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September 2008
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Welcome to the latest issue of the Internet Minute, designed to provide you with helpful information about doing business on the Internet, as well as quick tips to get the most out of the 'net. I know you're busy, so it's designed to be a fast read... Enjoy!

Questions or comments...? eric@poweredbywsi.com
In This Issue
Wolverine Bank Recognized by WMA
Free Teleseminar on Internet Strategies
Brand New Website - www.PoweredByWSI.com
Become a Know-It-All: Google Alerts
Wolverine Bank - Web Marketing Association 2008 WebAward Recipient!

Wolverine Bank Home PageThat's right Internet Minute readers, yet another website by WSI has received industry recognition - 2008 WMA WebAward, under the category of "Financial Services Standard of Excellence".

To help celebrate their 75th anniversary, Wolverine Bank worked wth WSI to remake their website and help promote this monumental event for the bank. Additinally, they recently received notice of their 20th consecutive year of BauerFinancial Five-Star Ratings, a big year for the bank indeed!

Wolverine Bank was one of only seven WSI sites recognized by the WMA for a 2008 WebAward. While a "formal" press release is being prepared and will go out in October, I wanted to make sure that readers of the Internet Minute heard about it first!

For more information about the WMA WebAwards, visit www.webaward.org.
Community Bank Consulting, Inc. to Interview Eric Cook for insight on Internet strategies
 
"We are excited to kick off our first FREE teleseminar with an interview with Eric Cook, Certified Internet Business Consultant with WSI," says Jeff Simpkins, founder of Community Bank Consulting, Inc.

That's right readers, on October 8th at 1 pm EDT Jeff and I will be spending about an hour on the phone discussing business issues related to your presence on the Internet. You can join us from the comfort of your home or office and best of all, this teleseminar is FREE and available to anyone that would like to participate. Even if you are not a "bank", the conversation will cover concepts that can be used in any business, big or small.

We'll answer the following questions (plus more):
  • Our organization promotes a sales culture. Can the Internet help?
  • Should we "upgrade" to Web 2.0?
  • What are some security considerations of doing business on the Internet?
  • Is it possible to measure ROI of being on the Internet, and is this something we should do?
  • What are five things I can do immediately to increase the value of my Internet presence?
To register for this, and future teleseminar sessions, visit Community Bank Consulting, Inc. and opt-in to their list. This will ensure you are notified of upcoming sessions. This session will be recorded, so if you are not available on October 8th you'll be able to download it and listen on your computer (or MP3 player).

>>Register today...


P.S. Be sure to check the end of this message for a special offer for registered participants.
Announcing the NEW and IMPROVED PoweredByWSI.com

Good news everyone... I just put the finishing touches on my new website, so stop by for a visit at www.PoweredByWSI.com and see for yourself.

Here are just a few of the new features you'll find:
  • Great introductory video on the home page that explains the WSI advantage.
  • Client information and testimonials.
  • Online portfolio with examples of our work from across the world.
  • Details about our specialized approach and the WSI Life Cycle to Internet strategy.
  • Plus much more...
Stop by and let me know what you think. I'm interested in your feedback and hope you like the new site.
Become a Know-It-All with Google Alerts
Google Alerts With so much information available today, who can keep up? With Google Alerts, you can put the world's largest search engine to work for you.

With a Google Alerts, you tell Google what you want to watch out for (like competitor news, monitoring a developing news story or even put in your own name) and when Google indexes information that matches your criteria, you get an e-mail with a link. This is a great way to keep tabs on important items, without having to do all the searching yourself.

Give it a try today and start getting information delivered to YOU. You'll be amazed at just how easy it is to set up and being current on items of importance can really help. Just imagine being notified by Google Alerts when a big customer of yours announces an important event or new product. You can be one of the first to call or offer congratulations. This is just one more way to help differentiate yourself from others by really being "in the know" and aware of what's happening.

>>Sign up for Google Alerts now...
 
Thanks for taking the time to read my newsletter. If you have suggestions for future issues or questions, don't hesitate to let me know. See you next month...
 
Sincerely Yours,

Eric Cook, MBA
Internet Consultant
WSI - We Simplify the Internet
(269) 841-5007
eric@poweredbywsi.com
www.poweredbywsi.com

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Seminar
Special
Offer
WSI WebScan BoxofferAttendees for the October 8th Community Bank Consulting, Inc. teleseminar can get one FREE WebScan Summary Report, simply by joining the call.

A full 30+ page WebScan Enterprise Report can be purchased for only $249 (a $100 discount) and you'll get a complimentary Enterprise report on any other website of your choice (like a competitor, for example).

So, don't delay and register today with Community Bank Consulting, Inc. and take advantage of this (and future) FREE teleseminar sessions.

Contact me at (269) 841-5007 or eric@poweredbywsi.com if you have any questions. Act now and reserve your spot today!
Offer Expires: October 8, 2008