In today’s digital world, what potential customers find and read about your business online will affect their decision about who to contact and spend their money with. Positive reviews, accurate contact details, a well-designed website and regularly updated social media channels – these are all things that people will take into consideration when doing online research on your business. Find out how to manage your online reputation effectively, so you look your best online and stand out against the competition.
Google+ has about 2.2 billion user accounts and even up to a year ago Google+ was making updates to their platform, so it may have come as a shock to some regular users that it will be closing in April 2019. Even though Google+ has a high number of user accounts it is estimated that […]
It should go without saying that influencer marketing is absolutely booming. And if you’re here, chances are you’re considering harnessing its power for your own company as we step into 2019. But why is it so popular? Well, let’s look at a couple of statistics from Social Media Today: 94% of marketers who use influencer […]
Scary thing, making a joke as a business. Humour is a wonderful way to make your brand seem natural and human but it can so easily go wrong. Trust me: I’ve been there. You do not want to go viral for an off-the-cuff remark that’s reposted out of context on every platform on this internet. […]
Social media is becoming an essential part of doing business online, so if you’ve not particularly needed social media up to this point, my hat goes off to you! You’re obviously doing something right with your other channels – congrats! But starting to work with social media can be a real turning point for your […]
If you’re looking for some free exposure for your business online, claiming a free listing on Yell.com is a great place to start. In fact, setting up free listings on a number of platforms like Google My Business, TripAdvisor etc all helps search engines build up a good view of your business, and can help […]
Listing your company on review websites can seem like a scary prospect. You’re putting your precious business out there to get potentially battered by the slings and arrows of former customers and personal opinion. But actually, there are many more positives than negatives to online reviews – not least the warm, fuzzy feeling when you […]
The building and construction sector is having a bit of a difficult time at the moment. Brexit uncertainty has caused some people to put big money items like building projects on hold, and the bad weather we had at the beginning of 2018 delayed many building projects. On the positive side, if people are looking […]
Maintaining a strong social media presence is essential for most kinds of business, making social media management tools indispensable. The big names like Buffer and Hootsuite deservedly catch a lot of the limelight but there are a lot of valuable apps lurking just below the surface. In this article, we’ll look at three lesser-known social […]
So you’re starting a brand new business – Congratulations! Embarking on a new business venture is always an exciting time. Even if you’re not a particularly online business, it’s imperative that your company establishes a strong web presence. However almost 2 million UK small businesses don’t have a website according to Approved Index, potentially costing […]
When was the last time you logged into your business’ listing on Google My Business? Be honest! If it’s been months rather than weeks, you may have missed out on a few essential updates to Google My Business. The gang at Google have been beavering away making new and valuable updates to their free business […]