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10 Ways to Sell Your Products Online

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PageRank was a system based on variables that ranked a site based on keywords and key-phrases, which and how many other sites link or refer a given website, how many links a website has, and many other factors. Overall, web pages are ranked by hundreds if not thousands of variables. In an attempt to further improve search engine results, Google introduced a system that takes into account any web content author(s).

Online Sales Tax Law

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5 Free SEO Tools that Small Businesses Should be Using

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How Do You Plan to Promote Your Site or Blog?

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ICANN will release Hundreds of New Domain Name Suffixes in 2013

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Google Incorporates AuthorRank into its Search Ranking Algorithm

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Beyond SEO: Alternative Traffic Sources

Wed,30 January 2013 15:00:00 +1000

We all know that SEO offers one of the best methods of getting targeted traffic to your site. But, have you ever thought about other ways to increase or supplement your online traffic. The key to traffic is the source. The intent and quality of the traffic source usually determines how well the traffic will convert.

Maximizing Your ROI by Tracking the Marketing Metrics That Matter

Wed,16 January 2013 15:00:00 +1000

Too many marketers fail to track anything beyond traffic and profit. They look at the basic numbers. As long as they are making and getting traffic, they are happy. Instead of trying to maximize the value of each visitor, they simply try to drive more traffic so they can hopefully make more money. The truth is that there are some important marketing metrics that can greatly improve a marketer's ability to make more money, whether they get more traffic or not. Here are 5 marketing metrics that should be the focus of every online marketer.

5 SEO Tips for Your Online Store

Wed,26 December 2012 15:00:00 +1000

If you can think of a topic, there is a blog that covers it. Most of these blogs only last for a short amount of time, then are retired. Some lose interest. Others enjoy writing, but cannot justify the time if they are not making any money. Losing interest is personal and cannot be easily remedied, but monetizing a blog to keep it alive and fun can be solved fairly easily. There are many ways to make money blogging, but here are five practical ways that can make money today.

5 Practical Ways to Make Money From Your Blog

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5 Steps to Holiday Success - Online Readiness Checklist

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Small businesses may benefit greatly from online marketing, but being great at your business and understanding online marketing are two entirely different things. Whether you are using a website, a blog, or online store, understanding these traffic metrics will enable you to improve your online presence and increase sales.

Website Traffic Metrics You Need to Know

Wed,7 November 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Is Social Bookmarking Still a Good Marketing Strategy?

Thu,25 October 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Social bookmarking has been popular for a few years now and many marketers are still unsure as to whether or not it is actually an effective marketing strategy. That should come as no surprise, especially when you consider that tracking your marketing efforts with social bookmarking can be difficult to do. Social Bookmarking can Produce an ROI.

10 Tips to Improve the Usability of Your eCommerce Site

Thu,11 October 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Of all online business models, eCommerce is experiencing an incredible growth. Small start ups and large brands alike are seizing the opportunity to reach a larger market on the internet than they can locally. The issue for many is that the platforms that power most eCommerce stores are prone to shortfalls in their usability.

Tips for Choosing the Right Domain Name for Your Business

Thu,27 September 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Choosing a domain name is one of the first and most important things you can decide for your Internet business. A domain name is more than just a simple website address - it is your brand and identity on the World Wide Web. So, what makes a good domain name for your business?

The Best Strategies for Email Marketing

Thu,13 September 2012 15:00:00 +1000

If you own a business, you know that traditional marketing can get very expensive over time. Not only do you have to print marketing materials, you also have to invest in customized envelopes, stamps, and even names and addresses. While traditional marketing is still a focus for some business owners, owners who are looking to increase their Return on Investment while they generate a larger book-of-business are shifting their focus to email marketing.

Image Optimization for SEO

Thu,30 August 2012 15:00:00 +1000

In order to run a successful website, you need to receive as much targeted traffic as possible. Using search engine optimization techniques is a terrific way to move your website up the search rankings and increase the number of daily visitors to your website.

Evaluating Your Competition on Google

Thu,16 August 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Search Engine Optimization (SEO) is very dynamic field that relies on the algorithmic changes of search engine providers to determine the course of action they should take with regard to the content and design of web sites.

Six Ways to Keep From Being Left Out on LinkedIn

Thu,02 August 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Today's savvy consumers know that nearly anyone can purchase a fancy Internet landing site and that the quality of an inferior good or service can easily be masked by fancy scripts and appealing copy.

PPC Ad Copy Common Mistakes

Thu,17 July 2012 15:00:00 +1000

PPC online marketing businesses are added to the Internet almost every day. How can a company that relies on pay-per-click business be sure that its ad copy will continue to attract new traffic?

Urls for better SEO

Thu,07 July 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Search engines like Google scan URLs, title tags, and other tags to glean information about what your website or blog post is really about.

Tips for Cleaning Up Your Website Presence

Thu,21 June 2012 15:00:00 +1000

A great website is not static; it is a changing, thriving organism. Don't make the mistake of thinking that, once developed, your web copy, web links, and information architecture need not change.

Creative Writing Strategy

Thu,07 June 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Small business owners save themselves a great amount of time and money by utilizing the most effective strategies to manage their online advertising campaigns.

Tips for Success in Content Networks

Thu,30 May 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Small business owners save themselves a great amount of time and money by utilizing the most effective strategies to manage their online advertising campaigns.

7 Reasons You Need a Facebook Page for Your Business

Thu,17 May 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Adding a Facebook page for your business can be a vital business marketing tool, as well as a way for you to communicate with customers, raise brand awareness, and promote products, sales, and services.

The Myth of Mobile Marketing

Thu, 26 April 2012 15:00:00 +1000

The mobile phone today offers a wide array of capabilities. Chances are, there's a mobile marketing method that can speak effectively to your user base. Explore different methods, then go mobile. Your audience is already there.

What is Local Advertising and Why Does it Matter?

Thu, 11 April 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Contests drive marketing campaigns, because who doesn't love to win something? No matter what your organization's or business's budget, you can pull off creative marketing contests that garner consumer attention, boost product awareness, and generate sales. By changing your contests up and taking advantage of the seasons, you can run effective and fun contests all year round.

What is Local Advertising and Why Does it Matter?

Thu, 28 March 2012 15:00:00 +1000

If you're not local, you're probably not having the impact you could enjoy in your community. No matter how spiffy your website, how faithful your tweets, or how charming your blog posts, local search is going to drive local business.

Driving Traffic with StumbleUpon

Thu, 14 March 2012 15:00:00 +1000

This popular website can be used for everything from procrastinating on homework to educating oneself on a variety of topics. In the last few years, business owners have discovered just how helpful the site can be in driving traffic.

Selecting an Autoresponder Program

Thu, 29 February 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Autoresponders are a tool to keep in touch with your interested customers and provide them information about products, services and industry news. There are things you need to consider when setting up an autoresponder program, and two of the most important are the type of autoresponder program you use, and how you frame your autoresponder series message.

Traffic Metrics You Need To Know

Thu, 15 February 2012 15:00:00 +1000

What Google's New "Freshness Update" Means to You!

Thu, 01 February 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Google announced the introduction of a new update to their Caffeine web indexing system that was originally pushed out in June 2010. This most recent update, affecting roughly 35% of searches, has become known as the Freshness Update due to its stated goal of delivering fresher, more recent search results.

Find Your Social Media Sites

Thu, 19 January 2012 15:00:00 +1000

Whether you check your Facebook feed five times a day, monitor incoming tweets throughout the day, or unwind a couple times a week with YouTube or Vimeo, you know that social media makes a big difference.

6 Ways to Improve Your Affiliate Offer

Thu, 5 January 2012 15:00:00 +1000

It's not getting people to your site that matters, it's keeping them there, keeping them entertained, and making the sale. If you're not seeing enough return on investment for your affiliate offer, it might be time to sweeten the pot.

SEO Your Business for Local Search

Wed, 21 December 2011 15:00:00 +1000

As a small independent business, you know that your customer base is local. But are you using the internet to get their attention, reminding old customers just what your value is and catching the eye of new ones?

5 Tips for Writing Title Tags

Wed, 6 December 2011 15:00:00 +1000

A required element of HTML/XHTML documents, title or meta tags can be the most memorable part of your website. They appear in the top browser bar and show up in search results, linking to your website.

Top Tips for Crafting PPC Ads

Wed, 23 November 2011 15:00:00 +1000

You've got limited space in a PPC ad, and you need to make every word count. Create effective ads by knowing your user, speaking their language and following search marketing best practices.

6 of The Best Ways to Generate Leads Locally

Wed, 9 November 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Many local businesses open with the idea that they have all of the promotion tools they need in- house. In their view, existing business contacts plus customer referrals and some light networking will keep the doors open and the lights on for a long time to come.

The Top 10 Reasons You Are Losing Sales Online

Wed, 26 October 2011 15:00:00 +1000

If you’re having trouble with conversion on your online store, here are the ten most common areas where problems can arise, starting with the earliest points that things can go wrong.

Tips for making a squeeze page

Wed, 13 October 2011 15:00:00 +1000

One of the vital things which cannot be underestimated to generate traffic to your website is the squeeze. It is important that your squeeze page is designed and maintained properly.

Eying Up a Link Prospect

Wed, 29 September 2011 15:00:00 +1000

A small number of links from quality sites will bring you much more benefit than thousands of links from poor quality sites. But how do you judge quality?

11 Best Places to Get Authoritative Links to Dominate Your Niche

Wed, 15 September 2011 15:00:00 +1000

We've outlined the BEST authoritative sources to quickly add legitimate inbound links to your site and those of your clients with very little effort.

Comparing types of Web Hosting

Wed, 27 August 2011 15:00:00 +1000

What is the right web hosting choice for your website? The main types of web hosting available are free hosting, shared hosting, dedicated hosting, virtual hosting and collocated and/or managed hosting. These range in reliability, stability, speed and cost and you'll need to consider the relative benefits and disadvantages to decide which is best suited to your website.

The Best Email Marketing Services

Wed, 17 August 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Email marketing is one of the most powerful marketing tools available for communicating and developing relationships. But, email marketing can only be that powerful when it’s done well.

How will Google+ effect SEO?

Wed, 03 August 2011 15:00:00 +1000

The Internet is buzzing with headlines and reactions about Google's new social network, Google+. Recently launched this summer, Google+ is set to become Facebook's greatest rival yet.

Yahoo Instant Search

Wed, 20 July 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Before Google solidified its hold on the Internet, Yahoo Search was the top Web destination. Now, Yahoo is struggling to compete and take its place back at the top.

Web Browsing, The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

Wed, 06 July 2011 15:00:00 +1000

In todays internet world, there are so many different choices of browsers to choose from, this article will delve in to the ins and outs of the four top browsers of 2011.

How does Google Panda effect you?

Fri, 17 June 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Google Panda is perhaps the most significant algorithm update to ever hit the Internet, yet. It's been a month since Google rolled out the new algorithm and it's still one of the hottest topics in the SEO world. This isn't surprising, though, because the update practically reshaped the search landscape.

How much is your website worth

Fri, 03 June 2011 15:00:00 +1000

The real SEO question. What is my website worth? Answering such a question is near impossible. However using one of the latest website valuation tools such as RealWebWorth you may see an estimation of what your website or domain could be worth.

5 Reasons Why You Need a Mobile Website

Wed, 23 May 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Learn about the amazing world of mobile marketing and why you need a mobile friendly website to take advantage of the many consumors who take advantage of mobile computing anywhere.

Free SEO iPad Apps

Wed, 04 May 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Now that Apple iPad’s consumer base has grown, webmasters need to find a way to step up their game and adjust to new SEO techniques in order to suit the iPad’s new design and features. They can do so by employing a few types of SEO apps. However, before tinkering with iPad SEO in particular, they must first learn about the nature of mobile SEO.

Turn Your Domains Into Money Making Machines

Mon, 20 April 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Domain parking is a very inexpensive way to make sure you have a domain for redirection of Web traffic, further site development or resale. Like the typical website creation process, domain parking involves registering for a domain name, but unlike the typical website, parked domains do not have content..........

Online Copywriter Tips for Sales Page Optimization

Thur, 7 Apr 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Optimizing a sales page presents a unique challenge for an online copywriter. It’s not the same as optimizing a typical content page, where readers are willing to overlook a slightly unusual turn of phrase as long as the content is of high quality. In the case of a sales page, every sentence and every word needs to be flawless. The copy must continually direct the customer toward the sale............

The Benefits Of Using FourSquare For Your Business

Wed, 23 March 2011 15:00:00 +1000

In this day and age, it is no longer enough for businesses to simply advertise their services and products in the print or television media. Online marketing is now as important and effective as a viral television commercial.

Around ten years ago, online marketing simply meant setting up an official website and filling it with information about the business. In recent years this practice extended to social media websites like LinkedIn, Tumblr, MySpace, Twitter and Facebook, where the public interact with one another as though in a virtual community composed of incorporeal individuals from all over the globe. .............

Are You Making These Mistakes in Your Emails?

Wed, 9 March 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Here are 15 important website design tips that you might not be aware of or have overlooked. Consider taking advantage of them if you haven't already done so.............

Powerful Search Engine Submission Tips

Thu, 23 Feb 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Although these terms are sometimes used interchangeably, search engine optimization and search engine submission are two different things. Optimization is the process of improving a website’s position in the search engines; while website submission, also called search engine registration, is getting your site listed on the search engines...........

The 7 Wonders of Social Networking

Wed, 9 Jan 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Undoubtedly there is at least one person throughout the day I see scouring their social media profile who then chirps up with “Have you seen this bulletin...” or “What’s this bra status thing about...”

Now to be fair, the majority are just tutting at someone’s soppy status about a loved one or laughing at pictures put up from the weekend before, so it’s easy to forget the amount of people on social media sites that use it for more than just socialising...........

Ten Valuable SEO Link Building Tips

Wed, 26 Jan 2010 15:00:00 +1000

SEO link building is one of the most crucial methods you can use for website promotion. While on-page optimization is important, it doesn’t take you really far. Once your website is up and running, the next thing to do is build quality inbound website links, which can help your site appear higher in the search engine results pages (SERPs)...........

How Social Media has Changed SEO

Wed, 12 Dec 2011 15:00:00 +1000

Social media websites have spread like wildfire over the past couple of years. Today, so many people spend more time on Facebook, Twitter or some other social network than any other website.

Aside from connecting people, social networks also provide advertising opportunities. Take Facebook, for example. What do you do when you come across a website with half a billion active users? Develop Facebook Web promotion strategies and use the website as a marketing tool, of course.

It's not surprising to find so many businesses utilizing Facebook Web promotion these days.

Ways to Monetize Blog Traffic

Wed, 15 DEC 2010 15:00:00 +1000

You have heard the hype and read the stories on monetizing the traffic on your blog but what’s the real story. It sounds easy and simple, but the truth is that simply getting traffic to your blog does not mean you will make money from those visitors. That is what it means to "monetize your blog traffic" and here are a few things to keep in mind...........

12 Most Common SEO Mistakes

Wed, 1 Dec 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Have you ever embarked on some SEO work and got that sinking feeling that you might be doing something wrong? You're not alone. Our expert Mark Nunney gives us the dirty dozen top mistakes he sees being made in SEO, as well as tips on how to negotiate the pitfalls. 1. Missing the big picture Most SEO advice is given for a single page, word or technique. But if a site is to be responsible for a profitable small business then in most situations it will need hundreds of pages targeting hundreds of thousands of keywords using a wide range of techniques............

Google Instant Preview Changes How Search Results Are Viewed

Wed, 17 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Google Instant Preview is a new feature following the September roll out of Google Instant which completes searches while they're being typed into Google's search field, with the goal of significantly reducing time spent searching...............

Social Media and Small Business

Thu, 4 Nov 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Unless you’ve been hunkered under a rock or in the back of a cave, you’ve at least heard the term “social media.” Depending on your perspective, social media either represents the fall of western civilization or the perfect marriage of people and technology..............

Social Media Marketing - The Myths

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +1000

The original Internet changed the way we work and live, and the way we interact with one another. The coming of Web 2.0 promises to be just as revolutionary, and just as important to businesspeople around the world...........

10 Steps to Getting the Click

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 15:00:00 +1000

There are a number of steps a webmaster can take to encourage visitors to "click" on a link or graphic located on their website. The following steps will help "get the click" ... 1. Colors Use contrasting colors for links. This makes the links easier to discern from other text on a web page. Also, avoid placing links against a patterned background, as it will make it much more difficult to read the link text..........

Seven Pillars of Marketing a Local Business Online

Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +1000

When I first started writing for The Virginia Gazette in 1998, the Web was a giant mystery. Almost 13 years later, it’s still a mystery for most! With the emergence of Twitter, Facebook, Yelp, Google, Linkedin, and a host of other sites, getting started with online marketing seems more daunting than ever. Yet, as consumers flock to the Web daily to research local products and services, visibility for your business via the Internet literally spells success or failure. Bottom line: online marketing is NOT optional anymore and you need every one of these 7 pillars to succeed, especially in a local market.........

Google Sandbox - Still Important To Success

Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Google denies that they sandbox new websites. Yet, webmasters and SEO gurus alike have been frustrated to no end by the sandbox effect noted when a new website is launched. Google does acknowledge that there may be something in the algorithm that penalizes new websites and gives them lower rankings until they have proven their value. ........

Social Media - For Building Your Presence on Networking Sites

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Social Media services are essentially powerful tools that allow your company to tap into the two-way conversation that is happening naturally between you and your customers. Social Media services are designed to let you know what people are taking about you and the areas where you can best get involved. It also helps you in creating a strategy which you can use to increase your brand awareness..........

Email Marketing: The Secret To Making Them Open Yours

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Email Marketing is a brilliant method of marketing your business if you get it right. Of course everyone's take on getting it right is different. To be honest I had never put much thought into my Email Marketing until recently. I seem to have suddenly been shown the errors of my ways, and I do mean errors, plural, because I have been making several apparently! 1f14a45c7f5847c682eb5509385f2056 .........

Increase Your Website Traffic

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Here is a simple list of SEO tips and tactics to help get more traffic and links to your website with some very simple and easy to follow steps. Many people think that having a good website is all you need to get tons of visitors. Wrong answer. Getting traffic to your site takes hard work and diligence and is not accomplished overnight. Think about it this way - how are people supposed to know where to find your site if you don't tell them? You must advertise. Here are some proven ways to advertise your site without spending [much] money:..........

3 Ways To Successfully Promote Any Internet Business

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 15:00:00 +1000

Many people are looking for proven ways to promote their Internet business for free. You may be one of them who do not feel you have a lot of money to spend on advertising your online business.

In this article I want to give you three guaranteed ways that you can build your Internet marketing business successfully and not invest a lot of money to do it...........