The internet presents unlimited opportunities to for small business owners to learn about networking and marketing. These websites and articles are a few of my favorites. Best of all, most of these resources are free!
| Website | Snapshot |
Biznik  |
Their tag line "Business networking that doesn't suck" says it all. A great site for networking with other businesses. |
| LinkedIn |
The premier site for online business networking—getting your contacts to link with you can be difficult at first but is worth it. As you add to your network and profile, you will be suprised how often new people "find" you. |
| Title | Snapshot |
| Five rules for great websites |
Anyone who has a website (or is considering creating one), needs to read this article. It will get you thinking outside the box—helpful for newbies and experts. |
| Putting your best blog forward |
Thinking about starting a blog? This article will help get you going. |
| Online marketing tools for creative pros |
Don't be scared off if you are not a "creative pro." This article has info applicable to any business. |
| Branding: personality words |
To read the full article you have to pay for a Visual Thesaurus membership. I recommend both the site and article. Memberships start at $2.95 per month and is worth every penny. I use the thesaurus all the time in my writing and the articles are very informative. |
| The Benjamin Franklin guide to marketing your business online |
Some of the tips in this article are kind of obvious but still worth reading. Pay special attention to Tip 1—it talks about the importance having of unique content in internet marketing. |
| Analyzing website traffic |
This article is a little old and overly detailed but provides an introduction to web analytics. It explains the insignificance of page views. |
