Excellent Websites
These website do two things well:
- They tell you in 2 seconds or less what they sell, what need they fill, and why you should say on the site.
- They tell you what they want you to do next.
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Converting a website to WordPress
To convert a website to WordPress, open up the old site and the new WordPress site. Content will either go on Posts or Pages. (see article on the difference between Posts and Pages)
When you paste into the Post or Page, you will likely need to use the “Paste as Text” or “Paste as Word” buttons on the WYSIWYG editor toolbar.
Google Keyword Tool
All else equal, it’s better to have your keywords or keyphrases (the words people type into Google to find what you’re selling) in your domain name. To find out what people are searching for, don’t make any assumptions, but rather use the free Google Keyword Tool. Here’s how: (more…)
Remote Access Tech Support
TeamViewer is free software that allows me to provide tech support by taking over control of your computer remotely.
To begin, download these Installation Instructions
WordPress Shopping Carts
| Shopping Cart | Drop Ship | Price | Support | Setup Required | Recommended For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OrderStorm | Yes | Free, $5/mo, $20/mo | Excellent | Purchase online | drop shipping |
| Woo | No | Free | Good | Plugin | all other applications |
What it Takes To Rank Well on Google
Let’s pretend you have a hardware store in Hood River, Oregon. Here’s what you need to do to rank well on Google. (more…)
Building a Web Site, What to Expect
Building a web site is a 4-step process: 1.) Register a domain name. 2.) Set up a hosting account. 3.) Build the web site. (Preferably with WordPress.) 4.) Market the site. (more…)
Mail Lists and Forums Using Google Groups
Google Groups can be used both as a mail list and an online forum or bulletin board. (more…)