Ok, you now have your own website with us, and you’re extremely satisfied, what now?… How can I promote my business and my business website for free?

Simply put, the best things you can do to promote your business and business website are:

1: Email Signature: Send your business details in every email you send – include your email address, website, etc…

2: Word of mouth: Let people know you have a website. Be sure to tell family and friends, and welcome them to pass on the info!

3: Contact current clients: Use something simple like a postcard, with your website image on it, to say hope all is well, just letting your know…

4: Free business directories in Australia – Increase your links. The more sites that link to you on the internet, directly relates to web search engine results – especially the big sites like Google or Ask and Yahoo! I have researched this area for an extended period of time and believe getting your business out there is not that hard. It just takes you a little time. Here are some sites to help you on your way. Register your business with them to get your information out there. Remember… MORE links = MORE business. Be active!

• http://www.hotfrog.com.au
• http://www.yellowadvertising.com.au
• http://www.aussiepages.com.au
• http://www.aussielocal.com.au
• http://www.aussieweb.com.au
• http://www.shopseek.com.au
• http://www.bizdirect.com.au 
• http://www.searchmysuburb.com.au
• http://www.bigroo.com.au
• http://www.freewebsubmission.com
• http://www.ozengine.com
• http://www.australiaonlineadvertising.com.au/
• http://www.australia-business-listing.com.au/

Ok, you need to think of a cool business name, but have no idea where to start. Get some basic ideas of names and industries out there. But you need to be smart about this decision. It could make or break you from the very start!

Simply put, the best things you can do to start your business name profiling is to:

1: Keep it KEWL: Make it cool and catchy. See what it looks like written down on a piece of paper, up on the wall, with crazy graffiti artist typing – whatever it takes, make it catchy!

2: Word of mouth: interview your friends and tell them your name and say – What do you think I sell if my name was “….”. See if the answer is what you want and get them to suggest something better!

3: Post it on Facebook (or other peer communication tool): Ask others out there what to call your business. Tell them the products you sell or the services you provide and tell them if you get the best name or the name you finally use, they will win a free service, $50 or something that’s not just a 10er.

4: Free business name generators – Increase your interest. The better your name, the easier it will be remembered. The easier it will be remembered, the more business you’ll get. Remember… COOLER the name = MORE business. Be creative!