Google+ Hangouts

I took part in my first ever Google+ Hangout today and it was a really interesting experience. I have to admit I haven’t entirely got my head round Google+ yet – I use Facebook and Twitter a lot but just haven’t had the time to explore  Google+ properly. However, the Hangout is a feature that neither . . . → Read More: Google+ Hangouts

Internet marketing predictions for 2012

I’ve recently discovered SlideShare, which is a site where people can share PowerPoint presentations and business videos. There is some really interesting material on there, and I’ve even uploaded my own contribution, the presentation I used for my recent blogging webinar.

One of the most fascinating presentations I’ve found is on Social Media and . . . → Read More: Internet marketing predictions for 2012

Happy New Year!

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2012 finds you happy, healthy and raring to go! I am really looking forward to this year as there are going to be some exciting changes to both personal and business life for me. My partner and I have decided to get a place together, . . . → Read More: Happy New Year!

Hosting my first ever webinar – on blogging!

I’m hosting my first ever webinar next Monday (21st November).  Titled 7 Steps to Blogging Success, the webinar will help blogging beginners work out what they want their blog to achieve and how to do it.

Blogging is a really effective way for small businesses to win sales and I think I’ve become a . . . → Read More: Hosting my first ever webinar – on blogging!

Exciting developments at Proof Fairy HQ

Over the last twelve months my services have diversified from basic proofreading and editing to web design, blogging and social media. Basically, I gave myself a mission – to help every small business tap into the power of the internet to market themselves – and I’ve been developing the products and service with that . . . → Read More: Exciting developments at Proof Fairy HQ

Is Social Media Management Your Cup of Tea?

Sometimes a business idea comes along that you’ve not thought of offering before, but it just feels right. One of my clients is an author and journalist and I built a website for her earlier in the year. I also explained how effective blogging and linking with Twitter and Facebook would be to help . . . → Read More: Is Social Media Management Your Cup of Tea?

3 Great WordPress Plugins for Social Media

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One of the best ways to get traffic to your website is to make sure you link it up with social media, so people can both follow you and share your content with their followers. I’ve tried out lots of different plugins over the years but am really pleased . . . → Read More: 3 Great WordPress Plugins for Social Media

How long does blogging take?

Blogging can take as little or as much time as you want – but it should only take you an hour a week to make it effective. And blog posts can be as long or as short as you want – but often, less is more. . . . → Read More: How long does blogging take?

Farewell to Steve Jobs – a true innovator

Steve Jobs with the Apple iPad

I was quite saddened by the news of Steve Jobs’ death yesterday. Though he was obviously very ill, and had only recently stepped down as CEO of Apple, I didn’t know quite how close to death he was.

My relationship with Apple isn’t nearly as deep as many . . . → Read More: Farewell to Steve Jobs – a true innovator

Review: Build WordPress fundraising sites with the Donation Can plugin

This week I’ve been building my first WordPress fundraising site, for a project my daughter is involved with, raising money for a school in Uganda. (You can have a look at it here) I had a good search round and tried out a few different plugins designed for fundraising sites but they all fell . . . → Read More: Review: Build WordPress fundraising sites with the Donation Can plugin