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Starting an Online Business For Dummies

Author:

Greg Holden

Overview

Mind your business with this updated edition of the bestselling online business how-to guide

Have a computer, an Internet connection, and a dream? Then, you're already on your way to starting your very own online business. This fun and friendly guide can help you turn your big idea into big bucks whether you're expanding your real-world storefront online or creating your own virtual startup. Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 7th Edition will show you how to identify a market need, choose a web hosting service, implement security and privacy measures, open up shop, and start promoting to the world.

Covers the latest trends and techniques for online discoverability - from social media marketing to search engine rankings, online couponing to optimization for mobile devices, and beyond
Highlights business issues that are of particular concern to online entrepreneurs
Walks you through the best practices of successful online businesses, including customer service, marketing, analytics, and website optimization tools
Provides advice on choosing an e-commerce platform, protecting your domain name, securing trademarks, working with vendors and distributors, and keeping your customer's personal data safe

There's no time like now to start a new endeavor and no guide like Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 7th Edition to get your online business going.

Mind your business with this updated edition of the bestselling online business how-to guide

Have a computer, an Internet connection, and a dream? Then, you're already on your way to starting your very own online business. This fun and friendly guide can help you turn your big idea into big bucks whether you're expanding your real-world storefront online or creating your own virtual startup. Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 7th Edition will show you how to identify a market need, choose a web hosting service, implement security and privacy measures, open up shop, and start promoting to the world.

Covers the latest trends and techniques for online discoverability - from social

media marketing to search engine rankings, online couponing to optimization for mobile devices, and beyond

Highlights business issues that are of particular concern to online entrepreneurs

Walks you through the best practices of successful online businesses, including customer service, marketing, analytics, and website optimization tools

Provides advice on choosing an e-commerce platform, protecting your domain name, securing trademarks, working with vendors and distributors, and keeping your customer's personal data safe

There's no time like now to start a new endeavor and no guide like Starting an Online Business For Dummies, 7th Edition to get your online business going.

About The Author

Melissa Norfolk is founder of Norfolk Internet Group, which builds search engine friendly Web sites. An Internet expert, she speaks to businesses, schools and community groups about effective use of the Internet.

Greg Holden is the author of more than 35 books, including eBay PowerUser's Bible.

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