Free. That's right. Free is the most searched keyword per the Google AdWords application. 

Now, can you name your site's top keywords? Continually updating your copy with your keywords is a great idea as Google's search spiders are drawn to fresh content. Google's got a great Webmaster tool that tells you what keywords the spiders see on your site. Type in your competitors' sites and find out what they're using too. Click here to check out Google's keyword tool. And yes, it's free!

Not Everyone Needs Mobile Email! (But Some Really Really Do...) Try an Economical Hybrid Solution...

MICROSOFT EXCHANGE FOR THOSE-ON-THE-GO WITH POP EMAIL FOR OTHERS

Microsoft Exchange offers anytime-anywhere email and is well worth the premium for the business person needing mobility. But, if only some folks in your office need Exchange, forget an all-or-nothing solution. Go Hybrid!

Sitemail (POP) is free with your hosting account and Exchange email starts at $11.95/mo/mailbox with 2GB. Up to 7GB mailboxes available. Learn more.

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If you claim your firm's profile, you can customize it with your words, photos, videos. Put your best foot forward and make sure Manta's 14 million visitors/month are getting accurate info on your firm. Go to Manta.com to claim your profile today. (Plus, they have special offers for you once you claim your profile. Can't beat that!)

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www.offswitch.com

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Small Business Tips

Don't Neglect Your "About Us" Page. Yes, customers really do read that page. For advice on how to create an "About Us" page that impresses prospective customers, check out our article: How to Write a Compelling About Us Page.  

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