Feeling Nostalgic

Remember my post about getting that email from Godaddy for my domain renewal?
Well, I remember being astounded by the responsibility of having a domain and what to do with it.
For a while, I didn't do anything at all.
Well, not really.
I kind of shifted my blogspot blog to this custom domain of course so I could start publishing my posts at my domain.
Then, did a little research.
You need to do something, to get your blog noticed.
That's when I learned you need to submit your blog or website to a web directory. You can choose from free ones to paid ones. Yahoo is one of the most sought after web directory. DMOZ too.
It is exposure for your site, or your business, and traffic usually translates into a few cents or dollars in some cases.It's usually easy to look for these directories. Just type them up in any search engine. But you have to be cautious because it can affect your business, your blog, your branding. If you use a free web directory,  you must be at least assured of its authenticity and more so if you pay for your submissions to web directories.
Remember that web directories have distinct and greater advantages than search engines. So make sure that you at least do a few free ones.  I do not discourage you to submit to search engines. Actually, what I'm really saying is, links are important to us. We want people to be able to find our blog or website, whether its business or just plain exposure. If you plan to earn from your blog then submitting your blog to directories and search engines is a must-do. It should be one of the basic steps that you take once you own a blog, a domain, a website specially if you plan to engage in business.

What are you waiting for? Do it now.

Written By Mys

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I received a notice last night. It's July, and my domain will expire on October 1, 2009. Yes, it's going to be a year soon since I won this domain from Calvin.

So what did I do?  Not wasting any time, I checked my paypal balance, which had just enough to renew my blog and extend its life, for at least a year. Thanks of course to my winnings courtesy of Me and Mine.

I realized just now, that this blog may survive if I keep on joining contests, blogging about things I'm passionate about and talk about my kids. It might just survive.

Well, prices for domain registration was around $10++ but I was able to bring it down to $7.49 plus ICANN fee of $0.2, which makes the grand price of $7.69. Yes, I do know how to save money.... sometimes.

I'm sure at these times you'd like to know how I was able to lower the price for my domain renewal.

The steps are actually simple. I used the wonderful services of Google. I've learned that there are coupon codes for just about anything in the internet. If you want or interested in buying your own new domain, prices are at $9.99 at GoDaddy but you can lower the price to around $7.69 by keying in go daddy coupon codes in the search area. Or you can try DealTaker.

So if ever you're planning to get your own domain. Go ahead. Claim your stake in the world wide web and the fun part is, it doesn't have to cost so much.