Out of the Box Online Shopping Cart

I am a big fan of open source solutions.  I like the way they are constantly updated and improved by multiple people – giving the product a broader base of both support and content.  However, open source software can be a bit dicy when in the hands of someone who isn’t familiar with trouble shooting. Although I’ve never used this particular solution myself it has come highly recommended by a couple of friends and has received... [Read More...]

Have You Ever Seen A REAL Step-by-Step Approach?

I’ve bought lots and lots of Internet marketing products.  It’s part of what I do and I enjoy seeing what others are doing. One thing I’ve seen advertised, but have never really seen done, are step-by-step instructions or approaches to a business model.  Instructions are usually buried inside a 200 page ebook or 12 step video tutorial. Usually, each step is explained in full with paragraph after paragraph of justification for... [Read More...]

Help Others and You Will Help Yourself

Recently I spoke with the owner of BurgBuzz.com, a community portal out of Virginia, USA.  Laura and I chatted on a recorded line about her inspiration to build a community portal, the challenges she faces and her plans for the future of this site. One of the comments she made about building this business was dead on – not just for this model but for ANY business model that we attempt. She said, and I paraphrase, that when she built the site... [Read More...]

Strategic Online Marketing Tip: Don’t be a Twitiot

Twitiot: An individual who doesn’t recognize the importance of social networking;   B) An individual who can’t understand the simplicity of working with Twitter. Would you like a better explanation? Take a look at my picture on the About Me page – I’M the Twitiot. I actually fit part B definition the best. After two Master’s Degrees in the medical field, on-the-job training for three years in marketing at a top children... [Read More...]