Getting Started
6 Google Analytics Statistics You Should Be Tracking
Google Analytics is the industry standard for measuring website statistics, but the interface and sheer amount of information you can get from it can be overwhelming. Here’s a guide to the key statistics you should be keeping an eye on…
7 Classic Online Business Mistakes And How To Avoid Them
Knowing what not to do is as important as knowing what to do. Here are arguably the 7 worst ways to start a business. Avoid these and you’re already ahead of the pack. Mistake 1: Not using your own hosting…
How To Hire & Communicate With Web Developers Without Going Clinically Insane
Or: Web Developers Are From Mars, You Are From Venus If you have a great relationship with your web developer, can communicate flawlessly and always get what you want you first time around, this post isn’t for you. You may…
9 Ways To Find Time To Start an Online Business
Nobody has enough time for everything these days. To be honest, I don’t have enough time to write this post. There’s a ton of marketing I should be doing, a series of ebooks to plan and somewhere out there –…
How To Write Killer Blog Posts Quickly
Have you ever had a brilliant idea for a blog post that just seemed to fall apart when you tried to write it? It’s that uncomfortable moment when what started out as the World’s Greatest Blog Post turns into a…
How To Buy a Domain Name Like a Pro
Time and again you’ll hear someone moan that all the good domains are taken. Happily, that’s just not true. Now, it’s true that all the one-word domains are gone along with many of the good, but by no means all,…
How to Get a Professional Web Design for Under $99
Your content is important. Very important. But your site design is almost as important. Here’s why. Have you ever picked up a book in a store just because you liked the cover? It’s like that with web design. A good…
3.. 2..1.. Website Launch Checklist
Ready to launch your sparkling new startup website? Great! But before you do, run through this checklist to make sure it’s really ready. (Don’t have website yet? Not sure where to go for help? Start with the How to Build…
How To Build a Website – The Complete Newbie Guide
If you’re a complete beginner when it comes to running a web business this guide is for you. Even if you have some knowledge of how websites work but aren’t 100% sure how all the pieces fit together this article…
A Quick Guide to Content Management Systems
A content management system – often shortened to CMS – is a publishing program installed on your web server. There are hundreds, probably thousands, of Content Management Systems to choose from but they all have the same aim – to…
Buying a Domain Name – Tips & Pitfalls
Buying a domain name is one of the first things you need to do when setting up an online business. It’s also one of the most crucial. A memorable domain name that suits your business is a tremendous asset, while…
