Learn how to do SEO yourself
It’s completely possible to do SEO yourself, on your own website and the rest of your online presence. There are …
Online business
The online business category includes guides, tutorials and FAQ’s on internet services and online marketing that small business owners deal with each day.
From website addresses, hosting and business email. I also cover online software that will help in running a business online.
Google Brand Pages
Google Business Profiles have taken place of Google Brand Pages and Google Location Pages, once known collectively as Google Plus. …
Change WordPress username
You should change the WordPress username if it is admin. Or if it is anything else that is simple to …
Open Graph image
An Open Graph image is created by a website owner – the image fits perfectly onto a Facebook post when …
What is Google My Business?
‘Google My Business’ is a free tool provided by Google. From it, businesses can manage information that appears on Google …
Target audience – connect and inspire
I wanted to start the RIDE THE WAVE series talking about CONNECTING WITH AN AUDIENCE. You can take this through …
Small business email options
There are lots of options for small business email, choosing the right system can become quite daunting. This post walks …
Business startup website ideas
I have outlined some startup website ideas in this post, to help your business in the new venture. Most businesses are aware they should …
How to monetise a website
Small businesses spend time and money building websites and blogs to advertise. Why not also monetise that website or blog? …
Website images best practices
Did you know that even the images on your website will have a effect on where how well the website …
What is a domain name?
What is a domain name and how does it work? When we talk about a domain name in the case of …
Website design for business
Starting a website design for business will present you with some difficult decisions. For small businesses, a website is arguably the …
How technology helps business growth
The California Gold Rush of 1849 was one of the most significant events that shaped American history in the 19th …
Targeted online marketing
Targeted online marketing prevents a business wasting resources. You can gain traction when you know your fans. Analysis of online advertising …
Choosing a domain name for a business
Choosing a domain name for a business is an important decision. Should you choose a descriptive domain, long or short, …
The definition of a target audience
A target audience is a group that a marketing message appeals to. Businesses often have more than one target audience. A company …
Using Pinterest as a business
Google can answer almost any question you ask by providing well thought out results using a specific formula (called an algorithm). …
How to commission a logo for use on the web
The most important aspect of a company identity is its logo. The internet provides a huge ‘shop window’ to display …
How and why have I suddenly start getting SPAM?
My email address has been SPAM free up until now! It’s pretty rare not to get any SPAM at all. You may …
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How to add files to Dropbox
A friend, colleague or client has invited you to a Dropbox folder so that you can share files. What do …
How do I create an e-newsletter for my small business?
Firstly I would like to warn against sending advertising email messages to non-clients or to unsuspecting persons/businesses. If they are …
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The value of professional profile photos
Good presentation across your website and social media networks is essential. One of the most important aspects of any profile is the …
Internet hoaxes uncovered
Internet hoaxes are usually false reports about a scam or virus. They exist mostly to scare monger and waste time. …
A guide to spam
What is SPAM? Spam is basically all unsolicited commercial email (UCE) and unsolicited bulk email (UBE) that the recipient does not …
How to share files over the Internet
Do you have trouble accessing files when you are out of your office? Dropbox is a quick and easy way …
How to set up a business email address on an iPhone or iPad
Mail using providers like iCloud, Google, AOL or Yahoo can be set up automatically on an iPhone or iPad. Only …
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How to create email signatures in Microsoft Outlook
Create an email signature in Outlook 2003 Setting up your email signature in Outlook 2003: Open OUTLOOK Click on Tools then …
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Scam letters from ‘Domain Name Renewal Service’
Many of my clients receive official looking letters from this ‘company’ asking them to send money to re-register an existing …
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Rules to sending out an e-newsletter
I’ve just clicked the button to send out almost 1000 e-newsletters to my client’s members. I always find it somewhat …