http://computerrepairblog.com Computer Technology Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:02:45 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Having maintained over 50 websites for the past few years we have finally taken the plunge and started our own hosting company. The thought of starting it was planned for quite some time, it was just a matter of putting it into effect. You would think starting a hosting company would ... http://computerrepairblog.com/veteran-web-hosting.html Many of you know Steve Cherubio the creator of PodNutz and you may know him as the guy who puts out those amazing Laptop Repair Video's. But, now Steve has come out with the TechSiteBuilder package. This product is specifically built for computer repair technicians/businesses that need to get an Internet ... http://computerrepairblog.com/techsitebuilder.html Great article on 2009 Internet Stats here Few things jump out at you. Being in business one of the blocks of number is: Internet users * 1.73 billion – Internet users worldwide (September 2009). * 18% – Increase in Internet users since the previous year. * 738,257,230 – Internet users in Asia. * 418,029,796 – Internet ... http://computerrepairblog.com/2009-internet-stats.html **Edited 27 jan 2010... Now "Comptia" has changed their mind, or better yet clarified their position here. Seems now if you do or have done the A+, Net+ or Security Plus on or before 31 Dec 2011 then you are still good for life.... Not surprising that Comptia is finally on board ... http://computerrepairblog.com/comptia-follows-suit.html I was at a business clients yesterday. I started working on their network a few months ago and as of yet they have not signed on for a "maintenance contract" which typically I would of been upset with by now but if they do not seem to care I am ... http://computerrepairblog.com/how-not-to-do-business.html If you notice a recent post has been removed. The reason for removal is simply this "I am done with anyone who is not looking to improve our industry in general"...I have many other things to focus on that I believe will help our industry and the small business owner ... http://computerrepairblog.com/recent-post.html Paradigm Shifts for Techs: Managed Services Part 1 by Derek R. Iannelli, IT Strategist, Progressive Integrations, Inc., When I ‘closed’ my first M&S agreement (maintenance & support), I thought I finally figured it out, and if I could sell enough of them, our business would making the American Dream come true. That ... http://computerrepairblog.com/paradigm-shifts-for-techs-managed-services-part-1.html US Commerce Association - Ashley Carter As you can see we have won an award!!!! But, WAIT so did a million other people..haha This has got to be one of the best deals going and here is how it works. They  send out a million emails to different businesses and claim they ... http://computerrepairblog.com/us-commerce-association-award.html As some of you know I have written in the past about forums and the benefit of them. But, then out of nowhere Bryce Whitty from Technibble comes up with an amazing contest. Simple contest, just answer some general questions and the winner(s) get: Instant Housecall – Remote Support Software CommitCRM – ... http://computerrepairblog.com/technibble-forum-contest.html The Association of Computer Repair Business Owners new site is now online. Company Lookup – This is for Association Members to list their business and also for consumers to search for Members. Plus, it has “waysearch” built into it so it opens a map for the customers to find you. Make ... http://computerrepairblog.com/association-of-computer-repair-businesses.html