The Internet Minute
November 2008
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Happy ThanksgivingHappy Thanksgiving and 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!

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In This Issue
Check Out Some New Client Sites
Talk To All Your Customers For Pennies Each
Create Your Own Instructional Video
New Websites Recently Launched (and They're NOT Banks)...

With 15 years of "banking experience", it's no surprise that many topics of this newsletter are related to my former industry of 15 years. But, one of the great things about running my own business is that I get to work with folks from other industries as well. Below are just a few of the recent projects that have been completed for your "viewing pleasure."

Convis Township
Convis Township"Eric made the process of developing a new website, so easy.  He took our ideas and incorporated each one of them into the website. The end result is a website that is as functional as it is attractive." -Debby Wilson, Treasurer
www.ConvisTownship.org

Homeland Security Resource Fund
Homeland Security Resource FundHLSRF is an "angel fund" devoted to helping Michigan business ventures in the homeland security sector get up and running. The site is not only an informational source for interested parties, but has the ability to accept business plans through an online service called AngelSoft.
www.HLSRF.com

Hurd Benefit Advisors
Hurd Benefit AdvisorsProviding businesses and individuals with access to affordable helathcare insurance is more important today than ever. HBA's new website will help them more proactively promote their services and get their customers information quickly.
www.HurdBenefitAdvisors.com

If you, or someone you know, is a small business owner and interested in either a facelift to their current site or a new site to help promote their business, give me a call at (269) 841-5007 and let's get started. I look forward to hearing from you!
You CAN Speak to Every One of Your Customers This Holiday Season!
 
2008 CBAO Annual Convention
This holiday season, how would you like to be able to speak to each one of your valued customers and personally thank them for their business (at a fraction of the cost of "traditional" direct mail)?

With WSI's Voice Marketer solution you can upload the phone numbers of your customers and use our simple to use web-based interface to create a special greeting that will be delivered to your customers via the phone for just a few cents each.

2008 CBAO Annual ConventionConsidering the average mail piece costs upwards of 60 cents or more (each), this can be a very cost effective (and unique) way of saying thanks to your customers.

The system gives you the option of allowing customers to connect back to the business if you wish with the press of a button on their phone, can re-dial if an answering machine is detected so your message is delivered directly and a variety of other great features.

So, if you don't want your message to get lost in the holiday shuffle this season, contact me for a complimentary demonstration of this amazing service. It just may be the least expensive, yet most effective way of getting in front of your customers.

Carry On Your Own Visual Conversation With The Jing Project
Google Alerts
Ok, so what exactly does "visual conversation" mean? Just imagine if you could easily record your actions on the computer and share it with others... for FREE!

Still confused? Let's say you need to show someone how to use a program on your computer (like for employee training). By using JP, you get a free recorder that saves your actions and even voice while you show how to do something and then can save it to your computer or upload it for viewing by others.

Like many of the other tips I try to bring you, JP is "cool", but it's really about saving time and creating convenience for you in your business. Just think how many times you show someone the same thing (like new employees) and imagine how nice it would be to have it recorded ONCE and then available from then on.

I've created a short Jing Project example for you to check out that walks you through how to set up your very own Google Alert so you can get an idea of how this works. And yes, I did this all for FREE. Have fun!

Check it out:
How to Create a Google Alert
 
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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