Re: Working with content providers

From: Ramon Ray <ramon_at_smallbiztechnology.com>
Date: Thu 14 Sep 2000 16:55:45 -0500

EPAMINONDAS IOANNIDIS <eioannidis_at_hotmail.com> WROTE:
> I am trying to build a website to sell sweet red and
> white wine produced on a small Greek island (Samos). I
> have decided that the web site should be full of
> content to encourage and intrigue the visitors to buy
> online. I was considering the option of using Content
> Providers as well, besides my own efforts. What are
> your experiences with this? Do you have any particular
> Content Providers to propose?

Epaminondas , your're a smart person to understand the
value of content, even for an e-commerce Web site.
Content is what can make a browser into a buyer.

There are several routes you can go to get content:

a - Check out ScreamingMedia.com or iSyndicate.com. They
    offer easy ways to get content for Web sites.
b - As you said, you can also rely on yourself. It
    takes time, a lot of time (believe me, I know,
    as I wrote 99.9% of the content at
    http://www.smallbiztechnology.com )
c - However, you may also wish to retain a few
    professional writers to give you x amount of
    articles per month.
d - In addition, possibly your wholesalers/distributors
    can provide content to you for free.
e - Lastly, check out clickz.com and search for Andy
    Bourland's article about getting writers/content.

I hope this helps. Keep us updated

Ramon Ray, ramon_at_smallbiztechnology.com
Editor/Analyst http://www.smallbiztechnology.com
Author, "Small Business Technology Survival Guide" @
http://www.smallbiztechnology.com/smallbiztechguide.htm





Received on Thu Sep 14 2000 - 16:55:45 CDT