Issues at AWS show the importance of understanding web hosting
March 29, 2017 by simon in category HostingDigital devices have revolutionised the world, resulting in shorter and shorter loads times and faster connectivity. Sadly problems do still exist. The most frustrating is when websites go down, whether due to technical issues or high traffic. This can leave people missing out on tickets to shows, making bookings for all kinds of things, and […]
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March 21, 2017 by simon in category SEOThere is a very thin line between optimising your website so you appear for your chosen keywords and over-optimisation. When you get it right you will be rewarded with great page rankings and could see a rise in traffic to your site. Go too far though and you may slip backwards. This occurs because your […]
0 0 Read moreWhy choose WordPress for your website?
March 14, 2017 by simon in category Website Design, WordPressWordPress is fast becoming the industry standard for website creation. In terms of usage, it has a market share of close to 60% in respect of sites on the web, with active usage being recorded at around 28%. As one of the leading names for WordPress web design Middlesbrough, we always recommend it as the […]
0 0 Read moreSee social media as a tool – not a solution
March 7, 2017 by simon in category Social MediaIt has become something of a formality for businesses to have a social media presence. This has virtually become as essential as having your own website. We know how important this is, and have a dedicated team in place to offer support as part of the complete services we offer as web designers in Middlesbrough […]
0 0 Read moreExploring the top e-commerce platforms on offer
March 2, 2017 by simon in category Website DesignThe E-commerce boom began way back in 1994 with the debut of Amazon. Since then selling online has become an established practice for businesses of every size and scale. The software has changed substantially in that time though with current online stores looking and functioning far differently than 90s and even 00s websites.
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February 24, 2017 by simon in category Website Design, WordPressOne of the biggest selling points of WordPress is that it is so customisable. This makes it possible for people to create the exact site they want and make changes to it as and when necessary. At Web Consultancy we have a lot of experience, standing out as one of the leading providers of WordPress […]
0 0 Read moreGoogle is committed to improving internet security
February 16, 2017 by simon in category Google, SEO, Website DesignIn 2014 Google reaffirmed its commitment to improving internet security by paying closer attention to how they rank websites that appear in their search listings. Recent figures suggest that they have taken a big step forward with this, rewarding sites with better rankings if they are secure. As one of the leading authorities on SEO […]
0 0 Read moreRemember navigation needs with mobile responsive web design
February 8, 2017 by simon in category Website DesignIt’s widely known that mobile devices are now the dominant platform in terms of what people use to visit websites. Over 50% of all website traffic comes from them, with tablets and smartphones being the two most commonly used. It’s due to this that we, the number one name for web design Middlesbrough has, always […]
0 0 Read moreGoogle named as the world’s most valuable brand
February 3, 2017 by simon in category Google, NewsGoogle has been named as the most valuable brand in the world. This title comes from the annual Brand Finance, and is based on an extensive consideration of factors related to the top thirty businesses which have a global presence.
0 0 Read moreSyncing Google Adwords and Bing Ads saves time
January 25, 2017 by simon in category Digital MarketingGoogle Adwords generates a huge amount of revenue for the search engine giant as well as businesses of every size and shape. It is an effective way to advertise and reach out to a target audience; that is why so many people choose to use it.
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