Have you been thinking about sending Email Newsletters to support your customers and grow your business, but not sure where to start?
Perhaps you want one of your staff to learn how to maintain a blog on your web site, or you'd like someone else to manage the blog for you.
Maybe you want your web site statistics routinely reviewed for you, with the results used to edit your web site for best search engine placement...or you'd simply like a one-time analysis of your web stats.
And how about those facebook and twitter "comment" buttons seen more and more often...do you need one on your web site? I plan to cover these topics in the next few Really Fine Newsletters.
Don't want to wait? Just give me a call at 910-692-9080.
RF Web Design provides all of these services!
Special Pricing Offer
Some of you have been considering more frequent web marketing activities. Let's design "your package" ... a custom set of services that will support you and your business.
I am offering special pricing to those who desire more regular support and services from RF Web Design:
1. Design a custom package of services that is projected to require 1.5 hrs or more monthly.
2. Commit to at least 4 months of service at this level.
3. Qualify for a 12% discount to your rate.
Yes, only $95/month! Then, time beyond 1.5 hrs/month is also billed at the discounted rate!
Why a "Really Fine" Newsletter?
The model I've used so far to support my clients is this: After I've provided custom design and development for your new or redesigned web site, and we've published the site, I remain somewhat passive about further services; I wait until you contact me with desired updates or training requests. I'm OK with that model. I am happy to provide only those services you request.
Yet recently I've seen such an expansion of web marketing strategies and an increased interest by small business owners to use these strategies to grow their business. With this in mind, I've taken on the goal to initiate the Really Fine Newsletter, with information about web issues and strategies that I hope you can apply to your business. Feel free to share your ideas about future topics!
Sincerely, Vicky Thomas Owner, www.RFWebDesign.com
What is the CAN-SPAM Act?
The CAN-SPAM Act governs email marking.
E-mail Newsletters can help build your brand and customer loyalty. Relevant, timely, useful information in your newsletter serves the interests and needs of your audience.
Special offers and promotions are a great way to drive traffic back to your site for more information.
The CAN-SPAM Act sets the rules for commercial email, and responsible businesses comply with this act that protects consumers.
What makes my web hosting service different than some of the larger volume hosts?
I knew the answer in my head, and hopefully provided a decent response, but it made me realize that this is a good question to address with all of my wonderful clients.
The range of services provided by web hosts varies greatly (hence, "apples and oranges" ... they aren't really equal). Specifically, let me tell you about my web server/hosting company (and for my clients who host with Really Fine Web Design, your web server):
Your server is managed by a team of Red Hat and Cisco certified engineers, available 24/7 (literally). Not a hobbyist, not someone with technical expertise and a server in their spare bedroom. And when I submit a request for support, I get immediate response from an engineer. Some of my clients use other web hosts, and I can confirm that my folks provide much better, faster support.
They practice Green Hosting: They purchase carbon credits to offset the emissions of their hosting operations. In addition, they have implemented steps to actually reduce emissions on a per client basis.
We've all dealt with it to varying degrees. Spam. It clogs our inbox, displays words we really don't want to see, even occasionally pretends it is YOU when sending spam to others. We hate it.
Controlling spam requires action on several fronts. Some actions are a lot more tolerable than others. Here are suggestions from the Federal Trade Commission (and me!) ...