Links

Search Engines, Directories and Maps

• Google
• Yahoo!
• Live Search
• Yellow Pages
• Sensis
• Local Directories
  
• Web Wombat
• Big Roo
• True Local
• Google Maps
• Sunshine Coast Regional Council Business Support
• My Sunshine Coast
• Wikipedia Search Engine Listing
  

Business Website Information

• Flying Solo Online community for solo and micro businesses.
• Growing Your Business Checklist The Growing your business checklist guides you through the process of analysing your business and staffing needs, improving internal processes, and capitalising on opportunities for business growth.
• e-Business Valuable information about doing business on the web.
• Australian Business Number (ABN) Important information on registering an Australian business and  obtaining an Australian Business Number (ABN).  Links to the online application process.  You need an ABN to purchase an Australian domain name.
• Smart Small Business A valuable resource for those wanting to start a small business, or looking to grow their business operations. Comprehensive, easy to use and understand website.
• Business Easy Aimed at streamlining the process of undertaking business, “reducing the red tape” and ensuring your business conforms to legislation and regulations (Sunshine Coast based).
• www.sbdc.com.au
  Informative site for information about starting and running your own small business (WA based).
• AusIndustry Grants and Subsidies Information on numerous grants and subsidies available to small businesses looking for financial support to grow their operations.
• GrantsLINK Information on grants and subsidies available to business owners looking for funds to finance their expansion.
• Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Valuable source of information for demographic information on target markets. Statistics and reports can be downloaded and interpreted to aid business and marketing decisions.
• IP Australia Smart Start provides a step-by-step guide that introduces new and small businesses to basic intellectual property concepts.
• OzNet Law Guidance on what to look for in Website Development agreements.

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) information

• www.seomoz.org
• www.thatgirlfrommarketing.com/
• www.ranksmart.com/
• www.virante.com/seo-tools/
• www.seobook.com/blog
• www.netramind.com/
• www.searchmarketingtrends.com/

Web Groups

• Australian Web Industry Association
  Represents businesses, individuals and students involved in the web industry (formerly Port 80 Inc)
• AWISE - Australian Women in IT & Science Entity
  A national communications umbrella that forms a collaborative voice connecting ICT networks for women.
• Web Women
  Education, referrals and networking opportunities for women in the web industry.

Web Information

• www.webopedia.com
  An online computer dictionary and internet search engine for internet terms and technical support.
• www.sitepoint.com
  Information site for Web Developers.
• www.digital-web.com
  Articles, tutorials, features, reviews, classified advertisements and other resources for webmasters.
• www.webcredible.co.uk
  Web usability, credibility and accessibility specialists.
• www.australianit.com.au
  The Australian Newspaper's Information Technology link.
• www.webreference.com
  Web reference services including glossaries and HTML color codes and character entities.
• www.apcmag.com
  APC Magazine online.
• www.pcworld.idg.com.au
  PC World offers the latest PC technology, reviews, news, features and information for the home, small business users to help get the most out of technology.
• www.pcauthority.com.au
  A monthly computer magazine featuring news on current topics, hardware and software tests plus hints and help lines for PC users.