Writing For The Web - Four Steps You Can't Ignore!

Written by April Ward


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First Draft: “We sellrepparttar EZ Widget 4000.” To think like your customers, ask yourself, “So …what’s in it for me?”

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3.Long web pages are better. It’s easier for your viewers when they don’t have to wait for several pages to download.

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About the Author: April Ward earned a Masters in Marketing focusing her thesis project on Internet marketing. Ward teaches Internet marketing classes and has written several books including, “Web Design On A Dime” and “How To Avoid The Pitfalls Of Conducting Business Online”. Visit her web site at http://www.aprilward.net and subscribe to her free online newsletter today!


7 Ways A Web Site Can Help Your Business Grow

Written by April Ward - Internet Consultant


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5. Expand Your Customer Base Having a web site allows you to conduct business with anyone, anywhere for just a few dollars a month. There's no need to place ads in different states or counties to expand your business. Just get a professional web site equipped withrepparttar right tools and you will be ready to sell your products and services to an international marketplace twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

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About the Author: April Ward earned a Masters in Marketing focusing her thesis project on Internet marketing. Ward teaches Internet marketing classes and has written several books including, “Web Design On A Dime” and “How To Avoid The Pitfalls Of Conducting Business Online”. Visit her web site at http://www.aprilward.net and subscribe to her free online newsletter today!


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