Holiday shopping is in full swing as we inch closer to the seasonal holidays of late December. If you’re a small business owner or an entrepreneur with a Web site, how are your online marketing strategies doing so far? Or are you still confused about what to do and feeling the pressure since you’ve already lost a week or two? Fear not, join the #smbiz Twitter chat for small business at 8 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 8 to get some tips and advice on how to save the 2009 online shopping season.

Mike Whaling, an expert online marketer and branding specialist will be our guest panelist answering questions and offering tips on how to do some last-minute online marketing tips and strategies. Among the topics we’ll cover:

1) How to do easy email marketing campaigns

2) Landing pages with holiday themes

3) Including your brand in holiday marketing

4) Focusing on customer service when the holiday rush is on

5) Utilizing social media and blogs to engage with holiday shoppers

Click here to read more about the #smbiz Twitter chats for small business. To view or participate in the chat simply log on to TweetGrid.com and enter the #smbiz chat room at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 8. Hosted by @smbiz the chat lasts one hour from 8 - 9 pm ET. If you have questions ahead of time send a Twitter message @sternalmrktg.