The greatest illusion of communication

“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.”- George Bernard Shaw

A friend, Linnaea Mallette of Read My Lips Tips For Success, has been quoting this for months. It finally resonated in me when a series of text messages were misunderstood or never received.

The scenario is this:

A person initiates a text message to another user, there is no response. Later the person checks their email and discovers that the responses were coming to email via the other person’s phone email. The emails were received with cryptic subjects and “from” description.

The takeaway I got from this, is NEVER ASSUME. Communication is only as good as the receipt of it, whether it be in social media circles or one on one speaking.

The Problem with Domains Part 1

Having your own domain is a wonderful thing. yourname.com can be a great location for a blog, a business site or a hangout to post your rant.
The problem is where do you host it? How do you own it? And how to do start the whole thing off?

First Step: Check for the domain name on the Internet

You can use any registration site to discover whether or not your domain name is available. Once you determine the domain is available, find a hosting company that suits your web needs and purchase the domain there. I do not recommend buying a domain from one location and then hosting elsewhere.

Using a hosting company to check a domain is the easiest means to the end. I can recommend Bluehost for this. My domains are hosted there. If you click on the link, you will go through my affiliate link.

Choosing a domain name can be a tedious or adventurous task. If you are thinking of using your name for your domain, and it is a common one, you may find you need to include a middle initial to acquire the domain. I think the domain jacksmith.com for example is already taken. But perhaps jackjsmith.com is not.

Be creative. Watch for part two in a couple of days.