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Category Archives: Knowledgebase

Focus On: Payment Gateways

E-commerce Web Design, Knowledgebase

Want to set up an ecommerce site but not sure of how to arrange the payment side of things? There are a number of payment gateways that you can choose to implement, all with proven security measures and are easy … Continue reading

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Focus On: Cashback cards

Business Tech, Knowledgebase

Businesses are keener than ever to attract your custom. With what seem like continual sales on the high street, retailers don’t want to miss out on your online purchasing either.  Cashback schemes are becoming increasingly common, with many retailers offering … Continue reading

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Five quick tips to get your website on the road to success

Knowledgebase, Search Engine Optimisation, Website Design

Tip 1: Good website design Make sure your website is clear, concise and is informative to customers.  Products should be easily found and clearly labeled, with enough supporting information to ensure that a buyer is fully informed before committing to … Continue reading

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Focus On: CRM software and Capsule

Business Tech, Knowledgebase

Small businesses should have big ambitions. Don’t let disorder and mountains of paperwork hamper your plans. Cloud-based CRM software means easily accessible and organised information at your fingertips, helping you to establish and enhance your business relationships with ease.

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Ecommerce tips

E-commerce Web Design, Knowledgebase, Web Development

Having an ecommerce site isn’t an immediate road to success – you need to put in effort and invest time in making it really work for you. After all, an out-of-date, unattractive and difficult to navigate ecommerce site is as … Continue reading

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Focus On: Freshdesk

Business Tech, Knowledgebase

Freshdesk aims to revolutionise the helpdesk for small businesses – creating a streamlined, easy-to-manage solution that brings the helpdesk into its own. Poor customer support should become a thing of the past, as Freshdesk helps organize and manage your customer … Continue reading

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Matching Accessories

Knowledgebase

Now that your new website is up and running, maybe it’s time to now look at your stationery stocks. Are you using the same fonts, colours and logos in your business correspondence? If not, here are a few tips on … Continue reading

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Focus On: Payment Processing

Business Tech, Knowledgebase

Quality products and good customer care are paramount to the success of your Ecommerce site. Yet one often overlooked area if the payment process itself. Customers want assurances that payments are taken securely and efficiently, whilst you as the retailer … Continue reading

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Why you should consider creating an email newsletter

E-commerce Web Design, Knowledgebase

Email newsletters are an easy and effective way of making content available to read at your customer’s leisure.  They are a good way to establish and enhance your company’s relationship with clients by keeping them engaged with what you are … Continue reading

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Google +1 buttons – can they help your website?

Knowledgebase

Launched in June 2011, the Google +1 button is a way to communicate good content and pass on recommendations. Much like the Facebook ‘Like’ button, +1 lets you recommend a product, article or company at the click of a button. … Continue reading

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