2009 July, Start a Business, Operate a Business, Promote a Business

Website Stats…What Does It All Mean

Question: Beryl, I created a Google Analytics account as you suggested to track my website numbers. I check them weekly but, I have no idea what they mean. Help! Lynn Answer: Lynn here’s my definitions of the items you’ll want to track Hits tell you the number of items i.e..(files, graphics, audio, video) that’s viewed on a page. Because some pages require more or less items for them to viewed this number can be high. But, the truth is that this number doesn’t tell you anything so there’s no need to track it. Pageviews tell you the number of times a page has been viewed by a website visitor. Tracking pageviews tells... Continue Reading

Why Information Products are Hot

Information products are becoming extremely popular and one of the reasons for this is we live in a time when people want their information and they want it now. Think about it, someone logs onto the internet late at night feeling tired and miserable because they can’t sleep – they start searching for sleep help and a website featuring a great information product which will show that that person how they can get more sleep comes up. Sure that person could probably find a lot of that information for free if they searched the net long enough, but they don’t have days to search, they want to get to sleep now. With an information product, they... Continue Reading

Five Reasons Why a Direct Sales Business May Be Perfect for You

Owning a direct sales business isn’t for everyone. Some people just don’t have the necessary drive to sell. However, using these five points you may be able to decide if a direct sales business would be perfect for you: Be your own boss. You’ve worked for others long enough and you’re ready to strike out on your own and start your own business. Be sure you have done some research about what owning your own business entails before charging forward with your plan. Know how much your initial fees will be, how many other associates are in your area, and what kind of compensation plan is available with the company you choose. Success breeds... Continue Reading

Smart Tactics Q&A vCast #2

This episode of Beryl Powell’s Smart Tactics Q&A vCast answers the question “What should I send when I get a request for information”? Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

Help! I Have Marketing Problems

It is very common for business owners to make mistakes when it comes to marketing. Learning how to market a business can be a lengthy process, full of trial and error. The following are some of the most common mistakes, with some tips on how to avoid them. Not Defining a Target Market A target market is the group a business owner is trying to sell to. When a business owner does not define their target market, or makes their target market too wide, they will have a tough time convincing their market to buy. For example, a direct sales consultant in a cosmetics company may think that their target market is women. That market is much too large, and... Continue Reading

Quick Question

What would you like to know about improving your website? Just leave your statement in the comments below. I’m going to answer each question within 36 hours. Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

The ultimate list of twitter tools

If you are looking for a twitter app to do anything I’m sure Lesley has it on this list. Take a look Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

The Importance of Tweaking Your WordPress Theme

Tweaking your theme on your WordPress blog or website can have amazing effects on your readership and success of your business. Here are some ways you can make your theme stand out from the rest. How to Tweak Your WordPress Theme There are millions of different themes available on the Internet. You can choose one from sites that sell them or give them away free. You could also have someone custom-make your theme, which could cost you a good amount of money. If you choose to select one already made, there are some things you can do to customized it to suit your taste and business brand. Header – Create a header with your business or blog... Continue Reading

Just a Quick Question

What challenges and issues are you having with your website? Just leave your statement in the comments below. I’m going to answer each question within 36 hours. Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

Smart Tactics Q & A vCast 1

The first episode of Beryl Powell’s Smart Tactics Q&A vcast. This episode answers the question How can I convince potential clients to choose me instead of one of my competitors? Share and Enjoy:  Read More →

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