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Ever feel stuck or confused trying to use YouTube, PayPal, WordPress or other online software and services?  Would it be easier if you had someone beside you to walk you through it as you watched the screen and could see the steps they took?  Well, I haven’t mastered teleporter technology yet (I’ll keep trying!) but I’ve got the next best thing to share with you.

I want to invite you to stop by the new tutorial library at Host Creo.  You’ll find more than 900 (yes, 900!) video tutorials on everything from PayPal to YouTube to WordPress to cPanel and much more.  Most include English voice narration, and we’ve got a few in Spanish and French.

Of course, I’d be honored if you’d consider hosting your next website with Host Creo (since I do own the company – and you’ll get a bunch of cool resources if you host with us) but no matter where you host you’ll find these tutorials a great resource and no login or account with Host Creo is required to view them.  So check ‘em out!

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If you’re just getting started with your business online and curious about how you collect payments safely on the internet, this post is for you.  :)

There are many options for collecting payment online for your products or services.  We’ll focus here on the lower cost options for those who are on a limited budget and want to get started fast.

You’ll need three puzzle pieces working together to sell online:
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One of the keys to success in business is to know what your customers want, so you can deliver it.  But unless you’ve perfected your Vulcan mind meld skills, the chances are good you could use a bit of help figuring out just what it is that your customers want. What’s the easiest way to do that?  Ask them!

How to Survey Your Customers, Step by Step

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You need to know what you want and need before you start looking for an e-commerce solution. The more details you plan in advance, the better off you’ll be.

As a website designer I’ve worked with clients all too often who had chosen their e-commerce solution only because it was “free” or because their website designer recommended it. Your designer can be a wonderful resource in choosing the right e-commerce solution, but only if they know enough about your needs and the available options, and are used to working with a variety of e-commerce solutions instead of focusing only one or two. One size does not fit all in e-commerce.

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