Online business
The ‘online for business’ area includes guides, tutorials and questions answered on internet services that small business owners have to deal with every day. From website addresses, hosting and business email. I also cover online software that will help in running a business.
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Business startup website ideas
I have outlined some startup website ideas in this post, to help your business in the new venture. Most businesses are aware they should have a web presence, but as a business owner it’s difficult know what to include. A lot of businesses start with a small,...What is a domain name?
What is a domain name and how does it work? When we talk about a domain name in the case of the internet, we are basically referring to a ‘website address’. We use domain names to view websites or send email. A domain name will always end with a suffix,...How to monetize a website
Small businesses spend time and money building websites and blogs to advertise. Why not also monetize that website or blog? These are not quick fix ‘make money fast’ ideas, uncovered. Monetizing a website does take dedication, but it is very achievable....Why choose a custom web design?
Custom web design is when a website is created using customised functionalities and design. Is it really necessary to pay for a customised WordPress site, when templates can easily be chosen and added to a WordPress install? Often WordPress templates look really good...Website design for business
Starting a website design for business will present you with some difficult decisions. For small businesses, a website is arguably the most important marketing tool to invest in. Using this guide by Kaydee Web you can ask the right questions, and start planning a...How technology helps business growth
The California Gold Rush of 1849 was one of the most significant events that shaped American history in the 19th century and it caused an estimated 300,000 people to migrate to the San Francisco area in search of gold. Most of the workers were American, but many...Choosing a domain name for a business
Choosing a domain name for a business is an important decision. Should you choose a descriptive domain, long or short, use hyphens and which domain extension? Ideally the domain will be used for as long as a company is operational. How do you choose the right domain...How to commission a logo for use on the web
The most important aspect of a company’s identity is its logo. The internet provides you with a huge ‘shop window’ to display yours with impact. Your logo will appear on your company website, Facebook page, Twitter profile, Google+ page, TripAdvisor, Instagram,...How and why have I suddenly start getting SPAM?
My email address has been SPAM free up until now! Not getting any spam at all is very rare. You may get away with it for a long time, years even, until suddenly loads of pointless emails are showing up in your inbox. You may wonder how spammers get your email address...How to add files to Dropbox
A friend, colleague or client has invited you to a Dropbox folder so that you can share files. What do you do now? You’ve received the email in your inbox saying “Kelly invited you to a Dropbox shared folder called ‘Kellys Folder.'”. Step 1....Internet hoaxes uncovered
Internet hoaxes are usually false reports about a scam or virus. They exist mostly to scare monger and waste time. Internet hoaxes can emerge in different ways; by email, on Facebook, Twitter and even word of mouth. If you are suspicious of something, go to Google...A guide to spam
What is SPAM? Spam is basically all unsolicited commercial email (UCE) and unsolicited bulk email (UBE) that the recipient does not ask to receive or want to receive. Spam is the Internet version of unsolicited telemarketing phone calls. They are trying to sell...How to share files over the Internet
Do you have trouble accessing files when you are out of your office? Dropbox is a quick and easy way of storing files on the internet. You don’t even have to remember to take your pen drive with you. Dropbox is an easy way to store, sync, and share files in the...How to set up a business email address on an iPhone or iPad
Mail using providers like iCloud, Google, AOL or Yahoo can be set up automatically on an iPhone or iPad. Only the email address and password are needed. From the home screen tap Settings. Tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars and click on your provider. Enter the email...How to create email signatures in Microsoft Outlook
Create an email signature in Outlook 2003 Setting up your email signature in Outlook 2003: Open OUTLOOK Click on Tools then Options from the menu the top. Click the Mail Format tab. Click Signatures under the heading Signatures then click NEW Give your signature a...Scam letters from ‘Domain Name Renewal Service’
Many of my clients receive official looking letters from this ‘company’ asking them to send money to re-register an existing domain name (website address). The company even sends these letters to me; the person in charge of controlling the domains! In...FREE DOWNLOAD
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About the author
I am Kelly Drewett - a freelance website designer, who builds custom websites.
I've worked with small businesses since the year 2000. I actively help you to work towards higher search engine listings.
My aspirations are for you to understand website design and SEO, to have an interest in your own website and to adopt habits for a more competitive online presence.