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Greetings! Welcome
to my first issue of Net Talk, a newsletter about what the Internet can
do for you and your business. Please
let me know what you think and/or if there are any topics you would like to read
about.
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If You Build It - Will They Come? |
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 You Can Drive People to Your Web site.
I read a recent article by eMarketers
Daily about how people find web sites. It is no surprise that many find their
way via Search Engines. At first glance, it may seem that the Search
Engines category is the clear winner. But look again and you will also see people
find their way by many other methods. What does this mean to you? Search engines are very important, there
is no doubt about that. But there are other important ways to get people to visit
your site. I have listed some suggestions below. Always put your Web address on your: - invoices, receipts, mailing labels
- business cards and letterhead
- email signature
- newspaper ads
- Yellow Pages ads
- employee uniforms
- building signs
- company vehicles
In addition: - Feature your Web address prominently on newspaper
and other offline ads - don't
hide it away in the small print.
- Have other sites link to your site. You can create your own link exchange by asking
sites to put your link on their pages and you will do likewise.
- Include your URL on any promotional items you give away such as calendars or coffee mugs.
A daily reminder is a good way to get people to visit your site.
- Be sure to include your Web address in all press
releases you send out to members
of the media.
- Start an e-newsletter that offers tips and news related to your company
or industry with links back to your site.
- Be creative! There is no limit to what you can do!
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Seven Steps to A Successful Web Site |
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It's
Simple. Have
you seen my 7 Steps to a Successful Web Site? If not, read this story.
If you have, can it hurt to read them again? Read on...
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Link of the Month |
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Public
Speaking Can Be Fun! Public
speaking tops the list of people's biggest fears. But did you know that it can
also be FUN? Really! I just completed my 10th speech for Toastmasters making me
a CTM, which is the first milestone. What a great feeling! Below
is a link to Toastmasters International. We are presently working on a Web site
(I'll let you know when it is finished) for A.M. Lockport Toastmasters which
is our local club that meets every Thursday morning at 7am at Friendly's.
Oh,
that's not so early... It is a lot of fun and a great way to start the day. Come
visit our next meeting. Toastmasters
International |
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About Annette
Riley Web Design |
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I would like to take this opportunity to
introduce my business. Annette Riley Web Design creates Web sites for small businesses
and organizations. I combine many years experience working in
small business settings with an art background and a passion both. For me, Web
design is the perfect way to merge these experiences. I don't take a cookie-cutter approach to
Web design - I want to portray a real "feeling" of what your products
and services have to offer. You are unique - and your Web site should be! At the
same time, it must load quickly and be easy to navigate. I invite you to visit my Web site to find
out more. More about Annette
Riley Web Design |
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