A website is your very own piece of real estate on the internet. It’s a place to showcase your products, services and ideals, and give your customer everything they need to know about your business. From the logo and colour palette down to the font type and how easily customers can navigate through the site, having a stunning design and streamlined build is essential for any business to grow.
In September 2017 it was announced that after 50 years in production, the final print run of Yellow Pages will start in January 2018, with the final ever edition distributed to the Brighton area in January 2019. It’s most certainly the end of an era, but it’s fantastic to see the Yell business completely embrace […]
If your business has a website, you’d probably like to know how many visitors it gets and where they come from. Starting a website can be a costly endeavour, so it’s important to keep an eye on the potential returns you’re getting from that investment. This is where Google Analytics comes in. If you’re new […]
Any small business is likely to tackle web copy at some point, and translating the words from a Post-it to a living, breathing web page can be a messy process. As the point of a business website is to get people to call/sign up/buy, every bit of content has to be in a tidy and […]
Whilst the Internet does bring a lot of wonderful things, it also presents a number of security challenges for consumers and businesses of all sizes, especially when it comes to keeping sensitive information secure. One of the key threats we face is ‘phishing’ a form of cyber-attack. Each time a purchase is made via the […]
It’s a quandary that a lot of modern business owners have asked at some point. “I have a decent social media following, but those followers don’t seem to translate into actual visits to my website – what gives?” Turning every single social follower into a regular visitor to your site may be little more than a […]
In August 2016, Google announced that it was going to roll out an update that would help users access content more easily on mobile by changing the way it ranks pages with interstitial or “pop-over” windows. As of January 2017, these rules have been rolled out; potentially affecting mobile search rankings on a number of […]
Setting up a new website for your latest venture? How exciting! Congratulations! Every website needs a domain name, and it’s imperative to pick a good one right from the start. Once you’ve registered your domain, told all of your business contacts, printed business cards and generally branded everything, it’s only going to cost you money […]
Most of us can appreciate good design, but when you find yourself having to give direction on your own small business’ marketing graphics, some of the terminology can leave the uninitiated totally mystified. Check out these 32 definitions of some of the most common graphic design terms… Alignment The way that different elements consistently line […]
Branding isn’t just getting a pretty logo and having a brand colour scheme. A well-thought out brand identity immediately conveys your company’s entire personality and ethos. Think of some of the world’s most beloved global brands; those that sell things like soft drinks, cars and fast food. They’ve become far more than just a logo, […]
Whether your business is new or just in need of a marketing revamp, it’s important to start from the bottom. Let’s take a look at ten of the most important marketing basics that any small business needs to get to grips with. As you can probably tell, these tips are only in a vague order, and […]