Web Marketing Resources

Here are some tools and resources that WebGoddess has found useful in promoting small businesses and their websites. (Clicking on the link will bring the site up in a new external window.)

Tools

• ROR - ROR is a rapidly growing format for putting a website description (including contact and product information) in one generic file so search engines can understand them better. WebGoddess is an ROR provider. Ask about adding an ROR file to your website.

• RSS Yourself - Learn what RSS is and how you can track your company name, product or service online. Free and very valuable.

• VerticalResponse, Inc. - Do you want to send out an email newsletter once in a while? This is a great professional email service where you buy a bulk amount of emails and use them whenever you want. Track clickthroughs, keep your address list fresh. GREAT SERVICE!

• Keep your passwords convenient and safe. Automatically fill in forms. Use Roboform. The BEST password keeper, ever! Click Download Now at right to install it in your browser.

Newsletters

• Small Business Newz - site and newsletter have articles on business, ecommerce, management and security.

• Workz.com - resource for small businesses that want to grow and prosper both online and offline. FREE in-depth WorkZ.com articles and e-mail newsletters help you create and manage, promote and maintain your business.

• Press Release Writing and Distribution - Send your press release to one place and have it distributed. Website has resources and newsletter, offers distribution services.

Useful Articles

• How to pick a web designer
• How to write a Request for Proposal (RFP)
• 5 Most Common SEO (Search Engine Optimization) Mistakes
• Six Reasons NOT To Try To Be An Online Retailer