Increase Profit with Internet Sales

This week, How to Increase Profit Now continues to focus on increasing sales. If you are not already utilizing cyberspace to maximize your selling potential, you could be missing out on reaching customers on many different levels..

“According to a survey by Forrester Research and Shop.org, US online retail sales rose an average of 11% in the first three months of 2009……Looking ahead, Citi Investment Research projects that US retail e-commerce sales will grow 4.4% in 2009 to $141 billion—and jump to 16.5% growth in 2010. “ (http://www.emarketer.com/Article.aspx?R=1007058)


Two sites to visit that will help choose a web hosting service:
http://www.bestofthewebhosts.com/?gclid=CKDtiebFuZ4CFYdd5Qod3iPYog

http://www3.web.com/diy-website-design/index_tc.html?tsalp=ph2&plan=bsl&ctype=1s79&aid=CD640&bid=48832&pid=79&opt=&subid2=GO507684C_cheap_domain_name_registration_web&subid3=GO2957929486&subid4=gweb&refcd=GO507684C_cheap_domain_name_registration_web&tsacr=GO2957929486

Yahoo also has a web hosting service:
http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/?s_fptrough=ysb_acq_smallbiz_20081001


Next, read this Allbusiness.com article. It will walk you through setting up your site to market and accept payments.
(E-Commerce 101: How to Start Selling Online) www.allbusiness.com/sales/internet-e-commerce/2637-1.html


Now that your site is up and running, it is important to get noticed!


e-How has some excellent advice on promoting your business on line:
· Read blogs relevant to your product and comment
· Write short articles for Ezineartilces.com
· Post a free add on Craigs List
· Join discussion forums
(www.ehow.com/how_4578074_market-small-business-online-free.html )

Wikihow is also a great resource for web site “how-to” info:
· Search Engine Optimize your site: Make sure your site has the necessary meta tags (description, title, and keywords), alt tags, title tags, and copywriting.
· “Register your site with search engines: Submit your site to the major search engines (Google, Yahoo, MSN) and directories (DMOZ)”
· Build links: Ask other related sites to link to your site. You'll have better luck if your site offers solid resources, tools, or tips for readers. Also submit to related directories.
· Add your site to local searches: Most of the search engines have local search functions, and you should definitely appear there. Visit www.local.yahoo.com, www.local.google.com, and www.superpages.com to list your site.
(www.wikihow.com/Market-Your-Website)

Good luck and see you on the Web!!