'Funeral Planning Ideas, Alternative Funerals Interview'

Name of your website?

Funeral Planning Ideas, Alternative Funerals

Your name?

Kellie G, The Undertaker

Your Location (city, etc)

Los Angeles

When did you start your website and why?

I started my website in year 2000. I designed it using Microsoft publisher with no design education, it was a hobby at the time. I was working at a family funeral home operation with old time values. I felt a need for the public to know about the many options available when planning a funeral. There are many creative ideas out there and funeral directors are not marketing them. The website offers this to the public. It was re-designed in March of 2007 with hopes to reach a larger audience.

Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc

The website currently has textual information on various ideas and methods of disposal. It is free reading information. A blog page will be added to present new ideas to the public faster.

What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?

The most difficult part has been how to create an easy to read website, with lots of information in a short format. I didnt want to overwhelm my readers with information. I have no skills with the website industry and this has been a great learning experience.

What has been the easist part of operating your website?

The easiest part of operating my website has been coming up with the information to provide, I enjoy searching out new ideas and love to share them.

Who maintains your website and why?

I maintain the content and ideas of the site, overall supervision. The web designer from Theonlineworks.com has provided wonderful personal service.

What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?

I think ecommerce is a great way to earn income online. I do not know much about how it works but I am interested in setting up e-commerce on my site once I figure out what is the best product.

What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?

I have a person who assists me with SEO and guides me in the right direction. I think it is important to understand how marketing is done on the internet. It's a different way of business online.

What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?

Search Engines have helped the beginning stages of my website, increasing stats are important in maintaining the credibility and future of the site.

What method has been most successful for promoting your website?

I have used various methods, license plate frame with the site name, SEO directory submissions as well as flyering at local events. There is more to come!!

What is your website address?

Funeral Planning Ideas, Alternative Funerals

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