Podcast: SEM and Small Business
April 18, 2008
The guys over at Parker Web interviewed us on their new show about Internet marketing for small businesses the other day. It was our first time doing something like this so a little rough at first but pretty cool nonetheless.
Click below for the audio: (14:30 long)
Tags: sem podcast, small business sem
Threadless - Custom T-Shirt Designs Done Right
April 16, 2008
For those of you who have never heard of Threadless - let us introduce you to one of the more creative, revolutionizing, and simply genius ideas the Internet has afforded us. The business model is simple and the execution is near flawless.
- Create a website that allows users to submit custom t-shirt designs.
- Allow the community to choose which designs they feel would make the best t-shirts.
- The top designs go into production and are sold on the site.
- The designers get a cut of the t-shirt sales (up to $12,500).
- Rinse and repeat.
The community skinnyCorp has created around Threadless has grown into a collection of designers and avid t-shirt wearers that exceeds hundreds of thousands.
Below is a video of the founders. As young entrepreneurs ourselves we thought it was interesting and have nothing but respect for the guys.
Tags: custom t-shirts, nude no more, ThreadlessWeatherHomeStations.com Launches!
April 15, 2008
Local weather conditions can vary from block to block and change from minute to minute. Also, during severe weather or power outages you will want the latest most precise weather information. Be aware of weather conditions and always be prepared. Up to the minute weather information means you can plan with confidence.
Site Features:
The demand for home weather stations, atomic wall clocks, and thermometers inspired us to develop a site built for the market. This version of our platform includes all the features of our other sites with the addition of product videos on the product pages. See for yourself how helpful a video advertisement is (La Crosse WS-9035U). Attention to Search Engine Optimization was also paramount as most of the traffic to the site will be long tail model number searches. Check out the site and leave us feedback!
MarineBoatSupplies.com Launches!
April 14, 2008
With over 9,000 products in stock, you will surely be able to find the boating supplies you are in need of. This site features all the top brands - from Garmin, Raymarine, Shakespeare, and more! Electronics from GPS navigation to fish finders are the focus but we also have everything from anchors to life rafts. You should be able to find most any
Site Features:
When creating a site with over 9k marine boating supplies it’s important to help customers find what they are looking for. In most cases we send customers directly to the product they are in need of, but in other cases the customer will use the site navigation and search feature to find the most appropriate product for their need. The category pages on the site also allow you to drill down by manufacturer or brand. The product pages eliminate the left navigation and feature two “add to cart” buttons – one in the top fold of the page and one below the product description. This version of our platform also allows you to know what you have in your shopping cart no matter what page you are on. Simply add a product to your cart and scroll over the cart in the top right. Ahoy!
When ad placement goes wrong. (PICS)
April 8, 2008
Who’s monitoring your ad placements? What’s it saying about your company?
Here’s a brand spankin’ new one from Digg today, click to view full-size:
Tags: photogenics, when ad placement goes wrong
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