Name of your website?Sooke Software Source
Your name?
Ted Neustaedter
Your Location (city, etc)
Sooke, British Columbia, Canada
When did you start your website and why?
May 2007. Friends and family always ask me about software, so I figured this was a good way to let others know too.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
I'm creating articles about whatever software I run into. I'm using Google Adsense and Affiliate Links to generate income.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
Coding it. Finding the right tools: blogs, newsletters, forums software... ASP.NET is great, but Windows hosting can be a real pain... lots of security headaches.
What has been the easist part of operating your website?
Generating traffic.
What was your biggest mistake?
Using Google Adwords with a low budget (<$1000)
Who maintains your website and why?
I do. My profession is software development (ASP.NET/C#/SQL Server), so this stuff is second nature to me. :)
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
I'm just starting out... but I'll let you know how it goes ;)
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
Web 2.0 is really cool, now just wait until Web 3.0...
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
It can be a real pain.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
I use them all the time, but PPC stuff really sucks.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Again, I'm just starting out... but I'll let you know.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Using Google Adwords.
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
Get rid of SPAM, and all the porn.
What is your website address?
Sooke Software Source
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