'Masood Raja's Website Interview'

Name of your website?

Masood Raja's Website

Your name?

Masood Raja

Your Location (city, etc)

Akron

When did you start your website and why?

One of my very good freinds made my website for me in 2002 to advertize my novel, Once Upon a Country.

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

This is primarily an academic website. I blog about current political issues and the site has links to my courses and various academic sites.

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

Advertising it.

What has been the easist part of operating your website?

Building the site as a professional friend built it.

What was your biggest mistake?

Not advertising it enough.

Who maintains your website and why?

One of my good friends who owns a hosting/site design company

Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?

Not my business, but I think some people have had access to my ideas through this website

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

I think for as long as internet remains in the public domain, it will serve as a democratic force.

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

Don't know much to opine on this.

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

I think they have helped.

What method has been most successful for promoting your website?

word of mouth so far

What method has been least successful for promoting your website?

Not advertising

What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?

I would like to see more sites geared toward public service

What is your website address?

Masood Raja's Website

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