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Resolving Social Media Hacks
21/09/2012 By Leave a Comment
Has one of your social media accounts been hacked? Or perhaps you’re looking for a list of precautions you can take to prevent future hacks? Whatever it is, we’ve covered the full list here – preventing and resolving hacks on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook. Most of these tips should apply to other platforms too.
Why Twitter is the place to get engaged
20/09/2012 By 3 Comments
If you’re looking for a place to do some social networking, you may be surprised to know that Twitter is the perfect place to do it. Find out more about using the @ tag to build great connections.
Tags vs. Categories – What’s the Difference?
17/09/2012 By Leave a Comment
If you’re a seasoned blogger, you’re probably familiar with the concept of placing blog posts into certain ‘categories’ and then defining ‘tags’ for each respective blog post. If you’re new to the blogosphere, the notion of tagging and categorising your blog posts may at first be a little confusing. If you do indeed fit into [...]
Business Success on Facebook = ‘Share-worthy’ Content
12/09/2012 By Leave a Comment
Gaining a loyal following of Facebook fans isn’t just about being a brand that everybody knows. It’s about creating content that people want to share. Find out what type of content gets shared.
What is Google up to now?
04/09/2012 By 2 Comments
From the Google Knowledge graph to Google Local and Google Plus integration, find out more about Google’s latest changes. If you don’t have time to read this post, we’ve embedded a Slideshare presentation to enable quick and easy viewing.
Google Plus, Privacy & the ‘not provided’ statistic
03/09/2012 By Leave a Comment
If you use Google Analytics you know how frustrating that ‘not provided’ label is but do you know why it’s there? Turns out it’s got to do with being logged into your Google account and guess what? It’s all in the name of search privacy.
Must have Smartphone Apps for anyone in Business
30/08/2012 By Leave a Comment
If you own a Smartphone, there are a host of mobile apps you really will find useful, especially if you are in business. From apps that make giving presentations easy to apps that allow you to manage your entire business trip itinerary, we’ve listed the most important of the lot!
Why you need to do content marketing
28/08/2012 By Leave a Comment
Social Media continues to transform the internet marketing landscape – while old favourites such as email and paid search marketing still have a significant role to play, the new shiny Facebooks, YouTubes and Twitters of the World Wide Web recommend your business have an online presence. Otherwise you risk being left behind by competitors who [...]
5 Critical Checks to Minimise Shopping Cart Abandonment
28/08/2012 By Leave a Comment
Online shopping statistics continue to grow according to a recent study carried out by CRR Research; 2011 online sales in the UK were £50.34 billion, up by 12% on the previous year, making up an impressive 12% of UK retail trade. The same trend can be seen across Europe with a predicted ecommerce growth of [...]