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Archive for July, 2008

Ask Crissy: What is SEO? Do I need it? How do I do it?

Ask Crissy: What is SEO? Do I need it? How do I do it?

I recently had a reader ask me what SEO. They also wanted to know if they needed it, and how they were supposed to go about getting it. SEO stands for Search engine optimization and it is definitely something that every online business owner needs to be familiar with. It sounds big and scary – [...]

July 11, 2008 | 0 Comments More
How are your graphics?

How are your graphics?

If you do business online, you know how important it is to have a website. Your website is your “store front”; it welcomes new customers from around the world. The graphics you choose play a major role in your website’s success or failure. First and foremost, professional-looking graphics lead to a professional-looking website. If your [...]

July 10, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Experience Power Publicity And Promotions Coaching For Free

Experience Power Publicity And Promotions Coaching For Free

Are you ready to take your business to the next level? If you’re ready for your business to finally get the attention it deserves, and if you want to work one-on-one with me, you don’t want to miss this! The Power Publicity And Promotions Coaching Program begins July 21. It’s a six week long coaching [...]

July 10, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Biz Profile: Pink Parchment Soaps

Biz Profile: Pink Parchment Soaps

What is your name? Trish Herndon What is your business name? Pink Parchment Soaps What is your website URL? www.PinkParchmentSoaps.Etsy.com When did you start your business? 2007 Why did you decide to start your business & why did you choose the type of business you chose? We decided to start a business because we became [...]

July 9, 2008 | 2 Comments More
Drive Your Sales (without coming off like a 1970′s used car salesman)

Drive Your Sales (without coming off like a 1970′s used car salesman)

We’ve all seen the satire of a 1970′s used car salesman… They’re pushy, they want to sell cars, and they’ll step all over themselves in order to do so. Many people want to avoid sales in order to avoid becoming “that person.” Well, if you avoid sales, you are avoidiing money… and that isn’t going [...]

July 8, 2008 | 1 Comment More
Your blog skills could put food on the table!

Your blog skills could put food on the table!

I am really excited about a new program my friend Kelly McCausey has created. It’s called Blog Evangelists and it teaches people how to create an income out of teaching businesses in their local community about the power of blogging. If you are familiar with blogs, you’ll know that they can be very powerful marketing [...]

July 7, 2008 | 0 Comments More
My “Big Secret”

My “Big Secret”

I’ve never really talked about this before… I guess you can call it my “big secret.” Well, one of the reasons I became so interested in learning how to build websites and make money online is because of what happened to me 2 years ago… Out of the blue my husband told me he wanted [...]

July 4, 2008 | 2 Comments More
Power Publicity And Promotions Coaching Program

Power Publicity And Promotions Coaching Program

If you are ready for your business to finally get the attention it deserves, join me in The Power Publicity And Promotions Coaching Program. You’ll be working one-on-one with me throughout the 6 week long program. You’ll learn how to focus and develop your marketing message, how to make the most of your website and [...]

July 3, 2008 | 0 Comments More
Marketing With Ebooks And Special Reports

Marketing With Ebooks And Special Reports

Smart business owners are always on the look out for new marketing techniques. One of the best ways to drive traffic to your site is by writing. Creating an eBook or special report can definitely enhance your marketing plan. A business can always benefit from new marketing techniques. Let’s look at eBooks first.  An eBook [...]

July 2, 2008 | 0 Comments More
I Can’t Bring In Any Sales – What’s Wrong With My Business?

I Can’t Bring In Any Sales – What’s Wrong With My Business?

Unfortunately, there is one thing that you can count when it comes to your business. You’re guaranteed to go through some ups and downs. It can be easy to become discouraged when your business is at a stand still. Instead of getting depressed, get proactive! Here are a few things that can give your business [...]

July 2, 2008 | 0 Comments More