The Google YouTube Channel There is a great deal of information available regarding websites and how search engines crawl them. Sometimes it’s accurate, sometimes it’s not. Since Google is the big boy on the block, why not go straight to the horse’s mouth? The Google YouTube Channel offers videos that covers topics that users of all levels can understand and use.

Search Engine Guide There are many search marketing blogs, however many can be very technical or get too detailed. Search Engine Guide offers a good balance of understandable information that small business users will find helpful.

Search Engine Strategies Webcasts As previously mentioned, there are several conferences where the online marketing “heavy weights” routinely share their knowledge. While few small business people can afford the $1000 + admission fee, they can access some of the conference presentations on the Search Engine Strategies website. To access the presentations contact information must be provided, but it’s worth the prospect of getting a sales call.

Lynda.com Whether working on an online marketing plan or just running a business, staying current with the software a business depends on can be a time consuming and expensive process. Lynda.com offers online training on a variety of software starting at $25/month. Note: I haven’t used this service myself, but I’ve heard good things about it.

These are just a few no or low cost resources that online businesses may find helpful. Do you know of similar resources that other businesses would find useful? If so, please share them in the comments below.

Bill Rowland