Name of your website?Self Defense Products, Stun Guns, Pepper Sprays, Personal Alarms
Your name?
Jerry Tarrer
Your Location (city, etc)
Chicago, Illinois
When did you start your website and why?
I started my website in June of 2006. I was thrown out of work in 1/30/2006 due to a printing plant closing. I had worked at the same location for 27 years. My lifelong dream was to have a business of my own. This unfortunate event left me with the opportunity to try an internet venture. I am a grandfather of 13 children with one new one on the way. These beautiful kids cost my wife and I a fortune each year in various birthday and holiday gifts. The money I have saved for retirement is not nearly enough to support us and help out our Children and Grandchildren.
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
I actually have two websites. The first one is: [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. LiveSafeNow. com, anchor: LiveSafeNow.com] , which features personal safety, and protestion devices. The second web site is: [404 Check: was link to http:/ / www. SecuritySpy4U. com, anchor: SecuritySpy4U.com] which features security cameras, hidden cameras and surveillance products. I take automated orders over the internet, process the payment methods and ship out the merchandise.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
The most difficult part of my website is getting traffic. Developing keywords has become easier lately but getting good page rank is a building process that takes time when you have limited funds.
What has been the easist past of operating your website?
Getting the products to sell
What was your biggest mistake?
Not being well versed on Internet proceedures and protocol. I paid to have a website built in thousands of dollars and when it was complete I discovered that I didnot actually own it. I had to pay the website builders to have any type of change made. It was denied access because the website is on the builders' networks and they don't allow anyone access to their servers. I am not allowed to even enter keywords without paying a minimum 2 hour fee. Know who owns the website before you sign on the dotted line. That website is being held for ransom in case I want to do any SEO, I have to pay, pay, pay. The owner of the web building company is ruthless.
Who maintains your website and why?
Safety and Technology has partial control of the website. I like the deal I was given. I have to pay a monthly fee, but I get to do all upgrades,links, changes, etc.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
This is a starter business but I am already receiving visitors and sales.
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
The future of the internet and ecommerce is wide open.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
I like it, but am trying to master it at this point before the methods change again.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
I don't have an answere for that at this early stage.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Article Writing
What is your website address?
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