How can I make my internet business a success?
I am thinking about starting up an internet business making and selling handmade cards – birthday, wedding, sympathy etc. I know there are a million and one other people doing this kind of thing, so how should I go about getting my site on the first page of a search engine? I have absolutely no idea about web design but am willing to learn. I've tried selling on Ebay but would like my own site as I begrudge paying Ebay so much in fees!! Oh and btw I live in the UK if this makes a difference, although I would be happy to mail my products all over the world.
The key thing is finding the words that people will use to find your products.
If you choose the wrong words people will not find your site.
Once on site the, information needs to be easy to read, clear type and clean uncluttered backgrounds.
Use a digital camera to take photos and keep taking pictures of each item, until you are sure the pictures are in focus and show every detail. Make sure the background to each picture enhances the product.
When you are satisfied invite someone who is not computer literate to use the site. Listen to their problems and concerns change and improve.
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October 2nd, 2008 at 2:29 pmReferences :
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Great idea! Go for it!
October 2nd, 2008 at 3:19 pmThere is a resource that can help you. I'll be glad to send along the link on receipt of your request.
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Search engine optimization is hard and a very complicated subject which I coudn't possibly teach you in this response. I think you have a great idea but are thinking about it the wrong way. Start this out as a local business that happens to do all of its sales over the web, you will meet real people who will trust you and if you have a good service refer you to others. Over time with more and more referalls you can build up your presence on the web.
October 2nd, 2008 at 3:42 pmReferences :
If you begrude paying ebay, I suspect you will begrudge paying google for placed results – which you will need to do in a competative market.
You can improve your chances of getting results by understanding Search Engine Optomisation:
http://www.webcredible.co.uk/user-friendly-resources/search-engine-optimisation/basics.shtml
In terms of making the website, just google "html basics" and read around.
The good thing about your venture is the (relatively) low startup costs
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:04 pmReferences :
There was an article in the Independent the other day which may give some details for use
October 2nd, 2008 at 4:46 pmhttp://money.independent.co.uk/article2851961.ece
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The key thing is finding the words that people will use to find your products.
October 2nd, 2008 at 5:01 pmIf you choose the wrong words people will not find your site.
Once on site the, information needs to be easy to read, clear type and clean uncluttered backgrounds.
Use a digital camera to take photos and keep taking pictures of each item, until you are sure the pictures are in focus and show every detail. Make sure the background to each picture enhances the product.
When you are satisfied invite someone who is not computer literate to use the site. Listen to their problems and concerns change and improve.
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been there
hiya, theres loads of free sites where you can advertise your goods for free. search for free classifieds uk
October 2nd, 2008 at 5:37 pmyou could write an article about card making and post it on UK sites that have an article or Spigle try http://www.tradersreview.co.uk/spigle/index.php