Meet consumer demand at Christmas with a mobile commerce app
November 10, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignAccording to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the number of online consumers is predicted to rise to 1.623 billion by 2018. This reflects an increase from 1.079 billion just two years ago. As we prepare to head into the festive period and the seasonal shopping begins, now is one of the most […]
0 0 Read moreFacebook’s video platform offers high levels of personalisation
November 8, 2015 by simon in category Facebook, NewsYou may have noticed more videos popping up in your Facebook news feed recently. The social media giant has made a strong push for video engagement on its platform, and businesses worldwide are embracing the benefits. Facebook’s Autoplay feature means that videos play silently and automatically. This makes them more eye-catching and likely to grab […]
0 0 Read moreContent that will give you long term value
November 7, 2015 by simon in category Content Marketing, NewsIt’s always great to have breaking news stories and topical content on your blog, but it’s also important to balance that with evergreen content. This refers to written SEO content which will always be relevant for readers, as opposed to topical content which will date and be irrelevant a few months from now. Unlike news […]
0 0 Read moreProtecting your business from bad hosting
November 6, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsGood quality hosting is crucial to website performance. If you choose a bad host you could find your site going offline often, experience poor load speeds and even encounter security problems. Downtime and slow loading can harm the ranking of the website too, undoing your SEO efforts. Take the time to choose your host wisely […]
0 0 Read moreGet your site ready for the festive season
November 5, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignCustomers love to see a seasonal website design, and as we head into the winter, now could be a great time to start thinking about sprucing up your website with a brand new Christmas makeover. We all love to put up the Christmas tree and decorations, and the same principle applies here – by adding […]
0 0 Read moreTwitter have unveiled their latest update
November 4, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaTwitter have been preparing their “Project Lightning” initiative for a while now, and now the social media giants have finally officially launched their latest update under the name Moments. This is being touted as Twitter’s most important update ever, and will serve to enhance its reputation as the best social media platform for discussing and […]
0 0 Read moreChina’s investment in the internet
November 3, 2015 by simon in category NewsE commerce has proven to be immensely successful in China and has had a huge impact on their economy. There are several reasons for this, including the huge population and the favourable policies the Chinese government have introduced to encourage and support businesses. Internet companies in China are able to compete on an equal footing […]
0 0 Read moreGoogle lets you know which of your friends is free to meet up
November 2, 2015 by simon in category Google, NewsGoogle have unveiled an unusual new iOS and Android social app this week in their Play Store. Who’s Down is an invite-only app that lets your friends know you’re free to meet up. You can flip a toggle to show that you’re available, and add a status to let everyone know exactly what you’re “down” […]
0 0 Read moreCreating your Christmas digital marketing strategy
November 1, 2015 by simon in category Digital Marketing, NewsAs we head into November, retailers all over the country are thinking about tailoring their digital marketing campaigns towards the large and lucrative Christmas market. Here are some of our tips to help you make the most of your strategy so you can attract maximum traffic this festive season.
0 0 Read moreMake sure local customers can find you
October 30, 2015 by simon in category News, SEOFor small businesses, local search engine optimisation is crucial. It’s vital that you can be easily found online by people in your local area – after all, they will be your key customer base. To enable this, you will need to incorporate local SEO techniques into your overall strategy. Here are some of our top […]
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