Monetizing A Site By Removing Ads

If you are a regular reader of my blog, there’s a good chance you either own your own website or you plan to do so someday. And very likely, you are either monetizing your site by showing ads, or you are considering it. The ad market is in a slump right now, along with everything else in this economy, so it’s difficult to earn a lot this way. But what if you could monetize your site by NOT... read more

Microbusiness Stats and Resources

The following post is only my opinion, and it focuses on a population in the United States that I believe is often overlooked, especially in the political process. I have no information about similar populations in other countries, but if you do, feel free to share in the comments. We have many names. Some call us entrepreneurs. Some call us freelancers, or contractors, or consultants, or WAHMs and... read more

May Recipient of Project Jump Start ’09 Chosen

The recipient of May’s Project Jump Start ’09 is … (imaginary drumroll) Jeff Stern! Congratulations, Jeff! You’ll hear from each of us shortly. All of us involved with Project Jump Start wishes you the best of luck, and we hope that your online endeavors and your ideas and dreams turn into something big! Stay tuned. We’ll be jumpstarting someone every month this year... read more

Two Places You Might Not Have Thought To Brand Yourself

This is a guest post from a good friend, Dave Dugdale, also known as SolarDave. Dave is a man of many talents, with his latest being that of a home rental expert. Here he gives us all a couple of great branding tips so watch, learn and enjoy. Transcript: [Two Places You Might Not Have Thought To Brand Yourself] Hi my name is Dave Dugdale and I wanted to thank Donna for letting me do another guest... read more

Let Your Logo Speak To The Public On Every Occasion

The following is a guest post from Ben Johnson of Logoinn, custom logo design service provider based in UK. One of the most crucial activities when crafting a marketing and branding plan is to get a logo for your company. A well-designed custom logo communicates a message to the public, conveying what your business is all about. Although Google’s logo is well-known and well-designed, Google often... read more