Email marketing software review: iContact vs MailChimp

For small businesses and non-profit organizations, one of the easiest ways to stay in touch with customers and supporters is to send them a weekly, monthly, or quarterly email newsletter. We look at two of the biggest players in the Email Marketing software field, iContact and MailChimp.

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.

Choosing the right Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, where to start…

A good CRM package can be the hub of a business and help drive sales, build relationships and save time and money. But with so many to choose from, where do you start? Get it right, and it will drive your business, get it wrong and it will cost you dearly. We look at the basics…

Your first website and Google, so what happens next?

So you’ve built your first website, and you want to get found in Google.
If you’re not sure what happens and how it all works, then read on…

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.

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.

The truth behind Link Building; how to build your business both online and offline.

When promoting your website and looking to win new business using the internet, the subject of Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is always a hot topic. The common expectation is that being number one in the Google listings for the key phrase of your choice is the only answer. We look at link building and what’s really involved…