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Quadracentifiable

Rebecca — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 21:58:00 +0000

The NZ SEO Challenge has just released the word Quadracentifiable as the keyword that NZ wide SEO’s will be attempting to achieve number one ranking for come 5pm November 28th 2010.

Email Signatures

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:43:57 +0000

Everyone and anyone who sends emails on a regular basis should have an effective email signature; email signatures that are long, or overly formatted signature can distract people from the content of the email. An email is part of who you are; and therefore your email signature reflects you, and your business and as such…

Email Marketing – Avoid Spamming

admin — Thu, 29 Jul 2010 02:43:39 +0000

The Unsolicited Electronic Messages Act 2007 (UEM) has been enforce for three years now, yet businesses are still making mistakes in sending unsolicited emails in the hope of gaining new business; and in doing so are risking more than they could potentially gain. The Spam checklist 1) Is your message electronic? 2) Is your message…

Why have a website (small business)

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:35:54 +0000

Something like 1.4 million people use the internet to to make purchases; part of the purchasing decision is researching, comparing products before making a purchase. How many of these people may have come across a small business similar to the one you are in; you did not feature; your competition did though. That’s one example…

Marketing Your Brand Online

admin — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 23:32:38 +0000

Investing in your brand online isn’t just about spending money, it’s about building an a presence that will resound with your customers, and keep them coming back time and again. Better still this will happen whether they’re being offer a deal or promotion of not. Building your brand online will not only help build awareness…

Ecommerce Web Development

admin — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:21:47 +0000

The trend towards ecommerce has rapidly surpassed trend status and become a standard part of consumerism. Everyday there are advertisements directing us to someone’s website to conduct a transaction, buy a concert ticket, book travel or accommodation, perhaps even buy household goods – the list of what can be transacted online is almost endless. No…

What can a social media consultant do for your business?

Rebecca — Mon, 31 May 2010 02:36:39 +0000

As the social web grows and more and more people are interacting online; businesses in New Zealand are being forced to take notice of the trend. Whether you believe social media can benefit your business or not is irrelevant. It is highly likely you will get swept up in the wave regardless of your view.…

What are people saying about you online?

Phil — Mon, 31 May 2010 01:38:42 +0000

With more and more conversations happening online these days it pays to be aware of what is being said about your brand or company. As well as providing helpful feedback on how people perceive your company it also gives you the opportunity to participate in the conversation and encourage people to share how they think…

Back up your social media efforts with offline activities

SocialMedia@TWC — Thu, 20 May 2010 02:37:10 +0000

The way the world connects these days is very different to how it once did. It’s fair to say that most work is taking place online, especially when you’re talking building and managing communities. The web offers us a fairly simplistic and convenient way to meet others who have similar interests, a way to connect…

Latest changes to Facebook spark major privacy concerns

SocialMedia@TWC — Sun, 16 May 2010 22:56:23 +0000

We’ve all no doubt seen or heard the news lately about privacy issues relating to Facebook (and other social networking sites); this is a timely reminder to all of us to think about what information we are sharing, and if you’re a parent, think about what your children are sharing. What’s happening with our private…