For a startup business, it is always an exciting moment when you get your first client.  Last Saturday, I officially was given my first client?  I say given, because this client, who was a former business colleague, contacted me. I don’t have much time to write, as I need to be working on this project. It is a website for an insurance agency and I will be building it with the Thesis Theme for WordPress.

I’m excited!

Mike

Many people struggle with putting up custom forms on their websites. These are invaluable for all kinds of web applications. Joel Comm‘s company, Infomedia, has just released Instant Form Pro. This is a piece of software that you host on your own domain that makes creating web forms a snap. This type of product could easily been produced as a subscription service, but with this offer, you can buy the software including the source code (subject to license restrictions).

One of the most important things for an internet marketer or entrepreneur to remember is to do things efficiently. That is where this tool will pay for itself. (Just think what it can cost for a few hours of a web developer’s time!) As you put up web pages, the need for custom forms is an on-going one. Instant Form Pro will make this task easy and it automates routine tasks like email notification when a form is filled out.

Check out this product and look at the bonuses that are included. It also has a 30-day money back guarantee, so you can’t go wrong by trying Instant Form Pro.

If you own an e-commerce site that ships physical products, there is an easy way for you to improve your image. It is your shipping operation! Believe it or not, how you ship is one of the most tangible ways to connect with your customers. Think about online companies that you do business with. What is your impression of their packaging and speed of shipment? I would venture that some companies give you a positive impression while others, well, not so good.

I have chosen to make shipping a positive experience for my customers. Whether they buy through my eBay store or website, I focus on good packaging and fast shipping. I use USPS Priority Mail to do both. The Priority Mail boxes are both free and good looking. You can’t help but give a positive impression with these red, white and blue boxes when compared to the normal brown. Priority Mail also helps with fast shipping. You can ship anywhere in the U.S. in two to three days. With online purchase of postage you get a discount plus a tracking number. (Your customers feel better about their order when they get a tracking number.)

While Priority Mail helps with fast shipping, that is only half of the equation. I know that I have been frustrated by ordering online, then waiting days until the order ships. I make it a point to ship my orders out the very next day. I pack the items carefully and make sure the box is securely closed. (I also include some free product samples as a bonus.) I then order Carrier Pickup and wait for the mailman to pick up my packages.

Using these tips, you can give your customers a positive, fast shipping experience and improve the image of your online business.