The following 22 resources will help you learn more about “Online Marketing, Essential Software & Small Business Blogs”. Are you looking to take the leap into starting your own business? If you’re just starting to think about it, or if you have been planning it for a while, you still may have lots of unanswered questions.
- KISSmetrics Marketing Guides – This page will get you started with marketing guides for social media (Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, and Digg), Google AdWords, email marketing, PPC, and more. All it’s missing is the Beginner’s Guide to Google+ and Content Marketing.
- The NOOB Guide to Online Marketing – If you’re new to online marketing, this post and infographic explains everything from analytics to social media marketing.
- The Beginner’s Guide to SEO – This online guide has 10 chapters covering search engine optimization from how search engines operate to tracking success.
- Introduction to Blogging – WordPress’ guide to blogging. Also don’t miss these 70+ Resources for Starting a WordPress Blog.
- Copywriting 101 – This tutorial is designed to get you up and running with the basics of writing great copy in ten easy lessons. Afterward, you’ll get recommendations for professional training, plus links to tutorials on SEO copywriting and writing killer headlines.
- Getting Started with Social Media– If you are new to social media or you’re not sure you’re doing the right thing, this page is for you. It contains a number of videos and articles to help bring you up to speed.
- Getting Started with Google Analytics – Google Analytics is a free analytics tool to track your website’s visitors and traffic. Take a moment to configure your account and use this checklist as a reference to getting the most out of Google Analytics.
- The Smashing Magazine – Need resources on web design? The smashing network includes over a dozen blogs dedicated to web design, CSS, WordPress, and much more.
- Best Antivirus Software Comparisons and Reviews – Compare the top ten antivirus software products for your small business.
- Best CRM Software Comparisons and Reviews – Compare the top ten customer relationship management solutions for your small business.
- Microsoft Office – Everything you need for Microsoft Office including learning resources, templates, graphics, and more. Not ready for Microsoft Office? Try Openoffice or Google Documents as free alternatives.
- Payment Gateway Services Comparisons and Reviews – Compare the top ten payment gateway services for your small business.
- OPEN Forum – A wealth of resources for business owners – videos, articles, blogs, podcasts, and expert advice to boost your business, sponsored by American Express OPEN.
- NYT Small Business – Find breaking news & money news on mortgage rates, mutual funds, the stock market, bonds & notes, company research, earnings reports and market insight.
- Mashable on Small Business – Essential technology news and tips for small businesses.
- Inc. – Get advice, tools, and services that help your small business grow.
- BusinessWeek on Small Business – Get information for small business startups and entrepreneurs. Find helpful resources about small business management, financing, marketing & technology.
- Small Business Trends – Small Business Trends is the premier source of information, news and advice covering issues of key importance to the small business market.
- CNN on Small Business – Latest financial news on small businesses, including tips for small biz owners, small business loans, management, startups and entrepreneurs.
- Wall Street Journal’s Small Business How To Guide – WSJ small business guide covering how to fund, start, run, buy, sell and manage your small business.
- Reuters on Small Business – Reuter’s blog section for small business and entrepreneurial advice.
- Alltop Startups – Alltopstartups is dedicated to profiling startups, reviewing new and top internet and mobile products.