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    Is a File Manager vital?

    Since FTP programs can do the job more quickly and with more versatility, do you think it is important for a web host to offer a File Manager for uploading/downloading within the control panel?
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    SEO benefit to using subdomains?

    Does using subdomains for different sections of a website improve search ranking at all? I'm trying to figure out how to organize my newest site to be as search-friendly as possible. Is this: http://free.website.com Better than this? http://website.com/free Anyone know?
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    Can ad space pay for free hosting?

    In the past I've considered starting up a free host that would display a banner ad in a frame above the content (no pop up or pop under ads), but I'm not sure something like this could be profitable. If anyone has any experience from deriving ad revenue from a hosting business, I'd appreciate...
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    What do you do when you've acquired a bad domain?

    If you've bought a particularly unattractive domain in a moment of weakness or due to an extremely low price, what do you do with it? Drop it as soon as you get the chance, try to develop it, or park it?
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    Best domain registrar?

    What is the best domain registrar, in terms of price, service, and features? Is it best to go through one of the big names, or a smaller service? I'm still stuck on the basics, I'm afraid. Any help is appreciated. :)
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    Outsourcing Customer Service?

    Do small companies ever outsource their customer service? Are there any live chat companies that can provide live assistance at a rate that someone with a very small business can afford? I'm also wondering if automated customer service (i.e. a bot that responds to questions based on the...
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    Televised Commercials - in the past?

    I was just thinking about how advertising has changed over the last decade or so, and it seems like online advertising (being cheaper and often more efficient) is rapidly becoming the top dog. The only host I can recall seeing an ad spot for on TV is GoDaddy, and they specifically target the...
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    Implementing an Affiliate Program

    Affiliate programs tend to create a win-win situation, don't they? Someone else finds your customer for you, and you still keep at least some of the profit (and usually, 100% of the profits following the initial sale). How easy is it to implement an affiliate program, and are there any scripts...
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    How much is too much to pay for a non-unique template?

    I'm looking at a few different options for an upcoming website of mine, and I'm seriously considering buying a ready-made template. What's a reasonable price to pay for a high-quality look? I don't know if I'm better off buying through a big reseller (like templates.com) or an individual designer.
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