Traffic is typically the business model for hobbyists and “web ventures” though some companies try to leverage it as revenue. Sites that predominately rely on traffic for revenue rarely promote their own product or service. Typically the site is designed to fill a niche. The really successful ones make up the rags to riches stories that every web venturist dreams of. So
Read moreThis is the most common thing I hear from people with a “web idea”: I build this or that, and make money on the internet (subtext: I should be a millionaire within the year). While there is money to be made on the internet many people have been brainwashed by dishonest ads and get rich quick schemes. The internet is
Read moreIf you are a trainer or consultant and are not using the internet in your marketing matrix, you are missing a golden opportunity. The media might as well be designed with this group in mind. Why? Internet and email marketing is built around communicating information. It’s a trainer’s and consultant’s stock in trade. Their business is built on having and
Read moreIt’s becoming more and more common for web design and programming professionals to advertise a CMS with site creation. These usually state a wonderful site that you can update yourself. Sounds good on the surface but there are some key questions to ask before jumping on board. The first is how the site is set up. Many companies have stock
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