How Did .uk Fare after its Launch?
When it comes to the World Wide Web, there is no shortage of extensions. Obviously, .com, .net and .org are the most common web domain name extensions. However, there are…
131 years ago, Nietzsche stated: “God is dead.” But God is not dead. God–in any and all forms–is very much alive, especially online. Judging from online Presence alone, God might…
Icon Contests are Crowdsourcing
Back to crowdsourcing! The fact is crowdsourcing is more common and easier than we often think. In a nutshell, crowdsourcing is the idea of putting a task into the hands…
How to Choose the Best Web Hosting Solution Without Getting Screwed
Lucky me, I decided I would drop my longtime service provider after many years of great service because another provider promised me dirt cheap fees, free years and superhuman powers….
With the rise of gTLDs (generic Top Level Domains), I thought I would begin an intermittent series of crystal ball readings on what the new .com revolutions of the 2-year…
According to a recent New York Times piece by Matt Richtel marriages in much of the world rarely last much longer than a decade or so. He suggests that marriage itself…
Geek Ethicist: Moral Shortcuts and Property Rights
“Dear Geek Ethicist, Do apps that promote ethical behavior diminish our ability to make just decisions? Signed- Librarian At Large” Dear LAL, Yes. They do. But no more than any…
Indiegogo or Kickstarter: Crowdfunding Part 2
Indiegogo, Charity, Art, Revenge… “Artevengity?” My first exposure to charitable crowdfunding was Matthew Inman’s (the Oatmeal) campaign to finance his counter attack to a $20,000 lawsuit from FunnyJunk using the…
CrowdFunding Part 1: Due Diligence? Fugetaboutit!
Crowdfunding is where most small businesses and small startups will likely go for funding by mid 2013, and odds are it will be the primary means of funding for small…
Top 10 Hosting Affiliate Programs: Understanding Them, Using Them, and Making Killer Money
Here at Web Hosting Geeks, we make a real point to bring you all of the biggest and best reviews that we possibly can. We’ve covered all of the major…
Picking the Right Web Host: It’s More Than Price!
A recent client of mine wanted me to design a web site for his event. I gave him several choices of hosting companies, yet he chose to go with a…
How to Bring Your Site Online? A Guide for the Small Businesses
The importance of your business’s web site is not a point to discuss. But on the other hand some common mistakes and pitfalls can easily make this essential element of…