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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
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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!"


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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
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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!"  

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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
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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!"

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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,
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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!" 

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Your website is your "make it" or "break it" tool in an online business. Use the resources below to create a website that is a client magnet.

5 Hot Spots to Tweak for Higher Conversion Rates
Lorrie Morgan-Ferrero, Copywriting Strategist
5 Hot Spots to Tweak for Higher Conversion Rates Copy is used in ALL your promotional sales and marketing material. That means any place there are words about your business there is copy. So it's EVERYWHERE. Copy is used in ALL your promotional sales and marketing material. That means any place there are words about your business there is copy. So it's EVERYWHERE. . . . keep reading
Pixie
Donna Gunter
Pixie Pixie is an easy-to-use, fast and tiny utility designed especially to fit the needs of webmasters and designers. . . . 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
Search Engine Optimization: 11 Basic SEO Strategies for Beginners
Donna Gunter
Search Engine Optimization:  11 Basic SEO Strategies for Beginners Search engine optimization is the process getting your website ready to be found in organic webs searches. Even a new business owner who creates and updates her own websites can implement some very basic SEO strategies to make her website appear higher in the organic rankings on certain keyword searches. Here are the 11 strategies that I regularly implement on my sites for better SEO positioning: . . . keep reading
Website Marketing: 4 Secrets to Making More Sales from Content Pages
Donna Gunter
Website Marketing: 4 Secrets to Making More Sales from Content Pages Once you begin to add content to your site, your traffic begins to increase, and up to 60% of your traffic may come from the content on your site. Here are 4 secret strategies that you can use right away to begin making sales from your content pages. . . . keep reading
5 Critical Questions To Ask BEFORE You Hire a Web Designer
Donna Gunter
5 Critical Questions To Ask BEFORE You Hire a Web Designer The creation of your online presence can be a very expensive failure or a much-heralded success. Before hiring a website designer, make sure s/he answers these 5 critical questions to your satisfaction, and you'll be on the path to a profitable relationship with a talented professional who can help your online business grow. . . . keep reading
7 Reasons Blogsites Attract More Visitors and Help You Get More Clients Online
Donna Gunter
7 Reasons Blogsites Attract More Visitors and Help You Get More Clients Online More and more online service business owners choosing blogsites over traditional websites. Some who have started with a traditional website have switched over to a blogsite in the last year. Here are 7 reasons why a blogsite attracts more visitors and helps you get more clients online than a traditional website. . . . keep reading
Website Marketing: Dramatically Increase Your Conversions with a Clear Call to Action
Donna Gunter
Website Marketing:  Dramatically Increase Your Conversions with a Clear Call to Action The design of many websites leaves the visitor at a loss about what to do next. Some sites make no request at all, while others try and send the visitor in too many directions at once. How do you get your visitor to stay on your site and convert to a prospect? By presenting one clear call to action on every page of your site. . . . keep reading
DOWNLOAD: Landing Page Checklist
DOWNLOAD:  Landing Page Checklist Assess what you have already done and what is left to do on any given landing page in this 5-page checklist. . . . keep reading
Your 7-Point Annual Website Tune-up
Donna Gunter
Your 7-Point Annual Website Tune-up In the same way that your mechanic conducts a regular inspection of your automobile, you need to conduct an annual checkup of your website. Here are 7 critical areas that need to be checked yearly on your site: . . . keep reading
7 Strategies to Drive Local Traffic to Your Website
Donna Gunter
7 Strategies to Drive Local Traffic to Your Website Today it's becoming more commonplace that when someone needs a local product or service, that person is more inclined to find the local business online rather than referring to the local telephone directory. What does that mean for you if you do business locally? You need to implement these 7 local search strategies to attract local clients, with minimal effort! . . . keep reading
A Sitemap for Sore Eyes
John Jantsch
A Sitemap for Sore Eyes Can search engines find your website? New sitemap standards make it easier for all search engines to find your site. . . . keep reading
How to Use Your Website to Disqualify Your Prospects
Donna Gunter
How to Use Your Website to Disqualify Your Prospects How many prospective clients have you spoken to recently who are great at draining your time and energy but can't seem to find the money or desire to hire you? Consequently, I implemented one strategy that has been my secret weapon in my client cultivation process -- I use my website to disqualify as many prospects as I can. Here's how you can do the same: . . . keep reading
7 Steps to Make Your Website Your Client Attraction Magnet
Donna Gunter
7 Steps to Make Your Website Your Client Attraction Magnet As an online business owner, your website can either function as a client deterrent or as a client attraction device. Turn your website into an attraction magnet with these 7 simple steps: . . . keep reading
6 Secrets to Designing an Effective Website Opt-in Form
Donna Gunter
6 Secrets to Designing an Effective Website Opt-in Form The one asset that is considered to be the gold in your online business is your email list. The best way to get people on your list is to create an effective opt-in form on your website. An opt-in form is a sign up form on a website that asks for key pieces of info, like email address and name, for example, in return for sending the visitor something of value. Here are 6 secrets to help you design an effective op-in form for your site: . . . keep reading
Beginner's Guide to Interpreting Website Traffic Metrics with Google Analytics
Matt Huggins
Beginner's Guide to Interpreting Website Traffic Metrics with Google Analytics Understanding your visitors is vital in running a successful website. Knowing where your visitors came from, what they are looking for, and how easy or difficult it was for them to find what they were looking for is very important in maximizing your website's potential. This key information can allow you to guide visitors to products they might not have otherwise found, understand shopping cart abandonment rate and causes, and focus your SEO based upon keywords being used to reach your site. . . . keep reading
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