Domain Name Browser Search Plugin
July 29, 2008 :: cbensenThis is a great tool for those of you that are domain name junkies! And it’s free.
Network Solutions has created a plugin that lets you search for domain names so easily!
In the past I had to open a new window or tab then open Networksolutions.com to search for domain names. The plugin installs into the [...]
SEO for Local Trade Businesses
July 24, 2008 :: cbensenThere are many opportunities for trade businesses to use SEO to attract local customers. There are lots of opportunities for plumbers, electricians, & mechanics to put their business online.
Small trade oriented businesses can use 2 ways to maximize their presence on the internet:
1. Target the right keyword phrases. Starting with the keyword phrase you [...]
Building Your Business Online Part 5 SEO, Keywords & Metatags
July 23, 2008 :: cbensenIn this series we have covered the following steps:
Part 1 Choosing a Domain Name
Part 2 Choosing a Hosting Package
Part 3 Website Builder
Part 4 Content
In addition to having interesting content there are many things happening in the background. You want to make it easy for people to find your site. When people search in Google & [...]
Marketer’s Corner - Six Things EVERY Small Business Web Site Needs Before They Look for a Customer
July 23, 2008 :: Steve FisherSome people figure that you when you start a web site that getting your domain and throwing a template up is all that is needed to start their own online gold rush. Oh, how I wish that were true. Before you even think about looking for a customer there are six things every small business [...]
Building Your Business Online Series Part 4 Content
July 21, 2008 :: cbensenThe most important aspect of a web site is the content. It’s the information that will get your customer’s attention, provide them with information about your expertise & convince them to purchase your product or services.
Before you make your web site live you should fill it with content to make the site inviting and your [...]
Building Your Business Online Series Part 3 Website Builder
July 21, 2008 :: cbensenIn this series we have covered:
1. Choosing a domain name
2. Hosting packages
The next step is the exciting part. You probably have lots of great ideas for the pages of your website. Doing some planning in advance will be helpful as you put content up for your customers.
Network Solutions has three options that span every level. [...]
Marketer’s Corner - Web Site Promotion Strategies for a Small Business Web Site
July 15, 2008 :: Steve FisherYou are ready to start your web business and make millions of dollars. Awesome. Now what do you?
It may seem like all you need to do is put up your web site and watch the customers come rushing to your door. As with any business, you must let people know that you are open for [...]
Building Your Business Online Series Part 2 Choosing a Hosting Package
July 11, 2008 :: cbensenIn the first part of this series, we talked about choosing a domain name. We chose the address for your website. The next step is to choose the hosting package. Your web site is hosted physically on a server. The web hosting provider maintains the server & makes sure to provide the technology so that [...]
Building Your Business Online Series Part 1 Choosing a Domain Name
July 9, 2008 :: cbensenThis is the first in the series for Building Your Business Online.
My analogy references building a house so keeping with that where do you want to put it? Do you want it to be on a main thoroughfare seen by everyone? You definitely want to make it as easy as possible for everyone to find [...]
Web 2.0 and Customer Service for Small Business - Meeting Saul Colt of Freshbooks
July 4, 2008 :: Steve FisherHow web 2.0 tools are like a time machine – Presentation by Saul Colt of Freshbooks
His title is “Head of Magic” and he calls himself “the Doug Henning of Marketing”. We just call him Saul.
