Many small-business owners fall below what some people call the “security poverty line." Bootstrapping entrepreneurs can be especially vulnerable to hackers because they don’t have the...

To understand what it means to bootstrap, consider Tracy DiNunzio. She didn’t have the money to launch a business, but she didn’t let that stop her. The...

The ink is still drying on a piece of legislation that President Obama signed today, and the new law is good news for entrepreneurs seeking capital. Here's...

Entrepreneurs tend to be stereotyped as headstrong individualists who think they know the best way to do everything. While confidence and determination may be necessary...

Quang Mai Duy, the dynamic CEO of the Vietnamese start-up company Biaki, has a problem. Despite Biaki's initial progress in developing its CRM software solution for the...

For small-business owners, pats on the back can be few and far between. Many of them would settle for a vigorous holiday season or perhaps...

Last month, while having breakfast with a group of entrepreneurs in Chapel Hill, N.C., I met Deepak -- a young, up-and-coming star in the Research...

As the drumbeat for immigration reform grows louder, several bipartisan groups of Senators are putting their weight behind individual components of the reform that explicitly benefit entrepreneurs....

Entrepreneurs could benefit from a new research and development tax credit that has been proposed by bipartisan lawmakers in Congress. If it passes, the tax credit would...

Last month, while having breakfast with a group of entrepreneurs in Chapel Hill, N.C., I met Deepak -- a young, up-and-coming star in the Research...

The Startup Visa Act, introduced in the U.S. Senate earlier this year by Sen. John Kerry (D., Mass.) and Richard Lugar (R., Indiana), would "allow an...

President Barack Obama says that he regrets the syntax -- but not the meaning -- of his now controversial "You didn't build that" comment. In...

President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney had one thing in common in their convention speeches: They both mentioned epic entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Overall, however, the Democratic National Convention was more...

Entrepreneurs are usually the ones doing the pitching, talking with investors and customers. But this week, the speakers of the Republican National Convention have been...

President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney had one thing in common in their convention speeches: They both mentioned epic entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Overall, however, the Democratic National Convention was more...

The U.S. Supreme Court may have cleared the way for President Barack Obama's Affordable Care Act, but the debate over the law -- and the U.S. health-care...

The same group of tech entrepreneurs that created the "Declaration of Internet Freedom" petition earlier this summer are taking their message about an open and free internet...

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have talked frequently about small-business owners and entrepreneurs in their stump speeches recently, suggesting they're in touch with America's nearly 30 million...

This week, Delaware entrepreneur Sher Valenzuela landed squarely in the crosshairs of a fierce political argument over how much government is responsible for the growth of small...

The Small Business Administration's National Small Business Week is an annual love fest of sorts for the agency and a select group of successful entrepreneurs. But some...

Crowdfunding is now just a small piece of the startup funding pie. Just wait. An imminent law change could transform the donate-to-my-cause-for-a-tote-bag industry into a popular way...

Crowdfunding is now just a small piece of the startup funding pie. Just wait. An imminent law change could transform the donate-to-my-cause-for-a-tote-bag industry into a popular way...

A federal program that had the potential to extend $4 billion in credit to small-business and community-development lenders has been reduced by half. The program's...

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Raising capital for a startup venture during these difficult economic times has been a major obstacle for many aspiring entrepreneurs. But it's not...

Pitching venture-capital investors to launch or grow your business is a delicate process, so you need to tread carefully. There's an art to making a successful pitch, says Aaron Levie,...

The government has selected a clean-technology investment company as its first partner in an effort to support innovation and job growth in areas deemed "critical"...

More than 700 leaders of top entrepreneurial companies around the U.S. -- from the likes of Apple, Yahoo and Yelp -- signed a letter that...

The law that President Obama is set to sign this week is expected to unleash a wave of crowdfunding. That promises to give some startups access to...

Crowdfunding is now just a small piece of the startup funding pie. Just wait. An imminent law change could transform the donate-to-my-cause-for-a-tote-bag industry into a popular way...

LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Raising capital for a startup venture during these difficult economic times has been a major obstacle for many aspiring entrepreneurs. But it's not...

Pitching venture-capital investors to launch or grow your business is a delicate process, so you need to tread carefully. There's an art to making a successful pitch, says Aaron Levie,...

On March 23, the face of health care in the United States changed dramatically when President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care...

The government has selected a clean-technology investment company as its first partner in an effort to support innovation and job growth in areas deemed "critical"...

More than 700 leaders of top entrepreneurial companies around the U.S. -- from the likes of Apple, Yahoo and Yelp -- signed a letter that...

While only offered at roughly a third of all credit unions, business loans are the fastest-growing segment of these member-owned institutions' loan portfolios, showing double-digit...

The nation's small businesses have struggled to get anybody to loan them money since the Great Recession started. Meanwhile, banks and credit unions have been fighting over...

In 2011, lending programs from the U.S. Small Business Administration hit record levels. SBA Administrator Karen G. Mills says lending is back in the market,...

Representative Paul D. Ryan isn't just a Republican congressman from Wisconsin, a health nut or a deer hunter who makes his own bratwurst. He is...

Business is heating up for Mark Cieslikowski, whose vinegar-based barbeque sauce has been named the "official sauce" of the 2012 Democratic National Convention. Since May,...

President Barack Obama and Mitt Romney have talked frequently about small-business owners and entrepreneurs in their stump speeches recently, suggesting they're in touch with America's nearly 30 million...

A new effort to ward off federal internet antipiracy laws is gaining traction among technology entrepreneurs and organizations around the world. Alexis Ohanian, co-founder of social news...

The same group of tech entrepreneurs that created the "Declaration of Internet Freedom" petition earlier this summer are taking their message about an open and free internet...

President Barack Obama and Republican candidate Mitt Romney had one thing in common in their convention speeches: They both mentioned epic entrepreneur Steve Jobs. Overall, however, the Democratic National Convention was more...

As the Presidential election becomes a referendum on the size that government should be, how much tax the government should levy is a critical issue...

In case you were too busy running your business last night to tune into the first presidential debate in Denver, here’s a recap: Both candidates talked about...

Last month, while having breakfast with a group of entrepreneurs in Chapel Hill, N.C., I met Deepak -- a young, up-and-coming star in the Research...

President Barack Obama delivered a call-to-action speech on overhauling the U.S. immigration policy from Las Vegas, Nev., Tuesday. In his blueprint for immigration reform, Obama emphasized several...

As the drumbeat for immigration reform grows louder, several bipartisan groups of Senators are putting their weight behind individual components of the reform that explicitly benefit entrepreneurs....

Entrepreneurs and their advocates were glad to hear President Barack Obama’s commitment to solving the nation’s impending debt and spending crisis, simplifying the tax code and overhauling immigration laws...

Crowdfunding advocates raised the volume today on their call to push the Securities and Exchange Commission to finalize rules needed for business owners to raise...

The red-hot industry of crowdsourcing is spreading its tentacles, this time into reality TV. CNBC is launching a prime-time television series based on the idea of making...

Crowdfunding is global and growing. Quickly. There are approximately 600 crowdfunding platforms, which help users raise small sums of money from a group, throughout the world,...

A mélange of high-profile brands and personalities are trying to ride the coattails of the recent explosion in the popularity of crowdfunding. A few short years...

If you're launching a crowdfunding campaign solely to raise money for your business, you're missing the point, says Danae Ringelmann, co-founder of the popular San Francisco-based crowdfunding...

Any small-business owner looking to start or grow will tell you that access to capital is the first thing they think about in the morning...

One of the pieces of advice I give new clients always surprises them. "Look at your failures and non-starters," I say in the beginning of...

You have a powerful idea for the next big thing, but before you sell it to anyone, you have to get it all down on...

Years ago, I was hired by a group of entrepreneurs to write a business plan I will never forget. That is because we made a fatal business...

Nine out of 10 of all the mission statements I read in business plans are wastes of time, paper or digital space. The rare one is a...

The better you understand your customer, the faster your business will grow. But new ventures often struggle to define their target market and set their sights...

At a fascinating session at last week's BostInno conference at the Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel, senior executives from a mix of local companies were candid in citing the...

I’ve been asked many times to lay out my magic formula for building a successful small or medium-sized business. I usually respond by saying there's no magic, only...

A company’s mission statement can come in many forms. Do you promise to put your customers’ needs first or to develop quality products, innovative applications or intuitive...

Living Goods is a global health strategy wrapped in a retail distribution business wrapped in a nonprofit company. In Uganda -- and since last year in...

I try not to be a party pooper, but family gatherings of any kind are my opportunity to get information. My family lives far apart from...

A brand positioning statement is a concise version of your mission or vision statement. Sound intimidating? Well, they shouldn't be. They are actually pretty simple...

If you see strange things in logos, your eyes don’t deceive you. Companies play tricks on us all the time. Can you point out FedEx’s award-hogging hidden...

The first week of January, we made a New Year’s resolution to write a marketing plan for the year, and we’re going to stick with...

The diminishing barriers to enter the marketplace and increasing avenues for reaching and serving new potential customers means that there is more potential for a...

In recent years, it has become more and more common for startups and corporations to adopt the lean principles to running their business: start small,...

Q: What are the fundamental aspects a brand needs to communicate to the target market -- especially a newly launched product or brand? -- Elsworth...

In the words of Robert Kiyosaki, “If you are not a brand, you are a commodity.” So why is it that so few small-business owners...

The Year of the Story: That is the label that has been given to 2014 and, with content marketing becoming one of the top marketing strategies...

How can I become a great brand? How can I make this brand sustainable? What will bring value to my brand? Just what is my story,...

This column is part of a series formed from a partnership between Entrepreneur and NFL Players Inc. Click here to see the other columns. Your company provides...

Web design is a tricky subject. People have different opinions about what constitutes good web design and what doesn’t. Some people think your site needs to be...

Color is shown to be a significant determinant for both website trust and satisfaction. Color has the potential to communicate meaning to the user and...

Strong calls to action are among the most important elements on every landing page, but far too many businesses don’t use them effectively. Seventy percent...

For an ecommerce site there are two positive actions possible by visitors: (1) They buy your product or service or (2) they engage, become part of...

The concept of earning links seems to be one of the most difficult subjects for strategists, marketers, and business owners to wrap their heads around....

Here’s the number one complaint after starting a new blog: Why aren’t we getting traffic?! I’ve heard this complaint once. I’ve heard it a million...

Think of growth hacks as cheat sheets for your startup. These tactics can resolve issues in five categories: acquisition, activation, retention, referral and revenue. Growth...

How to Customize (& Personalize) a WooCommerce Product Page Are you trying to customize your WooCommerce product page, but you’re not sure where to begin?...

How fast is your website growing at the moment? If it’s not fast enough, and you are struggling with low conversion rates, there is a...

You could feel the anxiety in the air. I looked at my friend, pausing slightly before speaking. He had just asked a common question I...

Let’s face it. Promoting your blog posts is a grind. There are no silver bullets, quick fixes, magic “traffic” tricks that are going to help you...

You’ve worked so hard to get your company’s website up and running. Diligently followed SEO advice to attract relevant visitors and generate leads. But every time you look...

Content marketing, when correctly executed and delivered, is an economical way to identify your brand as an industry expert. If you are a part of...

Essential growth hacks that every blogger should know about driving more traffic to their website. Even if you’re a beginning online marketer, you probably know...

Knowing how to promote business on Linkedin often involves paying huge consultancy fees with very little return. Why? Because LinkedIn means business. This platform can is...

Everyone is obsessed with traffic. Personally, I blame those Richard Scarry books we all read as children. Unless you have the virtual equivalent of bumper-to-bumper...

Your Facebook Page has thousands of fans but when you share a link on that page, however interesting that link may be, it gets little...

What Happens When You Blog Twice A Day For 5 Straight Weeks? Week five has come to a close and 49 blog posts were published...

Starting to produce articles and trying to solve the good old question – how to promote your website? Been there done that. Traffic is the lifeblood...

The success of any site depends on the amount of traffic it receives towards it. What good is an online business, if people are not...

There’s no single hack for getting huge traffic numbers from Google. Sorry. I wish I could tell you that if you added a very specific...

Do you want to know how to drive traffic to your website? Are you struggling to attract more visitors? Then don’t worry, we’ve handpicked a...

1. Drop the Retargeting Pixel on Users Who Engage with Your Content   Retargeting can be used both very rightly and very wrongly, and the...

Running your business online could mean that you would have to learn quite a few things about inbound marketing and how you can make your...

Imagine you have set up your website. You’ve got high-quality content to put up, now all you need is an audience to enjoy it. You...

Key take-aways Lead-generating or 'direct-response' campaigns are designed to get visitors to your site to take an action such as filling in a form or...

Having increasing website traffic is a great indicator that your business is growing organically with online visibility. More traffic means a greater likelihood of conversion,...

Generating traffic is the most important job for website marketing companies, but it’s not always easy. Simply buying advertising space worked well to drive website...

Promoting your business website used to be a very easy process. You made sure your page had some keywords and that the keywords were in...

Whether your brand offers a product or a service, you'll always be looking to increase the amount of visitors to your website. You don't necessarily need...

Media companies are known for pushing the boundaries. From developing edgy TV shows to writing juicy celebrity news for their magazines and websites, these companies...

As a B2B company, you love leads. And to get leads, you need qualified traffic to your website. Lots and lots of qualified traffic. For...

I hate to be the one to break it to you, but driving traffic to your online store is not as easy as you may...

Websites are one of the best ways for businesses to get new leads and turn them into clients or customers. This is why it’s important...

If you’re looking for ways to drive traffic to your website, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve pulled together 11 sure-fire ways that you...

The online space has definitely become extremely competitive. New businesses, platforms, and complimentary services are entering the market almost every day. In fact, nowadays you...

How to Drive Traffic to Your Online Store (16 Proven Methods) Last updated on Nov 19, 2020 by Aazim Akhtar Are you having trouble attracting...

Among young Americans, startup ambitions are quite common: Roughly two-thirds of Millenials hope to start their own businesses, while members of Gen Y are similarly attracted to...

The most challenging and important aspect of owning a website is driving qualified traffic to it. Not all small businesses have the capital to run...

No matter how great your product or service is, there will always be a product better than yours. And even if what you’re selling or...

If you’re here, you might be wondering how to drive traffic to your website in 2020 and beyond. Well look no further – we have...

The Top Five ways to drive traffic to your Website are: Search Engine Optimization (SEO)Gain traffic from the “free”, “organic”, “editorial” or “natural” listings on...

As a part of SEO, PPC and even content creation, keywords are a big part of approaching the world of digital marketing. In fact, being...

20+ of the Best Ways to Drive Traffic to Your Website Every business in the world wants customers and every business in the world wants...

As marketers, one of the most common questions we get time and time again is, “How do I get more traffic to my site?” It’s a valid question, but let me...

1. Guest post on external sites Using your WordPress site to run a blog is smart from a marketing perspective. However, when focusing on how to get...

This keeps readers up to date on the content you’re creating, it also shows them what your brand is up to, and is a necessary...

Key Points All things equal, more qualified traffic equals more leads, customers, and revenue. There are various ways to increase website traffic, from tapping into...

Having an awesome website is like paying once for an employee that never stops working. An employee that can act as the face of your business,...

Example 1: IMB Bank discovered hidden engagement opportunities and amplified conversions by a whopping 87%! Since 1880, IMB Bank, an Australian financial organization, has been...

Data is the cornerstone of marketing strategy. You must understand what data to look for, how to find it, and what it implies. Most content...

Below are some of actionable ideas to drive more traffic to your website: Prune Low-quality Content off your Website We all know that blogs are...

Content Marketing & SEO Content marketing is a broad discipline, and SEO plays an important role in its success. Where content serves as the backbone...

What is Website Traffic? Measured in visits or sessions, website traffic simply refers to the number of visitors a particular website receives. As it indicates...

When it comes to campaign promotion for nonprofits, your website is the ultimate tool. By making the most of your nonprofit website during the campaign,...

A lot of people think of print and websites as completely separate entities, working toward different goals. However, with combined effort, a nonprofit print newsletter...

We’ve all been there. Supporters are expecting that blog post tomorrow, and you’re staring at a blank screen. Search engine optimization (SEO) is the furthest...

People spend a lot of time on social media, and a huge part of nonprofit marketing is meeting supporters where they are — on their...

In the grand scheme of the web and its powers of interconnectivity, links are king. You want to link to relevant websites from your content,...

Want to fill the seats at your nonprofit’s events? Also want to get website traffic from supporters? Both of these are possible when you promote...

I don’t think there is a nonprofit in existence that hasn’t (at one point or another) had to worry about budgeting funds for advertising. For...

Email newsletters continue to offer a steady stream of website traffic for many nonprofits. But what if you could up your email game by employing...

A well-tended blog can attract a wide range of people interested in your cause. And there are a variety of ways for you to increase...

Learning how to increase website traffic seems like a no-brainer after you launch a nonprofit website. Before people can donate or volunteer, they’ll need to...

If you’re not already using social media to boost your web traffic you’re missing out on 2.5 billion potential consumers. The sheer scope of social media...

Interested in how to increase website traffic? You have a website, you’re blogging and creating content, but the needle isn’t moving as fast as you would...

In this article we look at how to increase blog traffic: below, you’ll find 10 really simple steps you can take to generate a MUCH...

So you’re here. That means your organic traffic is low. Or you aren’t happy with the current number of sessions. Otherwise, why would you read...

Ask any marketer what they would like for their content or site, and they will likely tell you: more traffic and more leads. So how do you actually...

The internet is a lot like your local mall. Like the websites on internet, the mall has a wide variety of stores to visit. Not...

Nothing makes a website owners eyes light up more than the thought of more traffic to their website. Traffic is the holy grail of the...

“How do I drive more traffic to my online store?” At some point, that thought crosses the mind of every entrepreneur selling online. Maybe you’ve...

Every small business entrepreneur wants to attract more traffic to their website, and oftentimes they will exhaust themselves chasing after every little tool or hack...

Do you struggle to bring people to your website? I know the feeling. For years, I struggled to build traffic myself. It seemed like no...

The number is actually larger… but I thought you wouldn’t believe me. The accurate, true-to-life title I should have used is “how to increase website...

There’s no doubt that starting a new website or blog is exciting. You probably can’t wait to share your site with the world. Unfortunately, the...

Getting more visitors is the endgame for most websites. The more traffic you have, the more recurring users and conversions you might get. Since everyone...

A website is an integral part of any business. In this digital age we have more and more consumers making their purchase decisions through online...

With affordable hosting providers aplenty like HostGator (read this HostGator review to know more about it), availability of HostGator Coupons for hosting & domain and easy to use CMS...

When you have a blog or website, you live and breathe traffic – the more, the merrier. I often find myself checking my stats first...

One of many ways in which websites can be useful to businesses is bringing online visitors who potentially become customers. That’s why most marketers strive...

Is there any business owner who doesn't want to have traffic on their website? The answer would be none of them. Every business owner wants...

Making an excellent web-presence is not enough when you are into digital marketing. As it will be fruitless if only a few people view your...

In the children’s fairy tale, the Tortoise and the Hare, slow and steady wins the race. But in today’s online world, we are an impatient society. We...

Getting found in a crowded market is a challenge for many small businesses. By selecting and implementing a few, focused online marketing activities that deliver results,...

Just because you’ve built it, doesn’t mean they will come You finally have a powerful website that you are proud to show off, with messages...

Many businesses struggle to come up with new and innovative ways to increase website traffic. There’s a lot of misinformation online about how to attract...

Learn a few simple tips you can use to get more traffic to your website. Creating your website is a very important step to take,...

Website traffic is a vital driver of overall business growth. It improves your rankings, which in turn generates even more traffic. Traffic allows you to...

One of the most common, and popular, questions from site owners is ‘how do I get more of my target audience to see my site?’....

n today’s world, creating a website is one of the most important steps towards small business success. It’s the necessary foundation to build an online presence and...

So you’ve got your site all set up, but you are unsure how to drive traffic to your website? Try a free demo Don’t worry,...

You know you're a marketer when you're sitting in traffic on the highway, it's completely bumper to bumper, and all you can think about is...

Many brands are focusing all their efforts on getting higher conversion rates. Don’t get me wrong. That’s extremely important for the success of your company. For...

Are you trying to increase your digital audience? This is a great plan! That’s because the internet helps customers easily find your business. Unfortunately, the...

Here is a list of the strategies we covered in this post that can help you get more qualified visitors to your website: Optimize Your...

“How do I drive more traffic to my online store?” That thought crosses the mind of every ecommerce entrepreneur at some point. Maybe you’ve just...

Whether you’re an e-commerce store or a brick-and-mortar establishment, getting more website traffic is a shared goal among many business owners and marketers. Your website...

You’ve chosen a great product and designed your store. Now, all you need to do is figure out how to get traffic to your website...

Feeling overwhelmed by the infinite options for driving traffic to your website? You’re not alone. This article doesn’t list every traffic strategy under the sun. Instead, it...

A lot of us know that SEO can be a brilliant way to generate traffic for a website. However, for some of us, search engine...

In this post I’m going to show you how to drive more traffic to your website. You’ll also see how I used these strategies to...

The question of how to increase website traffic never gets old. Blogger, business owner, or seasoned digital marketing pro — you will be always chasing down...

So let's just say you're a budding entrepreneur. You've gone into business for yourself and setup that all-important website. It's your digital storefront. No need for that...

Admit it, every business owner wants to increase website traffic fast. Whether your website is brand new or 5 years old, if you’ve never looked...

Here’s a question for you: How effective is your content at driving traffic to your website? If your answer is “not very,” then this is the post for you....

Best Business Listing Directories in 2020 Apple Bing Brownbook BubbleLife Chamber of Commerce CitySquares Dun & Bradstreet eBusiness Pages Enroll Business Express Business Directory Facebook...

Long-Tail Keywords: A Better Way to Connect with Customers Long-tail keywords are longer and more specific keyword phrases that visitors are more likely to use when they’re closer...

Images are the unsung heroes of traffic generation. We all know that keywords, SEO, and great content can lead to more traffic. But there are so...