Archive for February, 2008
BBC Blogs
Thursday, February 28th, 2008For an inspirational organisation that invests greatly in community and new technology, the BBC shows some excellent examples, but also some of the pitfalls of being on the cutting edge - especially when it comes to blogging.
The BBC Internet Blog and Dot.life are good, although I may be slightly biased, as they’re quite ‘techie’.
BBC Manchester […]
Improve Search Engine Rankings With Google Local
Wednesday, February 20th, 2008If you’re not in Google Local Business Centre now, add it as your next ‘to-do’.
It’s not only through Google Maps or Google Local Search that Local business listings are shown, it’s also through the normal search and mobile search results.
Google will check your location using your IP address, or if you’re signed in to a […]
Why Build Accessible Websites?
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008Google are developing an Accessible search that gives precedence to websites built to web standards
Older people, who are not necessarily disabled often have some of the following problems:
arthritus - may not be able to use the mouse; keyboard shortcuts are important.
poor eyesight - large text size and good contrasting colours can help
hearing difficulties - text […]
Accessible Websites… Salford’s got the idea
Tuesday, February 19th, 2008The Government is getting serious about its commitment to accessibility, and Salford City Council are leading the way with an excellent example.
To the untrained eye, the website doesn’t seem anything out of the ordinary - it doesn’t sing, or dance. But the site is extremely easy to navigate, information is organised very well, and […]
Want a job as an SEO in Manchester?
Friday, February 15th, 2008Let me make this plain from the start, if you are a recruitment company, go away!! Especially if you are BD recruitment! Anyway, we are looking to recruit someone to join our SEO team. Job role is to do pretty much everything to do with managing an SEO campaign for a client. We do like […]
PushON BBC Radio Manchester
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008Our rich media guru and digital pundit, Katrina Gallagher is a guest on BBC Radio manchester again this morning. She is by far the most famous person we know. You can listen to the wisdom of Katrina right here, if you are quick.
SEO Presentation at the Digital Editors Network
Friday, February 1st, 2008Earlier this week I had the opportunity to present at the Digital Editors Network in Preston. The turn out of the great and the good from many of the regional papers was rather impressive, including such as the Manchester Evening News and the Liverpool Echo. The second chap on was Mark Comerford who has vast […]