Internet and Online Business


Recent Internet and Online Business Articles

Understanding Affiliate Programs

By Jennifer LeClaire |  Dec 17, 1999

Before you sign up to receive commissions for sending customers to another Web site, make sure you understand how such affiliate programs work.  Read more


Join an Affiliate or Associate Program

By Jennifer LeClaire |  Dec 17, 1999

Consider an affiliate program as part of your strategic linking strategy.  Read more


Australian Consumer Rights and Protections

By Lise Pettigrew |  Dec 17, 1999

If you're going to sell to customers in Australia, be sure to abide by these 12 principles of e-commerce, and return policies.  Read more


Study Finds the Internet an Unreliable Shopping Realm

By Lise Pettigrew |  Dec 16, 1999

Before consumers can shop with confidence, the Internet must become a more reliable environment.  Read more


Joining Affiliate Programs

By Jennifer LeClaire |  Dec 16, 1999

You're ready to partner with a huge e-tailer, through its affiliate program, to sell its products through your site. Before you're swept away by the exciteme...  Read more


Proofread Your Content

Dec 15, 1999

Spelling and grammar mistakes on your Web site reflect poorly on your company -- and may turn away potential customers.  Read more


Review the Look and Feel of Your Site

Dec 15, 1999

There are many browsers, operating systems, and monitors out there and they may distort visitors' view of your site. Make sure your site is looking good with...  Read more


David vs. Goliath: Four Lessons

Dec 15, 1999

So you think you're too small to sell on the Web? One Internet entrepreneur offers strategies for effectively competing with the big guys.  Read more


Multimedia Bells and Whistles

Dec 15, 1999

Would adding multimedia features to your site jazz it up or just slow it down? Consider this advice.  Read more


Pump Up Your Internet PR

Dec 14, 1999

Want to jazz up your online public relations campaign without breaking the bank? Consider these six suggestions.  Read more


Convert Your Customers to the Net

Dec 14, 1999

One of the best ways to drive traffic to your new Web site is first to go after the clients you already have.  Read more


Verify Your HTML Code

Dec 14, 1999

A Web site is only as good as the browser it's viewed on. Make sure your Internet visitors get the most out of your site by periodically checking your HTML c...  Read more


How Navigable Is Your Site?

Dec 14, 1999

Simple HTML codes you may not have known about can jazz up your site ? and perk up traffic.  Read more


Starting an Associate Program

Dec 10, 1999

Thinking of setting up a program to reward Web sites that send customers to your site? Do your homework first.  Read more


The Quotable Entrepreneur: Simon Crossley

By Inc. staff |  Dec 1, 1999

The sales director for Peripheral Enhancements Corp., on Internet recruiting.  Read more


The Truth about Internet Recruiting

By Christopher Caggiano |  Dec 1, 1999

A look at why it may or may not be the best solution for your staffing needs.  Read more


Is E-Commerce Your Pot of Gold?

Nov 29, 1999

Setting up shop in cyberspace takes time and money. Take this quiz from the Service Corps of Retired Executives (SCORE)to see if you're ready to sell your pr...  Read more


Lincoln Log-Ons

By Ilan Mochari |  Nov 15, 1999

Here's how a Mennonite has embraced E-commerce to help cope with increasing sales.  Read more


I Before E, except after C.com

By Jennifer McFarland |  Nov 15, 1999

Here's how poor spelling was costing Rejuvenation Lamp Fixture customers.  Read more


On Solid Ground

By Rob Reynolds |  Nov 15, 1999

Think your Internet company can exist solely in cyberspace? LifeServ CEO Rob Reynolds is betting on real-world features.  Read more


Best of the Small Business Web: Mr. Blandings Builds His Screen House

By Leigh Buchanan |  Nov 15, 1999

New home buyers can make big choices at Lakeside Development's gorgeous site.  Read more


Twoing the Line

By Ilan Mochari |  Nov 15, 1999

Trying to cram more than one user onto your Internet connection? Some software can solve that problem.  Read more


Creative Juices

By David H. Freedman |  Nov 15, 1999

Many companies are wondering what makes the most sense - concentrating computer power in desktops, in corporate servers, or on the Web? For answers we can lo...  Read more


Setting Up Shop in Cyberspace

By Carolyn Brackett |  Nov 1, 1999

Take these easy-to-follow steps to build a solid foundation for your e-commmerce Web site.  Read more


You Are Your URL

By Mike Hofman |  Nov 1, 1999

The founders of Salon.com, Mediabistro, and HotJobs.com talk about their struggles to register those domain names.  Read more