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The future is knocking with the Internet of Things (IoT)
An estimated 8.4 billion devices are connected in 2017 and this number is expected to jump to 21 billion within five years. The future is already here.
Tips for Facebook Ads
Facebook has more than 1.94 billion monthly active users. If your business is not tapping into the largest online audience in the world, you’re missing out.
Coding and Kids
When a child understands how to code, they no longer have to accept technology as it is handed to them. They can understand how something works and adapt it to work for them.
How Important are Facebook Reviews?
There are many ways that leads and customers can communicate with your business but how they perceive you online is influenced by your presence on Facebook.
Graphic Design vs Content – What’s more important?
Finding a balance between engaging content and eye-catching design may seem an impossible task, particularly if you tend to favour one over the other.
What is Black Hat SEO?
Black Hat SEO tactics may result in a burst of traffic and revenue in the beginning stages, but in the long term will damage your credibility and sales.
How important are Google Reviews?
Google is the first point of contact a potential customer has with your business. Google Reviews are what help them to choose your business over another.
Do I really need a Copywriter?
There are simple ways to identify a good copywriter and ensure the important parts of your business jump off of the page. This post will look at the reasons why you need a copywriter and how to find a good match for your business.
A guide to building your online shopping business
Building an online business can be a minefield; it certainly isn’t a case of create a site and relax. What must a new online business do to achieve success? In a busy marketplace, new online businesses must stand out, create loyalty and constantly evolve.
Benefits of Using Google Workspace
We can show you how to harness the full potential of Google Workspace, an intuitive set of applications that are not only easy to set up but simple to work with. Find out more…
Protecting your WordPress Website from Malware Attacks
Much like a safe that is built to be opened, a Wordpress website (indeed any website) is vulnerable to attack because it is built to be accessed. However, there are ways that you can prevent malware from being installed on your Wordpress website. Read on to find out more…
What is Malware? Prevention & Cure
When visiting clients at their place of work, we often find that they have suspect software on their computers. It can be an extra toolbar, a “useful app” or annoying pop ups. They may seem innocent enough but what are they doing in the background? Find out more…
8 Ways To Grow Your Newsletter Subscriber Numbers
Many businesses that we talk with about online marketing have best intentions when it comes to email marketing. However, if you can’t get enough subscribers, it can all fall apart as the value of writing newsletters is lessened if no one is reading them! Justify all the effort you put into providing information to your current and prospective customers by making sure that you newsletters are reaching as many people as possible! Read on to find out how…
Web Accessibility for Vision Impaired Users
Making your website accessible to as many people as possible isn’t just a good idea for the end user. It’s an aspiration to include as many people as possible and also serves to tell Google that you are making an effort to build content on your website to the highest of standards… that deserves high rankings!
Marketing Small Tourism Businesses Online
Marketing a small tourism business online can be confusing and intimidating. Budgets can be small and time limited, so make sure that you get the best bang for your buck by being prepared!
Why you should use Google AdWords
Most businesses don’t run Google Ads campaigns. But the potential for new business is huge! Did you realise that more people click on the paid adverts on Google than they do on the natural results? Read more and find out why you should use Google Ads.
PCI DSS Compliance: Why you shouldn’t store half a credit card number
Many people running online shops have never heard of PCI DSS but are legally obliged to follow the security standards that it sets and are liable to be hit with significant penalties if their poor security breaches these exacting standards.
Questions to ask when getting quotes for web design
There is no need to be intimidated by the process of getting your own web site. You will have an ongoing relationship with your web designers, so make sure that they can explain to you in simple terms the answers to the questions you ask.
How long does SEO take to work?
How long does it take for an SEO strategy to work? How quickly are results seen from SEO changes, and how do you know when to stop, or change direction? There is no single answer. Search engines are purposefully hard to decrypt. Long term is key to success with SEO.
Why Email Marketing is better than Facebook Marketing
With the rise of social media, email marketing has fallen by the wayside somewhat. The huge numbers of people on platforms such as facebook are alluring but are they effective for marketing? Has email done it’s dash or is it an undiscovered gold mine?
Are Page Rankings Still Important?
Page rankings have been the king of website performance for many years. Is this still true? Are there better performance indicators for a website than page rankings alone? If so, what are they and how to develop a web strategy that doesn’t rely entirely on page rankings?
Using Memes for Internet Marketing
If you use Facebook, you will see “memes” every day without even thinking about them. Those pictures with a comment that give you a chuckle about something that is immediately recognisable are memes. They are a way to spread concepts […]
Google thinks your brand is misspelled
If Google believes that you have misspelled your search query, it will show you the search results for what it thought you meant to type. Learn about Google search and SEO techniques that you can use to boost your websites ratings.
Make your Emails Mobile Friendly
If you’re sending out email marketing, how do you know that it’s working as it should? Can your promotions be easily read on a smartphone or other mobile device. What’s the best way to send out newsleters so they work on every screen? Read on to find out more…