Mike’s Blog
Use Google Adwords to Bring Visitors to Your Website
One of the things I'm often asked about, particularly by owners of recently developed website, is how quickly will the site appear in the Google listings.That's usually when the subject of Google Adwords is raised as a way of getting the sites listed in Google...
Why You Shouldn’t Send “Out of Office” Replies
Going on holiday for the next couple of weeks? Or going out of the office on a business trip for a few days?What do you do about your email? Do you set an out of office reply? Here's why you shouldn't.The main reason is spam. The second reason is spam and the third...
Know How: How to check if your website is listed on Google
Is my site listed in Google? That’s a question that I often get asked by clients after their websites have recently gone live.Take the following situation.Your new business has been in operation for a couple of months. Trade has been good and now that your new website...
Does Your Website Look Good on Hand-Held Devices?
Well it might do on this guy's monster but for most of us, if you haven't updated your website in the last couple of years, then I'm betting that the answer to this question is no, or probably don't know because you haven't checked it.The last few years has seen an...
Ten Computer Tips to Save You Time and Money
Does IT drive you crazy? Do find yourself wanting throw your laptop out of the window? I certainly do from time to time but, unfortunately, we have no option. IT is now an integral part of doing business today so we may as well try to make the most of it.To this end...
Three questions that can determine the success of your website
I've been doing a lot of thinking recently about the things that can determine success or failure for a business. So I thought I would share some of my thoughts and write about the key factors that drive a business’ marketing. And, of course, devising an effective...
Evernote for all your administrative functions
A client recently mentioned that he needed a CRM application to manage his business, because as a small business owner, having to work both on and in his business, he need something to help him stay organized, especially when dealing with clients. I have also been in...
10 Things to do Before You Approach a Website Developer
When I’m approached by clients for a website, I’m often shocked by some people’s lack of thought or planning.. After all, if you’re looking to buy a car you usually go into the showroom with some idea of what you want. You wouldn’t want to be sold a Rolls Royce when...
Computer Keyboard Shortcuts
I’ve blogged about this previously, but I thought it would be a good idea to recap and consolidate the tips I previously gave, into a single post.Copy and PasteThree things that you often have to do when you’re writing on the computer are; copying text, cutting text...
The Secret to Success Online
Most websites don’t work. Or at least, they don’t achieve what the site owners originally intended them to do, which is to bring in more business. Why is this? What’s the secret? In this post, I will reveal that secret.It’s very simple. Most websites have been...