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‘Do-It-Yourself’ Startups Have Never Been Easier

Startup Professionals Musings

Download free website tools. Many hosting services offer free tools, or will build a default website for you. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via credit card), including this Top Ten list for 2014. Start simple. Or, fall back to the old standby DreamWeaver by Adobe.

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What’s the Real Deal with AngelList?

Both Sides of the Table

This is a blog post I really didn’t want to write. I didn’t want to write it because I have mixed feelings about AngelList. I didn’t want to write it because the bloggosphere doesn’t always do nuance well. So why I am writing it then? It’s a communication tool. A few reasons.

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5 Easy Steps to Your Own E-Commerce Startup for $100

Startup Professionals Musings

Download free website tools. Many hosting services offer free tools, or will build a default website for you. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including FrontPage in the Microsoft Office Suite, and DreamWeaver by Adobe. Start simple.

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Why The Media Has Been Wrong About YouTube Networks

Both Sides of the Table

For much of 2013 I watched the press write articles about how the YouTube “MCNs” (multi-channel networks) were doomed and tried to square that with the data I was watching at the one I invested in, Maker Studios, who has had one hell of a year. Selling at smaller retailers will net you fewer customers and higher margins.

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Kick-Start Your eCommerce Business for $100 or Less

Startup Professionals Musings

Download free website tools. Many hosting services offer free tools, or will build a default website for you. Other popular tools are available at low cost, with built-in e-commerce capabilities (pay via PayPal or credit card), including this Top Ten list for 2013 , or fall back to the old standby DreamWeaver by Adobe.

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8 Ways To Ensure That Your Website Is Winning For You

Startup Professionals Musings

In fact, very few website owners even track their website activity, or use Search Engine (SEO) or Conversion Rate Optimization (CRO) tools now available. By far the most effective technique for improving your writing is simply carrying out user readability tests on every piece of content, and really listening to feedback.

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A Serial Entrepreneur’s Take On Guy Kawasaki’s Enchantment

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At the beginning of the index, Guy writes, “I hope Robert Cialdini checks this index.” Guy utilizes a pragmatic, hands-on approach, which provides readers with tools to enhance their persuasion capabilities, rather than simply presenting them a non-actionable narrative. Like King, his writing style is breezy and engaging.