Blog
Data, Data Everywhere, Not a Byte to Eat
“Water, water, everywhere, nor any drop to drink.” These words, immortalized by Samuel Taylor Coleridge in The Rime of the Ancient Mariner, describe a tragic irony: being surrounded by abundance but unable to use any of it. In the modern business world, many small and medium-sized enterprises face a similar dilemma. They are awash in data—order records, sales logs, marketing spreadsheets, invoices, customer lists, survey results—but parched when it comes to usable information.
Should You Pay for Your IT Support Services On A Monthly Retainer or by the Hour?
Most small business IT services offer two options: 1) You could pay them a monthly retainer. In return, you get a suite of services that are included in the contract. Or 2) you could work with the pay-as-you-go or PAYG model and pay them by the hour. Which works best for your small business?
You Launched Your Website, What Could Possibly Go Wrong?
Missed sales. Lost leads. Invisibility. These are the consequences of not having a business website. And you know what? Your business can still suffer these consequences after your website has been launched. How?
Take a Deep Dive into Google’s Local Pack
Can you do better than landing on page 1 of Google’s search results? YES YOU CAN!
Anatomy of Google’s Page 1
What is even better than appearing on Google search results page 1? Not many people will tell you this: ranking in the top 10 results is NOT the pinnacle of your search engine success. Page 1 of Google search results is great but you can do even better! Yep, you read that right.
You Need A Local IT Service Provider for Your Business and Here’s Why
When you have an IT problem, do you want someone on the other side of the world that you have never met answering your call? Or, would you prefer the one picking up the phone be someone local whom you have met?
Why WOULDN’T You Want to Do SEO for Your Small Business Website?
If your plan is to drive your business into the ground and turn your business into an utter failure, then search engine optimization or SEO can be harmful for your business. Really harmful. It can ruin your plans to destroy your company and make it thrive instead… who would want a thriving and growing business?
Invisible to Invincible: How SEO Can Help Small Businesses Compete
Small businesses can be invisible. They are often overshadowed by the power and prestige of their bigger, more established competitors. But there is a way to go from invisible to invincible without breaking the bank.
When You Are a Hammer, Everything Looks Like a Nail
You know what’s great? A hammer. It is versatile, easy to use, and comes in handy in various situations. Using it involves no rocket science. There’s no learning curve. All you need is brute force to get the job done. But, is brute force really needed for everything? Do you HAVE to bring out your hammer ALL the time? If Excel is your useful hammer, maybe Access is a more refined tool.
Who Will You Call for Computer Help Desk Services? “I Know a Guy”
Don McLean, in his epic song “American Pie,” talked about “the day the music died.” Imagine you are hosting a major event. As long as everything is running smoothly and under control, your guests will be happy, engaged, and likely to rave about you. But the moment...