Have you ever thought about a Blog for your business? Is the thought of spending money every month on web hosting keeping you away from owning your own blog?
OR
Have you decided to get a Blog but play it safe financially and just use a FREE Blog service?
All I can say it DON”T DO IT!!!!!
In the shocking video below, you’ll see where one successful entrepreneur made this FATAL and yes I do mean FATAL mistake that cost him 4 years of his life!
Please don’t let this happen to you. And if you are experienced in online marketing don’t let it happen to your friends.
Friends don’t let friends use free blogging sites!
Instead, have them watch and learn from this video. Then tell them to go to GoDaddy.com and get hosting for a wordpress blog. Note: WordPress.com is different than WordPress.org.
Use a service like http://TerryPetrovick.com/GetABLog which will actually make you look VERY Professional. Pay the money and invest in a better tomorrow for yourself! By the way Option #1 is what I would suggest.
I hope this helps you and the new people you know who are just getting started in online marketing. If you have comments or questions please leave them below.
April 24, 2010 at 11:19 am
I agree Beverly. I know you had your challenges with being hacked and then getting a virus.
There’s a world of difference between being hacked and being deleted! Being in control is the best approach for sure.
Every smart entrepreneur faces challenges. The goal is to minimize them.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 24, 2010 at 11:31 am
Terry,
I can only imagine the horror of this happening to me. It truly scares me. If this isn’t a warning shot across the bow of anyone who is using anyone of the free services as their primary blog I don’t know what is.
Thanks for bringing it to everyone’s attention T.
To Our Massive Success,
John
.-= John Chatman´s last blog ..Social Media Network Marketing =-.
April 24, 2010 at 11:38 am
That’s right John! I can’t imagine 4 years of work going down the drain without an explain or anything. Our blog is our ASSET and it creates a BIGGER ASSET — our LIST!
Thanks for stopping by John and for spreading the word.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 24, 2010 at 12:03 pm
What a dilemma… the loss of 4 years hard work?
This is a great example of what can happen when you don’t own your own blog and not take the time explore all the options, thats available when first starting out. As many just go for whats “FREE” without realizing there are consequences down the track !!
This is why its important to plug into a system or to successful marketers like yourself where you can be supported educated and mentored with the “how to’s”, saving time and money.
Thanks for sharing
.-= Kaye Flack´s last blog ..8 Strategies to Develop your Leadership Success =-.
April 24, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Well said Kaye!
Please make sure everyone know about this risk.
In the long run a Free Blog is pretty expensive!
You have a choice so, make it a better than terrific day!
Terry
April 24, 2010 at 1:57 pm
Thanks for the Heads Up Terry,
I have done some ezinearticles and was thinking about a blog next.
I have heard about this problem before but did not know for sure how to set this up thanks for the tips.
Brian
April 24, 2010 at 2:13 pm
Hey Brian, glad I could help. I’m glad I could help. Feel free to reference this video and post in your articles if you like.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 25, 2010 at 12:56 am
Your so right about this!! Thanks for the info!!
April 25, 2010 at 6:24 am
Glad to help Henry!
April 25, 2010 at 6:23 am
Hey Grant,
Very unfortunate indeed. It is unlikely that the free sites provide the ability to back up data.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 25, 2010 at 1:41 pm
Seriusly, how did you get to be so smart and stuff? I always feelt stupid when I read when you wrote and why I didn’t think of them!
April 25, 2010 at 6:30 pm
Also, do you think it takes good smarts to be good at doing this kind of stuff? I used to be in Mense (sp?) but I is pretty sure that it don’t matter enuff about how success I will be. Watt do you think?
April 25, 2010 at 8:53 pm
I believe that everyone can learn online marketing with dedication and commitment Henry.
You have a choice so, make it a better than terrific day!
Terry
April 25, 2010 at 8:34 pm
Wow….what a bummer! I can’t even imagine the pain of losing 4 years worth of work!
I totally agree Terry, WordPress is the way to go. Not only does it give us total control and peace of mind, but full ownership in all of our work. And those who are afraid of the cost will find the prices associated with hosting your own site are incredibly reasonable.
Thanks for sharing this lesson with us, hopefully you’ll help others to avoid this type of loss….
.-= Kathy Jodrey´s last blog ..Is It Time To Face Your Fears? =-.
April 25, 2010 at 8:54 pm
You said it Kathy!
I too have hear horror stories but had never experienced it of had a friend or client experience it until now.
WordPress.org is easy to use and maintain.
Thanks for stopping by.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 26, 2010 at 8:57 am
Thank-You Terry!
Because I have such a great mentor, in you, I started out on the right foot, with Go-Daddy.com, who also set up my Word Press Blog.
You mentioned that there was a monthly fee to owning your blog. I don’t pay a monthly fee, but I don’t think I am on Word Press.com.
I called once and the person that I talked to with GoDaddy.com couldn’t tell me if I had com or org. Is there a way that I can tell on my own? I know this sound nieve, but I’m still learning so much.
Thank you again Terry, for the information.
Janice Welch
April 26, 2010 at 9:01 am
If you are hosting on GoDaddy.com Janice you probably paid for X months up front and are using the wordpress.org platform.
Otherwise, your domain name would be something like http://YourSite.Wordpress.com instead of http://YourSite.com.
Keep up the great work.
Thanks for stopping by.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 26, 2010 at 2:13 pm
That’s right Joy.
A small price indeed.
Let me know how else I can serve you.
Best of Success!
Terry
April 26, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Holly Crap.
Terry, that is big. I have heard of blogger and wordpress closing peoples free sites down but one after 4 year!!!! That is nuts. You would think that Blogger would have checked out his blog in that time.
Anyway’s great message Terry.
Steve
.-= Steve´s last blog ..Automating Facebook With Selective Tweets =-.
April 26, 2010 at 9:36 pm
You are welcome Val.
I haven’t lost a blog but I have lost hard drives and it is a real pain when you have to start from scratch. That why today my 3 computers are backed up regularly.
Thanks for stopping by…
Best of Success!
Terry
April 29, 2010 at 1:31 am
Terry,
Thanks for pointing out the errors of my ways… Now, back to GoDaddy and over to .org.
Your info is most appreciated.
Alan
April 29, 2010 at 8:32 am
Thanks Alan for stopping by.
Yes, you definitely want to move away from http://tweamster.wordpress.com before you become a victim too.
You have a choice so, make it a better than terrific day!
Terry
May 5, 2010 at 4:26 am
I have 100 domains on Godaddy and i can say that this company is very reputable.”"-
December 7, 2010 at 10:47 pm
Ahhhh, thanks for this timely piece of experience. Just in time as I start to my blog as a LifeCoach on being healthy, wealthy and wise. Thanks, Terry!