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6 reasons to plan your blog before you start writing

Do you create a plan for your blog before you start writing it? Plans don’t have to be in-depth, but they can provide key points which serve as signposts for the focus and outline of your topic. We look at 6 key reasons to create a plan before writing your blog. 1 – Identify research…
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How to plan an amazing blog post that drives traffic to your website

How to plan an amazing blog post that drives traffic to your website

Having a plan before you start writing your blog post is great for 2 reasons: a) You are not starting with what can be a dreaded blank page; and b) You have an idea in mind of where you are going with your topic. Both these elements help you clearly articulate the ideas you want…
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WordPress Menus - Updating and changing the menu

WordPress Menus – Updating and changing the menu

WordPress is a great website content management system with so much functionality. This includes creating menus for your site. Depending on your WordPress theme there might be more than one menu location, but the main one is usually the one at the top of your web page. The WordPress menu support allows you to create…
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WordPress Menus - Updating and changing the menu

WordPress Menus – Updating and changing the menu

WordPress is a great website content management system with so much functionality. This includes creating menus for your site. Depending on your WordPress theme there might be more than one menu location, but the main one is usually the one at the top of your web page. The WordPress menu support allows you to create…
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Why your website has to be mobile friendly

Why your website has to be mobile friendly

We are still amazed by the number of websites we visit that are non responsive and do not look good on a mobile device. It makes no sense to us because surely the owners of these websites are using smartphones in the same way that everyone else is using a smartphone. I mean, surely they…
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Why your website has to be mobile friendly

Why your website has to be mobile friendly

We are still amazed by the number of websites we visit that are non responsive and do not look good on a mobile device. It makes no sense to us because surely the owners of these websites are using smartphones in the same way that everyone else is using a smartphone. I mean, surely they…
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7 key elements of impactful content

7 key elements of impactful content

Content marketing involves the creation of relevant, valuable, impactful content which creates a connection with your target audience, establishing the foundation of interest in your brand in order to facilitate sales of your product or services. Online content comes in a variety of formats and categories as follows: Written content is created as eBooks to…
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5 tips on writing impactful posts for LinkedIn

5 tips on writing impactful posts for LinkedIn

A LinkedIn post is basically a status update – letting your audience know what’s news with your brand and sharing new updates about significant developments in your industry and company.  It is also an ideal place to feature a short yet powerful message which can make your brand relatable, encouraging dialogue and interaction which can…
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4 creative ways to use your Company Page LinkedIn banner

4 creative ways to use your Company Page LinkedIn banner

The LinkedIn banner appears along with your company logo at the top of your LinkedIn Company Page. The banner creates a context or your logo and company, providing insight into your brand’s services and offerings. Used as a vehicle to attract attention and interest through images and messages, the banner can be used strategically to…
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How to write a good LinkedIn Summary for your brand

How to write a good LinkedIn Summary for your brand

You have 2000 characters to write a good introduction.  Keep in mind that only the top half or so is visible which means that you want to have the most important content at the beginning in order to motivate your audience to read further and start engaging with you brand. In terms of you overall…
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The 5 best free SEO tools

The 5 best free SEO tools you should start using today

You cannot just build a website and expect people to find it. Here are 5 free SEO tools that you can use to improve your own Search Engine Optimisation. Search Engine Optimisation is an ongoing venture. You need to be constantly working on your Search Engine Optimisation – to ensure you stay at the top…
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Managed WordPress Support – Why it’s important?

If you want cheap website hosting there are plenty of options available to you. We understand that may be your only option when starting out. We personally don’t want to be the cheapest because we offer premium WordPress hosting and  Managed WordPress Support. Managed WordPress Support is vital for any organisation that really wants to…
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