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Understand Google's Guidelines
Don't be a rank amateur! To get listed fast and not banned, know what the leading search engine does and doesn't look for--and what to avoid.

10 Blogs to Write Today
If blogging is part of your marketing plan, get started on these ideas.

3 Secrets to a Site that Sells
Put these tips in place to turn browsers into buyers.

Slashing Student Costs
BookRenter.com's young CEO is changing the way students get their textbooks.

Spread Your Wings Online
Flying Cart brings ease and efficiency to online retail stores.

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Found Out Which Words Get the Most Searches
This tool shows the ranking of any word you enter as well as related popular keywords on the internet so you can gauge which to use on your site.

Marketing Your E-Business

Beyond Display Ads
Display ads are so yesterday, but what are the alternatives? We've got 'em.

Targeted E-Mail Marketing
Use list segmentation to target the right customers at the right time. Your bottom line will thank you.

Avoid the Pitfalls of Social Networking
An online presence is a great way to connect with people, but remember: Everything you write or say online can be found . . . and held against you.

Get To Know Twitter
Microblogging is fast becoming the way to connect and keep up.

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Grab Customers With Long-Tail Keywords
Close the deal with motivated shoppers by helping them find exactly what they're looking for.

Create a Twitter Following
There are implications beyond vanity to having a large Twitter fan base.

Top Secret: Get Your E-mail Opened
When it comes to e-mail marketing, it's all about the subject line. Make the most of yours.

5 Steps to Customer Loyalty Surveys That Work
It's a great way to keep your business moving forward in any economy.

How to Manage Your Yelp Reviews
Ignore the power of online customer evaluations at your own peril. Get advice from Yelp's CEO and a business owner who's using the online customer reviews to grow her business.

Starting an Online Business in a Down Economy
As shoppers flock to their computers instead of driving to the mall, entrepreneurs with e-businesses can make a hefty sum.

4 Steps to Assessing Your Product's Profit Potential
Is it a market or just a mirage?

The Basics of Building an Online Business
8 tried and true steps for attracting visitors to your site--and getting them to buy.

The Basics of Building an Online Business
8 tried and true steps for attracting visitors to your site--and getting them to buy.

Exploring E-Commerce
Sales stagnant? Give them a boost by adding an online presence to your business.

Creating Newsletter Content
Here's how to craft compelling e-mail newsletter content quickly and effectively.

How to Run a Successful, Legal E-Mail Marketing Campaign
In light of new legislation, here's what you need to know to separate your marketing materials from spam.


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12 Free Tools for Online Businesses
If you're looking for ways to save money and make your e-business more profitable, check out these free tools and resources recommended by our e-business expert.

How to Attract Visitors to Your Site
Go from having zero visitors to attracting thousands of qualified buyers with these 8 easy steps for creating a knockout traffic-generating campaign.

How to Effectively Use Testimonials
Adding this single element to your website can multiply your profits--and get your customers selling your products for you.

How to Harness the Marketing Power of Blogs
This newest web phenomenon can rank your site #1 in search engines, boost traffic and sales, and establish you as an expert in your industry.

How to Use an E-book to Promote Your Business
This step-by-step guide to using e-books is the fastest way to get your product or service noticed by thousands of online customers.

Top 5 Tips for Getting Your E-Mails Opened
Keep customers from deleting your e-mails with these simple tips.


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