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Happy Almost-Halloween! We've seen plenty of spooky statistics and record losses in online advertising this year; could October mark a turning point in online display advertising?
What's New in E-Commerce at Suite101.com
We also discussed web-based accounting platforms suitable for small to medium online businesses, including Xero, Clarity Accounting, and Quickbooks Online. Click here to review the features of each program and take advantage of their free trials and demos.
How to Start a Business PayPal Account is a step-by-guide to applying for an setting up an account with this popular third-party payment processor. Compare fees, features, and benefits before choosing a internet merchant solution. Just starting out? Read Finding an E-Commerce Payment Processor first to decide if a third-party processor such as PayPal is the right solution for you, or if you business is better suited to (and qualifies for) a true merchant account.
3 Keys to a Successful Web Company Launch contains three must-have strategies for instantly building web presence leading up to, and during, the launch of a new online business.
Suite101.com Writer Matthew Miller Talks Keywords
Throughout October, Contributing Writer Matthew Miller put forth some great resources for e-commerce business owners in need of a better online advertising strategy. Check out his articles on Adwords, keyword optimization, and split-testing:
- Simple Pay Per Click Business Marketing Online How Using Google Adwords Effectively Can Help a Business Grow
- Four Simple Keyword Optimization Strategies Improve the Quality of Website Traffic with These Strategies
- Split-Test AdWords Ads for a Higher CTR Running Two Ads at Once Guarantees a Better CTR and a Lower CPC
Other Excellent Online Business Resources at Suite101.com
The winter chill must be coming, because our writers have been busy!
Read James Kincaid's Email is Still a Viable Marketing Solution as he refutes claims that email marketing is dead.
Use Michielle Beck's Tips for Making Money with an Online Business to boost your online income and break down the barriers that are keeping you from enjoying success in online business.
Visit often as the Christmas retail season approaches for tips and tricks to maximize your sales and prevent headaches with access to the top e-commerce tools available today. Or, subscribe to the Suite101.com E-Commerce article feed to have our new resources delivered to your inbox as they are published.
Visit Miss E-Commerce for More!
You can find E-Commerce Feature Writer Miranda Miller:
- writing fresh online business articles here at Suite101.com
- sharing new, tips and tricks on her Miss ECommerce blog
- at Adventures in Online Writing sharing web content and print writing experiences with other writers
- Tweeting about the latest products, trends, and e-commerce news from her Twitter account.
Go! Have fun, do well, make money :)
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September brought with it a wealth of new e-commerce strategies, tips, and information at Suite101.com. From e-bay selling to the best online business opportunities to website image optimization, we've got you covered!
Check out these new articles from Suite101's e-commerce Feature Writer Miranda Miller and other contributing writers:
- What is SEO or Search Engine Optimization? by James Clausen
- Internet Business Opportunities in Africa, by Lordson Okpetu
- Second Quarter 2009 Online Sales Up 2.2%, by Miranda Miller
- Starting an Online Business, by Bailey Shoemaker Richards
- 3 Online Business Accounting Software Options, by Miranda Miller
For access to dozens of helpful e-commerce articles written by professional Suite101.com writers, visit the E-Commerce homepage. Or, subscribe to the e-commerce article feed for direct delivery of the hottest new online business articles as they are published.
Enjoy!
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As July draws to a close, we look back on the marketing and online business building tools, tricks and tips produced this month.
Keyword Discovery Tips taught e-commerce business owners the importance of good keyword selection and how to find the best phrases. We also explored the ways different search engines are evolving as they try to provide better search results.
Inexpensive Website Promotion for Freelancers highlighted several unique strategies for freelancers and small online businesses to market their products and services without breaking the bank.
Editor's Choice article How to Use Constant Contact demonstrated the value of email marketing, with first-hand tips on getting the most of this service provider's free trial period.
Free Internet Advertising and Web Marketing Tips was a roundup of the social media marketing accounts, blogs and communities online businesses can use to find insider online marketing tips from the most influential advertisement providers in the business.
In Best E-Commerce Business Practices, e-commerce readers learned a series of practical front and back-end solutions to help them succeed in their online business endeavors.
Finally, 4 E-Commerce Strategies to Increase Online Sales highlighted unique web design, marketing and SEO techniques to help existing e-commerce businesses boost their sales and maximize their advertising budget.
Stay tuned in August for more informative articles to help you launch and grow your online business!
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Check out this article from The Business Insider. While a merger between Yahoo and Microsoft should help them compete, are they actually doing Google a favor? Only time will tell, and by the look of the red tape, it could be a while.
Their sales/technology responsibility split doesn't sound like such a hot idea. It will be interesting to see how that works out. Let's hope Microsoft's foray into the world of search isn't short-lived.
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With over 200 million users, Alipay announced July 6 that they had become the largest online payment processor in the world.
Alipay's owners beat their own projection that it would take 3 years to climb from 100 to 200 million subscribers; they accomplished this is just 10 months.
Click here to read the full story at ECommerce Journal.
