Social Media…Thats kids stuff isnt it?

Social networking marketing is fast becoming a key part of any digital marketing plan. The uptake of social media over the last few years has been phenomenal, changing the way we stay in touch with our friends, colleagues and now, our favorite brands and businesses. There are opportunities for all businesses within the realms of social networking and we can help you harness them. Read More »

ipad 2? ipad 3 is the one to make a song and dance about

We’ve received some tidbits of information about the iPad 2 launch today from an Apple staffer:

•    MobileMe is being revamped with cloud storage features.
•    The iPad 2 is a ho-hum update. It’s more of a speed bump than a redesign.
•    The iPad 3 is the one to get excited about, and it’s on track for release later this year.
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Choosing the right digital agency

In this day and age people rarely visit offices unless required to do so. Your website is the first impression of your online business and acts as your shop front, so in that regard do not become an upcoming designers test subject. Over the years we have learnt a thing or two from new customers who previously had bad experiences, so here are a few pointers to help you choose wisely. Read More »

4 Predictions for Social Media in 2011

2010 was the year that social media truly cemented itself as an online marketing channel not to be ignored. Social Media is now recognised as highly beneficial and as a necessity amongst businesses. No longer the fad that many people believed it to be, social media marketing is set to rise again in 2011, so here are my 4 predictions for the year ahead. Read More »

Tips for Re-designing Your Website in 2011

Web site redesigning can be as simple or as difficult as you make it. Here, we look at some methods to ease the redesigning process. Read More »

When do I need a new website

“Our website is a few years old and some aspects are outdated. But it’s hard for me to justify to the board (and me) the expense of redoing it in a major way. Should we just bite the bullet?” Read More »

Common mistakes can sink a business

You can find anything you are looking for on the internet; information, products, services and entertainment. You also find a lot of misinformation and bad advice. When it comes to the optimisation of your website, knowing the difference between good advice and pure myth could be the difference between success and failure. Beginners are exceptionally prone to falling prey to bad advice if they do not get cold, hard facts from the start. Read More »

“Expensive for a professional, wait till you hire an amateur”

This may be a soap box issue, but it should be mentioned. Just about everyone with a computer thinks they can design a website these days especially with the many cut and paste website building software out there right now, that doesn’t suggest that the days of great web designers is lost, on the contrary. Read More »

I Want to Sell You a New Website, Because You Need It.

I Want to Sell You a New Website, Because You Need It.The other day I was at a business lunch and learn and somebody asked me why I wanted to sell …Welcome to my blog, please feel free to subscribe to my RSS feed, join me on Twitter or leave a comment.The other day I was at a business lunch and learn and somebody asked me why I wanted to sell them a website, I couldn’t imagine such a silly question and so I answered him ‘because you need it.’ Sadly, it wasn’t just me being sarky (I don’t get to use that word often enough) it was the simple truth and most likely, you need one too.
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Why is a good looking website so important?

If you really want to increase traffic on your website, you may want to step back and take a look at the site from a visitors point of view. A good looking website increases its traffic naturally because those who visit it will likely come back and tell their friends about it as well. The presentation of your website says a lot about your business. Read More »