DotNetNuke (DNN) is a completely free open source framework that creates and deploys robust modules on top of the ASP.NET framework. Utilizing DNN, you can create a variety of applications including commercial web sites and online publishing portals.

In fact, you can also extend DotNetNuke by using a huge number of pre-fab modules and skins available for no charge. Using these add-ons, you can combine the best and easiest technology from Microsoft along with all of the benefits of an open source community. This will give you the absolutely fastest route to a robust, professional web site.

If you already have your business website up and running, chances are you've given some thought to where your site appears in the results pages of search engine queries. You understand that the higher you appear in the rankings the better, and you may have employed some "search engine optimization" (or "SEO") techniques to improve your ranking. Perhaps you've even purchased some advertisements through Google's AdWords program, or from another major search engine.

But will this be enough to ensure that you're reaching the greatest number of potential customers?

If you have a physical presence (i.e., a "bricks and mortar" store where customers can shop or purchase your products, or an office from which you provide services to area residents), then you should also be looking to maximize your exposure amongst the various "local" search engines. This article explains what local search engines are, and how you can use them to best publicize your business.