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Beware of the China Domain Name Registration Email Scam
Today, like countless other business owners, I received an email that immediately set alarm bells ringing. The subject line was vague, but the opening lines were designed to create a sense of urgency: Dear Manager, (Please forward this to your CEO, because this is...
Decoding the Hash: Why You Need Tags and Hashtags in Your Social Media Posts
Have you ever scrolled past a captivating post with zero engagement? It's a social media bummer! To boost your reach and connect with your target audience, hashtags and tags are your secret weapons. But what's the difference, and how do you use them effectively? Fear...
Don’t Be a Follower, Be a Trendsetter: Why Your Business Needs TikTok
Gone are the days of TikTok being solely a platform for lip-syncing teens and dance challenges. Today, TikTok boasts a massive user base spanning all demographics, making it a goldmine for businesses looking to connect with a younger audience, boost brand awareness,...
Gram Up Your Business: A Guide to Conquering Instagram for Brand Success
Instagram, the land of captivating photos, drool-worthy food pics, and endless travel inspiration, is more than just a platform for personal snaps. It's a goldmine for businesses looking to connect with customers, build brand awareness, and ultimately drive sales. But...
Mastering the Social Media Ad Game: Dos and Don’ts of Paid Promotion
Social media advertising holds immense power for businesses of all sizes. It allows you to target specific demographics, showcase your offerings to a wider audience, and ultimately drive conversions. But navigating the world of paid social media can feel confusing....
Simple SEO Strategies to Supercharge Your Website
Search Engine Optimization (SEO) can feel like a complex beast, shrouded in mystery and technical jargon. But fear not, website owners! Here's a breakdown of some straightforward SEO tactics you can implement to get your website noticed by search engines and potential...
Why Your Website Needs a Blog: Grow Audience, Credibility, and Sales
In today's digital landscape, a website is practically a necessity. But what if I told you your website could be even more powerful? A well-maintained blog can be a game-changer, offering a treasure trove of benefits for your business or personal brand. Here's why...
Ten Key Points to ensure a Successful Website
After more than 10 years of web design, online marketing experience and dealing with clients with different requirements, I've managed to identify the key factors involved in the creation of a website. Here are my ten key points that I follow to ensure your new...
Key Steps on How to Build a Website
Its important for your business to have a website. If you don't sell online or offer an internet service you might not think your business requires one, but a website can serve as an extension to your business card and contain information about your business and...
Case Study: Floral Dance Florist, Ilkley
Floral Dance was an idea that soon became a reality for my client Angela Naylor who is the successful owner of Floral Dance. On a chance meeting on a night out in Ilkley I told her I was a Web Designer and she told me she wanted to open her own floristry business. ...
Case Study: The Slime Company
I set this business up for my daughter and thoroughly enjoyed designing the logo and branding the business. Once the logo was agreed we could then work on the website. The Website is built on the Wordpress platform with an ecommerce function. Using WooCommerce and a...
On page SEO – Search Engine Optimisation
On page SEO is important because the search engines need to read your website content. If you are not technically inclined in making your website search engine friendly then you can hire someone to do the work for you. That someone could be me. Yes, let me help...
WordPress Plugins – The Top 50 of 2016
Wordpress Plugins are an easier way to add to functionality to a WordPress website without having to do that extra bit of coding. There are endless options available, premium and free to help you build your website. A wordpress plugin is a great way of adding...
Business Blog – Lets Get Organised
There’s so many blogs out there that have been forgotten about and left floating around unseen on the World Wide Web. So many companies have started a business blog and then not posted anything. They started with good intentions of posting regular articles and then...
New Website for Local Dog Walking Business in Ilkley
If you are looking for a local Website Design Service in West Yorkshire, Ilkey, Leeds or surrounding areas please bear JCM Website Design in mind. I've just completed a new website for a local dog walking business in Ilkley - have a look: www.moorwalkiesuk.co.uk. My...
How to keep your website safe from hackers
I've been hacked a couple of times and had about 3 client websites hacked in the past. Its the most frustrating and sickening tragedy and the last time it happened I vowed that it would never happen again. More than anything, when you realise your site has been...
Over a year of designing to get beyond the “Like!”
Designing takes time and effort and lots of testing. It shouldn't be rushed. If you rush through a web design job then you are just heading for disaster. To rush a job is time consuming as you will end up taking longer to rectify your mistakes, overlooked items and...
Your Business Needs a Website ACT NOW
Every Business needs a website. By publishing a website, a business can offer the convenience of instant information to the world and fulfil demand for a product quickly. Its not rocket science - well not to me anyway. I can set you up with a simple website that...
WordPress site stuck in maintenance mode
What to Do When WordPress Gets Stuck In Maintenance Mode? When the Wordpress updates come in its important that you carry these out straight away. Sometimes there's a little blip in the process and the update gets stuck in Maintenance mode. You are left with a...
The Importance of Social Media for your Business
Following on from my post "Why you should have a blog on your website" its now time to talk about how your website should integrate with social media. Working with your website and social media together will make an impact on your website traffic as well as boosting...
What is responsive web design?
A responsive website is a website that responds to different browsers. Laptops, notebooks, widescreen computers, tablets, ipads, smartphones etc all have different sized browsers. If you want the best user experience for your website then you need to make sure its...
Choosing a domain name
Your domain name is your digital address, the first impression for your website or online presence. It's important to choose one that's memorable, easy to type, and reflects your brand. You need to put a lot of thought into choosing your domain name. Once your...