Name of your website? (NOT url, http://etc)Hidden Cameras, Nanny Cameras, Surveillance and Spy Equipment
Your name?
Jerry Tarrer
Your Location (city, etc)
Chicago Southwest Side
When did you start your website and why?
around June 2006. I started my website to fulfill a lifelong dream of owning a profitable business. In January of 2006 the Printing plant where I had been employed for 27 years closed it's doors forever. I was forced into a very poor early retirement. I immediately began a search for a Internet Business.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
The Website was provided by Safety Technology. I pay a monthly fee for the website and server. The model is inspired by the founders stumbling upon the popularity of the the emerging and brand new "STUNGUN".
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
The Website was created for me with a template, All I have had to do is the SEO, such as keywords, metatags, articles. It has been very difficult for me to get a grip on the terminology since I didnot grow-up with a Computer and the Internet. When all of my children were in High school the Computer and internet were fast becoming a household word with very few families owning them. Getting traffic is the most difficult part of the website. I am still wotking on that all important feature.
What has been the easist past of operating your website?
Stepping into the role as a website owner.
What was your biggest mistake?
There were 4 other Internet related businesses I tried before the present one. One was Herbalife---a failure. Lasko's books and DVD's. I alos paid thousands to have a website built which still exists but is lying dormant due to the failure on my part to own the script to the website and have to pay the website builder a minimum 2hour fee to have anything done on the website. I could do most of the things that they want me to pay them to do such as add keywords and metatags. My website is actuality being held for ramsom. Beware those of you who are considering have someone build and host your web site for you. Know exactly what the terms are, and have them spelled-out in writing. If you don't know wait until you find out. Demand control of your website and it's script or HTML. If you don't you'll papy through the nose. Remember--there are sharks in the internet waters.
Who maintains your website and why?
The hosting company and myself. The company that I purchased my site from allows me to make unlimited changes to my site and only asks for a fee when I am unable to do it.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
My website is offering me the opportunity to own a business and get exposure for my products that might cost thousands more in unrelated advertising if it were not on the internet.
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
It's wide open, a person with the right niche product can make a very good living. If the government doesn't interfere with the internet it can put many business people on an even footing.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
It's necessary due to the persent rules of the game so lets go.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
I love the convenience of a excellent search engine, however the rules of usage for the businessman keep changing.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Article Writing and free classifieds, Blogs.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
Direct Mail Advertising
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
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What do your members say is the best and less expensive way to optomize your website and get more traffic ?
What is your website address?
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