SmallBiz Article Updates

Nov 29, Adding audio to your website doesn't have to be expensive and complicated

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:15:50 -0500

Adding Audio To Your Website is a complete step-by-step guide on recording your message, uploading it to your website, and customizing the audio player graphic.

Nov 29, It is time to triple your website conversion rate.

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:14:12 -0500

Getting traffic to your website is the easy part. Increasing your website conversion rate is the real challenge. This ebook will show you how to triple your website conversion rate.

Nov 29, This E-Junkie guide will show you how to integrate a low-cost shopping cart into your website

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:12:19 -0500

E-Junkie is a fantastic e-commerce solution for the small business owner. This E-junkie PDF guide will give you step-by-step instructions for setting up your own website shopping cart system.

Nov 29, Here are 101 marketing strategies to help you grow your small business now.

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:10:13 -0500

Here are 101 marketing strategies - from database marketing, to direct mail to ecoomerce to website optimization. You'll find strategies and tactics you can use immediately to grow your business.

Nov 29, The Integral Marketing System eBook is a self-study course in strategic marketing.

Mon, 29 Nov 2010 11:07:02 -0500

With the Integral Marketing System eBook, you will learn a systematic approach to attracting new customers and selling more to existing ones.

Sep 6, The SmallBiz Marketing Tips Newsletter distills the best integral marketing strategies to help grow your business.

Mon, 6 Sep 2010 09:14:03 -0400

SmallBiz Marketing Tips Newsletter is a free monthly ezine devoted to helping people grow their small business through integral marketing strategies.

Jun 20, RSS data feed essentials

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:57:28 -0400

Having an RSS data feed is an important strategy for every small business website. But just what is an RSS feed and how can the small business owner use it to his or her advantage? Find out in this informative article.

Jun 20, Send Out Cards - a low-cost way to remind customers of your value

Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:54:21 -0400

The send out cards system is a great way to keep your name in front of your customers. This article discusses how the system works and how you can profit from this cost-effective contact strategy.

Nov 1, A free marketing plan template for small business owners

Sun, 1 Nov 2009 16:59:14 -0500

Here is a free marketing plan template that will help you organize your business objectives. It was specifically designed with the small business owner in mind.

Oct 24, Free marketing tools for the small business owner

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:36:38 -0400

This page lists free marketing tools that are available on the web. In addition, a full review of each marketing tool is posted.

Oct 24, Concept Feedback - Free Constructive Feedback on Your Website

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 16:33:00 -0400

Concept Feedback is a fantistic free service that allows anyone to get quick and constructive feedback on their website designs and concepts. Read the full review here.

Oct 3, Dave Evans - Social Media Marketing: An Hour A Day

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 14:03:43 -0400

Not sure if social media will profit your business? Listen to what social media guru Dave Evans has to say on the subject.

Oct 3, Expert interviews with leading small business marketers.

Sat, 3 Oct 2009 12:33:27 -0400

This section presents expert inteviews with leading small business marketing professionals. Find out their recommendations for growing your small business.

Sep 30, Small Business Marketing Tips

Wed, 30 Sep 2009 22:31:22 -0400

Small Business Marketing Tips is designed to help small and home-based business owners grow their profits through the power of strategic marketing.

Sep 27, Jason Burby - Actionable Web Analytics

Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:49:36 -0400

Is your data collection allowing you to change your site for improved profitability? If not, it's time you listened to Jason Burby and his method for actionable web analytics.

Sep 21, A marketing strategy outline that is simple, effective, and easy to follow

Mon, 21 Sep 2009 08:10:14 -0400

Learn to write a powerful marketing strategy outline that will produce results year after year.

Sep 18, Digital Body Language - An interview with Steven Woods

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 20:32:42 -0400

Digital Body Language is a fantastic book that shows how to decipher customer intentions in an online world. In this article, I interview the book's author Steven Woods.

Sep 15, Denny Hatch - An interview with the direct mail king.

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 18:56:29 -0400

Denny Hatch is the undisputed king of high-return direct mail. Read about the most successful advertisement in the history of the world.

Sep 11, A direct mail marketing strategy is essential for growing your small business.

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 17:44:31 -0400

This page provides the small business owner tips on developing a winning direct mail marketing strategy.

Sep 4, Jim Novo - Drilling Down

Fri, 4 Sep 2009 16:12:19 -0400

Here's a great discussion with database marketing expert Jim Novo - author of Drilling Down: Turning Customer Data into Profits with a Spreadsheet.

Aug 30, Long Tail Keywords: What are they and how can you use them?

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:05:41 -0400

So just what are long tail keywords and how can you use them to drive more traffic to your small business website? This marketing strategy article tells you how.

Aug 30, Marketing to your customer types

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:04:33 -0400

Marketing to your customer types is the key to attracting clients at various stages of development. This article discusses how to effectively market to your suspects, prospects, first-time customers and Repeat Buyers.

Aug 30, Creative direct mail ideas

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 17:02:25 -0400

Creative direct mail has the potential of bringing high-end clients to your small business. This article outlines three creative direct mail strategies guaranteed to increase your open rate.

Aug 30, Product recommendations for small business owners

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:22:46 -0400

Looking for product recommendations to help grow your small business? This page provides honest reviews of the best marketing books, tools, and software.

Aug 30, Free marketing strategy planning articles

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:20:57 -0400

Free marketing strategy planning tips for all small business owners. Find out how to grow your business using smart marketing techniques.

Aug 30, The customer management database - strategies for increasing your profits

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:19:22 -0400

The customer management database is the most important tool for the small business owner. This page contains free database marketing articles to help you grow your business profits.

Aug 30, Free Internet marketing tips for the small business owner.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:17:26 -0400

This page contains free Internet marketing tips for the small business owner. New internet marketing articles are being added on a regular basis.

Aug 30, Corte Swearingen has been directing successful Internet and direct mail campaigns for over 18 years.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:14:23 -0400

Corte Swearingen, founder of the Integral Marketing System, has assembled the best strategic marketing tips to help you grow your small business.

Aug 30, Content Marketing - A review of the book Get Content, Get Customers.

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 09:25:13 -0400

A solid content marketing program is not an option in today's world of e-commerce. It's a necessity in growing business profits and setting yourself apart from the competition.

Aug 29, Google Feedburner - High Octane RSS Feeds

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 16:42:12 -0400

Google Feedburner is a simple and elegant way to transform an ordinary RSS feed into a supercharged publishing and distribution tool. This article shows you how to get started.

Aug 26, Writing a mission statement can help focus your small business.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:52:09 -0400

The importance of writing a mission statement for your small business cannot be overemphasized. Find out how to create a powerful mission statement the right way.

Aug 26, Write a landing page that gets results with this free Google Adwords guide.

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:50:52 -0400

Write a landing page that compels your prospects to take action! This free Google Adwords strategy guide will show you how.

Aug 26, A website usability test service that won't cost you a fortune

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:48:02 -0400

Finding a company to conduct a website usability test can be challenging and expensive for the small business owner. Here is a service that can do a solid job without breaking the bank.

Aug 26, Tips for website traffic enhancement

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:46:51 -0400

These nine website traffic enhancement tips will guarantee your pages rank higher in all search engine listings. Start incorporating them into your small business website today.

Aug 26, First-rate website survey software

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:44:46 -0400

Finding good website survey software can be a challenge. This article reviews a free program that does an amazing job of providing you quality feedback without being too intrusive to your visitors.

Aug 20, Marketing Assets - converting prospects to customers

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 18:32:20 -0400

Developing marketing assets to match your buyer types is the key to maximizing business profits. This article will show you what to do.

Aug 18, Website popups

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:06:26 -0400

Website popups have a bad reputation. This articles reviews a popup creator that will increase your conversions will minimizing visitor annoyance.

Aug 18, Combating website plagiarism

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:04:09 -0400

Combating website plagiarism can be a battle for the small business owner. This article discusses one way to check if others are stealing your web material and just what can be done about it.

Aug 18, Website marketing campaign tips

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:58:32 -0400

Building a successful website marketing campaign is not difficult, but it does take a little organization and thought. This article discusses four essential elements of a successful website marketing campaign.

Aug 12, Website Grader - A Free Website Audit Service

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 18:00:15 -0400

The Website Grader is a free service that audits the effectiveness of your business website. How does it perform? Find out this in-depth article.

Aug 12, Strategies for website conversion improvement

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:03:59 -0400

Website conversion improvement is the key to quickly building your online profits. This article discusses what you can do today to start turning more visitors into customers.

Aug 12, Website analytics for the small business owner

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 09:02:35 -0400

Using a website analytics package allows business owners to increase profits by testing site content. Read this article to find out how you can integrate a website analytics package at no cost.

Aug 12, Creating a value proposition

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:59:25 -0400

Defining and creating your value proposition is a basic tactic that many small business owners ignore. You will not be successful selling if you cannot define the value of the products and services brought to your customers.

Aug 12, Understanding Google PageRank

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 08:56:43 -0400

Understanding Google PageRank is not difficult, but there is a lot of confusion about what it is and how it affects your search rankings. This article demystifies PageRank and shows how to maximize it on your business website.

Aug 10, Use strategic database marketing techniques to design more profitable marketing programs

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:50:38 -0400

Use strategic database marketing technigues to drive your small business to higher profits. This free guide will show you how.

Aug 10, Starting an ezine - tips and techniques

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:49:24 -0400

Starting an ezine is one of the most important things you can do to help grow your small business. This article covers 5 important marketing tips for starting a successful ezine.

Aug 10, Starting a catalog for direct mail success - ten strategies for increased profits.

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:47:49 -0400

These ten strategies for starting a catalog will guarantee your mailing is profitable and encourage repeat business.

Aug 10, Social Media Tips

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:46:32 -0400

Here are a few social media tips to help the small business owner ensure their website is set up properly for social bookmarking.

Aug 10, Social Media Marketing

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 08:44:33 -0400

Contrary to popular belief, social media marketing should not be a core marketing strategy for your small business.

Aug 6, SmallBiz books provide information on a wide variety of small business topics.

Thu, 6 Aug 2009 09:35:08 -0400

SmallBiz Books can be instantly downloaded and cover a wide range of small business marketing topics.