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Internet » New to the Internet | By Jeffrey Dorrian @ Saturday, 28th January 2006 @ 11:23 AM

In the everyday world of cats and bathtubs the average American consumes mundane products and services such as haircuts and toothpaste. In the nebulous world of the Internet the products offered are much closer to those sold by the snake oil salesman of the the 1800’s. If you were to google the word toothpaste you would get 3950 results. If, on the other hand, you were to google the very specific phrase “internet marketing” you would receive over 26 million results. Is the Internet just ... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Glenn Cutforth @ Saturday, 28th January 2006 @ 9:54 AM

So, do you want to be a newbie forever? Or do you want to make some money online? So much of the Internet is about Information. Every single day people search for quality information on every topic under the sun. If you want to be a provider of information and perhaps make a living at it, do you really need to buy one more eBook that claims it will reveal a SECRET about Internet Marketing? Let me be perfectly clear -- there are no secrets -- there is only good-old-fashioned busine... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Sandra Stammberger @ Saturday, 28th January 2006 @ 4:18 AM

Computer viruses are now a daily occurrence, making it a part of our daily lives like waking up and taking a bath. Everyday, thousands of computer viruses and worms are spread via email and other modes of transit. As a matter of fact, computer viruses are some of the most common causes of hard drive error messages and other related problems such as the slowing down of a computers memory and applications. An anti-virus software or a virus repair is now a must part of a computer system. ... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By J. Elisha Burke @ Saturday, 28th January 2006 @ 3:17 AM

Developing a home-based business requires a mixture of hard work and motivation. Research of business ethics and practices is also a necessity as you devise a viable strategy. When creating a service or item, there are several things that must be taken into consideration. Potential consumers, competition and promotion are just a small number of the various factors that must be studied when writing a business plan. Research Your Potential Market One of the most significant elem... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Rosella Aranda @ Wednesday, 25th January 2006 @ 8:41 AM

Whether you want to be your own boss or you want to be handsomely rich, the internet offers great possibilities. Maybe too many! You hop on the internet only to find yourself being pulled in so many different directions that you don’t even know which way is up. Yipes! How do you go about filtering through the masses of come-ons? Here’s one… “Fabulous Income Immediately with Little or No Work!” Ooooh, goody! I must admit, these ads appeal en... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Glenn Cutforth @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 11:23 PM

There is a lot of talk online about Internet Marketing "Gurus". So what exactly is a "guru" anyway? The dictionary definition of guru is as follows: 1) A spiritual teacher. 2) A charismatic leader or guide. Okay. Now what does this mean in terms of The Internet? As far as I can tell, both of these definitions do apply to Internet Marketing in that once a person gets hooked on a particular "guru" it's almost like a religious experience. <... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Roger Williams @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 8:47 PM

Everywhere you look online someone is trying to sell you something. Although not as prevalent as it was during the Internet boom of the late 1990's when the "free" model applied to everything, there are still quite a few things that are free online. It's true that ads that pitch "free credit reports" are really hoping you'll cough up some bucks to subscribe to their monthly reporting services, but the first report is usually free. Note that I used the word... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By J. Elisha Burke @ Tuesday, 24th January 2006 @ 9:12 AM

If you are interested in starting an online home based business, there are many options to consider. As one who has started researching this subject, you must know that there are many options available to get started in an Internet business. The most popular product or service ideas involve children, computers, or affiliate programs. The best advice to get started with an online home based business is to find out what you enjoy doing and make this the central point of your business. This... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By J. Elisha Burke @

There are many reasons people can have for starting a home based business. You might need the extra money or are unable to find a job in your local city. Some people start working at home because they have an illness or need to take care of someone with an illness. Regardless of your reasons, there are many businesses to choose from to help you make an income online. This article will outline the different areas you can choose for your business. Design and Sell A Product Desig... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Ron Scott @

Colin Wheildon, in his book "Type & Layout" waxes on about this or that font in body text. The findings of his research, however, are decisive. "Body type must be set in serif type if the designer [website owner] intends it to be read and understood. More than five times as many readers are likely to show good comprehension when a serif body type is used rather than a sans serif body type," he reports. You may be asking yourself at this point what’s the difference between ... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Helen Farmer @

You want to start up a business on the Internet but it hasn’t happened. What can you do to put yourself on the journey to success? You can identify what is stopping you and take steps to overcome these common but deadly barriers… (1)Lack of Goals If you sit down at your computer with the Internet connected with no goals, it is likely you will end up surfing without a purpose. This is very time consuming. Decide what you want to achieve, make it as specific as possi... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By J. Elisha Burke @

E-marketing has become a popular tool for small business owners to promote their products and get the word out about what they have to sell. It is a very important area that should not be overlooked when you are trying to market your business. E-marketing or electronic marketing can take place in many forms. In the most well known definition, it involves the use of the television, the Internet, and other online marketing tools to spread the word about what you have to offer. To b... more...

Internet » New to the Internet | By Daryl Campbell @

Of course there's always going to be competition. That's the world we live in. However that only means you have to play the game a little smarter than the other person or persons. Here's some helpful tips for your online business. 1. Offer free original content. It's important to give your visitors information they can't find anywhere else. If you're the only source, they'll visit your site. 2. Give people free software. Most people like t... more...