Day 3 in the Miromedia Bakeoff

Ian HancockComic Relief Bake Off

Well……. as Dane Bowers would say, lets take this to a whole New Level. Today was so Bomb Diggy that Hal didn’t even know it. Just shows that getting up at 1.30 in the morning has it’s benefits. Let’s set the scene. Day 1… Members of staff proclaimed that we may have already …

Miromedia Bake Off – Bec’s Key Lime Pie

Ian HancockComic Relief Bake Off

Today saw the start of the Miromedia Bake off in aid of Comic Relief. The unenviable task of opening proceedings fell to Bec, who rose to the challenge by producing an outstanding Key Lime Pie. Below are the details; Prep/Bake Time: 1 hour then 3 hours refrigeration. (no actual baking required) Ingredients/Recipe: Please contact …

Why Ethical Link Building Is Vital

Ian HancockStuff

We all know about the Google algorithm updates that have brought about a change in SEO practices. However for marketers or companies out there who think they can still cut corners – think again! Link building that is natural and therefore seen as “ethical” is the only way your site …

The Science of Success on Twitter

Ian HancockSocial Media

If there’s one thing the Social Media Generation aka Digital Natives want, its to be popular. This doesn’t necessarily set them apart from any other generation that’s gone before them. We all want to be liked to some degree. What has changed, however, is the means by which popularity is …

Does Social Media Influence SEO?

Ian HancockStuff

SEO and social media should no longer be seen as separate areas of activity but as part of an ecosystem working together. Quality content is the primary driving force for a site’s success and social engagement relies heavily upon this. Content that is easily shared and syndicated through social media …

I Heard it Through the Twitter Vine

Ian HancockStuff

Many businesses have taken a while to implement social media activity. It’s only really now that many companies are starting to truly understand the benefits of social media within a marketing campaign. Although social media may not always directly get you sales, what it does do is increase brand awareness …

#Keepthechange

Ian HancockIndustry News, Social Media

A new service allowing people to ‘pay-by-tweet’ has been launched as a collaborative effort between Twitter and American Express. Twitter users can pay for things using just a hash-tag. This means that users can buy things without ever leaving the site. All cardholders have to do is verify their Twitter accounts and they …

What to Consider when Choosing SEO Keywords

Ian HancockGeneral, Search Engine Optimisation

Choosing the best SEO keywords requires careful planning. There’s a real skill to picking phrases that: are relative to your site, which will be frequently searched for and can find a place above your competitors search rankings. Here’s a look at exactly what to consider when picking the keywords for …