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Invest in offsetting lost sales and claim funding of up to £5,000 if your business is based in Cheshire and Warrington

By Mat O'Connor 3 Min Read

A new grant scheme has been announced for businesses based in Cheshire and Warrington, designed to help you invest in offsetting lost sales due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Aimed at small businesses in the region, the grant will offer funding…

Planning ahead for a new website Insights

Planning ahead for a new website

By Jessica O'Connor 3 Min Read

Are you looking to launch a new website or refresh your current site in the next 6-12 months? You may be surprised to read that you should really start planning now for your new website and book a meeting, or…

Top things to do in Chester this Christmas Insights

Top things to do in Chester this Christmas

By Jessica O'Connor 3 Min Read

It’s the beginning of October, the weather has well and truly turned, at least here in Chester, and believe it or not it’s time to think about Old St. Nick and that magical “C” word… That’s right, Christmas is almost…

Social Media Post Ideas for Your Business Insights

Social Media Post Ideas for Your Business

By Mat O'Connor 4 Min Read

You’re convinced… Whether you’ve attended a local marketing seminar, read about the trends online or can simply feel it in your bones… Social media – if done right – plays a vital role in helping businesses thrive, but what exactly…

Getting to grips with local SEO Insights

Getting to grips with local SEO

By Mat O'Connor 3 Min Read

Local SEO, the art of attracting local consumers to your business and one of the best ways to increase your sales, especially if you have a physical location. Did you know that today a consumer is more likely to buy…

5 ways to increase eCommerce conversion rates Insights

5 ways to increase eCommerce conversion rates

By Jessica O'Connor 3 Min Read

5 ways to increase eCommerce conversion rates Did you know that the average UK conversion rate for eCommerce websites is just 1.4%? This number is 0.4% lower than the global average of 1.8% and underlines the importance of conversion rate…

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, deep discounts and the new normal for holiday shopping! Insights

Preparing for Black Friday

By Mat O'Connor 3 Min Read

Black Friday, Cyber Monday, deep discounts and the new normal for holiday shopping! Originating from the USA, Black Friday has quickly taken hold around the world, and the UK isn’t any exception. Driven by the urge to compete with sales…

Winning Local Business With Local eCommerce Insights

Winning Local Business With Local eCommerce

By Jessica O'Connor 3 Min Read

Winning Local Business With Local eCommerce Analysis from Deloitte Digital in Great Britain has shown that since lockdown 3 in 5 consumers have chosen to shop more at local shops than previously. The same report also showed that 57% of…

The Future of eCommerce with Magento 2.4 Insights

The Future of eCommerce with Magento 2.4

By Mat O'Connor 4 Min Read

The Future of eCommerce with Magento 2.4 Hats off once more to Adobe and their Magento team with the release of Magento 2.4, the latest security conscious, forward-thinking version of Magento Commerce and Magento Open Source designed for a post-pandemic…

5 Easy Ways To Increase Customer Retention And Sales Insights

5 Easy Ways To Increase Customer Retention And Sales

By Mat O'Connor 3 Min Read

5 Easy Ways To Increase Customer Retention And Sales When it comes to increasing sales and ultimately your profits, it’s more cost-effective to persuade current customers to make repeat purchases than it is to find new customers. In fact, the…