Posts by Gavin Aldrich
Social Media Advice that Needs an Instant "Ignore" Button
In part I of The Worst Pieces of Social Media Advice we looked at common pieces of “expert” advice, which really should be ignored. Here are some more that you can add to the list. If you have any you think we have left off leave a comment and we will happily add. 1.…
Read MoreIt’s All About the Speed or Why You Should Trust a Content Delivery Network
We are a digital marketing agency that builds websites on WordPress and one of our major concerns is making sure our clients are happy with our work. This means that each and every website we build has to load quickly and display its content properly. With regards to optimising page loads and making sure that…
Read MoreThe Worst Social Media Tips and Why You Should Press “Ignore”- Part I
I am sure many of you have noticed a new breed of expert; they first started popping up about 4 years ago, admittedly more rare then, now though they are quite prolific. Many have studied the unusual behaviour of this new breed – the so called social media guru. They give out advice that is…
Read MoreOops! I did it again! Avoid these common mistakes on Facebook and Twitter
A brand using social media has to adhere to guidelines and protocols that are not always relevant to us as individuals. However, none of us want to be the social leper, right? So maybe there are some good tips here for all of us. Here are some common mistakes, which lead to embarrassing Oops! moments.…
Read MoreThe Social Media Bible for Newbies in 15 Steps
Social media marketing has never been more powerful than right now. A business that doesn’t understand the significance of social media is missing out on the fantastic opportunities that it offers them. We’ve gathered some of the essential social media marketing steps in the following guide to help you get started. Do let us know…
Read MoreWalk the Talk – the 10 Proper Steps for Social Media Success
Social media – that one tool every business can benefit from to maintain a real time marketing strategy. Without doubt one of the best ways to amplify awareness of your business online, social media can open the gateways to new business. We may not become Leonardo DiCaprio and have 6 million followers, but we can…
Read MoreIdeas from Social Media Marketing World 2013
If you are a UK-based business like us, then you most probably didn’t get the chance to visit the one event that everyone working with social media should have visited – Social Media Marketing World, or the mega conference, held in San Diego two months ago. However, we have managed to scan the attendees and…
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