Making sure your design doesn’t date
October 14, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignWeb design is arguably unique in the fact that it can look damagingly dated. Whilst other forms of design can benefit from a nostalgic look, the same is not true of websites. A lot of this is to do with the fact that changes in web design have been intrinsically linked with what new features […]
0 0 Read moreTwitter may be expanding its character limit
October 13, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaTwitter is one of the world’s most popular social media sites, but users will understand the frustration that sometimes comes from the character limit – it can be hard to really express yourself when you’re only allowed to use 140 characters. However, there is some good news for tweeters who want a little more space […]
0 0 Read moreNew details of Facebook’s satellite project for Africa
October 11, 2015 by simon in category Facebook, NewsAs we mentioned in a previous blog, Facebook have been planning to implement satellite technology to bring internet access to more remote regions of the world. Now, Mark Zuckerberg has unveiled more details of the project, which is set to launch next year.
0 0 Read morePush people’s buttons with powerful content
October 10, 2015 by simon in category Digital Marketing, NewsNew research into viral emotions has revealed the power of content and the ways it can tap into people’s emotions and affect internet marketing campaigns. Specifically, the data reveals that positive emotions can significantly impact people’s responses by encouraging them to care about content and subsequently share it with others.
0 0 Read moreThe technicalities of successful SEO
October 9, 2015 by simon in category News, SEOIt is now widely known that having fresh, original, relevant and well written content on your site is vital when you are looking to gain the highest placing for search engine results. The days of badly written, spammy text are thankfully long gone, and all site visitors appreciate the fact that web pages now contain […]
0 0 Read moreWhat kind of web hosting services will work best for you?
October 8, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignWhen it comes to choosing your web host, rather than distinguishing the good from the bad, it is more a case of identifying the right one for you. Web hosting servers perform as the storage centre for your content but as they all differ it is important to fully assess your needs in advance.
0 0 Read moreKeeping design elements to a minimum
October 7, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignThe minimalist style originated in painting and sculpture in the 50s and has translated into web design in a great way. You can spot a minimalist website very easily by the fact that it is not crammed with bright colours, images and other design elements. The style uses only a few elements and gives each […]
0 0 Read moreThe relationship between SEO and social media
October 6, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaFrom one perspective, SEO and social media may seem like separate facets of internet marketing. People often ask us if social media has any direct effect on search engine rankings or if there are simply loose connections. SEO and social media may have once existed separately, but the two entities have evolved over time and […]
0 0 Read moreThe UK has truly embraced e-commerce
October 5, 2015 by simon in category NewsThe UK has the highest number of e-commerce shoppers of any EU country. According to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), 4 out of 5 Brits purchased a product or service online in 2014. This puts us at the top of the pile, followed closely by Scandinavian countries like Denmark, Norway and […]
0 0 Read moreTwitter’s CEO search is over
October 4, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaTwitter has appointed co-founder Jack Dorsey as their new CEO. He had been holding an interim role since June when previous chief executive officer Dick Costolo resigned from the role he had been in for five years. This left the social media giant in a tricky position and was causing worry amongst shareholders. The response […]
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