Starting an Online Business For Dummies (7th Ed.)
Auteur : Holden Greg
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.
Introduction 1
Part I: Launching Your Online Business 9
Chapter 1: New Tools and Strategies for Your Online Business 11
Chapter 2: Opening Your Online Business 31
Chapter 3: Choosing and Equipping Your New E-Business 57
Chapter 4: Selecting Your E-Commerce Host and Design Tools 79
Part II: Creating a Business Website 107
Chapter 5: Organizing Your Business Presence and Attracting Customers 109
Chapter 6: Making Shopping Easy on Your E-Commerce Site 147
Chapter 7: Accepting Payments 173
Chapter 8: Communicating with Customers and Building Loyalty 197
Chapter 9: Sourcing Worldwide for Your Business 219
Part III: Social Networking and Marketing 233
Chapter 10: Advertising and Publicity: The Basics 235
Chapter 11: Search Engine Optimization 257
Chapter 12: Location, Location, Location Marketing 283
Chapter 13: Social Marketing: Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter, and Blogs 299
Part IV: Expanding Beyond Your Website 313
Chapter 14: Selling on Amazon.com and eBay 315
Chapter 15: Moving to Specialty Marketplaces 347
Chapter 16: Managing and Growing Your Online Business 365
Part V: Keeping Your Business Legal and Fiscally Responsible 379
Chapter 17: Keeping It All Legal 381
Chapter 18: Online Business Accounting Tools 397
Part VI: The Part of Tens 413
Chapter 19: Ten Ways to Reach Mobile Shoppers 415
Chapter 20: Ten Ways to Develop a Platform 421
Index 427
Greg Holden founded Stylus Media, a company specializing in creating web pages for small businesses. He has written more than 30 books, many focused on online business and the skills and tools that small-business entrepreneurs need to expand their operations on the Internet.
Date de parution : 07-2013
Ouvrage de 456 p.
18.8x23.4 cm
Disponible chez l'éditeur (délai d'approvisionnement : 14 jours).
Prix indicatif 22,39 €
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