WordPress Blog Hosting: WordPress.com or Self-Hosted?

wordpress hostingCommitting to a content management system (CMS) for your blog is a big decision. Given that WordPress hosts 59,914,568 as of 09/25/2011 and that over 301 million people view more than 2.5 billion pages each month on WordPress.com-hosted blogs (data from WordPress Stats), it is not a surprise that many users around the world have chosen WordPress as their CMS of choice.

However, a common question from both newbies and experienced bloggers is: should I continue to host my blog at WordPress.com or should I self-host it? Here is an analysis of key details that will guide your WordPress hosting decision.

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3 iPhone Apps for MLB Fans

The iOS is brimming with fun for the baseball fan. It may be true that there are other sports and other seasons, one now need never admit such heresy. Steep yourself in baseball all the year round with the digital drama that only baseball offers.

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Baseball is the best sport of all as exemplified in George Carlin’s stellar comparison to football. The fact that the rest of the world no longer gets that is the root of much of the world’s disunity. The National Pastime can now be the World Pastime 12 months a year, 24/7! Here are three marvelous apps that will help that iPhone earn its keep.

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Top 10 Apps for Windows Phones

windows phone appsBack in July 2011, I pointed out 4 smartphone releases to keep an eye on, including the HTC HD7S , which is claimed as the most robust Windows smartphone out there.

Given the good reception of this Windows Phone, here is a list of top 10 apps available for this smartphone.

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SEO vs PPC

seo vs ppcIf you want to attract visitors to your site then there are a couple of ways of doing this. Among the most popular and effective ones are SEO and PPC.

Which one is better?

I have been thinking about this issue for a while and have come up with a few points to try and help me reach a final decision.

Let’s take a look.

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4 iPhone Apps for MBA Students

To be a good student it takes effort and planning. By utilizing digital applications on the iPhone, MBA students can improve their academic potential to perform effectively in class. This goes for students getting their MBA degree online, as well.

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Check out these 4 popular and useful iPhone apps that help MBA students in and outside of the classroom.

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5 Apps Every Business Owner Should Have

Running a business is by no means an easy task, and every entrepreneur could use a little help from time to time. Instead of hiring a personal assistant, consider fully utilizing that $400 mobile device you purchased. That’s right. Your smartphone.

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Phones have come a long way, and nowadays they can help you manage your life more easily and help you keep your sanity. If you are a business owner and have a smart phone, here are 5 must have apps that can keep you and your business running smoothly.

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Let’s Make a Latino the New Face of About.Me

Damian Davila wants  to be the new face of about.me and to star on a Times Square billboard!

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About.me has launched a contest to find new faces for their fall promotion. Selected winners will see their about.me page featured across their campaign, including on a giant billboard in Times Square. In addition, three grand-prize winners will receive a trip to New York City to see their page in lights and attend an exclusive about.me event.

(Go to http://about.me/damiandavila. Click on Vote. You can vote once per day.)

Last day for voting is September 20th, please help me make this happen!
Let’s make a Latino the new face of About.me!

Very special thanks to the support Jose Villa and the Hawaii Hispanic News community.

Cast your vote now.

3 Practical Android Apps for Fashionistas

fashionista logoIf you are in the fashion business or if you are one of those people that people that talk, eat and sleep fashion, then you will love these applications for your Android smartphone.

When you need some guidance in what is hot and what is not and what are the best promotional products, then these applications will be ideal for you. They will allow you to miss nothing in the fashion world and you could easily share all your design ideas with others as well.

Here are 3 must-download Android apps for fashionistas.

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3 Tips for Taking Control of Your Online Reputation

online reputationEntrepreneurs, bloggers, and site owners have the task of competing for business in a world-wide-web where anyone can say anything they want. This is one of the greatest and worst things about the freedom that the Internet gives users. It’s become essential for anyone conducting business online to rigidly control their image and what’s being said about them. Your name is your brand and you want your brand to have the best association as possible. This is why finding ways to take control of your online reputation is so essential to online success.

Here are 3 tips for taking control of your online reputation.

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