Scott Lindsay

"It is time for us to stand and cheer for the doer, the achiever, the one who recognizes the challenge and does something about it." - Vince Lombardi How does ecommerce differ from entrepreneurialism? Well, the former is dependent on the latter. What this means is that for every ecommerce business...

In the past there was always a fear that automation would replace (or displace) honest, hard-working citizens. While this may happen, there is reason to look at automation as an ally in online business. If you were to conduct an online search you would likely find businesses that rely on personal...

Site promotion for your online business is something that takes on a life of its own. Site promotion is not relegated to one specific site promotion tool. If you find one tool that seems to work for you it may not be long before it is not as effective as...

Internet marketing provides the ability to expand the possibilities of your website while giving a nod to your own dogged determination and mental quickness. Internet marketing is not simply a one-size-fits-all piece of clothing designed to allow you to simply apply one standard where you discover yourself on the same footing...

Have you ever been around a poet that knows so much poetry by heart that they annoy you every time the subject of poetry comes up? They are passionate about their love for poetry and are emotional as they explain the complexity of the poems they recite. Certainly you have...

When it comes time to work on a web design you should work to develop the site before you actually develop the site. What I mean by that is try to map out what you are wanting in your website and how everything should break down logically. Think of it like...

WordTracker.com provides both a free and fee-based service to help you in finding keywords or phrases that will assist you in developing word lists for Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies. Obviously the fee-based software provides several upgraded features that can be a real benefit to business, but the use of the...

Site promotion tools are an important element in making sure you give online users the greatest opportunity to visit your website. It is likely you have infused your site with Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategies, and you have included site link information in any forum posts and blogs. You might...

There has been a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy that has been largely ignored. It may even be considered a minor element in the scheme of SEO techniques. Most if us have visited websites with anchor text (hyper links) to third-party sites with more information. In the world of HTML you...

There are so many things to consider when moving headlong into any entrepreneurial dream. You have to calculate risk and reward, you have to look at organization and details, you have to understand financial management, and you need to know how to develop and express your dream. These can be...

Estimates now indicate that ebook sales have surpassed both the audiocassette and the audio CD in consumer preference. Ebooks are also ranked second only to traditional book publishing in current sales. From an entrepreneurial standpoint, one of the greatest difficulties in looking at revenue producing ideas is to arrive at the...

If you've ever heard of Inspector Gadget then you know this detective had access to several personal devices to assist him in unraveling mysteries and determining who the bad guy was. Beyond the cartoon a couple of live action movies were developed in response to this larger than life comic...

Have you ever seen those television commercials that are essentially mini-movies? They can't play the entire production so they cut it off at a cliffhanger and display a computer graphic with a web site name and an encouragement to come by and see what happens next. The curious will visit....

When it comes time to work on a web design you should work to develop the site before you actually develop the site. What I mean by that is try to map out what you are wanting in your website and how everything should break down logically. Think of it like...

When you are working to establish your own business you may believe certain things to be true about entrepreneurialism. While some traits may have merit there are other traits that may not be as necessary as you might have imagined. Leadership Skills vs. Personal Drive Interestingly, leadership skills are less important than...

"Somehow I can't believe there are many heights that can't be scaled by a man who knows the secret of making dreams come true. This special secret can be summarized in four C's. They are: curiosity, confidence, courage, and constancy, and the greatest of these is confidence." - Walt Disney Stan...

There has been a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) strategy that has been largely ignored. It may even be considered a minor element in the scheme of SEO techniques. Most if us have visited websites with anchor text (hyper links) to third-party sites with more information. In the world of HTML you...

If you have an informational video stream that receives significant hits you could derive an income from selling video ads from third parties at the start of your video stream. The rate can be based on a set amount per click or a once monthly (or weekly) fee. Some online firms...

There are so many things to consider when moving headlong into any entrepreneurial dream. You have to calculate risk and reward, you have to look at organization and details, you have to understand financial management, and you need to know how to develop and express your dream. These can be...

"We are accountable for our decisions in our personal life so why shouldn't we be just as accountable in our work life." - Catherine Pulsifer One of the greatest killers of successful ecommerce is a lack of accountability. When these individuals worked for someone else they were held accountable and were...

It seems there is a misconception about what web hosting means. Many website owners think web hosting is simply the server where your web site is stored for access by online consumers. A web host DOES provide this service, but web hosting is essentially a provider who makes a variety of...

Recently I've noticed an increase in the number of Pay Per Click (PPC) advertising links that direct visitors to sites that are wholly dedicated to the development of affiliate revenue. There is no online store on these sites; they are simply highly organized portals for online shopping with a grouping...

Did you know that you could resell ebooks that others have published? Did you know that you could often sell the work for less than the original author? Did you know you don't have to know how to write to start an ebook business? In an agreement that is very similar...

The discovery of niche keywords is an effective no-cost way to uncover marketing potential. Many online businesses simply rely on keywords or phrases they think best describe their product or service. By conducting a search to learn what niche keywords might bring visitors to your site you are likely to...

Starting a home-based business is a very personal decision. Many will start a home-based business as a means of deriving additional income for their family. For those who may be considering the idea of business ownership featuring a product or service there may be questions about what type of home-based...

Internet marketing is little different from any other form of marketing. How do you react to that statement? If you think it means you can apply the exact same marketing principles you would for a brick and mortar store you will likely miss the success that may be possible. If you...

Many web design professionals tend to forget that not every visitor will enter through the front door. There are millions of site pages that are effectively a dead end. These pages may have content, but absolutely no links to send the visitor back to the home page nor does the...

The country fair was bright and festive with just a hint of carnival atmosphere. Funnel cakes were available along with a delightful strawberry lemonade that could only be found at fairs. Of course there were turkey legs and corn on the cob. Little boys donned cowboy hats and little girls...

If you've ever thought of becoming an entrepreneur you should know there are dozens of online companies willing to provide assistance in helping you launch your big idea. That's the good news. The bad news is not all of these sources are worth the time and money you might invest. Then...

One of the ways I process marketing ideas is to visit as many sites as possible. By doing this I get to see some of the best and worst in online marketing. Recently I discovered a unique way to use autoresponders. The premise is brilliant in execution, successful in gaining...