Twitter begins clamping down on plagiarism
August 24, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaSocial media is big business, particularly on hugely popular sites such as Twitter. Connect with a large audience, and you can very well drive an entire brand forward based on posts and tweets alone. The power of social media in modern times means that businesses have taken to it in droves, attempting to connect with […]
0 0 Read moreThe significance of Google Panda
August 23, 2015 by simon in category News, SEOThe world of SEO and online marketing is always changing, which means specialists need to adjust their techniques in order to keep up and make sure their websites are not penalised. Google Panda is one of the main factors affecting SEO in recent years. It is an ongoing series of changes made to the search […]
0 0 Read moreCould this be the end of Flash?
August 22, 2015 by simon in category NewsRecent developments seem to show that Adobe Flash, the online video carrier of choice for many years, is being phased out. More and more video players are turning to alternative systems such as Microsoft’s Silverlight, and we are seeing more HTML5-based videos as it becomes possible to create features using code that does not depend […]
0 0 Read moreProtecting your web traffic
August 21, 2015 by simon in category NewsWhen you choose a company to provide you with essential web hosting, it is important to ensure you will get the right level of service. Simply rushing in and opting for the lowest priced service is unwise and can leave you having to worry about website downtime and other errors. Remember every moment your site […]
0 0 Read moreThe biggest challenges in digital marketing
August 20, 2015 by simon in category Digital Marketing, NewsMarketing has been moving more and more towards the digital realm for several years as companies look to take advantage of the extra exposure it offers. Now both large and small businesses use the medium to attract customers and capture their interest. The five biggest challenges of online marketing at the moment are:
0 0 Read moreAmazon has a new competitor
August 19, 2015 by simon in category NewsAmazon is the largest e-commerce entity in the world and completely revolutionised how people shop in the modern world. They recently celebrated their 20th anniversary and can look back on a landscape that they have changed forever. When they first set out, nobody could have predicted that the second hand bookseller would grow to become […]
0 0 Read moreDesign elements to eliminate from your website
August 18, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignWhen a business has an outdated, unattractive or difficult website, this can have a massive impact on its success. Your visitors want to see a site that looks great, gives them a pleasant user experience and makes it easy for them to find what they are looking for, otherwise they will simply click off and […]
0 0 Read moreStay clear of social media horror stories
August 17, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaSocial media has become an essential tool in the business world. When used correctly, it can be very powerful and help your business grow and secure a wealth of new customers and connections. Once your account is up and running, there are a few things you should keep in mind to ensure your image is […]
0 0 Read moreThe rise of alternative search engines
August 16, 2015 by simon in category Google, NewsThere is perhaps no market more dominated by large entities than the search engine market. Google reigns supreme, with Bing and Yahoo! following behind. There are other competitors, such as Ask, but these three titans are by far the most popular and widely used. However, there are a number of alternative search engines which are […]
0 0 Read moreA brand new Alphabet for Google
August 15, 2015 by simon in category Google, NewsOn Monday 10th August 2015, Google made the surprising announcement that it was to restructure itself. The move is designed to simplify the structure of the company, making it more transparent to the wider business world and accountable to shareholders.
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