A simple guide to The Cloud

cloud computing made simple by tracey rissik

A couple of clients ... and my mum ... have asked me what is "cloud computing", or "the cloud" - and when the penny drops after a simple explanation, you realise how complex & scary simple concepts can sound!   So, what IS "cloud computing" ? Basically "the cloud" is just the … [Read more...]

Your online image & reputation

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Phew, last post of the 30-day Ultimate Blogging Challenge! I didn't make all 30 days, but I do hope you all learned a lot from the posts during April!Anyway, on to today's topic: I've been commenting on blogs for a few years now, and I remember seeing that a few of the commentators had their … [Read more...]

Hot Gossip

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Do you wonder what people are saying about on the world wide web? In earlier posts on this blog I've mentioned the importance of managing your brand and your reputation, but it's not always easy to check ... if you even remember to try! Google Alerts is a really useful (free) Google service that … [Read more...]

Taking your branding a step further

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One thing that's important when you're in business is consistency of branding - make sure the style your website matches that of your business cards for example ... and make sure your also have your website URL branded to make more of an impact! The"favicon" - pronounced "fave icon" - is the little … [Read more...]

Measuring success : Google Analytics

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I'm going to do a series of posts about essential tools I recommend you have on your Wordpress blog. ----------------------------------------- The first tool is Google Analytics, which is excellent for insights into traffic to your website, and where it comes from; this allows you to measure the … [Read more...]