I hear a lot about how to start a new business or product line. What startles me the most about these discussions (at least the ones I hear most frequently) is how backwards they are. The person I am discussing with will start out by asking, “What can I sell that will make money?” To me, this is approaching a business in the wrong order. (more…)
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Passion and Profit?
Something Viral
I’ve written before my thoughts that viral marketing isn’t new, and today I was sent a link to a fantastic example of what viral marketing is all about. It’s called SomethingStore and the basic premise is this: pay $10 and receive a totally random something in the mail 5 to 10 days later. (more…)
Searching the Searchers
Okay, so employer realizes we have a license to Web Position 4. Wants to know if it’s worth it. Asks me. Typically, I do PPC. I dabble in SEO, but I have no idea about Web Position 4. So I think to myself, Hello, myself. I should research this on Google! (more…)
Google Product Search is NOT Useless!
For a while now I’ve been trying to use Google product search to look for stuff I want. I don’t like eBay because it’s been infiltrated by unwanted persons, and I absolutely can’t stand the comparison shopping engines. Part of it I think is that I know how these businesses work, and I don’t like it. So, knowing that Google product search does not charge for listings and that I generally like Google anyway, I thought I’d give it a shot. Unfortunately, when I sort by price (low to high, of course), here’s what I always got… (more…)
Send an Email that Sells!
Today I received an email from Microsoft extolling a free new eBook they are going to give me called, “Build a Website that Sells.” Now, typically, I don’t click on Microsoft stuff… even when it’s free. (more…)
