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Launching the Net Company
One of the most common questions I get from readers is, "What does it take to start an Internet business?" The assumption…
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Who’s In, Who’s Out: The Continuing Saga Of The Search Engine Wars
There have been a lot of changes on the search engine front in the past year. So many that it's hard to keep track of who's still a major player and who isn't in the search engine game. With so many turning to "Pay for Submission and Pay per Click" models, there aren't a lot left that still accept free submissions. And of those that…
Ezine Readers Not Biting? Change the Bait
A newsletter can be a fantastic way to lure new customers, but without the right bait, you can send out line after line (or issue after issue) and not get a single bite. What should you be baiting your newsletter with? Let's take a look:
Bandwidth, Contention, and Profits
Whether your company offers data service to businesses, residential consumers, apartment dwellers, or university faculty and staff the effort required to provide quality data services becomes increasingly complex as you add customers or users. Contention is one of the most significant forces working against your efforts to deliver cost effective quality data services to your customers. Contention forces you to use more and more of…
3 Tips On Using Contrast
If you have a website, it needs to grab attention. You have to catch a visitor's interest and make him or her want to delve into your site. Otherwise, the site won't do you much good, no matter how much traffic you're getting.
Online Auctions: Play it smart
Online auctions are a terrific way to save money, or make an extra buck. According to a 2002 Newsweek article, more than 50 million people buy and sell on eBay, not counting the millions that buy and sell via other auction venues. This is beneficial for both buyers and sellers, but any online venture is bound to have pitfalls. Online auctions are basically an honors…
