Self-Editing Your Writing

Much of what I do at my "day job" involves editing what others have written. Eliminating typos, repairing damaged grammar, replacing missing or misused punctuation--I relish editing, in a roll-up-my- shirtsleeves and rub-my-hands-together sort of way.

10 Ways To Lose A Sale!

1. You don't make people feel safe when they order. Remind people that they are ordering through a secure server. Tell them you won't sell their e-mail address and all their information will be kept confidential.

Content Alchemy: Converting Free Site Visitors Into Paying Customers

The Internet has traditionally been the home of the free. Everyone who uses the Web seems to expect to get everything downloadable for free. If you’re offering content for free, then you’re potentially losing money every time someone views your site. It’s tough to run a business for free, and this is the reason that many Web businesses are moving to pay models. Let’s take…