I’ve been using HostGator web hosting for a few months now and decided to post a short review on how it’s working out.

Previously I was using free hosting for my other websites and I have to admit I was a bit hesitant about signing up for paid hosting. However there were some features which I considered necessary for the http://e-productsreview.com website that I was not able to find with free hosting.

So I decided to start off with a monthly Hatchling plan @ $8.95 per month with HostGator as this would give me the flexibility to upgrade my hosting plan if required or to cancel my subscription if I was not happy with the hosting service.

Account and website setup was very straight forward:

• Select your desired hosting plan
• Choose your domain option (register a new domain or enter your existing domain information).
• Enter your personal details and credit card information.
• Install and customize WordPress.     

The thing that impressed me most about HostGator is the Control Panel, which contains a number of great features such as Website Statistics, Fantastico (Shopping Carts, Blogs, Portals, Forums), Password Protected Directories and a Web Based File Manager.

(Try the HostGator cPanel Demo).

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Hatchling Plan

•Single Domain
•UNLIMITED Disk Space
•UNLIMITED Bandwidth
•Shared SSL Certificate

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1 Year: $6.95 p/m
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Baby Plan

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•UNLIMITED Disk Space
•UNLIMITED Bandwidth
•Shared SSL Certificate

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•FREE Dedicated SSL & IP
•FREE Toll-Free Number

3 Years: $12.95 p/m
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1 Year: $14.95 p/m
Monthly: $14.95 p/m

(The above pricing is in USD and accurate at time of posting).

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• Easy to use website backup and FTP functions.
• Video Tutorials
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Cons:

• None to date.

Conclusion:

So far I have been very pleased with the hosting service provided by HostGator. I have not noticed any downtime or slow browsing speed. In fact I plan to upgrade from a Hatchling to a Baby plan in the near future to avail of unlimited domains and to consolidate all of my websites with HostGator.

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The Secrets of Earning Online by Franklyn Jacobs is an 82 page e-book containing information, guides, and templates to get you started in affiliate marketing.

… I was sitting at home one Sunday afternoon a few weeks ago watching a documentary about the world economy. This led me to think, what if I lost my current job or was forced to take a pay cut. I asked myself the question. Is there anything I can do now to prepare for such a nasty possibility?

With that thought on my mind I began considering ways to bring in extra money to cover any income shortfall. Later I found myself online looking through work from home ideas when I came upon this website http://www.secrets-book.com.

I found myself persuaded by the content and a few minutes later had completed the online purchase and downloaded the e-book.

Probably the he most appealing factor was to be able to start up a business with very little cash outlay and it was something I could work on in my spare time at home.

I have to admit the idea of Affiliate Marketing was new to me and I was excited at the potential as I read through the book.

Below is a sample of some of the topics covered in the Secrets of Earning Online.

• Chapter 1: Basics of Making Money on the Internet
• Chapter 2: Getting Everything in Order
• Chapter 3: 3 Simple Moves to get Started Earning
• Chapter 4: Building your Money Making Website
• Chapter 5: Unleashing a Tsunami of Traffic
• Chapter X: The Bottomline of Internet Marketing

All of the topics are covered in detail with guides and tutorials to lead you through each stage of the setup. The e-book contains tips on effective budgeting, building an add with impact and a checklist for identifying a good web page.

In addition to the Secrets of Earning Online you will receive a free e-book, The Maximum Effect by Google. This book is a great resource for getting the most out of your Adwords campaigns.

• Chapter 1: Setting Goals
• Chapter 2: Selecting Keywords
• Chapter 3: Developing Ads
• Chapter 4: Creating Destinations
• Chapter 5: Tracking Results
• Chapter 6: Optimizing Again

In my opinion the Secret of Online Earning e-book is a legitimate product, although it has some drawbacks which will be covered later in the review. It does come with the safety net of a 60 day money back guarantee, which gives you plenty of time to make your mind up about the ebook.

The Pros:

• Straightforward purchase and download procedure.
• Clear and easy to follow instructions to get you started into affiliate marketing.
• A 7 day plan to success.
• 60 Day Money Back Guarantee.

The Cons:

• The Clickbank website has gone through a facelift since the e-book was released so the screenshots are slightly outdated. However the Clickbank website is very well laid out and navigation should not be a problem.

Conclusion:

• Will the Secrets of Earning Online make you rich overnight? I doubt it! If you are new to Affiliate Marketing it’s a good starting point with enough information to get you up and running. But it’s going to take some time and effort before you start seeing real results.

As quoted by Jacobs, ‘Making money on the internet is not easy but can be simple once you know exactly what to do’.

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A key benefit of DVD Catalyst is that it provides an easy method to quickly convert DVDs and popular video formats to files that are small in size (for easy transfer) without an obvious compromise on picture quality.

DVD Catalyst is very easy to use. Once you install DVD Catalyst 3 on your computer, it provides you with a few basic options to begin with. Just use the drop-downs on the left to select your device. All the popular brands are represented, as well as a few generic options for certain device groups (Pocket PC’s, Netbooks etc) If you already have a DVD in your computer, DVD Catalyst will automatically find it, otherwise, put a DVD in your computer. Then just click Go, and DVD Catalyst will do it’s thing to make the DVD into a video file for your selected device/player. Once complete, DVD Catalyst will eject the DVD, and all you need to do is transfer the video file to your smartphone, blackberry, zune, zen or iPhone.

iPhones, Zunes, Smartphones lack a DVD drive, so to be able to put a movie on these devices, a DVD needs to be changed into something that will work with them. You can buy/rent movie files from Apple’s iTunes store, but these only work with iPod and iPhone devices. If you own a Zune, a PSP or anything else, you can not use iTunes to get your movies. While some companies do offer video downloads one way or another, they usually require you to pay for movies you probably already own on DVD anyway.

This is where DVD Catalyst comes in. DVD Catalyst transforms your DVD movies and TV shows into video files that you can use with your device. By installing DVD Catalyst on your computer, you can convert your own DVD collection (as well as video files you might already have) into something that will play on your Blackberry, PocketPC etc. No need to pay for the movies again, or worry about watching them within a day before they expire.

With DVD Catalyst you can watch your own movies and TV shows in a waiting room, entertain the kids on a long ride, or show off your home recordings to your colleagues, regardless of what device you use.

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