Net Neutrality is one of those ‘on-topic’ subjects that has swung into focus recently and has caught people’s imaginations. It’s not surprising really as it’s something that threatens to change the way in which we are all able to access content on the Internet, so you could say it’s important! Having watched the oddly compelling […]
Category archives: General News items
Social Media and its Growing Impact
Although somewhat US-centric, this infographic from the Socially Aware Blog is a useful indicator of the impact social media has on day-to-day life, when compared to our other activities, the Internet/TV balance, and just how much of our time is now taken up online.
Crowdfunding and social media
Through Cotswolds Broadband I have been looking at crowdfunding as a means of raising a significant proportion of the initial capital required to operate a new rural broadband investment fund. When you are talking about generating upwards of £5 million overall, it’s important to get it right, otherwise the business could struggle. So we are […]
Facebook Pages and Profiles – What are the Differences?
Like every other social media consultant I get asked this one the whole time, so what are the differences and should you care? Let’s answer that with a question: What exactly is your brand using Facebook for? Generally the answer would be to market that brand’s products or services, for which the most desirable function is reach […]
Please Give Generously to Charity Cycle Ride
On April 13th I will be donning Lycra(!) and setting off from no.10 Downing Street with around 30 other cyclists to raise funds for two charities in memory of a good friend and landlord of our local pub in Chadlington, Oxfordshire, where we will end up on Saturday evening after 120 miles in the saddle. […]
Magic Bus UK roars away
A new website for Magic Bus UK was launched on 5th March 2012 in conjunction with charity fundraising agency partner John Grain Associates. Featuring a multi-level CMS and a fun, engaging design, the site is designed to be easy to manage by the charity and simple to navigate by their supporters, fundraisers and donors. With […]
Latest Effective Social Media seminar
If you aren’t already actively engaging with more than 800 million Social Media users then you should attend my next two-hour ‘Effective Social Media’ seminar and learn how you can leverage LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and other social networks for your business, organisation or charity. The seminar aims to give attendees a solid foundation in […]
Updated Keyboard Shortcuts Wallcharts
I recently updated my infamous ‘Windows Keyboard Shortcuts’ (as originally blogged back in 2006 here), so here is the updated version: Windows keyboard shortcuts (PDF 48KB) But what about Mac users? Okay, here’s a new version for all the Mac lovers out there (me too). Mac keyboard shortcuts (PDF 98KB) Feel free to download and […]
New website for Cleenol
Industrial cleaning and hygiene products manufacturer Cleenol approached us in early 2011, requiring a new website, since their existing one was getting very long in the tooth. Following a six-way competitive tender for the business, we were awarded the contract to create an online product database and catalogue, together with customer tools aimed at improving […]
Search Engine Submission Scam
It appears another variation on the domain registration scam and the Domain Registry of America scam, that I have previously discussed in this blog, is appearing via email to domain owners. In this version, an official-looking email informs the domain registrant that they need to register in order to be found in search engines. Of course […]