SOPA (Stop Online Piracy Act ) and PIPA (Protect IP Act), what’s all the fuss about?

You may have heard people talking/blogging/twittering about SOPA — the Stop Online Piracy Act and PIPA (Protect IP Act), but what’s it really all about?

We take a look to see how it will impact the internet the whole world over.

5 tips for taking your website to an international market

For many businesses, reaching an international market is a logical and sometimes vital step to growing your business. It goes without saying elements of your website will need to change, so here are a few useful considerations that explain what, how and why.

Google’s Panda update downgrades UK tech sites, Affiliate sites and Content Farms

Google is well known for implementing new search algorithms within its search technology.
A recent update called Panda has changed the game for many website owners, most notably those that use affiliate links to other websites.

Google+, should Facebook be worried?

It’s been no secret that Google have been desperate to get a slice of the Social Network pie for some time now. After Google Wave failed to create a stir, is Google+ the next biggest thing? We take a look and find out…

8 New FREE Workshops for July and August

Due to the popularity of our Free Workshops, we’re pleased to announce 8 new workshops for July and August on Facebook, Google Analytics, Search Engine Optimsation, Social Media and more…

What is WAI Compliance for your website, and why do you need to know?

Many website owners either aren’t aware of WAI or brush over with limited understanding, but in some cases you could be breaking the law. We look at WAI compliance and how it may affect your website.

New UK law on use of website Cookies deferred for one year

UK websites are being given one year to comply with EU cookie laws, the Information Commissioner’s Office has said.

The regulations were commonly complied with by the inclusion of relevant wording in a website’s Privacy Policy, however this is no longer to be the case.

So, how might these changes in the law affect your website?

Moving your website to a new host? Here’s what you need to know

From time to websites need to move from one host to another. This can be for various reasons such as upgrading for better performance, but more typically it’s to find a new host that best supports the website’s needs. The most common need to move host is due to a new website with a new web developer and with a need for a different type of hosting. We look at how the process works, and what you need to know.

How To Use Facebook Places For Your Business

Want to have your own business show up within Facebook Places? For companies that have a physical location it makes sense to have a Facebook Place in order to track the people who are stopping by your shop, office, or venue.

As such, Facebook has released a new guide for businesses to learn how to merge Facebook Pages and Facebook Places into a single Page.

Seven Ways to Raise Your Local Business Listing Rank in Google

Google Local Business Listings are different than organic or pay-per-click listings.
They typically only show up when the user types a service oriented business followed by the location for their search. A large map from Google Maps appears alongside up to ten URLs with a phone number by each.
But how do they work and how can you get the most out of them?