How to Host a Giveaway on FacebookIn Feburary 2016 21,

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Before you begin, confirm that your giveaway is either a sweepstakes or contest and can't be considered a lottery. Lotteries are highly regulated, both by Facebook as well as by federal law, and consist of three elements: a prize, a chance to win it and payment -- like an entry fee or required product purchase -- for that chance. A contest eliminates the second element of chance since the winner must meet an objective -- writing the best essay, for example. A sweepstakes eliminates the third element since the winner need not make any payment for the win.
Let's Get This Party Started!
Facebook requires that your giveaway be hosted through a third-party application -- which essentially means entries are collected and a winner ultimately selected and contacted off-Facebook. Recommended apps include OfferPop, Woobox and WishPond, all of which offer a variety of templates, wizards and other special features. You can, for example, require a 'like' before a fan can enter the giveaway, request custom information -- like the individual's hobby or an opinion about a product -- and then send an automated email as a follow-up. The app will automatically run the giveaway in a new tab on your Facebook page.
Sharing Is the Name of the Game
Once the giveaway is incorporated into your Facebook page, expend some effort in promoting the giveaway and driving traffic to your entry form. Spread the word on your Facebook page, for example, and invite friends to 'share' the post with their friends. Send a reminder every few days and add a new photo from time to time to create and bolster buzz. For additional exposure, you can also add your giveaway to a free, online contest directory -- like Giveaway Scoop, Sweepstakes Advantage or I Love Giveaways -- and publicize the contest off-Facebook as well.
Rules, Rules...and More Rules
Be very clear in your giveaway rules so there is no room for argument once the giveaway has been awarded. For example, if you want to require that entrants post a link to a YouTube video of themselves dressed like a chicken and singing a nursery rhyme, spell it out in the contest's guidelines. Be clear about limitations -- state that the giveaway is limited to registrants 18 and over, for example, or require that entrants be residents of the U.S. -- and be clear and reasonable about the deadline, so fans have time to complete what's required.
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How to Host Dating WebsitesIn Feburary 2016 20,

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Purchase a server hosting package from a reputable hosting company. When considering a hosting provider search for reviews of the company. Compare as many options as possible to get a feel for the range of services, prices and options available. Hosting can cost as low as $3.50 a month or several hundred dollars for a dedicated server. The most optimal type of service will depend on your technical expertise. Hostdime.com, ipage.com and godaddy.com all offer hosting services at competitive rates.
Purchase a site domain. If you do not already have domains for your dating websites, you must buy them. Most hosting providers will allow you to purchase domains along with hosting solutions. Domains typically cost less than $15 a year.
Add the new dating site domain to your hosting service, using the new host's Cpanel or hosting screen's 'Add New Domain' feature. Repeat for each domain that will be hosted.
Change the name server for the domain name. Copy the new server's 'Name Server' address and change the domain's 'Name Servers' to those of the new host. Repeat for additional dating sites.
Upload site content and data to each domain's hosting directory on the server. You will need an FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, to do this efficiently. An FTP client is a file transfer program that lets you upload and download data from the local computer and the server, and it is the primary method you will use to transfer your sites to the server. Most hosting packages provide a web-based FTP client in their hosting management sections, but free third party programs like CuteFTP, FileZilla and CoffeeCup FTP are suitable alternatives.
Wait for the name servers to update. This process should take less than 30 minutes. The dating sites will now be live on the new server.
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How to Reserve Domain Names with No Hosting ServiceIn Feburary 2016 16,

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First, find out if your domain name is available...
You can check if a domain name is available by doing a simple search of the term 'check domain availability' and several tools and sites will be listed. If the desired domain name is available you can move on to the next step. If it is not available you should do another search to on whois.net to find out when it will expire within your needed time frame. Repeat this step until you find a domain name that will work.
Next, Do a comparison of domain name pricing...
Do a comparison of companies that offer the option to purchase or reserve a domain name. By purchasing an available domain name you will reserve that address for a website at some point in time. If the domain name is not available and you would like to reserve it in case it expires you will have additional fees. Since you are not looking at a hosting service you do not need to compare features. In this step you are just comparing pricing to reserve or purchase a domain name.
Then, reserve the domain name but don't get a hosting service to save money...
After you choose a company make sure they have a domain name reservation option, so that you can just reserve or purchase the domain name. Unless you are ready to put up a website you do not need hosting with your domain name. A domain name with a hosting service will cost much more per year so save the money until you are ready to build a website.
Last, keep your domain name account current and active...
Domain names often expire without owners knowing. If you have hosting services you get constant reminders but as the owner of a domain name it is your responsibility to keep track of it. Consider signing up for recurring billing to ensure that you don't lose the domain name. Without an organized system or recurring billing you may lose the rights to a domain name you wanted to reserve. Continue to do this step so when you are ready to build your website the domain name will be good to go.
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What Is an FTP Account?In Feburary 2016 13,

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FTP stands for file transfer protocol. Accessing an FTP server requires a user name, host name and password. Different types of FTP servers can be accessed, including an SFTP server, FTP with TLS/SSL and FTP with GSSAPI.
Domains
Many websites offer domains for sale, ranging in price from $3 to several thousand dollars depending on the size of server you need. The price of a personal website will be $10 to $15. You can pay to purchase a domain name, or you can rent a domain.
FTP servers
Domains can be accessed through software, such as Fetch or Cyberduck. Once you've purchased a domain name through a site such as Godaddy.com, you will receive a host name, which is usually the name of the domain you purchased (johndoe.com). You will also receive a user name (johndoe@godaddy.com).
Sign in
You are ready to log into an FTP server once you have your host name, user name and password. FTP servers offer shortcuts in the toolbar at the top of the screen. Clicking 'Create Shortcut' will save all your information whenever you log in to your FTP server.
Capabilities
FTP accounts allow you to add information to a personal or business website. Personal websites can be made using software such as Adobe Dreamweaver or Flash.
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How to Set Up a Website for a Small BusinessIn Feburary 2016 12,

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Choose a domain name, which will be the unique online location for your website. Use an online site like GoDaddy.com or NetworkSolutions.com to help you determine which sites are available. The best domain names are ones that are similar to your business name and easy to spell and remember. While .com sites are the most popular, don't overlook .net or .biz domains. Try to avoid using a domain name that would get confused with a popular website or competitor.
Secure a domain name. Once you have selected the name you'd like to use for your website, you will need to purchase it at an online hosting site like GoDaddy.com or DotEasy.com. You should also consider purchasing any related website names, such as .org, .net and .biz domains, to avoid confusion if someone sets up a website with a similar name to the one you have chosen for your business.
Purchase a web hosting package. Services like the ones mentioned above offer a variety of packages for online website and email hosting. Basic packages are available for a nominal fee. You should select your package based on specific needs, such as bandwidth, email accounts, storage needs and MySQL database need, subdomain availability and secure SLL certification. It may be beneficial to discuss your specific needs with a website designer or a web savvy friend to ensure that you purchase the best hosting package for your business.
Develop your site design and content. Before programming your website, you will need to determine its content. Information about you and your company, news items, events, blogs, photos and contact information are common components of most websites. You will also want to determine your website's navigation--how the information is presented and is accessed from one page to the next. It may be helpful to work with a professional copywriter and website designer to help you determine the best way to develop and organize content for your site.
Program your site, either using a professional website designer, an online service such as Homestead.com or iBuilt.com or an html software package like Adobe Dreamweaver. Online sites and downloadable software packages offer step-by-step instructions for website development and programming, including built-in templates, guides for downloading images and uploading content and customizable colors.
Upload your site. Once you have programmed and tested your website, you'll want to make it live. Send the link to customer and friends to help spread the word about your business. You may want to include a link for submitting feedback on your content and design to help improve your website's look and functionality.
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How to Build a Merchant WebsiteIn Feburary 2016 09,

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Select your company name. Your name should be easy to remember. Once you've selected your name, purchase a domain name from GoDaddy.com (see Resources).
Choose an E-commerce site to host your Web site. Volusion.com offers an entire package that includes your domain name, shopping cart and Web hosting, starting at $19.95. Corecommerce.com is another E-commerce site that offers packages for as little as $29.95 (you will need to purchase your own domain name). Both sites offer business e-mail addresses, Web site templates (and the ability to use your own design), marketing tools, accounting tools, data feeds, Google AdWords coupons, the ability to create coupons or newsletters for your store and the ability to accept a number of different payment methods such as Paypal, Google Checkout and credit cards. GoDaddy.com allows you to pick and choose the services you need, such as a domain name or shopping cart. Web hosting starts at $4.99. If you aren't familiar with SEO and online selling, an all-inclusive site such as Corecommerce.com may be the way to go. Both Volusion.com and Corecommerce.com offer a free 30-day trial.
Build an attractive storefront. Take high-quality images of your products and create clear and thorough product descriptions that use relevant key words.
Create your business profile on an About Me page on the Web site that includes some information about how your business began, your vision and your goals. Create a Shipping and Returns page as well as a Privacy Notice page that tells your customers how you intend to use and safeguard their personal information.
Minimize risks by using security measures such as Secure Socket Layer (SSL) certificates such as those offered by VeriSign and payment gateways such as Authorize.net (see Resources). Contact your hosting site to see what services they offer or which gateways are compatible.
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How to Set Up a TeleconferenceIn Feburary 2016 06,

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Create an account with a teleconference service provider. Phone companies such AT&T have teleconferencing services but there are also a plethora of new companies on the Internet that provide the service, such as GoToMeeting and Webex (see Resources). Most of these companies fully integrate voice and web sharing or offer standard voice conferencing as an add on to the video or desktop-sharing service. Some companies even provide teleconferencing for free, such as FreeConference.com (see Resources).
Setup the conference. Usually all you have to do once you have an account is go to the website and login with your user ID and password. Once you're logged in you just need to select the date, time and length of your call. The service provider will give you a list of choices for all of the information and usually will have additional features to select, such as desktop sharing or video conferencing.
Let your conference attendees know. The service will usually provide you with all of the information you need to share, such as the phone number to call, PIN and any other general instructions. There may even be a built-in email reminder to let everyone who will attend the conference know how to connect.
Make the call. All of the callers will dial the same number if you're doing voice over a regular phone line. If you're using the Internet you will be provided with a web address to enter to share your desktop or video or voice over the Internet, if this is how your service does voice. When entering the phone number there will be a conference number and/or PIN that each person has to type in, to direct them to your conference. Video conferencing requires some kind of camera hooked up to your computer, however. Almost any webcam will work.
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