I use an old theme for this blog. It’s dated, but there’s something I love about it. The simple layout, the colors, not having a slider at the top… I like it all. I’ve tweaked most of the theme, but the underlying structure is still there. Unfortunately with an old theme comes problems. One such…
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Tips for effective coupons (best coupon marketing tips for online merchants)
Coupons, Coupons, Coupons… just about every store online offers them. But which ones work best and why do they work best? I’ve previously covered the topic of “which coupons perform best”, and I invite your suggestions on that post, but for this post it’s about what makes them perform best. Although each target audience has…
How to change the font size of a WordPress tag cloud
Yesterday my tag cloud was getting a little crazy. The normal small to large font size was just too big for my liking. I know some bloggers are not fans of tag clouds but I personally like them. I sometimes can’t find one of my own posts that I wrote in the past and when…
Miva Merchant users ~ don’t forget to disable Microsoft (Bing) cashback module on July 31st
For everyone who uses Miva Merchant, be sure to disable your Microsoft (Bing) cashback module on July 31st. If you’re not already aware of it, Bing is canceling the cashback program as of July 31, 2010. They’ve sent out several notices, but if you missed them I’ve included a portion of the latest email below….
Update and clarify your product pages with answers to FAQ’s
If you have a blog or website that sells products or you’re an affiliate marketer, then chances are you’re getting emails with questions about those products. If you’re getting questions then don’t let your product pages sit there and not get updated. Keep a lists of the questions you get. Is there an overall pattern…
Startup Visa ~ visas for immigrant entrepreneurs who are creating new companies
The other day I caught a rerun of the show “30 Days”. For those unfamiliar with 30 Days, it’s a 60 minute show done by Morgan Spurlock who did the documentary movie “Super Size Me”. The show puts either Spurlock or someone else in a place they would not otherwise be… and they stay there…
Email marketing ~ design, tips, inspiration, examples
Email marketing. It’s big business and extremely important for growing your online business and maintaining customers. One of the first hurdles is simply getting someone to look at the email. This is all reliant on the the subject line… a topic for another day. Today it’s the design of the email itself. Design. It’s a…
Dofollow or nofollow, that is the question ~ (comment links)
I watched an interesting video this morning over at Site Sketch 101. The topic was “7 Things More Important than dofollow links” and was made by Keith Bloemendaal. Keith covers the 7 things that he feels are more important than those who chase the dofollow links. These 7 points being content; conversation; real community; Digg,…
Mind Blowing Ads (via Site Sketch 101)
Many thoughts and descriptive words come to mind when I look at the “Don’t talk while he drives” ad below, but one thing I can say for sure… More people need to see this! This is one ad that grabbed my attention the most from a post by Site Sketch 101 titled “25 Mind-Blowing Ads…
What type of coupons perform best for online merchants?
Everyone loves a deal when they’re shopping online. There’s always a sale somewhere, but for most deals online it means using a coupon code. While I believe most online merchants would prefer not giving coupon deals, it’s almost become necessary to stay competitive. According to an ongoing study by The Integer Group ® and M/A/R/C…
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