main reasons for wanting to transfer the domains is the privacy registration. GoDaddy privacy registrations are nearly as much as the domain itself, while Namecheap offers free privacy for the first year and only $2.88 thereafter. Every penny and dime saved means more money into my business.

Not to mention the GoDaddy horror stories suffered by many webmasters. I personally haven’t had any problems with them, for me it was more about saving a few bucks. But overall, it doesn’t leave you with that warm and fuzzy feeling when you read what others have been through with them.

Initiating the transfer process in Namecheap was easy peasy. To complete the transfer on my end Namecheap requires an “EPP Code” (Extensible Provisioning Protocol) from GoDaddy. Finding the EPP number on GoDaddy was near impossible. In fact, I was banging my head on my laptop. I started thinking it was because I was wearing my glasses today due to the sinus headache I have had for two days but apparently, its not just me.

After failing to find the EPP code on their site, I went to Google and did a search. Thanks to this great site I found the answer and it was again easy peasy. Whew.

At least I marked one thing off my to-do-list… only 999 more things to go ;)

January 24, 2008 | Filed Under Domains & Hosting | Leave a Comment 

The IT Girl’s Guide to Blogging with Moxie

While blogging isn’t “new” to me, I believe you can never learn too much, so I had to get a copy of Blogging with Moxie and I am glad I did.

I very much enjoyed The IT Girl’s Guide to Blogging with Moxie. In fact, I picked up quite a few helpful tips that are now on my to-do-list.

I definitely recommend all newbie bloggers get a copy ASAP! Kathy and Joelle take you by the hand through the whole schabang- from picking a blogging platform to RSS to Podcasts to design and everything else you can imagine needing to know.

I especially love that the book was not overly techie, being that I am techie challenged and all. It was fun to read with heaps of helpful references to help new bloggers get started. That’s not to say that old time bloggers can’t learn a thing or two ;)

I personally loved all the drink recipes through out the book, definitely a fun twist!

January 15, 2008 | Filed Under Book Addiction, Book Reviews | Leave a Comment 

PopShops & Blogging with Moxie

I finally got around to using PopShops and I am in LOVE. I bookmarked it when Belle mentioned it on her internet marketing blog, but I just got around to actually using it.

I have built pages for two sites and so far, so good. They have a freebie option, but I signed up for the Pro Account for only $5 a month. Have I mentioned how much I love it and how easy it is to use? Set up is easy peasy - you include your affiliate IDs for popular merchants such as Linkshare, Share-A-Sale etc, then you search/pick products, style the pages and upload. If you haven’t used PopShops yet, give it a test drive with the Freebie option. I will write a more in depth review after using it some more.

Today while ordering some Christmas gifts from Amazon, I finally ordered myself a copy of The IT Girl’s Guide to Blogging with Moxie.

I tried to get a copy at Barnes & Noble the other day, but they were all sold out. I have been a long time reader of Joelle’s blog and I can’t wait until the book arrives!

I have five other books coming in the shipment - as if I need more to read ;) Which of course is part of my new goals - read more and do more with all the stuff on my hard drive. It’s out of control. What is the point of having all of this stuff if I never utilize it?

2008 is going to be a good AND busy year.

December 11, 2007 | Filed Under Affiliate Marketing, Blogging | 6 Comments 

BANS (Build a Niche Store)

I have been *wanting* to buy BANS (an automated system for building a complete website around Ebay), but have decided to wait until after I get more Christmas shopping done.

I had domains to renew and other things to get out of the way as well, so it felt like the right thing to do. It is killing me to wait.. Not that I am known for being impatient or anything ;)

My friend, Shannon, just started using BANS and she is blogging about it on her blog. Today she got through installation and set up. It looks easy enough to use and we all know how I am a sucker for easy, considering I am technology challenged in the worst of ways.

I would love to hear your thoughts and opinions if you are already using it!

December 10, 2007 | Filed Under Affiliate Marketing, Resources/Tools | 4 Comments 

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