Name of your website?ningbo expat
Your name?
Eckhard
Your Location (city, etc)
Ningbo
When did you start your website and why?
This site was started in 2003 as here in Ningbo we have no suitable english language newspaper or website. We need to have an information channel for the about 2000 foreigners living in Ningbo.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
It is a simple news and information website. With a donation button and search word that can be bought.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
Getting the right information from reliable and approved sources. we spend a lot of money for staff doing translations and research.
What has been the easist part of operating your website?
Get it technically set up.
What was your biggest mistake?
Too much pictures in the first version and no direct control on the server.
Who maintains your website and why?
Mainly by me and our translators. Would appreciate the community would be more active.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
it is not related to the site
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
It is important to be in the right group to hold pace with the development. the future is happening on the net.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
important, but too many freeks try to make fast money with nonsense advises.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
I have the right and simple tools to stay in the top rankings. It needs a lot of work but is worth it.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
keep the buzz on.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
buying adsense
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
better and more stable internet connections.
You can enter a question of your choice and the answer here:
thank you tha's fine with me.
What is your website address?
ningbo expat
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