I often launch a new site well before it is complete. You can start with the main pages or the core concept and then branch out from there… go ahead and put it up on the domain and get some links pointing in. This will at least start the Google waiting period and you can continue adding pages and complete the site as you go…

From the Today Show stunt to the Photo opportunities, not to mention his deep pockets when it comes to his “loyal posties”, Ted Murphy is an interesting person to keep your eye on. Regardless of where you fall in the spectrum that ranges from fans to critics, his marketing strategy for PayPerPost.com is full of valuable lessons for anyone that is interested in creating a buzz…

For those of you that grew up in the ’70’s watching Saturday morning cartoons, click Play above to see the original Tootsie Pop commercial - takes ya back, doesn’t it?? From Tootsie.com: A study at Swathmore college using human lickers determined it took an average of 144 licks to reach the center of a Tootsie Pop…

But I’m still paying over $100/month to my local telephone company - which makes me think perhaps I should look into Vonage as well. From what I understand you have to keep a DSL subscription with your local phone company, so that cost would be in addition to the $24.95/month for Vonage - correct? I’d love to hear from someone that is actually using Vonage… About how much are you saving, and which features are you most pleased with?

Obviously balance is the key to success in any aspect of our lives. Most people pursue an online business so that they can spend more time with their family, while also making a living at something they enjoy. But as we all know by now, it takes a serious investment of time upfront to see this dream come true…

So far I am really pleased with PayPerPost as an easy way to monetize a newer blog. I have been testing it out for 10 days now, so I thought I would give you a few updates - how it’s going, what I’ve learned about them, etc…

AdBrite is an Ad Marketplace where you can sell advertising on your website, or purchase advertising on other websites. I was checking that out today, and setting up an account to see what the process is like. I have been considering selling Text Links on some of my websites, and am looking into the various options….

Here are a few of the cool PHPBB Forum Mods that I am looking into for the SSWT Forum. Check them out and let me know what you think (use the Reply box)… Of course, I’m open to suggestions as usual!