Small business secrets...

Get your business to the top of Google.

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Feb 1, 2018 11:42:23 AM

Adwords-1Google Adwords are paid ads that get your website and advert at the top of the search listings on Google. If you want your website and products to be at the top of searches, Adwords is the best way to come out on top, quickly and easily.

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Topics: Small business tips, Latest

Is social media still credible for businesses?

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Jan 30, 2018 12:58:28 PM

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Recent research has shown that only 1 in 4 of us trust Social Media - so should we still be using it in business?  

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Topics: Small business tips, Latest

The 90's called - they want their phone line back

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Jan 25, 2018 2:53:54 PM

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Just like map books, floppy disks and Blockbuster video shops, the traditional phone line is FAST becoming obsolete, being overtaken by cloud technology.

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Topics: Latest, VoIP

How often should you redesign your website?

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Jan 23, 2018 10:34:55 AM

Redesign-Website

Redesigning a website doesn’t have to be a lengthy and complicated task. It certainly isn’t something you should be doing every day. But if you don’t do it often enough, your company will quickly look stale, outdated, and out of touch with modern technology and trends. At the end of the day, your website is the face of your business and it’s important to figure out how often your business needs a face-lift.

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Topics: Small business tips, Latest

Why businesses like yours are moving to cloud-based services

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Jan 11, 2018 12:29:44 PM

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Following the crowd or ‘being a sheep’ has many negative connotations, and in business, you’re hardwired to be different from your competition. So us telling you to join the masses and sign up to the cloud revolution must be an odd thought...BUT, Cloud-based services are becoming hugely popular, especially with UK start-ups and small businesses.

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Topics: Latest, VoIP

Explained: how to optimise your email marketing in 2018

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Jan 9, 2018 1:05:40 PM

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Mobile usage is on the rise (as we’ve been saying for a while now). We’ve discovered that in 2017, 73 per cent of adults in the UK use the internet “on the go” (away from home or work) using a mobile or smartphone, laptop or other devices. We decided to conduct a short survey in our office. The stats showed over 90 per cent of us use the internet on our commute into work (except for Anthony, he drives...).

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Topics: Small business tips, Latest

Looking back at 2017

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Dec 14, 2017 11:04:29 AM

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2017 has gone in a flash! It seems like 5 minutes ago since we were all counting in the new year. Well, you know what they say ‘time flies when you’re having fun’, and that’s certainly how this year has gone for us here at bOnline.

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Topics: bOnline & Industry News

Three ways GDPR can help you grow your business

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Dec 13, 2017 12:30:03 PM

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Don’t just tick the boxes to comply with GDPR – embrace the legislation! It could help grow your business, and connect with your customers.

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Topics: Small business tips, Latest

What’s to come in 2018

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Dec 12, 2017 11:54:19 AM

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We’ve speculated the website trends of 2018, and I’m sure you’re curious to know what are we cooking up for new and existing customers in the upcoming year? Here’s a sneak peek at our plans for 2018.

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Topics: bOnline & Industry News

Bust the myth: VoIP

Posted by Suzannah Hale on Dec 11, 2017 11:20:27 AM

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Most myths are harmless, just like that of the Loch Ness Monster, or Santa Claus for children (and possibly some adults out there). There are some myths, however, that have a direct negative impact, like those surrounding VoIP and cloud technology.

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Topics: Latest, VoIP

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