Recovering Disputed Websites

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Today's podcast Episode 019 entitled Recovering Disputed Websites presents advice concerning the practice of cybersquatting to assist small business owners who use their name for a website domain to resolve problems in recovering disputed websites. Here's the outline for this podcast show:

• Definition of Cybersquatting
• Suggestions for Avoiding Cybersquatters
• Website Case Study and Intellectual Property Rights
• International Resources to Recover a Disputed Domain
• Procedure and Cost for Filing a Complaint with WIPO
• Website Quick Tip of the Day

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Recovering Disputed Websites from Cybersquatting
0:13:02 Tip of the Day - The Related Problem of Typosquatting
0:14:29 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:14:59 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 019

Referenced links:
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), Geneva Switzerland, international body for dispute resolution
WIPO Domain FAQs with advice for disputed websites

In addition to advice for individuals using their personal name for a commercial small business domain, the tip of the day has advice for established companies looking to protect their intangible assets. Today's show and tip of the day provides information and advice covering cybersquatting and typosquatting.

TAGS: advice cybersquatting podcast small business advice typosquatting website registration

Small Business Website Audio

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Today's podcast Episode 018 entitled Small Business Website Audio presents advice for adding audio to your small business website including introductions, podcasts, testimonials, product information, and perhaps entertainment. Here's the outline for this podcast show:

• Introduction to Audio on Small Business Websites
• Potential Applications for Audio
• Resources for Presenting Audio Multimedia Players
• Basic Equipment for Website Audio Production
• Process for Audio Planning, Production, and Presentation
• Website Quick Tip of the Day

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Small Business Website Audio
0:08:15 Tip of the Day - Voice Talent for Small Business Audio
0:9:48 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:10:18 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 018

Referenced links:
1 Pixel Out freeware audio player for websites
Audio script advice on my main site

Today's show provides enough information and resources for small business website owners to quickly add audio to enhance their online presence with quality content in audio format. Plan first and then get used to the production, and presentation of your audio becomes easier with time and experience.

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Blog Social Bookmarks Tutorial

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Today's podcast Episode 017 entitled Blog Social Bookmarks Tutorial presents advice for adding social bookmarks to your Blogger small business blog or podcast. The graphics and links to online social bookmarking services are easily added to your blog template, and the downloads include a written tutorial, copy and paste code, plus all of the graphics as displayed below posts on this podcast. Here's the outline for today's program:

• Introduction to Blog and Podcast Social Bookmarks
• Comparison of Hosting on Blogger or Your Website
• Tutorial for New Blogger Hosted on Blogger
• Tutorial for New Blogger Hosted on Your Domain
• Social Bookmark Tutorial Downloads with Free Graphics
• Website Quick Tip of the Day

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Blog Social Bookmarks Tutorial
0:10:03 Tip of the Day - BlogFlux Directory and Ping Services
0:11:27 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:11:57 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 017

Referenced links:
Hosted on Blogger tutorial download link for New Blogger social bookmarks (Zip folder - 12Kb)
Hosted on your domain tutorial download link for New Blogger social bookmarks (Zip folder - 12Kb)
BlogFlux blog directory website including free ping services for members

Today's show provides links to download complete instructions for step by step template revision of your blog or podcast to add social bookmarks. Two versions of the tutorial are presented depending on your hosting. Blogger hosted blogs are modified in "Layout" while "Template" is used if hosting on your domain, so choose the download appropriate for your blog or podcast.

Note: You do not have to register or reveal your email address to download these free resources. Each zip folder contains 12 social bookmark graphics and 1 plain text file with how-to text and sample html code.

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Website Contact Information

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Today's podcast Episode 016 entitled Website Contact Information presents a web design subject not covered previously and offers advice for enhancing the reputation of a small business website. Here's the outline for this podcast show:

• Small Business Website Contact Info Introduction
• Formats for Your Website Contact Information
• Establishing Credibility as a Trusted Website
• Case Study and Review of an Online Store
• Maximizing Your Reputation as a Trusted Site
• Website Quick Tip of the Day

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Website Contact Information
0:08:39 Tip of the Day - Business Cards and Bonus Sales
0:10:36 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:11:06 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 016

Referenced links:
JPG of business card ad for helping online stores make bonus sales
Mainstream Memorabilia online store to compare site graphics to the card ad

Today's show provides evidence that decisions about contact information can enhance the success of a small business website, and help establish a reputation with visitors and search engines as a trusted site. It's the little things that help improve a positive first impression and maximize the value of search engine optimization.

The tip of the day includes a testimonial by the owner of Mainstream Memorabilia, and how she confirmed the value of her business card ad for attracting bonus sales.

TAGS: advice contact info credibility podcast small business advice search engine optimization website design