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What do you need from your website?

By Mindy Gofton in Internet Marketing on Monday, November 17, 2008 @ 08:57

When you work in the internet business it is amazing how many times you get asked for advice on websites from family and friends. This week was no different when a friend and I were approached by an acquaintance asking some questions. He is one of the many millions of people around the world... read more

I was doing a bit of research earlier and noticed the following ad appearing for the search term "injury caused by an animal": The SERPS look something like this: Presumably, as shown by Google's organic results and the top 3 sponsored results, somebody searching for information... read more

This month we're pleased to announce that we've hired four new people for the I-COM team. Clair Wescott joins the company’s team of 5Google Adwords professionals, and David Walsh is the latest addition to the highly accomplished in-house programming and web development team. We're also... read more

When it comes to coming up with news stories to use as online press releases, it never ceases to amaze me how seemingly difficult clients find it. “But we don’t really have any news at the moment” is often the response I get. Or “I’m just waiting on X to happen…I should have something next... read more

I recently read an article which was based on research on how Facebook was good for businesses. It suggested that allowing employees to use social networking sites such as Facebook built bonds with colleagues and stronger communication within the team. It also suggested that this was the new way... read more

  I was fascinated to read an article on just how Barack Obama has utilised the web to promote his Presidential campaign.   Just how did a junior Senator from Illinois manage to rocket to campaign front runner?  A much needed pledge for change, a fantastically... read more

What the FTP is going on?

By Chris Martin in Web Development on Wednesday, October 29, 2008 @ 10:06

Following recent conversations with web developers, whilst trying to obtain FTP access for prospective client’s sites, I have begun to notice a certain trend developing in the response from said developers and it has led me to wonder what the big secret is.When advising clients on search... read more

As the economy downturns, businesses often panic and make marketing mistakes that prove very costly. Mistakes that could cost you dearly in lost customers and shrinking profits. It may even threaten the very survival of your company.Here are six of the more common mistakes;Mistake # 1- “I’m ok –... read more

Following the Business Yorkshire Exhibition where I gave a talk on "Maximising the potential of your website" I was asked the question; " Isn't this the worst time to launch or promote your website?" What?! The truth is this could not be a better time to start an internet business or... read more

Tynt 404 Error Page

By Adrian Berry in Search Engine Optimisation on Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 00:00

Following on from Mindy's post on the perils of Tynt I had to laugh when I saw this custom 404 error page from the guys at seoconsultants - classic -  Tynt 404 error page read more