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Here are some of our rave reviews from our members ... .

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"Donna Gunter is THE expert for online marketing. Her OnlineBizU website has so many meaty resources for the online entrepreneur that there's no way you won't find what you need there. Her blog posts are filled with useful information that I don't have the time to ferret out for myself, and her classes and products are clear and useful. I'm glad that Donna dedicates herself to serving her customers so well, and


Sue Painter, Marketing Coach and Consultant
ConfidentMarketer.com

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"I recently joined Donna Gunter - OnlineBizU.com membership and from day one have found simply loads of useful and valuable information to support my online business. What a generous lady to share so many 'trade secrets.' Thank you so much and keep the great information coming."


Caroline Nelson, Business Coach for Salons
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"Look at the spring facelift your site got! I am loving the new, softer, rounder look and the colors do POP! Your care about keeping content fresh and your attention for detail is indicative of how you run your business."


Kathy Dannel Vitcak, Entrepreneur
KathyDV.com

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"Thanks for hosting such a great OnlineBizU.com member call on Internet traffic for local business. One of the questions asked was whether this would be a business model for a consultant. You said it was, and I'm here to say it is, too! The list of directories you gave that provide listings for local business was invaluable. I didn't know about most of them! I never would have thought of Craigslist.com as a place to advertise. Also, the tip you gave about setting up a 'throw away' email address was pure gold. Not only will that prevent spam in my 'real' business mailbox, but I can set up email addresses for either different types of inquiries or from different sources. Not only can I help my clients with laser-targeted advertising, this is another way I can track the sources of my own traffic!"


Georgann McCrosson, Marketing Consultant
CatchPhraseMarketing.com

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"I just finished listening to the members-only teleclass, Repurposing Profit Machine.  I soooo appreciate the value, content and clarity you put into everything you do!  The content was well worth paying for and you gave it away to OnlineBizU.com members for FREEEEEE!!!!  Your class was just as clear and to the point as your many articles and your handout was PHENOMENAL -- not one of those weak 1-page fill-in the blank sheets that some hosts use for their teleclasses -- yours is CHOCK FULL of the totally valuable content you shared within the call.  The whole topic of REPURPOSING work so we don't have to re-create the wheel is just so useful in and of itself and you broke it down into over 15 ways we can do it!!  HOORAY!!!  Thanks, as always, for being such an awesome resource!  You totally deserve your title as Queen of Online Biz Resources!  : ) 

 Stephanie Bell, Spirit Coach, Speaker, Author
GrowYourDivineSpirit.com

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"Just wanted to thank you for a great teleclass. I dialed in because I needed help to structure my own teleclasses and your method of turning a previously written article into a teleseminar was especially appealing. You led us through some easy-to-follow steps - and I'm looking forward to trying them out for myself!  My membership at OnlineBizU is proving invaluable as I build my own business online - you're very generous with all the articles and resources you share - thank you!"  

Louise Barnes-Johnston, Business Accelerator & Coach
Frontline-Results.com

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"Just wanted to let you know that you are brilliant! I'm fairly new here and have found so much helpful information already! I became a member of OBU and within a few days cancelled my memberships I was already a part of on other site(s). OBU offers SO much information and helpful products! You are so quick to answer any questions I post on the forums and you always give up to date information and guidance. I am so happy to be a part of OBU and am looking forward to seeing where my business goes from here! Thanks a million!!!" 

Camilynn Bradford
HomeBizCoach.com

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"Thank you for developing and offering Online Biz University - it is one of my top go-to resources. I get so much value from my membership. I enjoy learning new programs and tools (and Donna offers several fantastic resources for continual learning to occur). As my knowledge increases, I am able to demonstrate this new expertise to my clients and offer additional services in my practice, which has allowed me to grow my business." 

Kelly Johnson, Virtual Assistant
Cornerstone Virtual Assistance

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"Donna's OnlineBizU.com website is THE source for Internet marketing ideas and expertise. I found a wealth of information and resources that helped me strategize and find new ways to "get noticed" in cyberspace -- presented simply and intelligently. As always, Donna gives you a huge return on your investment. This is the real deal -- check it out!"

Robin Stephens, Professional Organizer
YourLifeinOrder.com

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"Donna definitely knows her stuff and seems to have an endless supply of ideas for marketing on the Internet that apply whether you are selling products or services. I found her information very helpful at a moment when I needed recharging." 

Stephanie Buehler, MPW, PsyD, CST,
TheBuehlerInstitute.com

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"The uniqueness of what Donna offers is what is most impressive. She'll either have an idea or lead you to a source that no one else who might have a similar product is talking about. I LOVE having that kind of unrivaled information. I rate it as one of the top return's on investments for people who want to get more clients online." 

Pat Weber, America's #1 Coach for Introverts, Shy and Reluctant Who Sell,
ProStrategies.com

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Donna knows her stuff and will go the extra ten miles. I highly recommend that anyone starting an online business check out her excellent consulting and coaching services. You can't go wrong!" 

Ana Young

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Branding Yourself Online

What does your brand say about you and your business? Here you'll find some useful tips on making your brand unique.

Internet Marketing for Introverts: Use Your Gifts to Attract All the Clients You Need
Donna Gunter
Internet Marketing for Introverts: Use Your Gifts to Attract All the Clients You Need What many introverts fail to realize is that they have all that they need at their disposal to effectively market their businesses online. All they have to do is tap into their quiet gifts, which tend to revolve around writing, researching, and listening, and they are good to go! However, if you're like me, you may be slow to realize that what you do naturally is a gift and what you know is unique. Here's how I discovered my "ah-ha!" introvert moment: . . . keep reading
10 Steps to Creating a Lead-Generating Authority Web Site
Donna Gunter
10 Steps to Creating a Lead-Generating Authority Web Site One of the most effective client attraction strategies you can create for your business is to develop an authority web site. An authority web site is one based on a specific topic, and these types of sites are usually found at the top of search engine results. Here are 10 steps that online service business owners can follow to create an authority web site for their business: . . . keep reading
5 Proven Tactics to Uplevel Your Client Base
Donna Gunter
5 Proven Tactics to Uplevel Your Client Base Do you have clients who constantly complain that they can't afford to pay you? If your entire client base is filled with people who can't afford to pay you what you need to charge to stay in business, then you've got a major problem. You are working with the wrong segment of your target market. Here's how you can uplevel your client base to get in front of more affluent clients. . . . keep reading
Marketing Tips: The Internet Marketing Secret That Stops Small Business Owners in Their Tracks
Donna Gunter
Marketing Tips: The Internet Marketing Secret That Stops Small Business Owners in Their Tracks All of my clients are exceptional at the service they provide for their clients. However, many of them have a hard time filling their practices and finding clients. Almost without fail, they tell me that this is a marketing problem. It is a marketing problem, but not the type they think it is. The same problem is the Internet marketing secret that stops small service business owners in their tracks, every time. . . . keep reading
7 Strategies for Building Online Relationships with Industry VIPs
Donna Gunter
7 Strategies for Building Online Relationships with Industry VIPs One of the most difficult aspects of being an independent service professional is being seen as credible and as a viable expert in your industry. Until recently, that process often took years. However, with the advent of Internet marketing, that time process has been greatly accelerated. You can now become a person of influence in your industry and become known to other industry VIPs in a matter of months, rather than years. Here are 7 strategies that will help you build successful relationships with your industry VIPs: . . . keep reading
15 Powerful Ways to Promote Your Teleclass
Donna Gunter
15 Powerful Ways to Promote Your Teleclass Teleclasses provide a platform for online service business owners to connect virtually with prospects around the world via a teleconference bridge line and share information with them. Many service professionals use paid or free teleseminars to grow their lists, establish their expertise, and deliver training and coaching programs. Here are 15 ways for you to promote your upcoming teleclass: . . . keep reading
How to Become Your Industry's Leading Expert in 30 Days
Donna Gunter
How to Become Your Industry's Leading Expert in 30 Days Many solo service professionals wonder how they will ever become known in their industry, given the easy access to the abundance of information found online. How do you create trust and authenticity with your target market and be seen as a real, true expert rather than as a sham? One of the easiest and quickest ways to do this is by interviewing experts in your industry. Here are the 10 steps you can follow to help you become your industry's leading expert in 30 days by conducting expert interviews: . . . keep reading
7 Reasons Why an Online Business is the PERFECT Business for Introverts
Donna Gunter
7 Reasons Why an Online Business is the PERFECT Business for Introverts Introverts often take a beating in regular employment, as by-and-large they are an outnumbered minority. Since extroversion is the more common personality trait, those who don't live our lives under those ways of being often don't fit into what society deems as "the norm." In many cases, entrepreneurship is the way that introverts choose to make a living, and the structure of how an online business is run offers some key advantages for introverts. Here are 7 reasons why an online business may be ideal for you: . . . keep reading
5 Secrets to Creating a Powerful Google Profile
Donna Gunter
5 Secrets to Creating a Powerful Google Profile When I want to check out a prospective client or vendor, I Google the person's name and see how well-known they are online and what they have to say. I've discovered that their social media profiles show up high in the search results. Google has started giving these well-known social networking sites a run for their money by creating their own online profile option. . . . keep reading
How to Stand Out: Differentiate Your Business with Authenticity
Donna Gunter
How to Stand Out:  Differentiate Your Business with Authenticity Do you regularly incorporate your personality into your business so that your ideal clients are naturally drawn to you? Playing to your gifts and being who you are for a living is an extraordinarily rewarding way to run your business. Here's a unique way to make your business stand out in a crowd: . . . keep reading
Do You Own - And Control Your Domain Name? You May Be Surprised!
Chip Cooper
Do You Own - And Control Your Domain Name? You May Be Surprised! All too often, website owners are lax in nailing down ownership and control of valuable domain names, and as a result, are often required to litigate these issues costing them thousands. . . . keep reading
Making a Great Tagline
Samantha Hartley
Making a Great Tagline Many businesses desire to create a tagline but aren't quite sure how to go about it. Most of the time, people who want a tagline are searching for a concise, effective way to talk about what they offer. They want something catchy and memorable, easy for their prospects to remember as well as themselves. Here are 5 characteristics of successful, brand-building taglines: . . . keep reading
Elevator Pitch: 7 Steps to a Killer 30-Second Commercial That Works Every Time
Elevator Pitch:  7 Steps to a Killer 30-Second Commercial That Works Every Time Even though your business may be completely Internet based, there are still numerous times when you need to give your elevator pitch (elevator speech), or your 30-second commercial that explains what you do and how you do it. Having a ready-made elevator pitch at your disposal continues to be an important online marketing tool that you need to continuously sharpen. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Your Target Market Interview Worksheet
Donna Gunter
DOWNLOAD:  Your Target Market Interview Worksheet Learn the most important questions to ask when you need to find out more about your target market in this 6-page worksheet. . . . keep reading
Storytelling: A Powerful Marketing Strategy for Your Online Business
Donna Gunter
Storytelling:  A Powerful Marketing Strategy for Your Online Business Before the advent of pencil and paper and writing, ancient peoples depended solely upon storytelling to pass along the history of their families and tribes from one generation to the next. You can create the same kind of connection to your customer base by telling your story or the story of a successful client. Stories help people create visual images of what you're trying to get across. . . . keep reading
10 Essential Questions to Ask Your Target Market
Donna Gunter
10 Essential Questions to Ask Your Target Market One of the most terrifying decisions an online business owner makes is the decision to refine and define their target market because they're scared of excluding people. However, the more focused you are in your marketing efforts and the better you understand and can define your target market, the easier your marketing becomes. Here are 10 questions you can ask your target market to get a better understanding of their needs: . . . keep reading
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