[] The site's objectives [] Target audience [] Branding features [] Navigation [] Bad links [] Load time [] Browser compatibility [] "Above fold" interest [] Readability - color clash, font, layout [] Poorly written copy [] Typos and misspelled words [] Forms don't work [] Trust features. [] Provisions to accept feedback [] Reason for repeat visits

One warning note: Don't make a free review offer to a contractor that designed site. First, you will be insulting their work, and second, they will fix problems themselves, and charge owner. Try to contact owner of Web site, not someone who had been hired to design it.

Remember, a large part of your work will be marketing. Contact owners of web sites to inform them of benefits they will receive as a result of your analysis. The more of an emotional slant you can put on benefits, better. Don't expect them to buy on first contact.

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A Business Telephone System: If you want to successfully run your home based business. You must install a business telephone line along with an answering system. This will establish a professional image immediately. And you will not miss important calls when you are away. Plus, a line dedicated only to business calls is a good home business tax right off.

Cellular Telephone: A must have if you are on move a lot. You can easily forward all your business calls to your cell telephone number. Never miss an important business call. Or if you stay online for long periods. You simply forward all calls, while online, to your cellular telephone number. Make sure your cell has caller Id, so you can answer only calls you want. Very convenient.

Other Stuff: Take a trip to your local office supply store and purchase these basic essentials right away.

Paper (for printer & fax machine)

Printer cartridges

Computer mouse pad

Pencils/pens/erasers

Stapler/extra staples

Post-it note pads

Paper clips

Large legal pads

Folders

Envelopes

Storage boxes

Assorted rubber bands

That's it! After acquiring above you will have all basics to set up a home office.

Visit: http://www.angelfire.com/zine/smallbiz/Articles.html And review previous tips in article section.

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