Why more than 90% of small business websites fail

Today there are more than 100 million websites on the Internet. Small business owners pay a lot of money to have someone build a web site and host it. Then they're usually on their own to face the challenge of attracting traffic to that website. Potential buyers use search engines like Google and Yahoo to look for a product or service. If a website is buried below sixty thousand other sites in a particular search category, it has little chance of generating traffic. The site just sits there in cyberspace. This is the basic problem faced by the small business website owner. How do you construct a site which reaches the upper levels of search engines?

Dr. Ken Evoy, a recognized expert on website traffic generation, has developed a comprehensive web-building system called Site Build It!, which has produced sites so efficient that 62% of them score in the top 3% of all websites in terms of traffic ranking. In other words, traffic to these sites is higher than 97% of all sites on the Net. In fact, 35% of Site Build It! sites are in the top 1% of all sites on the Net. Predictably, these sites are receiving higher numbers of potential customers, which greatly increases profitability for their owners.

On his site, Dr. Evoy briefly describes and explains how his system operates to deliver the high volume of traffic required to achieve success.

Worth reading: http://webhosting.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Linda Moulton Howe’s Earthfiles—environmental and paranormal mysteries

Linda Moulton Howe, an investigative journalist and editor of Earthfiles.com, is an Emmy Award-winning TV producer. Linda’s site reports news on scientific and environmental events. Today’s stories include the mysterious and growing disappearance of honey bees and amphibians. There is also a report on the “Noah’s Ark” seed vault, installed by the Global Crop Diversity Trust, inside a mountain at Svalbard, Norway, designed to archive seed samples of the world’s plants in the event of a global catastrophe. Linda's site features extensive files on UFOs and the aerial drones that are now appearing in our skies.

The site’s archive, accessible by subscription, contains stories about crop circles, ufo incidents, cattle mutiliation, and other unsolved mysteries. Podcasts are available on a number of topics.

Fascinating information: http://www.earthfiles.com/

BLDGBLOG: Architectural conjecture—Urban speculation—Landscape futures

This blog is entertaining and informative. One entry describes a brand of tiles employing patterns based on highway interchange designs. You could have your bathroom walls look like a road interchange in Barcelona or Bogata.

Another entry describes a vertical cemetery in Santos, Brazil, which looks like a skyscraper from a science fiction film.

Other entries speak about urban problems, like China’s “cancer villages”, whose inhabitants are becoming victims of extensive water and air pollution. There was a reference to “Chinese Death Vans”, mobile execution-by-injection clinics that serve small villages unable to afford to send criminals to major cities for execution by firing squad. Apparently this system makes the harvesting of organs more efficient too.

It’s a keeper: http://bldgblog.blogspot.com/

Consumers bite back at arrogant retailers

Do you have a consumer complaint about a product or service? Post it to the Consumerist website and watch their agents go into action. They investigate complaints, put pressure on the offending merchants by writing a story about their misdeeds, and often gain satisfaction for consumers.

One of today’s top stories on the site is about problems customers of Verizon Wireless is having with some clients’ accounts. Rather than suffer in silence, customers are using the power of the Internet to battle this giant.

The Consumerist site also contains articles designed to educate shoppers. Here are a few titles of articles on the site today:

“50 ways to save at the grocery store”

“12 ways to save on utilities”

“Investing basics: the savings account”

“Easy, cheap DIY cleaning formulas”


Keep this site handy: http://consumerist.com/

Downloading of music MP3 files with no copy restrictions

Puretracks, a Canadian-owned company, today made available 50,000 tracks with no Digital Rights Management restrictions. You can burn them, e-mail or copy them to your computer, MP3 player, or cell phone. Although the songs are from minor labels, there is hope that major labels like Universal and Warner will work with their artists to drop the digital locks on some of their music for promotional purposes.

Home page: http://www.puretracks.com/content/viewer.aspx?cid=GlobalNav_Home

Scientists to embark on North Pole Inner Earth expedition

Dr. Brooks Agnew, who has a PhD in physics, is leading a North Pole Inner Earth exploratory team of 33 scientists in late August of 2007. The $2 million project will utilize a Russian nuclear-powered icebreaker, the only civilian vessel capable of making the 20-day round trip.

Seismographic analysis has determined that the crust of the earth is up to 800 miles thick, and that there are vast cavernous chambers within parts of this crust. Previous North Pole explorers have speculated that there is a polar opening in the crust of the earth leading to a vast underground area. Dr. Agnew’s team will attempt to find this opening and employ high tech gear to investigate the extent of this “inner earth”.

Fascinating site: http://www.ourhollowearth.com/VoyagetoHollowEarth.htm

Why build just a website when you could build a business?

If you’re interested in starting up an Internet business, beware of the bargain website trap. A cheap website is worthless if it fails to generate a high volume of qualified traffic. Dr. Ken Evoy, an expert on business website construction, offers some valuable tips for novice and seasoned entrepreneurs alike. His Site Built It! system demonstrates what it takes to deliver large numbers of qualified visitors to a website.

Take a look at Ken’s site: http://buildit.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Use your computer to make free voice and video calls

SightSpeed is your doorway to free, unlimited voice and video chat. You can record video messages for use as video email or embedded in a blog. Hold voice and video chats with Windows and Mac SightSpeed members around the world. SightSpeed 5.0 was PC Magazine’s Editor’s Choice for September 19, 2006, based on exceptional video quality.

A business version of SightSpeed is available for $4.95 per month. Multi-party video conferencing and priority technical support come with this model.

At the present time, I’m using Skype, but I’m planning to try SightSpeed and compare the video quality, especially during times of high member usage.

Take a closer look: http://www.sightspeed.com/

An interracial dating opportunity

Although interracial dating is the focus of this site, many members may just wish to have an Internet friendship with people from other cultures.

In the Blog section of the site, open to the public, members write about their experiences with interracial dating, recording their thoughts and feelings. Other members are allowed to comment on blog writings and exchanges can occasionally become quite emotional.

Success Stories recount how members have met someone, have become friends and expanded their knowledge of people from other cultures. Many have decided to date. Still others have fallen in love and are happily married.

The Forums are open to the public and describe both the advantages and the possible issues for those who get involved in interracial dating. It’s not always an easy thing—especially for the families of the individuals concerned. Topics also include “family”, “friendship”, “health”, “jokes and anecdotes”, “religion”, “romance” and many more.

Basic membership in the site is free, as are lifetime ads. Feel free to browse the site before you join to determine whether interracial chatting/dating is right for you.

This site could change your life: http://www.InterracialMatch.com/i/af5026400

Kathleen Keating reports on End Times

Kathleen Keating is an investigative journalist who reports on paranormal topics from a spiritual perspective. Her topics include the predictions of visionaries, forecasts of disasters coming to the U.S. and the world. Keating’s podcasts are carried on the Enigma Radio Network. She is the author of many Catholic/Christian themed books. Her latest work, Torn Sky: Project Jerusalem, is an “end times” novel featuring characters attempting to make sense out of the chaos of today’s world.

Home page:
http://kathleenkeating.com/news/index.php?option=com_frontpage&Itemid=1

Some of her Enigma Radio Network podcasts may be heard here: http://www.podango.com/podcast_episode/26/10349/The_Enigma_Files/09262006_The_Enigma_Files_with_Kathleen_Keating

Alex Jones warns about the coming U.S. police state

Alex Jones is a conspiracy theorist, controversial radio talk-show host, and documentary filmmaker. He grabbed headlines when he publicly questioned the mainstream media account of the September 2001 terrorist attacks. Jones has produced films on topics ranging from the New World Order, government-sponsored terrorism, and the imminent establishment of a police state in the United States. A new film by Alex Jones, Terror Storm, exploring documented cases of government-sponsored terrorism, is available on Google Video.

The Infowars website contains shocking news items about the extent of surveillance in society, the proliferation of RFID (wireless) chips, the transition to a cashless society, the trend to embedded microchips, and the machinations of the Illuminati. Jones points to the accelerating convergence of advancing technology and the political ambitions of the “elite”.

A scary site: http://www.infowars.com/index.html

Dave McMurtry Changes lives in Colombia, S.A.

Dave McMurtry visited Colombia, South America, for three months back in 2002 and observed first-hand the plight of families displaced by civil strife. He noted that seventy percent of the population of Sincilejo, which is located 2 hours by road from Cartagena, consists of displaced people living in huts constructed of scrap wood and metal. Dave decided to help some of these people by building 25 permanent houses, including the infrastructure for sanitation facilities. Dave seeded the development with his own time and money and has watched his new “village” grow beyond his expectations as additional money has flowed from interested supporters. The project includes a counseling center designed to utilize the skills of the unemployed in the construction of the houses.

In an effort to keep his friends, family, colleagues, and the general public informed about his progress on the project, Dave set up this blog. Anyone wishing to contribute financially may do so by donating via the site to Habitat For Humanity, which has created a special account for Dave’s project, and undertaken to issue tax receipts.

An inspiring story: http://www.helpdavechangelives.org/

Bath, Ontario, Canada group fights Lafarge plan to burn tires

Residents of Bath, Ontario, Canada have established a website to help coordinate their fight against Lafarge Canada’s plan to incinerate tires in its 34-year-old cement kiln. The company claims that there will be no toxic emissions as a result of their energy-saving initiative. People who live downwind from the plant have their doubts.

It appears that the Ontario government has given the green light to the project, with the proviso that air quality studies be done when incineration begins later this year. The Clean Air Bath group wants a preliminary Environmental Assessment completed before any burning of tires takes place. There is some concern about reports that other Lafarge plants engaged in the burning of tires have caused significant deterioration of air quality in affected communities.

Watch this site for developments: http://www.cleanairbath.com/

Home based business a popular option for retirees

Many people who retire wish to spend more time with their families, enjoy leisure activities, hobbies and travel. A number of these folks have chosen to establish a home business, giving them the freedom they crave, yet providing a reasonable supplement to their income.

Most people don’t have a great deal of computer expertise and prefer an “all-in-one” package which allows them to build an Internet business without having to deal with the technical details.

Dr. Ken Evoy, a physician living in Montreal, Canada, has invented an “all-in-one” program, which he calls Site Built It! This system allows people who have no technical knowledge to construct a professional-grade website capable of generating the traffic needed to attain profitability.


More details here: http://retire.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Whitley Strieber’s roundup of strange news

Whitley Strieber’s unknowncountry.com reports on the latest “edge” topics, including UFOs, crop circles, unorthodox archaeological theories, and prophecy. His wife, Anne Strieber, is the managing editor of the site.

Whitley Strieber’s is well known for his book, Communion, published in 1987. It is claimed to be a true account of his alien abduction experiences, which occurred primarily at his upstate New York cabin.

Mr. Strieber also hosts his Dreamland radio program. Author and mythologist William Henry is a frequent guest host. Emmy award winner Linda Moulton Howe is a regular science reporter for the program. The people associated with this site have dedicated their lives to the unraveling of some of today’s strangest mysteries.

Fascinating site! http://www.unknowncountry.com/

LiveScience: An entertaining review of science news items

LiveScience.com reports the latest in scientific research, with topics ranging from human and animal biology to the forces of Nature. What’s different about this website is that the items reported on the site are so unusual and intriguing, and are briefly described with a minimum of technical details.

Here are some examples of the topics on this site:

“Huge ‘ocean’ found underneath Asian continent”
“Antiviral paint kills flu on contact”
“10 amazing things you didn’t know about animals”
“Video: seeing machine for people with macular degeneration”
“Death disks: urban flying saucers designed for U.S. military”
“Garbage cans pack spy chips”
“Genetic upper class: could the human race split?”
“Military shows off new ray gun”
“Huge ‘printer’ would build a house in 24 hours”
“Robots get soft, human-like skin”
“Fish capable of human-like logic”
“Why bats are more efficient flyers than birds”
“Genetically-modified skin cells fight infection”
“Invisible mountains revealed under Greenland ice”


Awesome site! http://www.livescience.com/

American First Nations--the real history

Daniel N. Paul is perhaps best known for his book entitled, We Were Not The Savages, which details the European invasion of North America, concerted attempts at genocide, and its aftermath. The book concentrates on the Mi’kmaq and their interpretation of events.

His website, danielpaul.com, contains a wealth of information, including paintings and photographs, and the historical background of his books. Dr. Paul’s intention is to provide users of his website with an accurate account of the history and aspirations of Native Peoples.

An eye-opener: http://www.danielnpaul.com/

Gigscore: classifieds for musicians

Are you a musician looking for a band, or a group looking for a guitar player? Perhaps you are a new band looking for a serious gig. Gigscore is the place to start. Upload your profile at the site and work could find you. The site also features breaking news from the music industry.

Take a look: http://gigscore.com/

The Junkman shoots down false claims, fake scams and scares

Mr. Steven Milloy, the founder of JunkScience.com, exposes any source of flawed or distorted information. He denounces false or exaggerated claims, and illogical interpretations of the results of scientific studies used by various activist groups. Mr. Milloy has a particular interest in what he refers to as “fake scams and scares”. The site lists a number of recent news items, accompanied by Mr. Milloy’s incisive, and sometimes humorous comments. He refers to himself as “The Junkman” in his relentless pursuit of truth.

Have a look at this site: http://www.junkscience.com/

Are children’s birthday parties getting out of control?

Many parents feel pressured to put on expensive and elaborate birthday parties for their children because other parents are doing so. Does it have to be that way? One group of mothers says no, and has set up a website to help change this out-of-control custom.

On their site, they outline what exactly is spiraling out of control about birthday parties, how things got that way, how kids and parents have been affected, and what can be done to solve the problem. They offer suggestions for alternatives to the usual format of birthday parties. Visitors to the site may take a “Birthday Pressure Quiz” to determine the extent of the pressure they are under concerning birthday parties.

Visit the site: http://www.birthdayswithoutpressure.com/

Is raw food better for you?

According to this website, cooked food contains fewer nutrients. Rather than cooking vegetables, throw them raw into a blender with some spring water. This “whole juice” will contain the valuable plant fiber as well as the natural enzymes needed for digestion. I’ve tried this myself, combining various vegetables and juicing them in my Vitamix, a heavy-duty blender. It sure takes all the work out of eating raw vegetables. As well, it’s cheaper and more nutritious than anything you would buy in a can or jar. For variety, experiment with different combinations of veggies and seasonings.

The site features recipes for raw, vegan and vegetarian dishes.

Check out the home page: http://www.living-foods.com/

Some interesting reading: http://www.living-foods.com/articles/

The Altavista Babel Fish language translation engine

Would you like to translate a phrase, a sentence, or a whole paragraph from one language to another? This site will do that for several languages, including, English, French, Spanish, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Portuguese, Russian, Greek, German, Korean, Italian, Japanese, and Dutch. Translation is not quite as accurate as what would be accomplished by a human translator. As well, the system works well with European languages, but has a difficult time handling Asian to European and vice versa involving anything more than simple words and phrases.

Have fun with it: http://babelfish.altavista.com/

The "Site Built It!" System: A way to build a website that performs!

There are all kinds of sites on the Net offering simple website-building tools and cheap hosting. But the website offered usually lacks an effective marketing component. The website just sits there, looks pretty, and takes up space on the Web. What was needed was a user-friendly website package which would enable anyone to set up a professional-grade website designed to attract visitors and convert them to willing buyers of goods and services.

A Canadian physician, Dr. Ken Evoy, invented a system which combines website-building, hosting, and marketing in one package. The system teaches you how to design a site that will generate a high volume of traffic and sales. That’s the prescription for profitability.

This site contains a video tour of Dr. Evoy’s system. After viewing the presentation, I was impressed with how the system automates all the complexities of web-building and allows novices to get in on the boom in Internet marketing.

The tour starts here: http://videotour.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Canadian Brass: musical excitement

This band’s repertoire ranges from classical music to blues, with a definite Baroque flavor. The scope of their performances includes the work of J.S. Bach, Vivaldi, Pachelbel, Gabrieli, Beethoven, Wagner and many others. The brass quintet, which has been in existence for 35 years, has recently announced the addition of five trumpet players to their group.

Click on the blue box in the lower right corner of the home page to sample their music. Johann Sebastian Bach’s Toccata and Fugue in d minor, with Fred Mills on the trumpet, is representative of the talent in this world-renowned concert ensemble.

Canadian Brass home page: http://www.canadianbrass.com/

Times Square, New York—live images

Watch what’s going on at Times Square, New York via Earthcam. Scroll down the Times Square Earthcam page to get the feeds from a total of 16 different cameras. There are archives of images from previous days.

Times Square, New York: http://www.earthcam.com/usa/newyork/timessquare/

Earthcam home page for other worldwide live cams:
http://www.earthcam.com/

UFOs-- the phenomenon that won’t go away

UFO Evidence has articles on various theories about UFOs, sighting reports, cases involving famous people and UFO photographs.

Home page: http://www.ufoevidence.org/welcome.asp

Learn how to do almost anything

Here you’ll find the instructions for a myriad of common activities, organized by category.

Would you like to jump start your car in a safe manner? Print out the “How to charge your car battery” article and keep it in the glove compartment.

Want to brush up on your sheet music reading skills? Check out the “How to read sheet music” article.

There are hundreds of instructional articles on this site and it’s entertaining just to browse them.

Home page: http://www.howtodothings.com/

Battery article:
http://www.howtodothings.com/automotive/a2782-how-to-charge-your-car-battery.html

Sheet music article:
http://www.howtodothings.com/hobbies/a2683-how-to-read-sheet-music.html

How good are your driving skills when you’re distracted?

The Insurance Bureau of Canada’s website features a virtual driving test. It is designed to show you how various distractions, e.g. using a cell phone, affect your driving. It’s fun and sure makes a point!


The driver test: http://www.clickonthis.ca/default.asp?page=roadtest

Scary distracted driver videos: http://www.clickonthis.ca/default.asp?page=driver

Successful Affiliate Marketing: Dr. Ken Evoy offers valuable information

Many Internet entrepreneurs have discovered that it’s possible to make money by directing people to the websites of various merchants. These merchants handle all sales transactions and delivery of products, and remit a commission to the owners of the websites that sent them customers. It’s important, though, to have a high-traffic website to take advantage of this opportunity.

Dr. Ken Evoy, a Canadian physician and Internet marketing consultant, has valuable advice for anyone planning or already involved in Internet affiliate marketing. Without sufficient traffic, a website will fail to achieve results. Dr. Evoy reveals here what it takes to build a website that will generate massive traffic and significant revenue.

More information: http://affiliatemarketing.sitesell.com/smallbiz28.html

Advice for parents: How to raise smart, healthy, caring, and responsible kids

Here you will find a chart of 40 “developmental assets” every child and teenager needs. Use the chart as a checklist to help you monitor whether your child is on track for success in life, and as the basis for intervention when things go wrong.

There are tips for moms and dads, describing in detail strategies for instilling in their children healthy attitudes and values, as well as suggestions for establishing boundaries and expectations for harmonious family life. Being a fully-involved parent is not easy, and this site will help you develop the skills you will need.

This kind of information is more important than ever in a society where many children learn their attitudes and values by default from their peer groups and the media.

Well worth a visit: http://mvparents.com/