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If you are thinking about starting an internet online business or ecommerce website, you definitely want to familiarize yourself with all the free optimization and business intelligence tools out there. One of the best site comparison tools is Compete – check it out at www.compete.com

Compete allows you get a site profile for one site, or to compare up to 3 sites for free (5 if you sign up for a free MyCompete account) providing metrics on unique visitors, referring sites, destination sites and top search terms. You’ll be amazed what you can find out about your industry and competition using Compete. And if you invest in a Pro account, you can get a slew of other information, including the Average Visit Duration, Visits Per Person, Page Views, Pages per Person and more.

Compete will be invaluable to you if you decide to take the plunge with an online business opportunity like the one from Top Dawg Pet Supply.

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SpyFu is an invaluable tool for anyone with a Internet-based business or ecommerce website. This site enables you to legally spy on your online competitors – call it “gathering intelligence” – by giving you insight into competitive keywords and AdWord campaigns. Check it out at www.spyfu.com.

Search by Competitive Domain
Enter one of your competitors’ domains in the query box and hit SEARCH. SpyFu will tell you if the site is using Adwords PPC, and how much they’re spending per day. You can also see the Daily Organic Traffic Value (SEO) and the value of paid versus Organic Clicks per Day. It lists all the Paid Keywords and top PPC Competitors, as well as the Organic Keywords and Organic Competitors.

Search by Keyword
Now take one of the keywords you’re interested in and enter that into the query box. This will yield some different but equally interesting data from SpyFu. First you can see the average Cost Per Click for that keyword. Then it lists the Clicks Per Day, Cost Per Day, Advertisers, Search Results and Search Volume. Now scroll down on the page and take a look at the Search Results.

This is all really useful data that will help you be more strategic in identifying the keywords you want to target for your own Internet-based business. Don’t have one yet? Check out the opportunity from Top Dawg Pet Supply.

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We asked some online business owners what drew them to the Internet. Here are some of the things they told us.
“I’m very concerned about the environment and wanted to find something that let me work from home,” said one entrepreneur. “I can turn on my computer and be working 15 minutes after I get up in the morning. No more wasteful commute.”
“I wanted to have more time to spend with my kids,” stated another small business owner. “With an online business, I can set the pace and work when it’s convenient for me.”
“There are a ton of online business franchise opportunities out there, so I knew I’d be able to find one that worked for me. The Internet has really evolved and now it’s possible for almost any average person to be successful with an online business.”
“With my Internet business, I finally have the freedom to work hard but still have the quality of life I was never able to have with a conventional job.”
When queried about this, a Fort Lauderdale, FL career counselor stated “This is a recent trend among people who have been displaced or have reached the glass ceiling and are trying to take their professional life in a different direction. Starting a business on the Internet is easier than ever, and it allows people to use a variety of skills they have acquired in traditional jobs, but working for themselves.”
If this sounds appealing to you, consider looking into the online business opportunity available with Top Dawg Pet Supplies.

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Yes, there are many reasons to endorse the notion of working from home, but have you thought for a minute about the downside? Here are just a few things that are really hard about working from home.
Unexpected Visitors
My neighbor stopped by the other day to visit. It was 2 in the afternoon and I was working on a proposal for a new client. Vera’s a sweet gal, but she just doesn’t get it that I’m not home popping bon-bons and watching Oprah; that I’m actually WORKING.
Four-Legged Distractions
My dog and cat love it that I’m home all day, but they’re a little unclear on the concept of boundaries. My cat Elf likes to snuggle up next to my laptop where the fan emits warm air. And my dog Maurice periodically places his sad head on my lap, staring longingly up into my face. Try to resist THAT.
Unlimited Time Syndrome
Before I sit down at my computer to work, I often think I’ll just empty the dishwasher. And while I’m at it, reload it with the dishes in the sink. Oh, and maybe just throw in a load of laundry. But before I can do that I realize the dryer is full of clean laundry that needs to be folded. Then I realize Maurice the dog has tracked muddy footprints all through the kitchen; might as well wipe them up. Oh, dear, when was the last time I watered the herbs? Yikes, how did it get to be 11 o’clock?
Notwithstanding all of that, working from home is enormously rewarding and anyone who has the gumption should definitely give it a go. And Top Dawg has a fabulous home based business opportunity that’s virtually seamless.

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Think it takes guts or just plain stupidity to start a business in this economy? Think again. When the economy is sluggish, analysts see a significant upsurge in new businesses, and many of these initiatives have staying power that beats even the best odds of success. One reason for this is that home-based businesses require less overhead, ramp-up and investment. So they can take shape quickly without being hindered by external factors. And this “boot-strapping” mentality is an energizing factor for individuals who may have felt trapped or stifled by their wage- or salary-based job working for “The Man.” So you’ll see people really getting passionate and putting in the extra energy to make their new venture a success.
We have certainly seen that with Top Dawg Pet Supplies. So many of our clients are smart, hard-working individuals who just needed to find the right vehicle – like PetStoreComplete, our turnkey online business solution – to give them the opportunity to be a success.
To find out more, check out the Top Dawg Pet Supplies website, or call us directly for a free online demonstration.

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Women entrepreneurs continue to take the plunge, and industry analysts remain split on whether this is due to or in spite of the precariousness of the economy. Not surprisingly, online business opportunities lead the way, from eBay Auctioning to Blogging to Consulting to Ecommerce. It’s estimated that over 10 million US businesses are woman-owned, and the number of woman-owned businesses is growing at twice the rate of all US businesses.
One of the great motivators may be simply “quality-of-life.” Studies show that self-employed women spend over 3 hours per week more with their families than do wage-and-salary earners.
Top Dawg Pet Supplies offers a unique turnkey business opportunity perfect for women (or men!) seeking to start a home-based business that can be off the ground quickly and seamlessly. Contact Top Dawg for a free, no-obligation demonstration of the PetStoreComplete solution today!

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Alexa calls itself the Web Information Company. It’s a service that provides free traffic metrics, search analytics, demographics and a variety of other metrics about any website. This means you can use Alexa to gain invaluable insights into your competitors and industry leaders. Things like global ranking score, bounce rate, page views, and top keywords driving traffic to your site. You can get a ton of additional information by purchasing an Alexa Site Audit, but you’ll be amazed how much you get with just the free tool. Go to http://www.alexa.com to try it out.

Check out Top Dawg Pet Supplies to see how you could have your own online pet store in a matter of days.

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This is another amazing FREE tool from Google designed to help you maximize your site’s visibility on Google, and therefore also for all the other search engines. It shows you how Google crawls and indexes your site, often identifying specific problems the spiders are having accessing the site. You can connect your Webmaster Tools account directly to your Google Analytics account, so it’s easy to get it implemented. Just go to http://www.googlecom/webmaster to sign up.
With Top Dawg Pet Supplies, you get a fully-functional web based pet supply business in just a few days, risk free! Check out some of the Testimonials from other satisfied Top Dawg customers.

Ready to start your own home-based business with some of the world's best drop shippers? Visit Top Dawg Pet Supplies and start one risk free!

One of the newest free tools to hit the web, HubSpot’s Website Grader gives you a detailed look at numerous variables for a detailed assessment of just how well your website is working. This is a phenomenal tool for any web based business. It identifies some basic SEO problems and measures your popularity in social media. Check it out for yourself:
-Go to http://websitegrader.com
-Enter the URL for your online business (for example, www.onlinepetstore.com)
-Enter a couple of competing websites.
-Provide your Email address.
-Click Generate Report.
Within hours (or even minutes!) you’ll receive an email indicating your report is ready for viewing. Click on the link and you’ll be able to view a range of metrics that can tell you how well you have optimized your website. Then we recommend running a Website Grader Analysis at least quarterly, if not monthly. It’s a simple, free, quick way to keep an eye on your site’s health and efficacy!
If you’re interested in starting an online franchise business, check out Top Dawg Pet Supplies. You could be in business in a matter of days!

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Google Analytics is a totally free online tool that provides insight into your website traffic. It helps you identify targeted keywords and determine which pages are receiving the most traffic and yielding the best conversion rates. Trace ecommerce transactions to pay per click campaigns and keywords. Just go to http://www.google.com/analytics/ and sign up for a free account. Follow the instructions to post a snippet of code on every page of your website, and you’ll be able to track how many visitors you get, how long they view each page, where they come from and where they go after they leave your site. You can track changes in metrics over time, and even perform basic benchmarking and compare your site with others in your industry.

If you’re interested in starting an online web based business, check out Top Dawg Pet Supplies. You could be in business in a matter of days!

Ready to start your own home-based business with some of the world's best drop shippers? Visit Top Dawg Pet Supplies and start one risk free!