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Who to Follow on Twitter: Readers Respond
Who to Follow on Twitter - Top Tweeters on Twitter about Online Business
Twitter Profile
Twitter Profile - What it is and how this micro blog can help you promote your blog and your business.
Running Your Business With Google Apps
Google Apps is an online office suite based on the relatively new concept of cloud computing. If you are considering this, then you're in good company. According to Google, more 2 million businesses are currently using Google Apps, with more than 3000 new customers signing up every day. Here's what you need to know:
Klout.com Profile
What is Klout.com? Is a social media tool that measures influence across the Web, specifically your Twitter ranking. Learn how your Klout Score is calculated. The Klout Score gives a snapshot as to your popularity/influence on Twitter.
Technorati Profile
Technorati Profile - What it is and how this blog search engine can help you promote your blog.
Top 5 Ways to Use Technorati
With your blog claimed, its time to start using the features of the Technorati tool. Here are five great uses of the site.
6 Ways to Increase Blog Traffic
Of course it's great to get new visitors, but it's even better when they stay and read more than just the landing page. Here are six great ways to increase blog traffic:
Designing Your Website
Regardless of if you are going to hire a designer, use free WordPress software or learn professional software like Adobe Dreamweaver to create your site, there are a number of things to consider before you break ground on construction of your new site.
6 Ways to Build Your Blog Community
According to an Internet usability study by Jakob Nielsen, the majority of online users are "lurkers", people that that "lurk" in the background, reading without contributing. This involves as many as 90% of your readers. There are a number of ways that this ratio can be adjusted in your favor.
Web Host and ISP: What’s the Difference?
As you begin the planning of your new online business, there will be lots of terms that seem to mean the same thing. Don’t confuse these two terms: Web host and ISP. You’re going to need both, and they are quite different.
Four Main Areas of Website Design
With site objectives and site functions determined, it’s time to get down designing. This is where we begin to plan what the site will actually look like – the overall design, how content will be arranged and how to navigate through the sections. There are four main areas of design to consider:
Choosing Specific Website Functions
If you've spent any amount of time online, you know that the number of available site features are endless. Some functions, while interesting and fun, may add little benefit to achieving your objective. Consider these important site functions for your Website.
Establishing Your Website Objectives
A website without objectives is like going on a trip without a destination. How will you know when you've arrived? In the words of the Cheshire Cat: “If you don't know where you are going, any road will get you there.”
How to Start an Online Business
Eager to launch your online business, but not sure where to start? With improving technology, including excellent online tools and lower costs, there has never been an easier time to put your business online. These 10 steps will get you online in no time.
How to Find a Web Host
Seems like a simple enough task: Choose a Web hosting company. Maybe you could just Google it ... 193,000,000 search results for "Web host". Now what? Before you touch your mouse you need to determine two things:
Affiliate Program Basics
Affiliate programs have become a standard component of most online businesses. With thousands of companies and dozens of networks offering affiliate programs, it can be hard to know where to begin. Understanding the basics will help you make good decisions as you begin affiliate marketing on your website.
What's Up With Cloud Computing?
Finding the prospect of hiring an IT Director, buying servers and maintaining software a little daunting? Or do you feel a little tied to your office/laptop and wish you could break the chain? Cloud computing can help.
Twitter 101 for Small Business
Small business owners can use Twitter as a powerful customer engagement and marketing platform. Here are the basics of Twitter lingo and conventions to get you tweeting quickly.
How to Improve Your Site's Page Titles
Smart usage of your website's page titles can help your page stand out in search engine results. Here are tips for ecommerce merchants.
Shopify Review
Review of Shopify as an ecommerce solution for small business.
Tips for Choosing a Domain Name
Tips for choosing a domain name from a domain registration expert.
10 Questions for CrossLoop Cofounder Mrinal Desai
This is an interview with Mrinal Desai, cofounder and VP Sales of CrossLoop.com. CrossLoop is a remote desktop software and freelance marketplace for getting and/or providing PC support.
How to Find a Wholesale Distributor
Tips for finding a distributor where you can buy wholesale products for your retail business.
Interview with Jonathan Fields
Interview with the author of Career Renegade, Jonathan Fields. Discusses his own amazing career path, with tips and resources for people looking to work their dream career.
18 Tips to Avoid eBay Negative Feedback
Boost your eBay reputation with these 18 tips for avoiding eBay negative feedback, increasing your chances of positive feedback, and achieving the highest possible eBay Detail Seller Ratings (DSRs).