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The Classic Social Media Trend Destined to Ruin Your Business 😭

Published: September 27, 2023; Updated: January 21, 2025 Filed Under: Internet, Marketing, Social

Graphic of a shadowy finger wearing coat and hat standing over a man on his knees

Diversify your business marketing strategy beyond the social media “rug pull” to safeguard yourself from those predictably uncertain Big Tech changes.

Don’t Be a Boring Bastard! Use Your Business Website “About” Page to Build Trust with Prospects 🥰

Published: September 4, 2018; Updated: September 12, 2023 Filed Under: Marketing, Video

Pixelated Digital Heart

Don’t allow your business website “About” page to be a predictable romp through all the cliches we’ve seen before. Leave out the bragging and chest beating. Do this instead…

Vote “Remain” in the EU: Britain is a Steadying Hand on Digital Law Madness

Published: June 8, 2016; Updated: February 18, 2020 Filed Under: Internet, Legal, Web Development

EU digital law gavel and laptop

Vote “Remain”. Britain is a parental chaperone on EU digital policy, is negotiating better terms and has MEPs to represent our interests. We can do more from the inside…

17 Detailed Twitter Tips for Hosting a Successful Tweet Chat

Published: May 3, 2016; Updated: February 18, 2020 Filed Under: Marketing, Social

Are you a social media manager or small biz owner developing a Twitter community? In this instruction guide, I reveal my best tips for hosting an amazing tweet chat…

Pssst! 16 Sneaky Snooping Tools for Spying on Competitors

Published: January 12, 2016; Updated: February 18, 2020 Filed Under: Internet, Software

Jesse and Mike in Breaking Bad Stakeout

Take advantage of these free online tools and dig up data on on business competitors. Set up a digital stakeout and discover what your rivals are doing online…

Overwhelmed by Web Design? Use This 10 Step Project Checklist and Stay in Control

Published: November 10, 2015; Updated: February 18, 2020 Filed Under: Design, Web Development

Website Design & Development Checklist

Are you a web design client or consultant? Do you need to track project progress? This website checklist is a coherent action plan for setting priorities and better managing your time…

2 Advantages of Using PNG instead of JPEG on Your Website 📰

Published: July 28, 2015; Updated: March 5, 2024 Filed Under: Design, Video

PNG Format

What format do you save your digital images to? Would you like to take advantage of background transparency? Try the PNG format…

Plan Your Website On Page SEO: Free Excel Template 🚧

Published: June 30, 2015; Updated: September 8, 2023 Filed Under: Featured, Video, Web Development

Website Architecture, Planning & Development Spreadsheet

The next time you build, develop or SEO a website, consider using this handy free Excel spreadsheet document designed to help organise on page data…

Never Be Late for #Tweet Chats with Google Calendar Reminders (Free)

Published: May 19, 2015; Updated: April 15, 2017 Filed Under: Gadgets, Software, Video

Tweet Chat SMS Reminders

Do you participate in Twitter tweet chats? Do you sometimes forget to attend? With Google’s calendar SMS tool you can receive reminder alerts on your phone…

Leverage Seasonal Sales Trends

Published: September 16, 2014; Updated: October 22, 2016 Filed Under: Marketing, Sales

Seasonal trends

How the peaks and dips of seasonal sales trends offer a window of opportunity for pushing sales…

The Dreaded Marketing Plan: Do You REALLY Need One?

Published: May 5, 2014; Updated: February 20, 2020 Filed Under: Marketing, Operations

Map Reading

Your marketing plan exists for identifying price points, markets, costs and competition. Here are some tips for coming up with a coherent plan of action…

Local Business Content Marketing Ideas 🍎

Published: February 27, 2014; Updated: August 25, 2023 Filed Under: Internet, Marketing, Social, Video

Local Business Content Marketing Ideas

A local business should be thinking of how to connect with customers instead of broadcasting. If your product/services are as good as you believe, prove it…

Small Business Website – DIY Vs Pro ⚖️

Published: January 2, 2013; Updated: September 8, 2023 Filed Under: Design, Internet, Marketing, Web Development

Small Business Website - DIY Vs Professional

There’s no question about it: a website is essential for any small business. If you don’t exist on the web, you’re creating unnecessary inconvenience…

Are People Serious About Starting Businesses?

Published: September 18, 2012; Updated: March 20, 2016 Filed Under: Miscellaneous

Emotional Rollercoater

According to the StartUp Britain website, 2012 had the most business start ups in the UK. But what about the wind-downs and unsuccessful ventures?

Domain Squatting: Buy & Keep the Best URLs 🔮

Published: October 29, 2010; Updated: September 8, 2023 Filed Under: Internet, Marketing, Web Development

If you run a small business in a local community, consider buying keyword rich URLs for uncompetitive online spaces and building a web property around it…

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