Alex

Sounds good.

Thanks for the feedback. You can also use this keyword suggestion tool: https://adwords.google.com/select/KeywordToolExternal for adwords or for your website(s). Tells you what is popular.

It's been a little while since I've used adwords... I do have some experience with it. Google adwords is a way for you to bid on select keywords and placement on search engine results and within adsense listing on other sites. For instance, a majority of the ads that you see on AutoShopOwner.com are sites that are using adwords and bidding on placement. Sign up to adwords, it's free. Start a campaign and see what the amounts are for targeted keywords. You will see that the more popular they are, the more expensive they are. When you are on Google, you have 2 types of search results: Natural listings and Paid Listings (from adwords) My suggestion would be to bid on keyword phrases that are not too general.... Too general: car repair, auto repair, auto mechanic (can generate visits that will not convert to customers) More specific: westwood car repair, westwood auto mechanic (adding the town or market you are going for, will help keep it more targetted and save you money on clicks that really will not amount to much.) Get Started Here

Should be working now. Thanks for the heads up.

Pretty much...and lot's of coffee... Added one more: 16. Synchronize FaceBook Account- Added the ability to sync your FB account to Autoshopowner. Go Here

Below are some of the new updates and features that I can remember off the top of my head: 1. Reputation system - Posts can now be rated, earning the author reputation points which can be highlighted with titles and badges. 2. Personal Conversations - Users can now create private topics, accessible only to themselves and anyone else they choose to invite. (replaces the default message system) 3. Mini Profile Popup - Wherever you see on your board (which is just about everywhere a member name appears), it can be clicked for a handy mini-profile popup. Send a PM, check reputation or find posts - without needing to leave the current page. 4. Social Network Icons - Social network icons added to the top of posts, to easily add content to your favorite network. 5. New Live Chat - Integrated new live chat system 6. Blog section Updated - various new blogging features 7. Photo Gallery Section Updated - various new photo features 8. Downloads section Updated - Layout and operation updated 9. Who visited today - Added a section that shows who visited the forum today. Located on the main page of the forum, at the bottom of the page 10. New Text Editor added 11. Log in with Facebook added 12. Status Updates added - Add "what's on your mind" to show on the forum home page and in your profile 13. Forum main page layout - new block additions, recent topics, etc. Right column can be closed or opened. 14. Event Calendar Updated - new features added. Add any events easier. 15. New Main Menu - Added new drop down main menu. 16. Synchronize FaceBook Account- Added the ability to sync your FB account to Autoshopowner. Go Here This is the main list of features and changes as of right now.

Updated thread. Youtube video test. Use the button and enter the url of Youtube video or page url.

Good to hear.

You may have noticed that we have updated AutoShopOwner.com today. The layout is relitively the same. If you run into any issue, please post them in this thread so that we can correct it. We've updated every section, and during the coming weeks, will finalize everything. ASO is back online and running smooth. The updates took around 6 hours to complete. Explore the new layout. We welcome your suggestions and feedback.

Merry Christmas!

Welcome aboard!

You can now add your website into your profile.....in your settings page...... located here: http://www.autoshopowner.com/network/edit-profile-info.html Feature recommended by xrac

Youtube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/righttorepair

Moved to Technician's Corner.

My opinion on this is that your management software is the key to your business, and a tool that can help you grow your business. Your customer base is invaluable and what establishes your business. If you plan on being in business for a long time, make sure you partner with a management system that is widely used, supported, and updated. Thee's nothing like establishing your business and growing attached to a peace of software to run it, to find out that it is no longer supported or updated. You also should make sure that you have other than invoicing ability, to gauge, market, and control your business. My suggestions, though more expensive are: Mitchell Manager or R.O.Writer

I use skype and oovoo on occasion.

Here is an interesting article now that it is over... http://www.examiner.com/x-12837-US-Headlin...over-whats-next

With the proposed healthcare reform, what are your thoughts on all of this? Do you agree with the current healthcare proposals?

There goes GM's ceo......

Welcome to AutoShopOwner! I think it's great what you've started there. One of teh best ways to mark up your parts is to follow some sort of cost matrix.

Here is the website: http://www.accessfleet.com/index.htm

Welcome to AutoShopOwner! Welcome to AutoShopOwner!

We just updated the ability to insert videos and media. To insert a video, simply click on the media insert button and enter the URL of the video or media. * We do not allow violent, sexual, or obscene material. If we receive negative feedback about a video posted, we reserve the right to remove it.

We had discussed doing something similar via chat on a monthly basis here. Conducting a session on certian topics picked by members and facilitated by us.

How was Business in 2008? Please vote on the poll also. Happy New Year!