Nextebizguy
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Archive for December, 2005
What’s in a Domain Name?
Dec 15th
As I continue to work on ebiz ideas, I’ve been researching different domain names. I stumbled across a domain name that I was shocked was still available. After fighting the urge to immediately purchase the name, I went to Overture and looked up how often the term is searched for. To my surprise, the exact term and associated keywords were searched for less than 3 times a day.
Compare that to Paris Hilton’s stats: 37,767 searches a day. Well, you can do the math. It appears to me this is a lesson in learning to hear what the search engines are trying to tell me. Though I may think the idea is GREAT, it appears there is no real search interest in it.
End story: I didn’t buy the domain… yet. 
Know Thy Audience
Dec 14th
Did you know that research shows the more a person is an expert in an area the more they are interested in “features” not “benefits”? Who are you targeting with your product? What is their level of technical sophistication? Know your audience and you will have greater success.
Make Your Goals
Dec 12th
Success depends on mapping out a plan and following through. I reached a goal this weekend by securing a hosting provider and the appropriate domain names. I researched hosting solutions and found that Hostgator offered me the best deal.
I have an account with Powweb but for the 7.77 they charge, they don’t offer unlimited domains nor unlimited mysql databases. Hostgator with the baby gator package at 9.99 offers that and MUCH more. The set up was easy and my purchased domain names routed within a few hours.
I’ve tested the live support chat and it works. I also got a call today from their support team. Overall, it appears this will be a good business relationship.
So, as you can see, goals are being met and progress is being made. An ebiz empire is not built over night! As for website design, I have a great web designer and graphic artist working on that. When he gets his site live, I’ll talk more about him.
If anyone reading here needs some ebiz help or support, just write me an e-mail (nextebizguy@hotmail.com).