Computer Tips From A Computer Guy

Computer Tips From A Computer Guy 
The best source for technical information I have found. It covers just about anything from web development to problems with spyware on your computer. Try it! The seach box is for the site and not just a Google list. He writes in English and not techese.

Tips on Making a Website

Yola's tips on making a website.

Create a Google Store App and PayPal

Google Store App
The Google Checkout store gadget allows you to quickly and easily create an online store using a Google Docs spreadsheet. This is a gadget that is placed on your site.

Two major ways to accept payment (except, of course checks) are Google Checkout and PayPal. There are good and bad points for each. This article from Best Shopping Cart Reviews should help you with the choice.  It also suggests some other shopping carts.

Use Change.Org Create a Petition

If you want to help make change for the better, create a petition on the web using Change.
You can also sign up for other causes.

Using YouTube to Increase your Traffic

YouTube Can be used to help make your brand and increase your traffic. Create informative or entertaining videos about your niche topic. Yachts 
How about: How to use your scanner as a camera; Lobster Pot Marriages; What is a Land Trust; or A Quick Tour of Maine Farmhouses?
Even a good, interesting ad can get some traffic. Lowes

Google Friend Connect

Google Friend Connect
Enabling Friend Connect on your website couldn't be easier. All it takes is entering your website's URL and name when first signing into your Friend Connect account.

Put a Snazzy Header on Your Website

Headers are the first thing the reader sees on your websbsite so they need to grab the readers interest.  You can make your own with a drawing program or use interesting fonts with or without flashes. Their are many sites offering free or ones you can purchase. One example is freewebpageheaders.com

Google Maps for Your Website

Put a map on your site with full functions with GOOGLE MAPS.

Make Your Own Gadget

Google Gadget Maker.
You can make a gadget for your social or business sites. It will open up ON your page. It may contain a map and information. It may just give your readers a pleasant surprise or the ability to do something easily as gift, e.g. a game.

Domain Names

Your site will require a unique domain name. Some of the services that develop sites provide a domain name. Try not to get one with a free service attached to it.
Unique and short, but one that makes it clear what your site is all about is best.
For more info see Wikipedia below. There are many companies that can get you a domain name. They are fairly similar. GoDaddy is a popular one. You must register it every year.       
Domain name - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

GoDaddy.com

General		First Year Price
.com	The most popular domain! Do you have yours?	$10.69*
.info	Put your information on the Web.	$10.69*	$0.89*
.net	The perfect complement to a .COM.	$12.99*	$9.99*
.org	Perfect for your non-profit.	$14.99*	$9.99*
.me	A domain that's all about YOU.	$19.99	$8.99
.mobi	Give customers on-the-go access to your site.	$14.99*	$7.99*
.us	Get your hands on the all-American domain.	$19.99	$9.99
.biz	A domain that means business.	$14.99*
.ws	An all-purpose Web Site Domain.	$14.99
.asia	Reach the growing Asian market.	$19.99*
What's a Domain Name? Want a Web site? Personalized email? How about an easy, affordable way to promote your business, class reunion or favorite hobby? A unique, memorable dot com domain name is the first step to doing all this and more. It's your 'address' on the World Wide Web, and along with your Web site, serves as your 'online identity,' reflecting your purpose and personality. Friends, family, customers - anyone in the world with Internet access - can type your domain name into their Web browser and visit your Web site.

Etsy :: Your place to buy and sell all things handmade

Etsy :: Your place to buy and sell all things handmade.
Do crafts or photography that you wish to sell? Then this is a must see site.

Create custom products and photo gifts from your photographs, images and designs at Zazzle

Create custom products and photo gifts from your photographs, images and designs at Zazzle
No store, but you can sell products online. Again very popular.

Lunarpages Education Program | Free Web Hosting

Lunarpages Education Program | Free Web Hosting
A nice freeby only for schools and teachers. Why not offer your services to a local school?

websitewizard-guidebook.pdf (application/pdf Object)

websitewizard-guidebook 
A helpful PDF worth reading.

Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos

Stock Photography: Search Royalty Free Images & Photos

Sell stock photos

Yahoo! Merchant Solutions

Yahoo! Merchant Solutions

Set up your own store

Ecommerce Software Comparison with Volusion Social
Compare this to Yahoo Stores

About AdSense for Your Blog - Blogger Help

About AdSense for Your Blog - Blogger Help

Site Build It! Video Tour

Site Build It! Video Tour

Very interesting half hour video if you want to start a business based on your interests. Hand holds you through the whole business development process. Uses the Social Networking Approach that we have pursued. If you really want a successful web business you should really listen to this video even if you do not want to use their services.

Amazon and eBay Stores

The Amazon Stores
Gain the power (and cost) of Amazon with an easy to make store.
WebStore by Amazon: Online Store Feature Tour

What's an eBay Store
Set up store and have your items posted as the famous "buy it now" items. Lots of visibility.
Some interesting information available on these pages.

CafePress.com : Sell Your Designs, Photos and Images on CafePress.com : Introduction

CafePress.com : Sell Your Designs, Photos and Images on CafePress.com : Introduction
They provide the blank products. You put your imprint on it and sell it. The number one site of this kind. Clubs, teams, and online merchants use them.