Part of any successful business plan today must include an online presence. The internet provides businesses of all sizes to compete in the global market place.

The question becomes. "how do I go about getting my business online?"

The first thing you will need to do is think about your domain name (I.E. Autodetailingnetwork.com) and register it as soon as possible. Domain names are on a first come first served basis so you should register it as soon as possible before it is gone. Generally, the shorter the domain name the better. Avoid dashes (-) if possible as they are hard to remember. Domains with a .com or .net extension are usually preferred.

There are several websites to register your domain name including

• Godaddy.com
• Network Solutions
• Yahoo.com
• Register.com

Each of these companies also offer webhosting which you will need to have in order for your website to be online. Many features are available with the respective programs to customize your website including:

• Website Design Templates
• Business email addresses and auto responders
• Blogs
• Custom Forms
• Photo Galleries
• and more....

Another great hosting company to consider is called SquareSpace. This is the service we use for Auto Detailing Network. Signing up takes less than a minute and you can try it for free for 14 days without the need to provide a credit card number.

If you decide to use SquareSpace and would like assistance designing your site, we also offer website design services specifically for the SquareSpace platform.

Contact us for additional information.

SquareSpace is our personal choice but each offers unique programs and features.

So, don't delay! Get ready for the season ahead and begin building your website today!

Detailing Headlines - UNLIMITED ACCESS

A new inovative way to market your car care products or training.

Detailing Headlines accounts provide unlimited access to Auto Detailing Network to announce new products, special offers, events and more...

Here is how the program works:

Account holders are provided with their unique usernames and passwords to access their headline account on Auto Detailing Network. On their headlines page, their company logo, telephone and website link are provided.

Once you log into your account the possibilities are virtually endless!

• Unlimited words
• Unlimited links
• Unlimited Photos
• Unlimited Videos
• and more...

Headlines accounts appear on all page of Auto Detailing Network (that's 100's of pages) and content is also distributed in additional ways too!

Learn More about the program and pricing. - Click Here

An article on Forbes highlights one of the few advertising mediums that is is growing and that is the internet, up by 7% in the first 3 quarters. This is further evidence that the internet is THE marketing resource for today and the future.

Another interesting note from the article:
"The only other medium to register gains during the period: free standing inserts (coupons), which benefited from an economy in which consumers are more value-conscious."

For more information on how to make sure your website can be found by consumers visit this discussion on our Detailing Forums.

We would like to welcome our newest sponsor to Auto Detailing Network, DRC1000 Buffing Pads, a division of Sabo Industries.

SPRING LAKE, MICHIGAN - After extensive testing in its own auto repair facility, West Michigan Auto Body, a division of Sabo Industries, Inc. has patented and is introducing a new foam buffing pad with a diagonally recessed center (DRC). The patented design eliminates the problem of saturated centers which has plagued auto detailing professionals for years.

An old-style buffing pad pulls compound into its center, quickly saturating it and leading to center smearing which obscures vision of the true condition of the panel surface. This keeps compound from the main working area of the pad where friction can break it down. The DRC1000 replaces this slow-moving and non-working center with a diagonally recessed center which solves the problems of center saturation and smearing.

As the DRC1000 rotates at high speed, the centrifugal force created pushes compounds out onto the working area of the pad where they can be broken down and used efficiently - not collected in the center where there is insufficient friction to break them down.

To learn more about these new pads click on their ad in the left hand column of this page.

Today a small business needs to operate their business as productively and efficiently as possible.

The internet has provided tremendous resources to do just that!

• Create Marketing Materials such as business cards, flyers and more online
• Telephone services like voicemail and VOIP make it easier and more affordable than ever to stay in touch
• Email Marketing
• and more...

Learn how online services can boost your business efficiency, productivity and profitability.

Click Here for more information

"How to get rid of water spots on cars"?

This is one of the most frequently asked questions we receive.

Kevin Farrell has submitted a new article on removing water spots from car finishes.

Click here to read this article in our consumer tips section.

Each day we receive many searches and requests for information on the topic of "Wet Sanding".

This aspect of a detailing business can be very profitable but can also be exptremely costly if done improperly.

Kevin Farrell has been working with us at Auto Detailing Network and has provided us with the most comprehensive collection of articles on the topic of Wet Sanding.

Kevin continues to research the topic and is generous enough to share this research with our visitors.

Stop by this new feature today! Pass the web address on to fellow detailers,

The ultimate resource for Automotive Wet Sanding Procedures and Techniques

Sylvester Chisom began paying a consultant last summer to blog on Twitter, post status updates on Facebook and run marketing campaigns on both sites for his auto-detailing business.

He thinks the service, which costs $450 a month, is worth it. "It's just better having somebody else dedicated to thinking of stuff to put up," says Mr. Chisom, co-owner of Showroom Shine Express Detailing LLC in St. Louis.

Some small-business owners, overwhelmed by the time commitment required of marketing their products and services via social media, are hiring consultants to lend a hand. But the price of such support can vary widely based on the extent of work involved, and many entrepreneurs with already meager resources for marketing and advertising may need to think carefully before taking on the extra cost.

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Article provided by WSJ.