Name of your website?USA Travel Magazine
Your name?
Melody Schubert
Your Location (city, etc)
Mooresville
When did you start your website and why?
USA Travel Magazine began in 2005 as a way to inspire travelers to "Explore America's Backyard!"
Please give us a short summary of your website, business model, etc
In USA Travel Magazine's full-featured edition travelers can discover weekly updates on places to dine, shop, and vacation destinations, explore attractions in individual state pages and international destinations in Journey Beyond Border's, read tidbits of News, book and travel product reviews, and more.
What has been the most difficult part of creating and running your website?
Creating a website that is presentable in several browsers. It takes time and dedictation to learn codes, but it can be done by the novice willing to learn.
What has been the easist part of operating your website?
The easist part is having plenty of destinations to include in USA Travel Magazine. There are many exciting destinations to explore across America!
What was your biggest mistake?
There are always small mistake made when creating a website. The biggest would be unestimating the amount of work it takes to create a GREAT WEBSITE, it's not as easy as one thinks.
Who maintains your website and why?
I maintain the site along with the Editorial Staff. I prefer to know what goes where and who is doing it to maintain the quality of our site.
Tell us how your business has benefitted from your website?
USA Travel Magazine has benefitted from the ability of international and national readers to access our online features and eco-friendly print edition 24/7.
What are your views on ecommerce and the future of the internet?
The strength of the internet and ability to reach consumers worldwide will continue to benefit everyone who utilizes it.
What are your views on Search Engine Optimization (SEO)?
SEO can be trick if abused. One has to consider the audience and then reconsider it again to keep up. Once is never enough. You have to continue to reinvent yourself in order to stay ahead in this game.
What are your views on Search Engines? Have they helped or hindered your website?
Search Engines are great, but they overlook great sites because they have low numbers. This is where the webmasters come in. By re-thinking your sites content and what audience you want to reach you can reach more people.
What method has been most successful for promoting your website?
Articles, and constant submissions across the web in various venues.
What method has been least successful for promoting your website?
So far every avenue we've entered has been good. Although, we've seen blogs were people critize other sites without knowing anything about them.
What would you like to see change with respect to the internet?
Less insensitive content and more content that helps humanity. It's a global community and we can all make a difference together.
What is your website address?
USA Travel Magazine
