I love that Google have started to produce videos over in their Webmaster Academy. This particular one is basic SEO in 10 minutes. Don’t be fooled by the “for startups” line, these SEO tips apply to all business websites. Basic SEO in 10 Minutes Basic SEO Takeaways 301 redirect (permanent redirect) www or non-www to […]
Marketing Your Business Online? Start At The Beginning…
One of the great things about marketing your business online is the amount of information that you can dig into as part of your research. The initial research is essential so that you get your foundations in place. A couple of real life example, names removed to protect the innocent! Perhaps you can relate? Understand […]
Basic OnPage SEO Tips – The Image ALT Tag
Considering how long the image ALT tag has been around, it always surprises me how often it is neglected by web designers. If you want a Jan rant, ask me about web designers who then go on to offer SEO services but can’t get the basic onpage SEO elements in place… Needless to say, the […]
3 Essentials Elements To Promote Your Local Business Online
Using online marketing and promoting your local business online is part of your overall marketing strategy, not an isolated medium. It’s true, you can get great results. It does take work and knowledge, you can’t just throw up a website and hope for the best! I’ll be honest, I get over enthusiastic about how to […]
5 Fab Free Tools To Help You Increase Your Online Visibility and Connections
Like everyone who uses the web for business, time can fly in a blink. There you are, expanding your reach, increasing your online visibility and making new connections. Before you know it you’ve spent hours doing nothing much of anything… Well, nothing productive anyway. It’s easy to get wrapped up in tools and the […]
Why I Removed My Cookie Opt In Box
The UK Privacy and Electronic Communications Regulations finally came into force on 26th May to much confusion (not to mention snarling and gnashing of teeth). Known as the Cookie Law, it actually applies to all tracking online. Controlling tracking sounds like a great idea doesn’t it. Protect our privacy and all that. But, cookies aren’t […]
Why Your Business Needs More Than a Website Online
This is paraphrased from a recent phone call, perhaps you will recognise the sentiment behind it. “I don’t get it, why do I need these accounts online? I just want a website!” Familiar? My reply when faced with the inevitable question about using the web for business, is always… “Why do you want a website?” […]