I have a confession to make. I’m technically challenged. When it comes to blogging I can handle the writing end and maybe even a little widget and plugin installation, but when it comes to the nitty gritty, I haven’t a clue. I generally hire people to design my blogs and to handle the issues I can’t.
In November, I was thrilled to be able to announce I was revamping my popular Freelance Writing Jobs blog from a single blog into a network of six blogs. Imagine how it feels watching a small blog grow into the number one online community for freelance writers? This was a thrilling and scary time for me. At the recommendation of my trusted tech guys, I moved over to a more reliable hosting company. It was a company that came highly recommended, received good reviews and they patiently answered all my questions when I called.
A tale of two servers
A couple of weeks after the move and upgrade, I received a notice from the host. My site is too busy, processes are running and it’s affecting the other websites on the server. Could we look into it? Indeed we could. My tech guys looked into it and fixed the problem. Or so we thought. In mid- December the host sent another notice. My blog network is too busy for the chosen plan, I had to move to a dedicated server. This must be done within 24 hours or my service would be yanked. Feeling I had no choice, I paid hundreds of dollars (that I couldn’t spare during the holidays) to get this done. Some of that money, by the way, had been earmarked so I could give my bloggers an end of the year bonus. Sorry, guys. [click to continue…]
Mary Davis
Blog: Everyday Baby Steps
I’m a blogger and mom to three. I have a professional background in higher education and mental health counseling. I was voted Outstanding Academic Adviser of the Year for two years in a row at the community college I worked for.
I love writing, and I feel that a community management position would be ideal for me because I’ve also proven myself professionally as a people person and a natural listener. I have a wide variety of interests and look forward to discussing how I can help your company grow its community.
If you would like to contact Mary Davis for more information regarding her experiences and expertise, please send an e-mail to marydaviswrites[AT]gmail.com.
If you are looking for a job, please submit your details to be included in the next round at the Looking for Employment page.
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Victoria Bianchini
Support. It’s as important to happiness as it is to healing. Studies tells us that having a supportive group behind us is what makes the difference when it comes to meeting a challenge or overcoming a catastrophe.
Last year my boss gave me a card to hang by my desk. A beautiful photograph of hands embracing a butterfly taking flight, it said simply: Help. It’s my word, my calling, my unique selling point, my point of differentiation.
I’m passionate about helping people realize they’re not alone and that even the smallest exchanges can bring clarity.
I’m looking for a new or soon-to-be-online community to help tend and inspire, support and grow.
My background includes marketing manager for Prodigy’s communities and communications, community manager for the guides at About.com, customer experience manager for Register.com, blogger evangelist for Sphere.com and Community Director for First30Days.com.
If you would like to contact Victoria Bianchini for more information regarding her experiences and expertise, please send an e-mail to vbianchini16[AT]gmail.com.
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We received our first job seeker request recently, and so I wanted to show you all more on how this is going to work.
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JR Moreau
Blog: JR’s Not So Literal Blogging
Location: Boston, Massachusetts, USA
I am very interested in learning about employment opportunities in social media and community management. I have already used social media marketing in my current day job and in marketing side projects.
If you would like to contact JR Moreau for more information regarding his experiences and expertise, please send an e-mail to james.r.moreau[AT]gmail.com.
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