Web development: Email 'could die out'
17th November 2009
Sending emails could be a thing of the past within a decade if internet trends carry on as they are, it has been said.The University of Kent carried out research for TalkTalk and found that younger people prefer instant messaging and social networking to email, which is being seen as too slow and...
Ecommerce social media 'must be targeted'
16th November 2009
A professional has advised business owners to target their social media campaigns for ecommerces.In a blog post for Sparxoo, David Capece acknowledged that it is harder to tailor social media than direct mail but stressed that efforts need to be made.He suggested using tools to measure audience...
Social media's effect on ecommerce 'undeniable'
16th November 2009
Businesses have an "undeniable" impact from social media, according to an expert.In an article for ClickZ, Aaron Kahlow said that a firm's PR has a definite effect from Web 2.0.He explained that this could range from generating interest in a new product or making a response to negative...
Pre-installed Flash software 'good for web design'
16th November 2009
Customers are more likely to be drawn to a website that already has Flash or Java pre-installed on them, according to a writer.In an article for Sunlight Bingo, an author identified as Irene told bingo players that it is "always advisable" to choose a website that already has such...
Sky iPhone app wins innovation award
13th November 2009
An iPhone application has won an innovation award from the Royal Television Society (RTS). The annual event honoured the Sky News iPhone app in its category entitled On the Move, technology website Electric Pig reported. Launched in May, the news application has proved popular among mobile internet...
Spending on travel website marketing to rise next year
13th November 2009
Travel companies are planning on increasing their website development and marketing spend next year, according to the findings of a new survey.According to research from Frommer's Unlimited, 84 per cent of travel websites said that search engine optimisation was a priority for 2010 and spending on...
Website SEO myths debunked
12th November 2009
Myths and misconceptions about search engine optimisation (SEO) are "abundant", according to a PromotionWorld writer.Sharon Housley said that one myth about SEO is that quantity is more important than quality when it comes to backlinks.However, she pointed out this is not the case, as the...
How to build links in a website
12th November 2009
Webmasters with limited time to spare building links may wish to take advice from Search Engine Land writer Debra Mastaler.She suggested that there are several effective ways to build links, even under the pressure of time.Using the example of a price comparison site, she advised that a good first...
Android mobile applications 'may not threaten iPhone'
11th November 2009
Apple's iPhone is not automatically threatened by the new mobile phone from Sony Ericsson, according to a industry professional.The flagship X10 mobile is compatible with Google's Android, according to widespread media reports.But Conrad Longmore, who edits Mobile Gazette, said that Android 2.0 and...
New sports TV mobile application launched
11th November 2009
A new mobile application for the iPhone is now allowing sports fans to watch games live on their phones.Sky Mobile TV, the product of an agreement between Apple and BSkyB, is free to download and costs £6 a month to allow people access to channels such as Sky Sports and Sky News through wi-fi...
Telegraph discusses website SEO
10th November 2009
A member of the Telegraph's online staff has spoken of how the daily broadsheet uses search engine optimisation (SEO) on its website.Julian Sambles, head of audience development, told Econsultancy blogger Chris Lake that while the newspaper makes use of SEO, it does not do so at the expense of its...
Tweets 'can help website SEO'
10th November 2009
Companies can use Twitter to maximise their search engine optimisation (SEO) efforts, a writer has claimed.In a blog post for SEO Consult, an author identified as James pointed out the increasing popularity of the microblogging site and urged firms to consider their SEO strategy when using it.He...
App Store breaks 100,000 barrier for mobile applications
10th November 2009
More than 100,000 mobile applications are now available through Apple's App Store, the technology giant has revealed.The company noted that the iPhone SDK had been the initial springboard for mobile applications and that there are now 20 different types of app, available in 77 countries.Mobile...
Most time online spent on Microsoft websites
9th November 2009
Microsoft websites take up more hours of internet time from users than any other kind, new research has shown.According to figures released by comScore, people aged 15 and above spent almost 27 billion hours online in September on a worldwide basis.14.5 per cent of these hours were used to look at...
How to avoid SEO clichés in website copywriting
9th November 2009
Search engine optimisation (SEO) writers have been warned of certain phrases that could make their copy read badly.According to Stuck On author Carl, optimised website content can end up being poorly written, which could turn away the search engines as well as the readers."Cookie cutter...
Editorial calendar 'can help website blog for SEO'
6th November 2009
Companies using a blog to help with search engine optimisation (SEO) for their websites have been urged to keep a calendar in place.Marketing Sherpa gave this as one of several tips for capitalising on this form of online publicising and marketing.It spoke to Acoustics by Design, a small...
Website SEO 'must mirror customers' language'
6th November 2009
Search engine optimisation (SEO) tactics need to be grounded in consumer language, according to an expert.Writing for the New Brunswick Business Journal, Murray Etheridge explained that the terms being entered in searches by potential customers could be different from those used by professionals...
Mobile applications 'will dominate internet use'
6th November 2009
Users will access the internet from mobile devices more than they will use fixed lines to get on to it, according to new research.Data from mobileSQUARED indicates that by 2011, mobile internet will dominate the market.Its findings suggest that there will be 42.7 million mobile broadband internet...
Keywords 'must be in website title tag'
5th November 2009
It is essential for small businesses looking to improve their search engine ranking to make the most of keywords - particularly in website title tags.According to the Media Channel 2.0 blog, after carrying out thorough research to select the best highly-targeted keywords, it is important to place...
Search engines 'on lookout for website SEO'
5th November 2009
A professional has outlined potential pitfalls of search engine optimisation (SEO).In an article for SEO Consult, a writer named James said that search engines and SEO are not always working towards the same goals.He explained that while SEO exists to expose websites to the right customers, search...
SEO 'important part of web design'
5th November 2009
Effective web design needs to take search engine optimisation (SEO) into consideration.Web designer Lawrence Perry explained that searchers usually check out websites that rank highly on their results page.As a result, having good SEO can help to bring in new visitors and increase...
Website landing pages 'need to be optimised'
5th November 2009
The importance of good web design for a landing page has been highlighted by a writer.In an article for Big News Biz, Robert Smith stated that a landing page could make the difference between gaining and losing a sale from a website visitor.He identified a number of factors that need to be...
Websites 'must look at numbers to assess SEO'
4th November 2009
A professional has urged owners of ecommerce businesses to look up key figures relating to their websites to work out the efficiency of a search engine optimisation (SEO) strategy.In a blog post for SEO Consult, a writer called Nick urged website owners to check statistics for areas such as hits,...
Mobile applications 'can have business benefits'
4th November 2009
The use of mobile applications can bring advantages to companies, according to an industry expert.Writing for Web 2.0 Journal, Kevin Benedict explained that such technology could help various firms stay in contact with each other if they are working on a collaborative project."I see the value...
How to start a website SEO strategy
4th November 2009
Ecommerce businesses that wish to use search engine optimisation (SEO) for their websites have been given help on finding priorities.Writing for Search Engine Watch, Eric Enge acknowledged that firms will have schedules to keep and therefore need to know what to concentrate on when they begin an...
Original content 'best for website SEO'
3rd November 2009
Search engine optimisation (SEO) works best on original content, a professional has explained.Writing for Stuck On, an author known as Carl warned against copying text from other sources such as Wikipedia or the websites of competitors."Copying content is a quick way to get your website...
Web design 'is about interaction'
3rd November 2009
Effective web design is about building an interactive relationship with customers and not just aesthetics, according to a professional.In an interview with Sparxoo, senior designer for the company Deirdre Zahl explained that web design is about creating an experience."Web design is not just...
Nottingham-based dentists' website aids improvement
2nd November 2009
Good web design on a new website is being credited for the success of a business' expansion.Crown and Bridge in Nottingham upped its ecommerce capacities with a new website to help it provide for increasing demand.Its managing director, Marcus Rickard, said that having a bespoke website created for...
Web design 'is never completed'
2nd November 2009
Firms should never think of their web design as being complete, according to an industry writer.In an article for the CPA Technology Adviser, Michael Roselius stated: "A website is never 'done'."He urged companies to test their website's links regularly and set aside time for periodic...
How to devise a website SEO campaign
2nd November 2009
Ecommerce website owners have been given tips on devising a search engine optimisation (SEO) tactic with a consultant.In an article for SEO Consult, author Michael outlined the main factors that need to be involved in such a strategy.These include compiling keywords and placing them in both the...
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