To some people, texting may seem like a step back in technology. But statistics continue to show that you simply cannot beat the  “right to the point”  convenience of a text message. So it’s only natural to try and capitalize on this information if you’re a savvy business owner.

What better way to stay in contact with your clients than via text message? Nobody opens business newsletter emails anymore, they go right to the trash. But when someone receives a text message, they will ALWAYS view it. Mobile marketing is this generation’s alternative to TV commercials, radio ads and billboard signs. The pricing of this service is even a fraction of what it would cost for any of those other old-fashioned advertising alternatives.

It’s simple: As technology grows, so will your business.  This blog post demonstrates how Smartphones are dominating the 18-34 year old market. If we weren’t consistantly using their cell phones to stay in contact, we wouldn’t be spending the money on Smart Phone technology. Marketing your business right to the communication gateway of your customers is not only smart, it’s necessary.

Having been involved in the wonderous web world since the tender age of 13, I consider myself to have been “around the block” when it comes to web hosting. I made my debut in the web design field on community websites such as MiGente and BlackPlanet (the whitey’s had to conform before myspace came around lol), which led me to becoming hosted on a subdomain through a friend, which eventually led to the birth of Bad-Behavior.com! Buying my OWN domain name and hosting space for the first time was so exciting. I racked my brain for weeks trying to come up with a domain name that would never go out of style or that I would get sick of. I definitely achieved that with Bad-Behavior.com as I’ve owned it for 6 years now.

Throughout my 6 years of domain ownership, I have definitely seen some turbulent times in regards to web hosting. Back in 2004 I was broke as a joke, barely able to pay rent, so of course I scoured the internet for the cheapest hosting deal I could possibly find. I definitely found it. Webhostingboy.com hosted my website for $4.95 per month for unlimited space/bandwidth. If you need assistance with how much space and bandwidth you might need, check out a web hosting guide to give you an idea. it was definitely a nice deal at first, but after my website experienced frequent downtime, poor support and eventually the loss/demise of my entire website.. I realized you definitely get what you pay for in the web hosting world.

I tried out a few more “economy” hosting companies and all ended with the same result. I decided spending a few dollars more to host your website with a reputable company was WELL worth the money. Now, after dealing with such poor service, a feature I require from my hosting company is 24/7 live chat support. I don’t care if you can help me over the phone.. I don’t want to spend an hour dialing buttons to get to you. I want a real person to connect to through a chat client. Hostgator.com has been great in accommodating me for the past 2 years.

Chelsey’s Web Hosting Tips:

1. DO YOUR RESEARCH! Check out a web hosting directory, read reviews, forum posts, etc.
2. Always look for contact information. Posted phone numbers & addresses are vital. If you have a problem, you want it handled ASAP.
3. Never pay for a year’s worth of hosting in advance. You might hate the company after 2 months and they could refuse a refund.
4. Remember.. you get what you pay for in the web hosting world!

That’s about it. Check out this article if you want to know more about how to choose the best hosting company. Happy hunting!

Okay enough boring talk. Here are some recent pictures from a night kicking it VIP at Club Pearl (a ‘vegas style’ club in Tucson) and a night out on 4th Avenue (the best bar hopping street in Tucson).

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I applied for FAFSA earlier this year. Apparantly I earn far too much skrilla to get assistance from the government. I have been looking into student loans on the web, talk about a multi-million dollar business. Good lord. They honestly scare the crap out of me. I have friends far older than me, who make way less money than me, who are STILL paying on their student loans. I sooo do not want to be in that boat. If I decide to go back, I will probably just pay for it out of pocket. It’s a partial tax write-off isn’t it?

I have decided that I’m dedicating one of my paypal accounts entireley to funding a $400 Coach “Carly” bag. I think it’s important that every girl owns at least one ridiculously overpriced accessory. So far I have accumulated $40 so I only have $360 to go.. so close yet so far.

Anyways, love ya’ll TTFN!

Speaking of purchases.. I just bought the prettiest dining room table ever! I’ve been wanting a nice table for sooooo long. The guy at Oak Express gave me a really good deal on a normally $1000+ table. It should be delivered sometime this week YAYYY!! I stole a picture of it from the catalog.

Not really much going on with me otherwise. I’m still staying busy as an office bitch and with my web design. I’m getting pretty skizzilled with my photoshopping enhancement work, which is always good of course Blahbitty blah. Just wanted to tell everyone that I am still alive.

Let’s see whats been happening in the life of Chels.. hmmm.. well my parents divorce is finally done. After two long years of court battles and mean ass lawyers. I really can’t believe it took so fucking long. UIadAHsdfsFJAHdfljd the STRESS it caused everyone!!! Hopefully now the family can do a little healing.

In other news, I WANT A NEW FUCKING CAR! I’m getting totally pissed at my Stratus. Shes given me some good years but I swear I’ve never had to put so much money into that little whorebag of a car before!! My dad helped me put a starter in her right before Xmas, $250, perfect timing and all. A few months ago I had to put a new fuel pump in her which was $300 or something I can’t remember. Then last week the ignition switch went out!! GRRR!!! I don’t care if there are 9238102938102893 miles on my car, I just hate spending money on it. I need to start a “buy chelsey a new car fund” – donations are welcome! :idea:

I’m so fucking irritated right now. Ugh. I hate life.

Now for those of you who aren’t aware, there is a new security measure being taken at all US airports. You aren’t allowed to bring anything liquid or gel onto the airplane. I always take my purse on with me, so I had to put all my makeup into my checked bag. That included my foundation, mascara, lip glosses, etc.

So this leads me to this morning, I woke up and started getting ready for work as usual. All of my shit from California was still packed up, so I started digging through my bags. I noticed that the side pocket of my bag was open. I look through it and, OMG SURPRISE, everything in it is GONE! All of my makeup that I took out of my purse, gone. Three pairs of earrings, gone. Favorite necklace, gone. So that really fucked the beginning of my day up.

Then I proceed to go to work. I sit at my desk and see a little note with my name on it. I open it up and it appears to be an office memo, except I was the only one in the office who got it. The note reads as follows:

“Due to changes in the office structure, the following policy has been implemented starting with this pay period:

1) A 1-hour lunch break is required whether or not you stay in the office. There will be no compensation for this hour.

2) All overtime has to be explained on your pay record each pay period as to why it was required.”

I’m fucking pissed. I work my ass off here. And I’m the only one who gets paid hourly here so of course I’m the only one who this “new policy” applies to. I hate taking a full 60-minute lunch because there isn’t shit to do for an entire damn hour. And I’m sure as hell not going to stay in the office for lunch if I’m not getting paid, so now I have to find something to occupy myself for an hour everyday. And I have to explain why I may stay 15 minutes late sometimes? Ugh.. how about because I’m trying to help this company make money by being productive and getting work done.

Oh, and on top of that shit it’s my little sister’s birthday today. I’m going to try and call her when I get home from work and I just pray it won’t be a repeat of last year. I called up there and my mom got on the phone and wouldn’t let me tell her happy birthday because I’m “an evil, mean daughter” and told me to stay away from HER family, yadda yadda etc. etc. So I’m stressed that I’ll have to deal with that shit again.

Whatever. I feel like crying.