Google deletes genuine “My Business” reviews by real customers. The frustration is incredible. Can the reviews be restored? Let’s find out…
Research
“Youtility” by Jay Baer (Book Review)
Thanks to pixels and psychological tact, the classic advertising model has been superseded by marketing based on being useful and helping people, says Jay Baer in his book Youtility…
Pssst! 16 Sneaky Snooping Tools for Spying on Competitors
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…
What I Learned as a Google Search Engine “Rater”
In 2008 I worked for LionBridge Technologies in Ireland who are contracted by Google to perform search engine testing. Did I learn anything important about SEO?
Leverage Seasonal Sales Trends
How the peaks and dips of seasonal sales trends offer a window of opportunity for pushing sales…
Web Designers: Create Community Websites to Promote Your Services
A good way to promote your local website design business is to create a website providing something of value or that solves a problem in the community…
The Dreaded Marketing Plan: Do You REALLY Need One?
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…
Twitter Mood Predicts Market Trends?
As a small business you may be interested in a piece of research suggesting that Twitter can foresee the general mood of financial markets…
Are People Serious About Starting Businesses?
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?