First you make your website, then you hope people show up. But just because you built it, doesn’t mean that anybody will visit. You need a way to drive people to your site in almost every way possible.
Business Resiliency
As developments continue to unfold in response to the spread of COVID-19, we know many small businesses have questions about implications in the workplace and funding options to help bolster their businesses during this difficult time. On this page, we are compiling relevant tips and resources on business resiliency.
Getting online, Marketing tools, Selling online
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GoDaddy
GoDaddy: Website builder + built-in marketing tools
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Getting online, Marketing tools, Payment processing, Selling online
National
Squarespace
Squarespace Website Builder
Squarespace is a drag and drop, visual website builder. Among website builders, they have the among the best blogging, podcasting, scheduling, audio players and photo galleries. They also offer e-commerce and email marketing tools.
Audience:
Selling online
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American Booksellers Association
E-commerce platforms for independent bookstores
IndieCommerce is the American Booksellers Association’s e-commerce platform for independent bookstores. The system provides the tools for indie bookstores to create unique, content-rich, and easy-to-operate, fully transactional, e-commerce enabled websites. IndieCommerce stores can sell print books, ebooks, and audiobooks as well most other retail products. The entire system is supported by ABA’s experienced development and customer support team.
Audience: Small Business Owners
Selling online
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Bookshop
Take your book store online with Bookshop.org
Bookshop is an online bookstore with a mission to financially support local, independent bookstores.
Audience: Small Business Owners
Marketing tools
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PCMag
The Best Email Marketing Software for 2020
Email marketing is an important aspect of any digital marketing campaign. Check out these 10 reviews of the top email marketing services to find the one that's most suitable for your business.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Getting online, Selling online
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Camino Financial
Food delivery apps that work for your restaurant
The 10 most popular food delivery apps including the benefits they provide and how you can get started working with them right away.
Audience: Small Business Owners
Getting online
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PCMag
Best DIY Website Builders for 2020
Anyone with an organization, a small business, or just a passion needs a website to share it with the world. This is a list of the best website builders for making it easy to create full-featured, mobile-compatible sites on a budget and with no coding required.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Marketing tools, Productivity tools, Selling online
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Canva
Canva - Collaborate & Create Graphic Design for Free
Design presentations, social media graphics, and more with thousands of pre-built layouts and drag-and-drop editing. All online, no software download needed.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed, Non-profits
Selling online
National
NerdWallet
8 Places to Sell Stuff Online
Before you sell stuff online, determine the ideal venue for your goods. This blog rounds up some of the major online marketplaces along with tips about their audience, style and fees.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
Selling online
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Inc.com
Best E-Commerce Platforms for Small Business -- 2020
There are so many options for selling online. There are longtime sites like Ebay and marketplaces like Amazon or Facebook. There are also a plethora of eCommerce platforms that enhance those experiences for the sellers and even allow for the "construction" of full-blown online stores that are as simple to build and launch as a blog.
Audience: Small Business Owners, Self-employed
