How Do I Attract Visitors to My Website? Wednesday, September 29, 2010

Here are a few ideas:

Tell everybody you know about your site and tell them to tell their friends.

Make sure your website address is on all of your adverts, leaflets etc.

Give people a reason to go to your site, special offers etc.

Get the email address of everyone you do business with and send them an email at least once a month and include a link or reason for them to visit your site.

Optimise your site for the search engines, (getting your site on Google for free) I personally spoke to a room full of business owners today and hardly any of them use the Yellow Pages, they all use Google when they are looking for stuff so getting your site on the first page of Google is a must these days.

Get going with Google Pay Per Click advertising, it is one of the best forms of paid advertising that exists but many small business owners are not using it. Google PPC ads show up at the very top or on the right hand side of the page when someone searches for your keywords. So if you were bidding for the search term 'Chauffeurs in Nottingham' your ad will show up when someone searches for your search term.

The beauty of Google PPC is that you can target a very specific area, there is very little wastage, you only pay when someone clicks your ad and goes through to your website, and you can get your ads online within minutes. You can also change your ad quickly, test different ads, include a daily budget, pause your ads and restart them very easily.

If we could advertise in Magazines and Newspapers and only pay a small fee every time a potential customer calls us we would all be doing it. Testing Google PPC is a must.

I recently helped one of my clients set up his PPC campaign and he had many enquiries and confirmed jobs within the first week.

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Surfing with the alien cover Drake Von Duke Sunday, September 26, 2010

me going crazy in my second year. Happy with the way I play but wish I could be better... Next videos will be Nottingham Lace sorry that my TV is so high. Thinking bout making a new one but that u can hear more my guitar...



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POU4DXr9gpM&hl=en

Lawrencium - Periodic Table of Videos Thursday, September 23, 2010

Lawrencium was another of the topics discussed on The Professor's recent London Road Trip. More at www.periodicvideos.com



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_zBsnnJOkyA&hl=en

Climate change advert Wednesday, September 22, 2010

A video me and my friend made for our Rich Media project at Nottingham Trent Uni about climate change and how to reduce your carbon footprint. Shot in the style of those mastercard 'priceless' adverts. Music: Tenacious D - Explosivo Foo Fighters - The Pretender



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0P0XRPMWlfg&hl=en

York / Nottingham with friends 2009 Monday, September 20, 2010

Tattooica wih friends travel to York UK to hook up with more friends for some fun



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGRZRdFZ5Ho&hl=en

Get Some Fresh Air and See Stunning Scenery With a Walking Holiday in the Azores Sunday, September 19, 2010

Are you keen to go on a break that allows you to drink in some fascinating natural scenery while getting some gentle exercise at the same time? If this is the case, you may want to consider going on a walking holiday in the Azores.

The Portuguese archipelago is awash with dramatic mountains and valleys, so whether you are going on your first walking holiday or are much more experienced, perhaps you've gone on hiking breaks in the past and fancy trying somewhere new, there is bound to be plenty for you to take in.

Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the set of islands contains lush fields, hot mineral springs and clear blue lakes, so be sure to stop every once in a while to savour the stunning natural sights.

The Azores also contains a number of geysers, Furnas is just one area where they are located - and if you time it just right, you might be able to get a snapshot of these as they spout!

By taking a walking holiday in the Azores, you may well find yourself exploring the numerous paths and trails of Sao Miguel. This is the largest island in the archipelago, so there is certain to be plenty of things for you to see.

With the nickname of the Green Island, it should come as little surprise that Sao Miguel is awash with rolling hills and green plains, although you can also see some stunning lakes such as Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul.

However, there are several other places in the region which are ideal for hiking. These include Sao Jorge and Santa Maria, so be sure to incorporate these into your Sunvil Discovery walking holiday experience.

The walking trails and paths in the Azores differ significantly in terms of difficulty, so if you want a more relaxing stroll through the hills or are keen to go on a hike that will be a little more strenuous, there will be something for you.

But a walking holiday to the Azores does not entirely have to be spent trekking on two feet, There will be the opportunity to visit numerous villages and towns where you can observe locals go about their daily lives and sample regional dishes such as cozido.

And if you feel like taking a dip, be sure to pack your swimming costume. The numerous lakes in the Azores - not to mention the gorgeous crystal blue sea - are ideal if you want spend some time splashing around.

With so much to see, you could be booking your next holiday to the Azores before you know it!

A holiday in the Azores offers fantastic beaches, great weather and a variety of things to see and do. Sunvil Discovery has a range of holidays to choose from so no matter where you want to go, we should have something for you.

IT Support For a Small Business Saturday, September 18, 2010

It has been observed that many of the small businesses look for IT support only when they are faced with problems that have aggravated to a point where immediate treatment is necessary. It is always advisable to have the IT support in hand rather than take the expensive gamble. There are many things of the small businesses that can be outsourced to get them solved. Now days, many British and American companies are outsourcing their problems to other firms to get them solved. They are:

1. Support for the Hardware,
2. Support for the Software,
3. Software malfunction,
4. Hardware problems,
5. Backup purposes,
6. Recovery after disasters,
7. Upgrading the working and needed software,
8. Over the phone help,

You might ask that why should companies opt for the IT support? Well, the answer is straightforward and obvious. Many firms start out with the working systems and they are sure that they will never give problems within the warranty period. It mostly doesn't but what if it does? Why take the risk of losing most of the valuable data you have on the machine? Many firms opt for the cost effective method and lay off their own staff meant for the maintenance purposes.

This is where outsourcing comes into the picture and it is indeed very cost effective too! You don't have to pay salaries to the people for doing the job and can get the job done in the way you want all at once. You have to pay them for their works and one payment is all that is needed at a time.

Many British and American companies have opted for this method and are finding it as a very convenient method of getting their systems fixed and protected. They can avail of their needs at a very reasonable price and they don't have to pay the professionals for doing their jobs as a salary. Sometimes, it has been seen that the companies call upon people who appear to have some amount of knowledge in the field. This can prove to be dicey and is a bit like taking chances with your precious data.

The better option will be to call up an IT form that has solid reputation in the field and ask them to send someone reliable for the job. Even if playing with fire, you have some confidence that your hands will not get burnt. Spending well on the job during the first time is much better than saving money first and then ending up paying more money the second round because the problem arose again.

Getting the quality when you are spending is your basic right and that should be delivered by the company. But even you have to take care while choosing the company for doing the job. This should explain the importance of choosing the right IT firm to have your IT support.

Philips Taylor Brown offers IT support in the Nottingham area, tailored to suit the needs of any business. Visit their website now for more information if you are looking for IT Support Nottingham.