This week I have spoken with several small businesses who already have a website. They’re now asking how to make it work… The problem is when you build a website without understanding how the web works, you can be left with something that looks amazing and doesn’t do its job. Unfortunately, web designers have a […]
UK Cookie Law – How To Comply (video)
I am not a legally qualified person, so can’t advise you how to comply with the new UK cookie law that is effective from 26th May 2012. However, Return On Digital and Berg joined forces for a great short webinar explaining the new regulations. Here’s a reply of the cookie law webinar with my notes […]
Cookie Solutions For WordPress – UK Cookie Law Deadline 26th May
The new EU Cookie law comes into force on 26th May 2012. I have been having much fun looking for cookie solutions for WordPress. I’ll be honest, I think this new EU Directive is absolutely ridiculous. Protecting privacy? No, just making life difficult for small business owners who have enough red tape to jump through […]
7 Simple Steps to Local Google Rankings – No Penguins Required
OMG Google Broke The Interwebz! Two significant search updates within a week? Low blow Google… Google rankings are having a bit of a shuffle to the encore of wails from frustrated webmasters and repeated threats to move to Bing. Oh, if only it was that easy! Here in the UK, Bing is the equivalent of […]
What Have You Done To Promote Your Business Online This Week?
Now there’s an interesting question… What have you done to promote your business online? I don’t mean just saying you have a website or a Facebook page. What have you actually done – what actions have you taken to get the word out about your business? Be truthful! You see, having a website, Facebook page […]
I Don’t Just Do SEO Do I?
A couple of weeks ago, I was invited over to St Helens Chamber of Commerce to take part in an interview about New Enterprise Allowance and self-employment. It went out on BBC Radio 4’s Today programme early this morning. I was cut down to one line *sobs*. It was an experience that pushed me way […]
5 Website Design Techniques To Avoid Like The Plague
I have a headache… I’ve spent a few hours perusing websites while I work on some ideas. I’m a bit stunned at some of the website design mistakes that my eyes and head have the misfortune of witnessing. I’ll be honest, I don’t have a creative bone in my body. I don’t do web “design” […]