If not everyday, then at least every week I hear something to the effect of "Oh, I advertise with so and so or so and so." And I am talking web advertising and marketing here. How many businesses market themselves through an online publishing house or directory because of the name/brand? And what are they actually getting in return. And here's my gripe :-) 3 years ago I started looking at ways to reduce annual costs for my members with Oink Midrand. I've done that by over 50%. I did that simply by giving business what they were paying for! Although some clients may tell you I go a bit further than that. Anyhow, in that statement I make another. And that is : Web Developers are not always telling you what you need to know" .. and this is where comparative advertising comes into my mind.

I want to say: "Hey! Look! My sites get so many hits and this is where I am on Google, Yahoo and Bing in your areas of operation, services and products!" And I do say this. What I am not allowed to say is: "Hey! So and so gets so many hits and this is where they are on Google, Yahoo and Bing AND THIS IS WHERE I AM!"

It's a public competition where the winner remains anonymous by law!

In other words, in many instances, it's a lottery as to who you advertise with!

To push my point even further (you can click on the link below to see my Car Site example . This site was started about 14 days ago and already features in the top 10 on Google, Yahoo and Bing for specific key words and phrases. My point is ... AND HEAR THIS PLEASE! ... My point is, I BUILT THIS SITE USING FREE TECHNOLOGY! Did your hear that. FREE! Which enables me, as a web developer to give my clients a better deal.

Why is business still paying through its corporate grimace to have an effective website. In the past 4 weeks I have built four websites for clients and for myself which feature in the top 10. Built with Free technology. It will cost you to upgrade, but no more than several hundred a year. Small business may never need to upgrade. Bandwidth is sufficient  and so is space.

Check out the links below. All these site feature in the top 10 for their releavant keywords. If you are interested, click on the Get a Free Website at the bottom (I am not affiliated to webs.com and will not receive any payment for your visit!) and hell! ... BUILD YOURSELF A WEBSITE! Or for a small fee you can get me to do it for you :-)

• http://www.community-noticeboard-midrand-webs.com

• http://www.accommodation-midrand.webs.com

•  http://www.cars-midrand.webs.com

• http://www.hippoclothing-southafrica.webs.com (Once off - R2 000)

• http://www.motmafcarwash.webs.com/ (R1 000 once off)

• http://www.homeboys-pool-club.webs.com (R1 000 once off)

 If you need assistance with building yours, give me a shout!