Here is an alphabetised list of all of our Online Marketing
articles. We do re-visit them, endeavouring to keep them up-to-date
and as factual as possible.
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Advantages
of Online Marketing
A comparison article, showing the benefits Online Marketing has
over offline alternatives. |
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Are multiple domains good
for SEO?
With the more links to your website the better, it stands to
reason that buying up domains pointing at your main website makes
sense. We shatter the myth! |
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The Benefits of Email
Marketing
We believe email marketing is a great way of getting your name out
there, and can prove successful. Take a look at the reasons why! |
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The benefits of permission based email marketing
Email marketing has suffered because of spammers. Here is our
article on how and why you should only work with permission based
email marketing. |
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Beware of
Duplicate Content
Duplicate content isn't as obvious as it might seem. Ensure you're
doing the right thing by reading our article on the do's and
don'ts. |
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Bing to index
Twitter and Facebook updates
Recent news tells us Bing has agreed a deal with Twitter to make
user updates searchable. We take a look at what that means for
you. |
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Changing domain
name in Google Analytics
Recently changed your domain name? If you're using Google's hit
tracking software, then here's a short guide on changing your
website's URL. |
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Dos and Don'ts of Email
Marketing
Email marketing can be a little perilous. How do you know if
you're meeting all legislation? Could you risk falling out with
someone you're trying to entice? |
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Dos and Don'ts of Facebook Advertising
With images being part of advertising on Facebook, its important
to get your advert right in order get the best Click Through Rate.
We show you how. |
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Does
commenting on blogs help SEO?
A look into the do's and don'ts of building incoming links through
online articles, saving you time and improving your rankings. |
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Do include files harm SEO?
Include files are great for updating websites easily, but does the
fact you are removal HTML affect what search engines spiders see? |
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Do people click on Pay Per Click
ads?
Previous research has shown that Pay Per Click adverts aren't
particularly liked by users, resulting in low Click Through Rates.
We take a look to see why... |
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Does page speed affect
rankings?
Everyone involved in SEO wonders what elements form Google's
algorithm. One not research much is page speed, so we do a little
investigative work. |
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Email open rates on
the up
For the fourth quarter in a row, research shows email open rates
have increased. We show you how to make the most of it. |
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Facebook Advertising: Is
it worth it?
Advertising on the world's most popular social networking site can
be alluring, but is it right for your business? We take a look at
what its all about. |
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Finding MSN Live Search
backlinks
It has been a while since you've been able to view backlinks
registered by MSN's search engine, but now, you can! We show you how
to access the data. |
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Get more followers on Twitter
So you've set up a Twitter but no ones following you... what do
you do? See our tips and hints for attracting a readership. |
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Getting people to subscribe
Building a solid base of recipients to send your email marketing
to is probably the most difficult part of an email campaign. We
show you to get started. |
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Getting to the
top of Google Business listings
The battlefield has moved from Google's organic listings to Google
Map results, which are always shown at the top. The question is,
how do you get there? |
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The Google Barometer Blog
We take a look at Google's new blog that talks about planning
online marketing campaigns, focusing on its Google Insights tool. |
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Google Chrome 2
released
Google is attempting to pull away from the browser pack with the
launch of Chrome 2, which claims to be 30% faster on Javascript
pages than its previous version. |
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Google Launches Page Speed
Why waste time getting a website ranking well when you're putting
them off when they get there? We look at Google's new Page Speed
tool intended to help. |
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Google Launches Wonder Wheel
With little fanfare, Google has launched the Wonder Wheel function
which provides a different way of looking at search results. |
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Google updates
Webmasters look
The well used Webmaster tools from Google now has a new look, with
a more intuitive navigation and improved features. |
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The guide to
getting more backlinks
A guide to what backlinks are, why they're important, how they
effect your website's rankings and what types of link are best for
good rankings. |
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Guide to listing on Dmoz
A look into what Dmoz is, its history and whether this ageing
directory is still valid for Search Engine Optimisation. |
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How
Google Image Search helps SEO
Google's image search is used more than most search engines.
Harness the traffic potential with this guide to ranking well in
this hidden gem. |
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How many
backlinks do you need?
We're established backlinks are a major part of SEO, but how many
backlinks do you require before getting that elusive 1st position?
We look at the details. |
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How to keep SEO
rankings when changing domains
Changing your domain may be a necessity, but how do you do so
without losing all of your top rankings? We show you how. |
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Improving page speed
As we have found out, improving page speed could help with you
rankings. Its also certainly a benefit for users, which makes them
more likely to buy from you. |
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Increase your Twitter exposure
Getting seen on Twitter will undoubtedly get you more followers.
We show you the best ways of going about it. |
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Is blogging dead?
With Twitter being the new way to communicate online, does this
mean corporate blogs have met their maker? We argue the case for
and against. |
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Making the most of
unsubscribes
Sure, unsubscribes aren't good news, but it doesn't mean you can't
learn from it. Improve your retention rate with our tips. |
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Microsoft and Yahoo
announce deal
A long awaited deal has finally been struck between search engine
rivals Microsoft and Yahoo. What will this mean for Google? |
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Microsoft
launches Bing search engine
They're at it again! Microsoft has a new name for its search
engine, now called Bing. We take a look at what it has to offer. |
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Optimising AdWords ad
text
Pay Per Click advertising isn't all about bidding above your
competitor, it's about getting searchers to actually click on your ad. |
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New Features for Local
Business Ads
The Local Business Ads option within Google AdWords has some nifty
new features for when someone is searching within Google Maps. |
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Page
speed to become ranking factor on Google?
A new interview with a Google employee puts more fuel on the fire
regarding page speed directly influencing Google search engine
rankings. |
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Segmenting email marketing
campaigns
Email marketing can be great, but only when used in an intelligent
way. We take a look at the benefits of segmenting email lists to
get the best results. |
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SEO
Basics: Google's Quality Guidelines
When starting Search Engine Optimisation many people don't think
to start at the most obvious place: Google. We give an overview of
the do's and don'ts. |
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SEO Mistakes: Stop
PageRank leak
Without knowing, you could be harming your website's search engine
rankings. See why and how to fix the leak with this detailed
article. |
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SEO Secrets: Domain age affecting
rankings
There are thousands of factors than affect rankings, but one often
ignored is domain age. We explain why you should be taking notice. |
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Should I exchange links?
A technique used by many webmasters, but scored by Search Engine
Optimisation experts. So who's right? We investigate. |
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The subject
line commandments
You've created the perfect email, but what about the subject line?
It's the first thing recipients see, yet often gets the least
consideration. Heed our commandments! |
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The Twitter Glossary
New to Twitter? Then you might need this: a glossary of popular
terms and phrases used to help you get started. |
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UK eCommerce Regulations
Selling online? You could be breaking the law if you aren't
following Electronic Commerce Regulations from 2002. Ensure you're
not with this article. |
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Useful Google tools :
Agility
The Internet changes daily and even hourly, so why shouldn't you?
Adapting to consumer needs is essential to stay ahead of the pack.
We find out
why. |
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Useful
Google tools : Efficiency
Don't be stuck in the dark about your target audience.
We can show you the light on how to make your business beneficial
to potential customers. |
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Useful Google tools : Insights
We all fear of business routes that lead to a dead end. We find
out how to stay on the open road whilst avoiding the obstacles. |
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Useful Google tools : Pace
Acting quickly to trends and consumer patterns will give you that
edge over competitors, you can find out how to do so here. |
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Useful tools for Twitter
Twitter is pretty basic, but that doesn't mean you can't get more
out of it. We list a number of useful twitter tools to maximise
its benefit to you. |
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Utilising Google Base for SEO
See how you can give your products added exposure and help your
rankings by using Google's product Google Base. |
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Web browser awareness
There are many web browsers out there these days. People have
their favourite, but as a website owner it's important to be aware
of how they all display your site. |
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Windows 7 release
date
This information was released recently at the Computex conference
in Taiwan, that Windows 7 will launch on 22nd of October this
year. |
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What are Google Local
Business Ads?
We take a look at a new feature within the Google AdWords system
allowing you to advertise in a specific physical area. |
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What are 'One Way' links?
A beginner's guide to one of the fundamentals of Search Engine
Optimisation, helping your search engine rankings massively. |
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What are the most
important rankings?
Everyone wants to be No.1 in Google, but realistically, what
should you be aiming for? We take a look at the research done so
far. |
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What is a "Call-to-Action"?
An in-depth look into this important section of link building,
helping you find the best websites, saving you time whilst optimising
rankings. |
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What is anchor text?
A look into one of the more detailed aspects of linking both
internally and when building incoming links. |
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What is an Opt In
email?
What exactly is an Opt In email? Well, if you don't know, you're
in luck! This article explains the variants. |
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What is a Sitemap?
An article showing how the role of Sitemaps have changed, helping
to get your website indexed quickly. |
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What is Black Hat SEO?
There are techniques that were once used to gain good rankings
quickly, but at the detriment of the users. Check you're not using
any before you're penalised! |
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What is contextual
targeting?
This phrase goes beyond a tool within Google AdWords, it also
forms a strategy for Search Engine Optimisation. We delve into the
details. |
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What is Google AdSense?
Believe it or not, website owners can generate revenue without the
need of a sales team or technology know-how. Introducing Google
AdSense... |
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What is Google AdWords?
New to advertising online? Then you'll want to know about Google
AdWords, the most popular way of getting business through your
website. |
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What is Google PageRank?
A thorough guide into Google's PageRank algorithm, a must read for
anyone looking to get to the top of World's No.1 search engine. |
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What is link weight?
An in-depth look into this important section of link building,
helping you find the best websites, saving you time whilst optimising
rankings. |
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What is the
best type of Sitemap?
An in-depth look into this important section of link building,
helping you find the best websites, saving you time whilst optimising
rankings. |
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What is 'Page Rank Sculpting'?
A new phrase has become fashionable in the world of SEO: Page Rank
Sculpting. We tell you what its all about. |
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What is 'Quality Score'?
If you haven't heard of Quality Score and run a Google AdWords
account, you need read up on this. It will save you money and increase
your conversion rate. |
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What is the Google Directory?
An overview of Google's little known Directory, explaining what it
is and if it has any search engine optimisation benefit. |
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What is the 'Google Sandbox
Effect'?
A must read for anyone new to the world of Search Engine
Optimisation, we explain how new websites are treated by Google. |
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What is Twitter?
An introduction to the new 'micro-blogging' phenomenon that is
Twitter and how it can be advantageous for your business. |
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What is White Hat SEO?
There are many ways of getting a good search engine ranking, but
if you want to rank well for the long-term, there are rules you should
adhere to. |
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Why is Google so
important?
A look into where Google has come from and why, as a website
owner, you should be keeping an eye on what they're up to. |
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Why search results vary
Often we're asked why search results change so often. Although not
common, there are a number of factors that can change what you see in
Google |
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Yahoo shuts
down Content Match in the UK
Search engine giant Yahoo has decided to shut down its Content
Match. We take a look at why they've made this choice. |
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Yahoo is still
competing with Bing
Despite their new deal with Microsoft and it's Bing search engine,
Yahoo still claim they are in competition. We try to unravel the
confusion! |
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