Track Your Traffic

I have just starting implementing a new way to keep track of my traffic. Before, I was just using the system that came with my hosting plan. However, I have found that http://www.Google.com/analytics provides better tracking service and it is FREE.

 

I simply placed a script into the HTML on each page of my site and Google does the rest.  I get a detailed report of my traffic.

 

For those of my Blog visitors that allow me to maintain their site, I will be incorporating this tracking with in the next couple of weeks.  And…all of my new customers will get this setup automatically with their purchase of a website.

 

Till next time…

 

 

Can you make money on EBAY?

Every where I turn, I hear people talking about getting into the Internet world by selling things on EBAY. 

 

It sounds easy, doesn’t it? 

 

However, there are certain skills and techniques needed to successfully market products on an auction site such as EBAY.

 

• You need to know how keywords play into the placement of your ad. 
• You have to figure out what the minimum you are willing to accept as payment without making the price too high so people will bid. 
• You have to correctly calculate postage in order to not use your profit up in shipping. 
• You need to understand that you will still have insertion fees regardless if your item sells or not.
• You need to read EBAY’s rules very closely so you can be in compliance. 
• You don’t want a bad mark from one of your buyers as that effects your future selling power.

 

There are many things to pay attention to.  More than can be discussed in this blog.  I suggest that if you are really interested in marketing your items on Internet using a forum such as EBAY, that you begin with just one item and go slowly to get the feel of the system.  Be patient with yourself and allow yourself time to learn how it all works.

 

Good Selling!

Collect Those Email Addresses!

One of the biggest suggestions I give to all of my website design clients is to collect email addresses from their visitors. By building a list of customers and potential customers, businesses can often get repeat sales without any new advertising methods.

A simple newsletter, blog entry, or promotion email sent each month to the email list will generate more income and customer loyalty. Customers want valuable information. They will become loyal to the businesses who provide that information.

A simple lead capture page or section on the website will help gather these emails. If the business has a brick and mortar location, then it is important for them to gather email addresses from their walk in customers. This can be done by running promotions. For example: a restaurant can offer the chance to win a free lunch every week for their customers that submit their email addresses/phone numbers to them.

If you just take the time, you can come with hundreds of ways to make it worthwhile for your potential customers to give you their email address and subscribe to your information or promotions.

Until Next Time....

How can you beat the economy?

Everywhere I turn, I hear reports of a failing economy. I hear about people losing their jobs, their houses, and their dignity. What is really a shame, is that it doesn't have to be this way.

We have been powered with a tool that those that suffered the Great Depression didn't have: the Internet!

By harnessing the power of the Internet, a normal, every day Joe can become a Millionaire. It is truly amazing.

However, many people do not know what they have available. They think is too advanced for them or too expensive.

The best way to overcome a lack of knowledge is by teaming up with someone who does know. So, if you have a great idea of a product or service, give me a call and let's see what we can do if we put our heads and talents together.

I am excited about our future and I don't feel that I have to let this "recession" control my finances. I chose to exceed financially in spite of the failing times. You can too.