Twitter Power System Interview

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Show Notes
Podcast episode 057 entitled Twitter Power System Interview presents an interview with a highly respected member of the Twitter.com community, James Rivers. James is the creator of the Twitter Power System for learning how to maximize the value of Twitter in developing relationships for your small business. Here's the outline for today's program:

• Opening Remarks About the Twitter Social Network
• Introduction to James Rivers and the Twitter Power System
• Scheduled Timing of Twitter Power System Product Release
• Benefits for Marketing a Small Business on Twitter
• Closing Interview Remarks with James Rivers

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Twitter Power System Interview
0:11:22 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:11:52 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 057

Referenced links
Twitter Power Systems creator Twitter account of James Rivers
Twitter Power Systems site for more information including prelaunch signup

This episode did not include a Tip of the Day, yet listeners are encouraged to explore Twitter.com and consider the value of microblogging for your small business. The experience and success of today's guest is certainly proof that networking within the Twitter community can help promote relationships and your small business.

TAGS: advice podcast twitter twitter power system web design

Web Design in a Tough Economy

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Podcast episode 056 entitled Web Design in a Tough Economy takes a look at issues facing all small business owners during the economic downturn, and especially people doing custom web design. Here's the outline for today's program:

• Quality Web Design as a Silent Salesperson
• Web Design Options for Small Business Promotion
• Web 2.0 Participation and Impact on Reputation
• Impression of Twitter Web Design Professionals
• Critical Point in Web Designer and Client Relationships
• Website Quick Tip of the Day - Thinking Outside the Box in Web Design

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Web Design in a Tough Economy
0:10:54 Tip of the Day - Thinking Outside the Box in Web Design
0:12:57 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:13:27 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 056

Referenced links
Personal Twitter account so you can join and follow me

Relationships build trust and the potential for repeat business. The topic entitled "Critical Point in Web Designer and Client Relationships" discusses a strategy that is so basic, yet often overlooked. For a person doing custom web design, or any small business, this tip for sales success is a point I take seriously, and as a result do well in sales despite the economy.

TAGS: advice podcast online success web design

Web Design Stats Advanced Tips

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Podcast episode 055 entitled Web Design Stats Advanced Tips provides advice to use your stats to check trends, adjust product focus by revising content, and reviewing search terms that brought people to your site. Results allow you to track or adjust emphasis for your most popular products or services. Here's the outline for today's program:

• Introduction to StatCounter Site Statistics
• Referral Pages in Web Design Stats History
• Automatic Web Design Stats Emailed Reports
• Stats Log Data History Review Tips
• Interpreting Your Web Design Visitor Statistics
• Website Quick Tip of the Day - Google Analytics for Site Stats

0:00:00 Podcast Theme Music and Introduction
0:00:45 Main Topic - Web Design Stats Advanced Tips
0:08:35 Tip of the Day - Google Analytics for Site Stats
0:09:41 Podcast Outro Theme Music and Credits
0:10:11 End of Small Business Website Mailbag Podcast 055

Referenced links
StatCounter website visitor stats free online service
Google Analytics free visitor stats signup page
December podcast contest results and winner announcement

The tip of the day introduces Google Analytics, another free resource for checking visitor stats to analyze visitor behavior and determine web design adjustments to improve site visitor experience.

TAGS: advice statistics podcast visitor stats web design