A new day of deals is on the horizon with Amazon’s Prime day
July 14, 2015 by simon in category NewsGrowing from humble beginnings into the greatest e-commerce juggernaut in the world, Amazon is used by customers worldwide for their online shopping needs. Millions of people use the site for the deals and convenience that it offers, and it is certainly no stranger to innovation, as we saw earlier this year with the unveiling of […]
0 0 Read moreReducing the bounce rate of your website
July 13, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignThe bounce rate refers to the number of people who visit your site and leave without clicking on and viewing any other pages. It is important to get this number as low as possible – after all, you want your visitors to spend time on your site exploring and reading the content you have created […]
0 0 Read moreGoogle’s “right to be forgotten” could extend to the US
July 12, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaIn modern times, privacy and security on the internet is a pressing issue. This has been highlighted by Google’s “right to be forgotten” laws recently being passed in Europe, giving Europeans the chance to prevent personal details from being indexed on Google.
0 0 Read moreSEO misconceptions to avoid in 2015
July 11, 2015 by simon in category News, SEOThe world of website rankings changes very quickly so it is important to stay up to date with the steps you need to take to get your site found. You can’t simply stick with the same strategy and hope to keep your ranking; it is important to be proactive and constantly make sure you are […]
0 0 Read more.com domains continue to dominate
July 10, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsDespite the increasing availability of more and more alternative domain names, a survey carried out by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has shown that .com domains still dominate. 6,000 people from across the world who use the internet for more than five hours per week were surveyed earlier this year, and […]
0 0 Read moreWhere is your website hosted?
July 9, 2015 by simon in category Domain Names, NewsThe web hosting sector is an interesting one, and the latest surveys from Host Advice reveal some useful information about its current position. The biggest finding is that in most countries, businesses tend to go local and choose hosting providers from their own country. For example, in France, nine of the top ten providers are […]
0 0 Read moreRe-evaluating your digital marketing
July 8, 2015 by simon in category Digital Marketing, NewsThe world of digital marketing is hectic, with changes occurring almost constantly. For marketers this creates many challenges; as soon as you think you have a strategy firmly in place, the playing field can change and you need to start all over again. It is very easy to feel you are constantly having to catch […]
0 0 Read moreThe secrets of increasing visitors to your ecommerce website
July 7, 2015 by simon in category News, Website DesignWhether you own a small online webstore or run a major ecommerce enterprise, it is a fact that website traffic successfully drives sales. However, we know that finding ways to increase traffic can be challenging and time-consuming. If you want to focus on increasing traffic to your ecommerce website, there are a few overlooked ways […]
0 0 Read moreAn opportunity to join the Web Consultancy team
July 6, 2015 by simon in category NewsHere at Web Consultancy, one of our key aims has always been to employ the best and brightest talent in our home town of Middlesbrough. Thanks to our continued success and the support of our valued clients, we are once again looking to expand our team.
0 0 Read moreTime-saving social media strategies
July 5, 2015 by simon in category News, Social MediaWhen it comes to your small business website, the smart use of social media can be the most cost-effective marketing tool at your disposal. Effective social media management requires focused attention, yet one of the most valuable resources for a small business is time. In the digital age it is more crucial than ever before […]
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