Tech Talk : Blogging and Free Ashland, WI Business Web Package
Introducing Tech Talk. Think “Dear Abby” but instead of relationship advice the topic is technology. If you have any questions about software, hardware, internet, programming, web pages, blogs, video games, video consoles, cell phones, money saving technology, local tech resources, security, error messages, virus, spyware, or any other topic concerning technology that you would like answered write to Tech Talk. The questions and answers will be printed and available on “The Contemplation”.
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Attention: Tech Talk
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Ashland, WI 54806
Email: techtalk@soketnetto.com
Thinking about starting a blog? There are over 100 online services (http://tinyurl.com/ttblogs) that offer you a hosting for your blog. Here is a small list of my favorites to get you started your own blog instantly.
Blogger – This is one of the more popular widely used blog hosts. Literally millions of users are are blogging with Blogger. Google’s own blog hosting service is free, offer heavy customization as well as themes. If you are a Google fan, this just might be perfect match for your newest blog. (http://www.blogger.com)
LiveJournal – This is a free service for all your journaling and blogging needs with privacy controls, photo storage, publishing tools, style templates and much more. (http://www.livejournal.com)
Wordpress – Wordpress is the mecca of blogging origins. If you go on their site and look on the bottom, you can see popular media company names that depend upon wordpress (New York Times, Yahoo or The Contemplation). The great thing about wordpress is that it allows you to host and customize virtually anything. Any first time users will really want to create an account with them to get things rolling. (http://wordpress.com)
Tumblr – A lot of great websites out there use the Tumblr platform for blogging. It is quite as versatile as Wordpress and lets you effortlessly share anything. Post text, photos, quotes, links, music, and videos, from your browser, phone, desktop, email, or wherever you happen to be. You can customize everything, from colors, to your theme’s HTML. (http://www.tumblr.com)
Weebly – It is not well known but it does look promising as it offers free blog hosting and other tools to support you with. Choose from a variety of elements like videos, photo galleries, maps, forums, contact forms and more. (http://www.weebly.com)
Blog – Your Blog.com account costs nothing, and is brim full with tools for you to express your thoughts. Publish photos, share private posts with friends, create email notification lists, create static pages or just write plain old blog posts. Everything is ready. (http://blog.com)
Søket – Get your own domain. For $24/year you can have your personal .NAME blog. Your family can have a blog with each member having their own login; use it for your online resume and a blog; or just sharing those pictures of your pet in holiday outfits. Go to Søket (www.soketnetto.com) for more information and request your domain.
Søket Technical Philanthropy for Ashland, WI
Did you know that any business, artist or non-profit agency located in Ashland, WI qualifies for a free domain package? Would like to have your own domain as an Ashland resident you qualify for a .NAME package for only $24/ year or a individual .com domain package for $50/year.
Søket is about technical philanthropy and believe is about time that Ashland should get the same opportunity that larger cities give businesses, artists and non-profit agencies — free/cheap domain packages. In Washington DC each new business receive grant money to put their business on the Internet. Søket won’t make you fill out any forms, belong to any special club or know a secret handshake. Go to Søket (www.soketnetto.com) for more information and request your domain.
Tech Talk is very pleased to be part of Evergreen Country Shopper content. Technology used to belong to a sub-culture that was out of reach for every day citizen. Now just about everyone has access to a computer, cell phone and tubeless televisions. Tech Talk is about keeping you updated on technical information and meeting your needs as readers of the Evergreen Country Shopper.
- What do you want to read on Tech Talk?
- What topics are important to you? What is your operating system?
- Would you like to see more about freeware?
- Would you like DVD reviews?
- Would you like to know more about local bloggers?
- Would you like more alternative solutions to expensive software?
- Would you like to know what local businesses have websites?
- Would you like to know how to make money with a blog?
- Are you a Mac, Windows or Linux?
- Do you want the most of your cell phone?
- Does Twitter have you confused?
- Do you want to know how to utilize Social Networking for your business?
- Do you know how to create a great password?
Tech Talk wants to know what interests you. There is a quick survey for readers (www.soketnetto.com) to help Tech Talk mold future articles to meet your needs.
One more thing, if you have a blog send Tech Talk a link at techtalk@soketnetto.com.