Web Design by Gaynor Tilley

Disappointment with ecommerce on Facebook

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:27:00 +0000

Last April, Gamestop Corp. (GME) opened a store on Facebook to generate sales among the 3.5 million-plus customers who’d declared themselves “fans” of the video game retailer. Six months later, the store was quietly shuttered...
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New brochure website for Bournemouth carpentry company

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:16:00 +0000

JH Carpentry launch their new brochure website today.
Visit www.jhcarpentrybournemouth.co.uk to see the design.

Logo Design for The Past in Pictures

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:53:00 +0000

Despite having had a website for several years and clear branding for their business, The Past in Pictures needed a business logo which could be used for advertising and business cards. After presenting a few options to them, they chose this one.

Clean simple design, keeping the existing business colours. If you would like to rethink the logo for your business, contact me to discuss your ideas.

Do you 'get' Twitter?

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 11:28:00 +0000

[Via: Geeky Stuffs]

Local Search Engine Optimisation

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:05:00 +0000

In my opinion, it is easier to optimise a site for a specific local area than it is to compete against companies on a national scale. I work with many businesses local to Bournemouth but have recently been updating www.groveservices.co.uk a Health and Safety Services company based in London.
Simply including paragraphs within the website which indicate to visitors and to the search engines that the company is based in London and operates throughout the South (Essex, Surrey, Sussex and Herts) will help to boost the rankings within Google, Bing and Yahoo.
Making the telephone number searchable too is another trick as is making sure the company address and postcode are included.

Meta tags, particularly page title and description, can also be used as they are often the first indicator to customers as to where the company is based.

If you would like me to review your website, please call O7767600039.

Social Media Trend Predictions

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Mon, 19 Dec 2011 19:56:00 +0000

It has become increasingly more important for businesses to invest in social media for promoting their products or services and for communicating with customers. In time, businesses won't be able to afford NOT to use social media for marketing.

In 2012, more businesses should be paying closer attention to blog posting, content marketing and interacting with customers through networks like Facebook and Twitter.

Of course, while social media has always traditionally been embraced by the B2C (business-to-consumer) sector, it's also expected that B2B (business-to-business) branding through social media will experience significant growth 2012.

Read this and more Social Media Trend predictions on About.com

Mobile websites

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 11:10:00 +0000

I am really impressed with www.dudamobile.com. Take a look for yourself if you are keen to create a mobile version of your website.

Measuring your websites success

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 09:23:00 +0000

Google analytics is a great (free) tool to measure visits to your website but unless these translate into sales or enquiries do the hits really matter?

One client of mine always asks her customers how they found out about her business and what they thought of her website?

This has to be the most effective way of measuring the success of your website. Simple but effective.

Southbourne fast and flat

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 12:49:00 +0000

Visit www.southbournefastandflat.info to download an application form for the 10k and 5k races in March 2012 and the 1300m fun run for children. Local businesses can also get in touch for sponsorship details.

Google+ Pages for Business

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 20:00:00 +0000

Good article on Linked In news this week explaining Google+ Pages for Business.
"a Google+ page provides business owners with additional ways to engage, build relationships and interact directly with customers..."

Is your website mobile?

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:11:00 +0000

12.5% of all internet traffic is mobile. iPhone, blackberry and android... So what does your business website look like on a smartphone? Just this week Google launched their handy web page to test your site www.howtogomo.com
It's worth a look.

The Mind Organiser

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 11:11:00 +0000

Author, Ken Manning, has recently completed two self-help books for The Mind Organiser. These books reveal a technique which can free your mind from it's hidden confines and enable people to develop a very strong positive mindset which combines to generate the power to achieve goals, successfully.

He created the website www.mind-organiser.com to promote these books and only needed my help to add the finishing touches such as clear site navigation, some graphics and photos of the books, a contact form and an order form linked to PayPal.

New website for Ranger Expeditions Ltd

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 22:03:00 +0000

Feedback from a happy client.

"Thanks for the website proofs and for processing
the job so quickly. The site and functionality is really good and I'm very pleased."

Websites for Holiday Homes

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:59:00 +0000

I have worked on several websites which are not intended to be public - such as to hold photographs and details for a holiday home. The sites are not listed within the search engines but links to the sites are emailed from the holiday home owner to the friends, family and colleagues who may be renting the villa. Much easier than re-writing all those emails or sending several attachments and photos.

I set up holiday home sites using a content managed system such as WordPress so the owners can update the site themselves with new details, photos, reviews and other information.

Some holiday home owners have tried to set up their own sites but then find they hit problems understanding how to structure the website or how to pull together the reams of information they have accumulated over the years - this is where I can add value.

Call for further details.

Bournemouth & Poole House and Rubbish Clearance

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Wed, 21 Sep 2011 11:34:00 +0000

Launching this week, a new brochure website for a local Rubbish Clearance company.

With a three column design, javascript photo slideshow and heavily optimised for key phrases such as 'house clearance', 'rubbish clearance', 'garden waste' and 'white goods disposal' this site is one to watch in the search engines.

Individuality swimming logo

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 14:06:00 +0000

What a great feeling today to see a logo I designed splashed across this car!
Just £75 for logo design, call today.

http://www.individualityswimmingandfitness.co.uk

Redesigned website for LPA HR Consultancy

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:14:00 +0000

A fresh new look for Reigate based HR consultants, LPA. The new site emphasises the character of this team of consultants, simplifies the navigation of their previous site, brings a modern look to the business website and even includes photographs taken by a company director and wordart designed by Gaynor.

The Retirement Housing Group has a new website

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:34:00 +0000

With a simple logo, strong colours and pictures scrolling across the header the RHG launches their new website this month. It is a brochure website including their upcoming events, past publications, press releases and members directory with an RSS feed and a members only page.

Visit the RHG website to see more.

Revamp for Between The Sticks

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Fri, 29 Jul 2011 08:45:00 +0000

Between The Sticks website has undergone some big changes.

We have

simplified the site, reducing the number of pages and making the site easier to navigate
removed sections which were time-consuming to maintain yet which showed very few visits / hits in Google Analytics, such as the photo gallery
updated photographs and wording on the home page to keep the content fresh
recreated the Noticeboard using Google Blogger as the previous tool CuteNews was becoming old, cumbersome and risky in terms of hackers attacking the website
added videos to the website which are embedded from YouTube

Is your website in need of a revamp? Contact me today for a free quote.

Website Maintenance

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:44:00 +0000

Website maintenance is becoming the major part of my work these days.

Is it due to the current economic climate where less new start-ups are taking the plunge but existing companies are keen to maximise the potential of their website?

or is it because I started working with many of my clients 4-6 years ago?

Perhaps a bit of both.

Website maintenance for brochure websites varies greatly:

from monthly updates to show the latest projects within a company, such as QMUK
to regular updates to reflect changes in staff or timetables, such as for this swim school in Bournemouth
and less often a complete overhaul to remove elements of a site which are time consuming to maintain and viewed very infrequently by customers, simplifying the navigation of a website, reducing the sheer volume of 'wordiness' on a site so the customer can clearly see the information which is relevant to them, as I have recently done for Between The Sticks goalkeeping coaching company
there are also examples of content managed websites developed by other companies where customers have decided to use my services to update the design and add new elements such as links to facebook, see TIS Therpaies

It is important not to neglect your website.

Take a fresh look at it and see if it still reflects all that your business offers.

I can give you a fixed price quote for work on your site, call today.

Website Maintenance

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:06:00 +0000

If you have a brochure website, it can be costly to pay for updates and maintenance on the site. If you want to set up a Facebook page (for free) the updates you make on the Facebook page can easily be integrated into your website, e.g. in a Facebook Like Box on one of your webpages, which would cost £25 to add to your site.
Similarly, Blogger can be used and integrated within your site if you want to create articles or post blogs on a regular basis. This is usually £50 to adapt the design to match your website.
These are low cost ways in which you can then start to manage the content of your existing website without having to pay for a full content managed system - usually priced at around £400.
Contact me for further information.

SEO

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 10:17:00 +0000

Many small businesses start with a brochure website, maybe developed by a friend or relative, but in order to make it work for your business, you need to think about the SEO and marketing elements of the site too. I am often asked to review sites and suggest improvements.

Marshall Landscapes website needed some maintenance and SEO work. Targetting keywords such as landscaping and garden design, together with the geographical area of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, I recently updated the content on the site to help improve rankings within the search engines. There were also some code changes required to bring the site in line with W3C standards and speed up the page download times. Simple changes such as making the contact details more visible are important too.

If you are in a similar situation, contact me today for a free review of your site.

Banner Ad for Tanner & Tilley Planning

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 13:03:00 +0000

You can use banner ads to promote a sale, forthcoming events, new products....

I recently created a banner ad for Tanner & Tilley planning to display in the header of all pages on the website advertising The Care Show in Bournemouth next month. Click here to view.

Domestic Angels New Website

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Fri, 11 Feb 2011 11:55:00 +0000

Domestic-Angels.com has been given a fresh new look!

The brochure website has been redesigned and the content updated; new photographs and images, 3D effects, tell a friend functionality, a new contact form, functionality for those who need to increase the font size to read clearly... These are the key elements of the new design but one of the major changes is the wording on the site and the search engine optimisation.

Facebook for Business

noreply@blogger.com (Gaynor Tilley) — Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:31:00 +0000

Read this article about Adding Facebook to your Website.

From a technical point of view, it is very easy to do.

From a business point of view it can be a great marketing tool. Here's a few things to consider before you start.

Think about the target audience you want to reach.
Can you use Facebook regularly to promote events, special offers, relevant news?
Read this checklist, 32 Ways to Use Facebook for Business for more ideas

I can help you add the Facebook widgets to your website, the rest is up to you.