Beginners guides for your - domain name - hosting - website building
For the self employed / small business / charity in Newcastle Upon Tyne.
Big 3 questions asked by people only running a business on social media
& the answers & questions you need to know before you get your first website.
Exclusively using Social Media for your small business?
Some things you should consider -
Social media networking is a fabulous tool for customer engagement,
gaining referrals, & for increasing exposure to your target audience. Even the smallest of businesses can use social
media to great effect; as a “free” platform to get a company name out there & being seen.
+ If you produce content that's funny &/or "gives something back" to viewers then there's always the chance of your post "Going Viral."
BUT, it only works if you are prepared to work exclusively within the limitations, restrictions, & rules of the platforms concerned.
+ If you produce content that's funny &/or "gives something back" to viewers then there's always the chance of your post "Going Viral."
BUT, it only works if you are prepared to work exclusively within the limitations, restrictions, & rules of the platforms concerned.
The 5 main factors to consider when putting your business online
+ BONUS CONTENT - GDPR EU/UK law & compliance
1) Your Domain Name - and it's importance
2) Your Website - Considerations for self building / templates / bespoke
3) Your hosting provider - weighing up what they offer & seeing if it fits for you
4) Bandwidth & Storage - what they mean & how they can affect you & your site's up-time.
5) E-mail / email - The importance of a professional address & not falling prey to big brand up-sells
PLUS BONUS CONTENT - GDPR / ICO / Online Laws
BEEN OFFERED A FREE WEBSITE DESIGN?
Things you MUST know
BONUS CONTENT
XYZ Company is offering me a “free website to
build up their portfolio”
Great
you think!, we all love a good bargain, BUT how much of "a
bargain" is it really?
Most
of us have been on the planet long enough to know “there’s no such thing as a free lunch”
Ask this question to find out if it’s a genuine "free offer"