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Small Business SEO – Project Traffic Flood, pt 2

I did some research on my new client, his site, and his industry. He has, or had, a web site built by someone else. I did some checking around to see where we stand before we begin. Here’s what I … Continue reading

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Small Business – We Don't Need No Stinkin' Web Sites

I’m offended by the “greasy hair” stereotype, but other than that, this article has some true things to say. I came from the web development world, where a budget of $30,000 was average. I worked at a company that developed … Continue reading

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Cutting Marketing Budget During Hard Times is Bad For Business

Everyone knows that the economy is in trouble. How should you react as a small business owner? How are you going to pay the rent next month? Which employee are you going to let go? How will you keep your … Continue reading

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How to Convert More Website Traffic into More Customers & Sales by Inviting Prospects to Take Action

SiteProNews: Webmaster News & Resources » Blog Archive » How to Convert More Website Traffic into More Customers & Sales by Inviting Prospects to Take Action Here Are 3 Easy “Calls to Action” to Convert More Website Traffic into Sales … Continue reading

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Last Edit for Web Site Starter Kit

My wife went through the draft with her pen and marked it all up. Anything that she didn’t understand is being rewritten. Some of my organization wasn’t clear, so I’m making that a little clearer. We want to make Web … Continue reading

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Web Site Starter Kit First Draft is done!

I need to go back through it all and review it, but the basic idea of using WordPress.com to set up a free web site is a good one. I have all kinds of tips and tricks to make that … Continue reading

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Get The Right Email Address

Many small business owners will use their old generic email address when doing business, even after they’ve spent money to buy a domain name. Sending an email to someone with a HotMail, Yahoo, or Gmail domain name is a sure … Continue reading

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Stores seeking sales on Web :: PostStar.com

Stores seeking sales on Web :: PostStar.com Locally, Paul O’Donnell, owner of Celtic Treasures in Saratoga Springs, saw an influx of orders Monday thanks to a free shipping offer. “UPS came in with a big hand truck to carry it … Continue reading

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Technology is cheap – Labor is expensive

Here is the web guy at the NYT saying that their main costs for their web site is the manpower to build it. The software is cheap. The hardware is cheap. That’s basically the approach I take in the Website … Continue reading

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Year-End Tech & Tax Tips for Smart Small Businesses – MarketWatch

Year-End Tech & Tax Tips for Smart Small Businesses – MarketWatch Black Friday and Cyber Monday Sales Combined with Historically High IRS Write-offs Make End of 2008 Ideal Time for Small Businesses to Invest in New Digital Technology LONG BEACH, … Continue reading

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