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Grow Your Internet Business with a Merchant Account

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:58:12 +0000

Many business owners realize they have to accept credit cards to stay competitive, but they don’t necessarily know why credit cards offer advantages to consumers. The ideas from this article could be turned into messaging that you could insert into your marketing copy, whether it is on your website or[...]

Starting Your Own Social Media Management Business

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 21:15:34 +0000

How many of you use Twitter and Facebook to market your own blog, website, online store, info product or service? If you’re attempting to (or already are) making money online, you’re probably very familiar with these forms of advertising. In fact, many of you probably have a Facebook Fan (Like)[...]

I Just Released Version 2.0 of My WordPress Theme Fresh Journal!

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 23:39:06 +0000

Many of you know I launched my own premium WP theme site (Simply Fresh Themes) this spring. So far, I’ve developed and updated one theme that I’m proud to say many awesome bloggers are currently using on their sites! The theme is called Fresh Journal and it is my first[...]

Successful Website Design – What Mr. A Likes, Mrs. B Doesn’t

Keller Hawthorne — Fri, 18 Jun 2010 20:16:14 +0000

What constitutes a successful website? “A good design”, say some people, “Outstanding content” say others, while others still emphasize the importance of online marketing. Who is right? All of them, of course!

The success of a website depends on the successful interaction of a variety of website elements and marketing activities.[...]

Marketing Your Internet Business with Coupons

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 21:51:08 +0000

Promoting an online store is the one of the most critical stages in ensuring the success of your online business. You spend months developing your store, but unless you attract buyers, your efforts will be in vain. One really effective marketing strategy for online retailers is coupon marketing, which helps[...]

Following Google Guidelines: Buying and Selling Links and PageRank

Keller Hawthorne — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 23:52:05 +0000

This week, I had to turn down another advertising opportunity. I get approached often with requests to purchase text links on my blog. I’m always open to these opportunities as long as they follow Google’s Guidelines. Unfortunately, they never do.

Is the Buying or Selling of Links Against Google Guidelines?

Absolutely[...]

The Six ‘Startup Rules’ for Launching an Internet Business

Keller Hawthorne — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 22:53:17 +0000

It is easier and more appealing than ever to start a web-based business.

The number of households connected to the Internet has reached near total saturation. What’s more, an increasing number of consumers are choosing to remain always-connected through smart phones and similar devices. For a web-based business, that translates to[...]

How to Find a Good Domain Name for Your Internet Business

Keller Hawthorne — Mon, 24 May 2010 20:15:56 +0000

The world of domain names can easily be compared to finding real estate in certain countries or cities. The fact is, these days it’s difficult to find a common domain name with a “.com” extension. As a result, prices for some domain names have increased exponentially (Business.com was sold for[...]

7 Ways to Be a Different Blogger and Stand Out From the Crowd

Keller Hawthorne — Wed, 19 May 2010 20:42:15 +0000

If you want to be a successful blogger, rule #1, strive to be different.

You don’t hear “be different” as a means to blogging success very often, but let that not distract you from the message – Be Different! If you want to know how to make money blogging and be[...]

My Greatest Challenge as a Business Owner – Outsourcing

Keller Hawthorne — Sat, 15 May 2010 22:41:52 +0000

I had a revelation this year – my biggest downfall as a business owner is my inability to outsource and delegate. Did you know I run SIX businesses out of my home? Three are retail, which require customer service and inventory management; one is technical and product based, which requires[...]