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Neustar and the usTLD Stakeholder Council will hold a virtual .US Public Stakeholder Town Hall Meeting on Thursday October 18, 2018 at 11AM ET. The Town Hall will provide an opportunity for the community to hear from the .US team on the 2018 developments and for community discussions on how to build and grow the .US domain to meet the demands of the future. ...

In the early days of every small business, budgets are tight and every opportunity to economize is appreciated. If you’re a small business owner who’s on the lookout for affordable IT assistance, fortunately Cesion Software is here to help. Launched in early 2018, Cesion.us is run by a group of ambitious high schoolers who specialize in building websites and creating apps, as well as providing IT training and support. ...

Online giving represents only 7%-8% of all giving each year. The majority of fundraising still happens primarily through offline channels, relationships and networking. So as an independent or local organization, how do you achieve the reach and efficiencies that online strategies offer with the effectiveness of offline fundraising? Enter Cogeo.us. ...

Looking for strategies to do more with less? Good news, a lack of money doesn’t mean you can’t attract new online customers. In fact, there’s a lot you can do without spending a dime. All it takes is some creativity and a little elbow grease. We’ve put together this handy resource to get you started. ...

Whether a landing page is designed for lead-capture or persuading visitors to buy what’s in their shopping cart, the main purpose of every landing page is essentially to get visitors to complete a specific task. Here are key considerations and helpf ...

Not that long ago, it was understandable that many small businesses avoided the added expense of launching and managing a website. After all, it was frequently a cost prohibitive process that involved finding a web design firm and then hiring them repeatedly for every little tweak. However, now that costs have come down, there no excuse for not having a place online where customers can find you. ...

An exploratory journey into different communities across the USA. Driving 6,000 miles across the 17 states I discovered many local community highlights including the parks, small businesses, and quirky artists. We know millions people, places and businesses use the .US domain for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few of the organizations, companies and more that are building stronger communities with a .US domain name. ...

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, learn more about your industry, or expand your professional contacts, networking is incredibly useful. Unfortunately, it can often feel pretty awkward–especially when you’re reaching out to people you’ve never met or have only spoken to briefly. ...

While the “About Us” page is frequently the most visited on a website, it’s often treated like an afterthought. For small businesses, this lack of attention translates into lost sales. Potential customers visit your About page to connect with you and learn what distinguishes your business from the competition. If you’re not building rapport, you’re missing an opportunity. ...

Want customers to find your website faster? If you’ve worked hard to optimize your keywords and still aren’t getting results, it’s time to consider other strategies for improving your site’s SEO. Here are 10 simple tactics to get your site noticed by the search engines without spending too much time. ...