LINKEDIN

Linkedin is the primary networking site whether for business, non profits, or consultants. The Forbes link is important to read if you have not used Linkedin.  Incidentally, Linkedin is also useful for those of us who are retired to keep in touch with associates who are not on our other social sites.

https://www.linkedin.com/

http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/06/26/how-to-use-linkedin-5-smart-steps-to-career-success/#359bf9956292

PINTEREST

Pinterst is a visual bookmarket and social media site all in one. You can create your own board of pins which you get from pages you like on the internet or update from your computer. There are way more uses for Pinterest than I can describe here. I suggest you try it yourself. It is quite easy to use:
https://www.pinterest.com/

An explanation of Pinterest:
http://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/07/what-is-pinterest-a-database-of-
intentions/375365/

Pinterst for marketing:
https://business.pinterest.com/en/blog/introducing-pinterest-marketing-partners

How to Keep Your Readers Coming Back to Your Blog | Social Media Examiner

How to Keep Your Readers Coming Back to Your Blog | Social Media Examiner

Excellent ideas if you desire to have many different people watch your blog.
Watching the Social Media Examiner is a good idea if you have a political or commercial site.

Social Media Examiner: Twitter Tips

 Social Media Examiner is an excellent site to monitor to help you improve your social networking. A good example is the page on twitter: Twitter Tips from Copyblogger’s Brian Clark (video) | Social Media Examiner

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