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As you may already know, Women Grow Business is hosted by Network Solutions, a Web.com company.

What you may not realize is that both have regularly updated blogs with articles targeted to small business owners.

About every seven days (assuming there are enough posts to warrant a summary) I’ll be doing a round-up of the posts I’ve read on our sibling sites.

Click on a link title in the gallery below to read the full post on Web.com, and hover over the title to see a quote from the article. If you’re unable to see the embed because you’re reading this via syndication, you can find at this link on list.ly as well.

 

That wraps this edition of the overview – I haven’t covered all the articles on the Web.Commentary blog, so be sure to skim along the right sidebar and browse through your favorite topic while you’re there.

Struggling to keep your blog exciting? Check out Monika Jansen’s post and learn 7 Top Blogging Tips From the Pros.

Then get inspired to write better blog posts with Monika’s post 5 Content Ideas That Never Grow Old – and 5 That Grow Old Fast.

Looking for a hot new market to target? Rieva Lesonsky says it’s time to Meet the Mansumer.

Want to power up your business in 2013? Make a (Business) Plan for the New Year, advises Maria Valdez Haubrich.

Then read Rieva Lesonsky’s post to learn How Your Small Business Can Compete With Big Retailers in 2013.

In social media,  promoting your product can quickly become overkill. Read Monika Jansen’s How to Mention Your Products Without Being Annoying to learn how to strike the perfect balance.

Want to Make the Sale? Don’t Wait Another Minute, says Rieva Lesonsky. Learn why quick followup is crucial by reading her post.

Don’t hire that employee until you check his or her references, warns Karen Axelton. Learn why Santa isn’t the only one Making a Reference List, Checking It Twice.

The World Is Going Mobile. Is Your Business Following? Read Rieva Lesonsky’s post to find out how not to get left behind.

Speaking of mobile, Monika Jansen reveals how to capture those (very) last-minute holiday sales wherever you are with 5 Mobile Payment Solutions for Small Businesses.

Shape up your social media campaign by reviewing the basics. Read Monika Jansen’s post The Do’s and Don’ts of a Social Media Strategy.

Are you in the food service, restaurant or food manufacturing business? Then you’ll want to read Rieva Lesonsky’s post Top 20 Food Trends for 2013. Follow it up with Rieva’s post Top 20 Beverage Trends for 2013, especially if you own a bar.

Feeling frustrated by social media? Read Monika Jansen’s post 3 Reasons to Stick With Social Media Marketing to get re-inspired. Then read her Fan Engagement Lessons From the Top 5 Brands on Facebook to get some ideas.

If you have some time on your hands this holiday season (or will), check out Maria Valdez Haubrich’s post Use Your Down Time to Get Ready for 2013 for ideas on using it wisely.

Then get ready to save on your tax returns with Karen Axelton’s post Year-End Tax Planning for Your Small Business.

If you’re looking to get more fans and increase your brand exposure on Facebook, you’ll want to check out the new social media marketing product from Web.com: Facebook Boost.

Our team works directly with you—the small business owner—to build a page that best represents your products or services and helps to generate interaction with your page visitors.

Here’s the skinny on what’s included with Facebook Boost:

  • Professionally designed Facebook page for your business.
  • Advertising dollars that are used to actively promote your business via Facebook ads.
  • Regular status updates on your Facebook page to keep it fresh and appealing for your fans.

If you think this product is a good fit for your business goals on Facebook, give our team a call at 855-897-1728 to get more details. It could be the boost you’re looking for!

Want to learn more? Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter.

What’s the takeaway from Black Friday for small retailers? Find out in Black Friday’s Mobile Madness, by Rieva Lesonsky.

Make social networking really work for your business by using the tips in Monika Jansen’s 5 Steps to Connect With Industry Influencers.

Are you not getting what you want from your employees? Read Maria Valdez Haubrich’s post How to Provide Useful Employee Feedback to help them improve.

Want to make your website work harder? Read Monika Jansen’s post 6 Ways to Convert Web Visitors Into Leads to learn how.

How do you get customers’ attention? Start by reading Rieva Lesonsky’s post What Influences Customers to Click, Read and Buy? The Answers Might Surprise You.

If you haven’t explored mobile payment options for your business yet, check out Monika Jansen’s post 5 Mobile Payment Solutions for Small Businesses to see how mobile can help boost your sales.

2013 is almost here. Get a jump on trends by reading Rieva Lesonsky’s Top 10 Food Predictions for 2013.

No matter how old you are, as a business owner you need to answer the question, Have You Thought About Your Succession Plan? Read Karen Axelton’s blog post to learn why.

 

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