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

A 4sight in a very grand setting!

I gave my 4sight on Blogging for Business another run out today – at 4N Reading-not-Henley, so called (by me) as it was the Reading meeting, but being held in Henley at the Town Hall! The meeting was held in a very grand room and I felt quite honoured to speak in front of . . . → Read More: A 4sight in a very grand setting!

My first proper 4sight – on blogging

You may know that I’m a member of 4Networking – well today I did my first “proper” 4sight, on 7 tips for blogging success.

I’ve been meaning to do a 4sight for ages, but have never got round to it, partly through laziness, partly through nerves, mainly because I couldn’t think of anything that . . . → Read More: My first proper 4sight – on blogging

WordPress – 5 reasons to consider using it

Most people have heard of WordPress but not everyone realises that it’s not just a platform for blogging. WordPress is flexible, customisable and user friendly and you can use it as a website, a blog, or both!  But if you’re not yet convinced, here are five reasons why you should look at using . . . → Read More: WordPress – 5 reasons to consider using it

Low cost websites

The last couple of months have seen me doing lots of exciting things with WordPress, so I thought it was time to explain a little of what I do.

The first thing I need to say is that I am not actually a web designer. There are thousands of clever, talented, creative web designers . . . → Read More: Low cost web design

Hands up … who isn’t online yet?

Having been online since 1996 I tend to assume that everyone else is too, so it always surprises me to find businesses and organisations that don’t have a web presence. I came across one such company last week. They are one of only two businesses offering a particularly niche service in this county. They . . . → Read More: Hands up … who isn’t online yet?

3 examples of why proofreading is so important

As a professional proofreader, most of the errors I pick up are fairly unexciting, but there have been a few high profile ones recently that bring home just how important proofreading really is. I hope the following will bring a smile to your face – and also make you double check your work from now on (or, better still, send it to me!) . . . → Read More: 3 examples of why proofreading is so important

Why having an online presence is essential for all businesses

Having been online myself since 1996, the Internet is a huge part of my life, and I can’t remember how life was before it – or imagine how I’d cope without it! However, I’m continually coming across people – and, more often, businesses – who aren’t online and who certainly aren’t using social media . . . → Read More: Why having an online presence is essential for all businesses

7 ideas for your business blog

Blogging for business is a fabulous way to promote your website, because it keeps the content fresh and that attracts new visitors, keeps people coming back for more AND lets the search engines know your website is active. But inspiration often dries up after the first few posts – so what can you blog . . . → Read More: 7 ideas for your business blog

Blogging for Business: video advert!

My first foray into video blogging – this is also on YouTube and I hope it will capture a % or two of the 2 billion+ views every day! The music’s a little cheesy but the message is there

Thanks to Maximum Marketing for creating this!