Cable connection - If cable TV is available in your area, many firms also provide an internet connection for an additional fee. Requires special cable modem. Speeds are anywhere from 512k to 10Mps.

DSL or digital service line - Many local phone companies are providing this service to selected areas. Requires installation of DSL modem on your computer and speeds typically are from 512k to 9Mps. The distance from local hub also affects your speed. You will pay 2 to 3 times costs of basic dial up.

Broadband - Is a term loosely thrown around that is applied to a DSL, cable, wireless, or satellite internet connections. Technically broadband is a minimum of 1.5Mbs but is used to market products with bandwidth as low as 512k. When you hear term broadband used, think like "health food", an undefined marketing catch word.

Wireless internet connection - This option is available in limited area's and requires a wireless modem on your computer. Speeds typically are 2Mbps and this is a flexible approach as you do not need to be hardwired or plugged in. Available in many metro area's.

Satellite internet connection - This is perfect solution for remote area's if you require a high speed internet connection. Upload and download speeds are different and in some cases you can only download via satellite and are required to upload via dial up. This is most expensive alternative, but you can get service basically anywhere in world. Speeds starting at 500k are available. Contact Directway for dependable and fast satellite internet connections.

Even 'mid-range' search engines are starting to get pricey in their PPC selections. This doesn't mean that we should abandon them and run amass to little guys. On contrary, there is more than enough business for everyone! But, if you have a limited budget and want quick results, I would recommend smaller search engines such as Femina, Highway61, JumpCrawler, and Isleuth.

It's not necessary to spend big bucks to get your site noticed. All optimization in world will not get your site to number one. Spend some money at smaller sites and you will show a positive return on your investment in no time, guaranteed!