My goal for 2013 is to make my content more informative, more researched, more in-depth and overall a resource entrepreneurs and domainers can get the most value from versus my old blog posts. Therefore it is my decision to make … ⇐Read More⇒

Rick Schwartz sold Candy.com for $3 Million. I bet he thinks to himself the initial investment he made in that domain; how he faced criticism about investing in something others felt was not worthwhile. Or how they wondered if it would ever flourish into something more. I reflect on good sales and websites I made [&hellipThe post The Best Inve...

If you feel overwhelmed at the daunting task of assembling the proper web talent for your web project then allow these simple tips to help narrow down the candidate list. There are two parts to this guide. Part One gives … ⇐Read More⇒

Lloyd Hills is a domain broker company specializing in selling domain names with attached trademarks. They needed a website to showcase their client portfolio and the ability for buyers to make offers on select domains through their domain marketplace.

When it comes to web development you are more likely to succeed if you have all your ducks in a row. That is, if you stop looking at web development as the equivalent of domain parking and begin to look at it as a business then your chances of success are higher. However, if you [&hellipThe post Think Small, Stay Small appeared first on TiaWoo...

2012 was an interesting year for me. Financially, it wasn't a bad year but introspectively it contained a lot of reflection, change and growth. I Should Have Redesigned My Site Sooner I took the time to redesign the homepage of TiaWood.com and the portfolio section. For awhile it looked like a blog. Nothing wrong with [&hellipThe post I Don't ...

Quincey the Robot, my virtual intern serving 404 pages at TiaWood.com.

Superwoman was inspired by the beautiful Bree Gibson which I feel matches her personality.

TNTNames.com needed a domain list cleaner to clean up and sort their available domain names list. The Domain List Cleaner has various options and keeps track of usage.

AFX, LLC. needed their ordering forms integrated with Salesforce.com, a CRM system. Before the integration, sales associates would receive orders via email and manually enter data into the Salesforce system. The end result is faster order processing, increased revenue, more … ⇐Read More⇒

FrameDirectory.com is a business directory showcase for optometrists. Many unique design elements were incorporated into this design. For instance, the logo sites on top of the link bar and the search box is also apart of the link bar.

Choosing the right web developer for your business web project can greatly influence the outcome. Successful projects require teamwork by all parties involved. Here are a few simple tips on how you can make the most out of your time … ⇐Read More⇒

I have experienced plenty over the past twelve years working with business owners and specifically working with domainers over the past six. I have almost seen it all; from business owners who dive too soon into development from domainers who … ⇐Read More⇒

Telling someone you work from home often comes with several misconceptions about this over glorified lifestyle. Anyone who has done it can tell you how uncertain yet rewarding times can be. Before you quit your secure-steady-paycheck-with-benefits job, consider the following: Myth #1: I Can Work in My Pajamas Getting "office ready" is part of the [...

Want to hear a graphic designer squeal? Mention the word crowdsourcing. If you ever held a graphic design contest then you are familiar with the concept: crowdsource graphic design is a concept where an individual or company needs a design … ⇐Read More⇒

When I first began my web development career back in 2000, you almost always needed to hire a web designer in order to develop a website. Even the choices between online tools and software had a high learning curve so … ⇐Read More⇒

Building a dedicated readership is essential for any blog's survival. Nowadays it isn't enough to link your newsletter, social account pages or promotional messages in the header or sidebar and expect people to take the action you want. You may … ⇐Read More⇒

Oh, the best year in domainer blogging, in my opinion! Frank Schilling was writing on a regular basis. The domain sharing scene was alive and kicking, full of ideas. Each new twist and turn was exciting and full of discovery. Rick, who had always inspired me in the past, was just starting to blog and Sahar was pumping our minds full of inspiration....

After going back and forth with myself for days as to whom to choose, I am happy to announce that the winner of the "It's a Domain Christmas Giveaway!" is: Kevin is a college student and is welcoming his first child due May. As anyone who has been in this position knows: it's about to get tough for this family. Congratulations, Kevin & family! ...

The $1,000 Christmas Web Development Giveaway has turned into something much, much more! I am excited to announce the following companies have come together to sponsor the Christmas Giveaway. It's going to be a great Christmas for someone! Please take a moment to thank the following companies for their generous donations and for helping me make...

Web development can be expensive. That is why I am giving away $1,000 in web development and/or graphic design credit to one lucky individual, company or organization this Christmas. You can nominate yourself or someone you know but I really want this to go to someone who needs it but otherwise could not afford it for whatever reason. The credit...

"Everything you do today should be with tomorrow in mind. Think about how purchases and sales will impact your business tomorrow and the next day. Don?t be afraid to take big chances because that?s how you will succeed. It?s very … ⇐Read More⇒

"Everything you do today should be with tomorrow in mind. Think about how purchases and sales will impact your business tomorrow and the next day. Don’t be afraid to take big chances because that’s how you will succeed. It’s very unlikely that you’ll make a lot of money by dabbling or by making “safe” purchases. Sure, if you have a long time horizo...

We all invest in domains for a variety of reasons which includes the choice between a long term or short term investment. There are, of course, different methods and flavors of monetization for short term versus long term investing which can vary for the individual but sometimes parking a domain may not be the best decision for a long term (or ...

Pay Per Click advertising is an easy, quick way to monetize a domain. However, lead capture is an often overlooked monetization strategy with bigger payoffs. Why Lead Capture is Valuable Two words: targeted eyeballs. Anyone who understands why targeted traffic … ⇐Read More⇒

Nowadays it isn't enough to link your newsletter, social account pages or promotional messages and expect people to take action. Sometimes you have to employ better "in your face" methods of convincing people to take the action you want. You may have missed an upsell opportunity when: ...a user makes a comment "Thank you for your comment" is a...

You have an idea to develop a website but due to limited funds and/or experience you decide that an investor is the answer to help you accomplish your business goals. Do you really need a business partner or do you … ⇐Read More⇒

You have an idea to develop a website but due to limited funds and/or experience you decide that an investor is the answer to help you accomplish your business goals. Do you really need a business partner or do you just need to stop the excuses? Taking a leap in business is just that. It requires confidence, focus and determination. It demands ...

Domain parking isn't the only alternative to full web development and there are many ways to monetize, utilize and grow your web traffic without taking the expensive, long road of full web development. I believe it was Rick Schwartz who asked: what is the value of a click if that click leads to the sale of an airplane? While he was referrin...

Newsletters Some people feel they have to keep up with a periodical newsletter in order to collect emails and names from visitors. Not true but having access to a database of users in case you ever do want to send out a newsletter is valuable. Newsletters do not have to be monthly but can be quarterly or even at random. There are ways to set up...

Long gone is the ugly little man shoveling something that looks like a pile of…..you know what. Today's "under construction" webpage should do some marketing and data collection work for you while waiting for live launch. Collect Data The first … ⇐Read More⇒

Justin has a decent domain name. He pays Sally to write targeted content and design a template fitting for the overall theme. He then targets appropriate advertising using an affiliate program. When the site is finished, he sits back to watch the money roll in. A few months later, Justin is feeling very discouraged. His site visitors aren't con...

This year I have been focusing on improving my business and career. I have a couple of business questions that I am struggling with so I thought I would ask the domain community. Should I re-brand as a company or keep the personal touch? This involves doing business solely through my name at TiaWood.com. Should I re-brand as a business entity, ...

Planking is the most recent internet craze that involves the player (or planker?) finding an original place to straighten out the body like a wooden plank. (some which lead to death). Mike Robertson has a few hilarious planking pictures on ( one with an escalator, his head traveling towards a cement pole with a poster of a toothless kid grinning at...

~ Press On ~ A Dreamer's dream Of goal end tales And snail pace progress Of Lengthy sweat hells His philosophy; onward Drip drop of hard luck Flows as a river If everyday adds up ~ Tia Wood, 2010 Mental roadblocks are false excuses that prevent us from doing something we want to achieve or accomplish. One of the worst mental roadblocks that could...

Continued from Part I In Part I, I discussed various ways to deal with working from home as an entrepreneur. In Part II, I want to address the issue of motivation - something we all have to deal with at some degree or another. Continue Your Education I continue to emphasize the importance of learning whatever you can on a daily basis. Not only d...

No new TLD will ever trump the work you already do on branding, search engine optimization, conversion, lead generation and traffic building. However, here are a few tips to keep in mind: _ First: take off the tin foil hat. The domain industry isn't failing. Don't drop your domains. Watch the drop lists because the people who never had a decent p...

I started working from home about ten years ago. I learned the hard way how to remain focused, productive and balanced despite always being just feet away from the office. While it seems beneficial to push yourself to the max, nothing is farther from the truth. Humans are not meant to be overworked, unbalanced and moody so make sure you treat y...