Ken Kirkpatrick Software Learning Center

How QR Codes Can Benefit Your Home Business

2011-12-27

In recent years, companies have been adding small squares of scattered cubes that look like a barcode on to their advertisements in the pages of magazines, newspapers and even on TV. When consumers scan these squares with their smartphone camera, they are directed to a web site to receive extra information about the company, its product or a special promotion.

Using Twitter doesn’t mean you have to love social media.

2010-10-22

In fact, you can hate it.

I know I’m one of the least social-networking people out there. Heck, I’ve never even had a Facebook account. But Twitter isn’t all-or-nothing. I use Twitter for reasons that benefit me. And so can you, without having to share your updates or what you’re up to, connect with people virtually, and all that other social-networking nonsense. Here are 5 ways to use Twitter if you hate social media:

Backlinks - Your Website's Life Blood

2010-10-06

As an Internet Marketer you want to collect as many links as you can to your website so that it appears to be an authority on the subject for the search engines. Search engine traffic is considered by many to be “free” traffic. It’s not like pay per click (PPC) or other types of traffic where you are paying for people to visit your site. Anyone that finds you through a search engine is really a free visitor! And if they buy from you, then that means they are free money too!

Twitter Marketing Basics

2010-10-04

Before you start using Twitter ask your self WHY am I using this tool? WHO am I looking to connect with? WHEN is the best time (of year, month, week, day) to connect with them? WHERE will I find them? HOW will I create a solid connection?

Strong, Easy to Remember Passwords

2010-09-30

What makes a password strong is the combination of different alphanumeric, special characters, and capitalization that you use, and of course the length of the password.

I don't know about you, but I don't want to remember and type an epistle when I fill out a password field. And, ideally, I don't want to use the same password on many sites, because if one is compromised then my entire life is unlocked.

Effective use of Email Autoresponders

2010-09-22

An excellent email automatic responder lets you provide the information that is specifically targeted for what the potential customers are looking for. Because any email from potential customers essentially represent the customer's intent on getting more information about your product, which can ultimately lead to direct sales, all emails are important. Thus, a top Autoresponder service must fulfill all these duties to help you boost your business.

Home Business Permission eMail Marketing Tips

2010-09-20

Is your offline small business ready for email marketing? Read some effective tips and learn how your offline small business can benefit from this powerful online marketing tool.

How to compete with the big name companies

2010-09-19

Small home-based business owners typically don't have the money for expensive advertising and marketing. Small home-based businesses should not be discouraged. It is possible for small home-based internet businesses to move up the ladder of success through effective and creative internet marketing.

Successful school fundraising tips with Ken Kirkpatrick Software

2010-08-10

Want your next school fundraiser to run more smoothly? Here are ten tips to help you create a successful marketing plan.

Market your Product with Twitter

2010-08-08

Twitter is a social networking site that is centered on its short messages that can be sent to an unlimited number of followers instantly. While it is well known for sending friends messages about what is going on in a person's life, it can also be used or business marketing.

Fundraising with Ken Kirkpatrick Software

2010-08-06

Fund raising is an integral part of any school community, church organization or youth group. And even if you haven’t been involved directly in a fundraising event, you have at least bought the stuff! Wrapping paper, candy bars, candy-coated popcorn, chocolate covered peanuts and magazine subscriptions galore! These traditional fundraising events have been done and done again.

Personalized Gift Business Opportunity

2010-08-03

If you are a self-motivated entrepreneur looking for a niche, check out the latest in name meaning software. People want to give gifts that mean something, so give the people what they want when you start a rewarding career producing high-quality gifts.

Personalization Software as a Home Business

2010-08-02

If you are or want to be a self-employed entrepreneur, you should check out what personalization software from Ken Kirkpatrick can do you help you make money. There are many great products that are available you can use to make money with by working in your own home and creating great saleable gifts.

Stay-at-Home-Mom Personalization Business

2010-07-29

Are you a stay at home mom? Do you want to earn some extra cash? Are you interested in a start-up business in a gift giving field that’s in high demand? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then now is the time to invest in personalization software. There is no doubt you love staying home with your children, but part of you longs for the days when you were in the professional world. Now you can be a work at home mom and enjoy the best of both worlds.

Automating Your Small Biz Website

2010-07-28

As your Internet business grows, your free time will dwindle. Site changes will become time consuming and stressful. Automate your site and you can use your time for better purposes.

RSS Explained. What it is and why you need it.

2010-07-27

RSS is the talk around the net these days because of its many benefits. However many people are not really clear exactly what RSS is? Here is a definition of what RSS "IS" in plain English for those of you who are NEW to it and for those of you who are still a little bit confused about it and its uses.

Targeted Landing Page. What is it?

2010-07-26

What is a landing page? That’s been a lot of talk about landing page these days. So, what’s a landing page? It's the page your website visitor arrived at after clicking a link. The link could be on any page on your website or pay per click advertising or banner ads or keyword search.

Beginner's Guide to Blogging

2010-07-24

A blog is basically an online journal wherein you can digitally pen down your thoughts, ideas, opinions and practically anything that you want people to read. Blogs come in different styles, formats, and settings, depending on the preference of the user. Many blogging sites, offer built in features such as hyperlink, straight texts, pictures etc. Some blogging sites, even allow you to put video and mp3's on your blogs.

Common Sense Approach to Getting Started on eBay

2010-07-23

The most successful eBay sellers started out as buyers - and you should too. This will give you a sense of how everything works. It will also show you how things are from the buyer's side of the fence. Let's call this period of time 'consumer research.'

Importance of Choosing the Right Domain Name

2010-07-22

Your domain hosting name is not something to be chosen lightly. Your domain hosting name is your front line in your branding campaign for your online business (or your offline business’s online presence). Careful consideration needs to go into choosing just the right domain hosting name to represent your business. The following are some key points to consider:

Search Engine Optimization and E-commerce

2010-07-20

Search Engine Optimization or SEO is a term widely used today by many e-commerce sites. For the past few years and the next ten years or so, search engines would be the most widely used internet tool to find the sites that they need to go to or the product or information they need. So SEO is important, this article explains it in more detail.

Spend Money to Make Money. It's True.

2010-07-19

Home based business success can only be determined by you, your actions, and your goals. If you have a goal in mind that you need to reach, you're going to need tools along the way. This is no time to cut corners and be a tightwad. You may be hurting for money right now, but the course of action you take at this moment will determine your success in the future.

Do you see yourself as an entrepreneur?

2010-07-18

You can see yourself as an entrepreneur, setting your own hours, being your own boss, enjoying the freedom of being self employed. And you can just imagine what life will be like once you're a big success and pulling in all that cash.

But hang on. Before you run to the car showroom and test drive your dream car, let me ask you something: Are you cut out to be an entrepreneur? Do you really have what it takes to get rich?

Accepting Credit Cards for your Home/Small Business

2010-07-16

With the right product or service, even the little guy can take on his competitors and win. But in order to compete against the big guys, the small business owner needs to be able to offer customers the same conveniences other merchants are offering. One of the biggest conveniences you can offer your customers? Accepting card payments. And with the development of merchant accounts, that step is easier than ever.

Keeping You and Your Home Business Healthy

2010-07-15

A work from home business allows you many freedoms but maintaining a healthy life style often becomes an issue as a result. The majority of home businesses today rely upon the internet as their 'base' of operations. These online entrepreneurs are therefore seated quite a bit and this coupled with the internet access in front of them can lead to a decline in their overall health.