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

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

The Online Marketing Mix is live!

This week I’ve been working on a new and exciting project along with a friend and colleague, Jane van Velsen, and the finished product went live on Friday. It’s called The Online Marketing Mix and it’s a community blog that brings together experts from every area of online marketing. The aim of . . . → Read More: The Online Marketing Mix is live!

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?

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 – are you doing it?

Most people have heard of blogging; lots do it. But plenty of businesses don’t realise just how useful a regularly updated blog can be, and now I can help.

So why blog? What benefits will it have to your business? Well to start with, blogging for business is great for improving your search engine . . . → Read More: Blogging for business – are you doing it?