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The Main Site Is Now Indexed By Google Too!!!
I've now done what it takes most people 6-8 weeks to do... in under 3 weeks i've gotten my site indexed by google. Not just the blog, but the main site. I come up as the #1 result for "Japanese Knife Imports"! Now to work on other keywords. I am just really excited and wanted to share my excitement with you! Read more...
Woo Hoo!!! Google Indexed the Blog!!!
I can't even tell you guys how excited I am about this. I've been working on getting the site indexed since day one. When I started all this, I had no clue how difficult it is to get google to index your site. They don't make it easy. And there are huge firms, charging mega-dollars to help people get their sites indexed more quickly. But, I figured I'd give it a go myself. And it seems to have paid off. Just 2 short weeks after starting this blog, we have... Read more...
Keeping People Up-to-Date
I spend some time talking to my good friend (well, he is really more like an older brother) Jason today. He had a bunch of suggestions for me with regard to the site. Among the things we talked about, he emphasized the importance of keeping in touch with my clients/customers. I said I already had a blog, facebook, twitter, etc. He said that doesn't cut it. People still have to search out information on their own. So, I decided to start a newsletter... well, newsletter doesn't really describe it properly. In fact, I hate... Read more...
A few quick site updates
First off, thanks to everyone that has taken the time to look at the site and give us feedback. I cant tell you how much I appreciate it. We have made some changed based on your feedback. First, we added Sara's bio... finally. We also put up a picture of Sara and I, so you have faces to connect to the names. Then, we changed the spacing on the "About Japanese Knives" page to hopefully make it easier to read. I think that page is great. We read a number... Read more...
An Educational Week
Getting everything started this past week has been very educational. I've learned about how websites have changed since I last made one. I've learned about tax laws, import laws, and business licenses. I've learned about Japanese business mannerisms. And I've learned a little bit about marketing. But, the most important thing I learned is how fun it is to work for myself. Every time I have work to do, I'm happy to do it. Even the boring and tedious stuff. I also realized how awesome of family and friends Sara and I... Read more...
Great News!!!
Well, there is great news, but I can't tell you yet... Ha ha!!! Read more...
Placing Our First Order
Yesterday, we placed our first order for knives... Well, kind of. We sent e-mails to a bunch of to some of the makers we have been talking to. Now we are just waiting to hear back. Hopefully this week! However, we realized a few things along the way. First, many Japanese knife makers will only sell to you if they know you and have met you. I guess we'll be going to Japan sooner than expected. Second, people from Tokyo tend to be very rude in business negotiations. Really. Try and... Read more...
Web Site Design Is Fun
So... its 3:30am and I'm sitting in front of my computer... again. Why? Because I have a website to design and I have absolutely no clue what I am doing. Here are a few things I have come to realize along the way. First, web sites are far more complicated now then they were when I made my first web page. I used to be able to sit down in front of my computer, open notepad, type a few lines, and, volia! I would have a website.  Now I am using dreamweaver and every piece... Read more...
Getting started
Welcome to Japanese Knife Imports (A Division of J Broida Company). While we are getting everything setup, let me take this time to tell you a little about us.  We are a small company... well pretty much a husband and wife team. Our goal is to make high quality Japanese knives from small makers available to you, outside of Japan. Here's a little about how we got started with this. I majored in Asian Studies at Colorado College, but before I graduated, I decided that i wanted to give the restaurant... Read more...