Setting Up a Website

And the Money Comes Rolling In

Markus Frind works one hour a day and brings in $10 million a year. How does he do it? He keeps things simple.

Good Domain Names Grow Scarce

Most of the good, short words you would want for making a great domain name are already taken

If You Build It, They Will Shop

Tools for creating and souping up an online store

How to Buy a URL

Here are 5 tips on finding and obtaining the rights to a good domain name.

How to Jazz Up Your Website

Do you want to have a top-notch website? Here are 8 important questions to ask yourself.

How to Choose a Website Content Management System

By Theresa Regli | Mar 19, 2010

Before you pick a content management system for your web site, consider the scope and type of projects the CMS is supposed to manage. Read more

How to Start a Website

By J.J. McCorvey | Mar 18, 2010

Creating a great website is key to running a successful business, but for those who lack the necessary tech-savvy, it could turn into a complicated process. ... Read more

How to Use Google's Tools for Building an Online Storefront

By Christine Lagorio | Feb 23, 2010

For small businesses just beginning to build an online presence, turning to cheap - or free - Google tools can be a simple solution. Read more

How to Handle Online Credit Card Processing

By Christine Lagorio | Feb 18, 2010

If you are ready to take your small business's website to the next level and create a retail component, it is vital that you find a reliable (and affordable)... Read more

How to Hire a Web Developer

By Christine Lagorio | Feb 15, 2010

Have you reached the point that you need a professional working on staff to build and maintain your web presence? Here's your guide to the best practices for... Read more

How I Did It: Matt Rutledge, Woot

As Told to Nitasha Tiku | Sep 1, 2008

How Matt Rutledge came up with the website, Woot, which sells products in small bursts and prides itself on being absolutely, painfully honest with its custo... Read more

A Free Web Analytics Service

Nov 1, 2006

Compete.com offers free web analytics to small businesses and consumers. Read more

The Perfect Host

By Anne Stuart | Mar 1, 2004

How to evaluate Web hosts and to choose the one that's best for your business. Read more

4 Web Host Warning Signs

By Angela Hammontree | Jun 26, 2001

Here are the most common indicators that a Web host is in danger of folding. Read more

How to Provide Customer Self-Service Online

By Inc. Staff

If you plan to process orders and transactions on your small business's website, then you had better be prepared to field customer service questions online�... Read more