Pinterest, how do you look for SEO?

Is there someone who has not yet heard about Pinterest? Yes, that virtual board where you can “click” on your photos and what you like best about everything you find on the web. Lately we do not talk about anything else in the online world, it seems that we have discovered the eighth wonder, but is it really that much? Will the expectations that have been created around it be met? Continue reading Pinterest, how do you look for SEO?

Think global, act locally: Online marketing for small businesses

Every day you hear about the fact that the internet is no longer the present, but the future … you know about the success of companies that have increased their volume of business thanks to social networks. You created your website, because “you had to be” but you think that’s not for you, you have a small local business and you do not expect your customers to go to Google before coming to see you … who told you that Is internet only for large companies? Take a look at all the things you can do: Continue reading Think global, act locally: Online marketing for small businesses

SEO plugins to improve your rankings: four important considerations

Content managements systems such as WordPress make it easier to run a website due to the vast array of plugins available to help improve many aspect of your website, including search engine optimisation (SEO). With so many SEO plugins to choose from, however, it important to choose carefully, as the plugins you choose could affect your website on many levels – they could literally enhance the performance or cause your website to lose visitors and ranking.

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Here are four things to consider when choosing a SEO plugin.

1. Multi-function

A multi-function plugin will handle several aspects of your SEO, such as meta data, sitemap and integration with Google Analytics and Search Console. This could help to increase your level of efficiency by addressing several aspects of your SEO in one area rather than having to use several plugins. This would also mean that your website has less plugins to load, which may improve speed.

2. High ratings

Look at the rating associated with the plugins; for example, is it three, four or five star? Also look at the trend of the ratings – has the plugin been consistently ranking well over time? Check the reviews associated with the plugin, both the excellent and the poor reviews.

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3. Coding and documentation

The plugin should be efficiently coded. The average person who has no knowledge of coding may not be able to assess the CSS or JavaScript codes, but you can consult a specialist in WordPress web design in London such as https://happy2host.com/. Poorly written coding could cause your website to load slowly and create conflict with your theme and other plugins.

There should also be clear, concise documentation available about the plugin, including how to install, update and configure it.

4. The plugin writer’s reputation

You may also want to check out the plugin creator. Some plugins are created by people with ill intent, so you want to check that the plugin creator is reputable. Do they have a website, could you easily reach out to them for assistance if necessary, and do they respond to users’ queries? Also of importance is how often the plugins are updated. Avoid using plugins that are not updated regularly.

Taking steps could make a huge difference to your website performance and your user experience (UX).

Real Estate Advice For Business Trade

In today’s world, Real estate is one of the best profitable businesses. It is obvious that investors buy land, build property for future investment and profit.

Real Estate business can give you profit in two ways:

1) Rental: Profit earned from the property given on lease or rent basis.

2) Capital: Profit earned from the sold property. This article is mainly for the people who are interested in Real Estate Business and some of the important tips are as follows:

  • One should not take a decision about property deal rapidly. The property matter is very delicate and one should take each and every step cautiously .The entire process of investment in land can take some time and that is why the decision about location and it’s purchase is very thinkable process.
  • If you want to invest in commercial real estate market then don’t simply pile up the land or buildings because it can also lead to loss in the investment. So always make sure that you will make profit from the land or buildings you are purchasing or selling. Always do full enquiry and inspection before doing sign on any legal documents related with the land. Also ensure that there are no other pending liabilities of the property such as tax or any other improper documents. Take a close look of the property’s all parts such as roof, interior, HVAC system so that the deal will be safe and you don’t have to look back further.
  • Now the next step is an important one related with finance. Make sure that all the legal documents of the property are in up to date condition to obtain finance from the company. Make sure that you have already calculated all the expenses and profit of the land.
  • Real Estate Brokers provide very useful information to you regarding with the available good lands or buildings and their current rates which will definitely help you to grow in this business.
  • To grow in commercial real estate market one should have a master plan in which each and every step to make profit in business is well designed. This will not only help you to excel in the field but also you will have ample time to think deeply for the entire procedure.
  • If you have a commercial complex given on lease then make sure that the complex is not empty so that the income from the complex will be smooth. If there are lot of occupants in the building staying on rents or leases then the best way is to make the contract or leases in such a way that all the contracts will not terminate at the same time and profit will increase.
  • Check each and every aspect of land or building and profit before making any decision to purchase the property. Assure that your plans and dreams about the property will be successful in reality. No doubt sometimes the location of land can be very good but if it is going to take a very large period for development and huge amount then best decision is to let it go.
  •  If you are working with property broker or real estate agents then don’t forget to check their background. Because sometime Real estate agent or firm’s main motive will be to sell a land or building which is having some judicial complications or the property which is in dispute or the land which is very difficult to sell.

Essential Aspects Of A Window Treatment

Window treatments are used for a functional purpose as well as for a decorative purpose. An exceptional window treatment can create great changes in the look of a room and can make it so much more pleasant to view. To have an attractive and fully functional window treatment you need to keep in mind a few aspects that are essential to the final outcome of a window treatment.

Drapery and its utility 
Once you have decided about giving your windows a new look, the first and foremost thing to decide is the purpose of the drapery. Do you want the drapery to remain static in purpose or do you want to draw open and close the sheets often? Whether you would like to have the draperies in a semi-opened state? Be certain about the functionalities that you want from the draperies. Once you are sure about the functional part, proceed to decide about the drapery style. For this, first of all take into consideration the style of decoration that you have or would like to have in your room. Remember that whatever trend you want to create through your windows, it must go well with the décor of your room as a whole. Having traditionally styled draperies for a modern room with smart and minimalistic furniture will not solve the purpose of a proper décor. On the contrary, it will be a bad décor choice. Likewise, it is also important to keep in mind the purpose of the room where the draperies are to be hanged. A bedroom window treatment will need a lot of stress to be laid on providing privacy while a kitchen window will require a lot of sunshine to be allowed to pass into the room. So, the window treatment will have to be decided according to the purpose of the rooms. One other vital aspect is the budget. Everything depends on your budget. So, be careful about what budget you are putting aside for the window treatments. Do a little research about the prices of the materials and services you will require to put up a window treatment as per your wish. This way you will have some idea about the real picture and will be able to set a realistic budget for the aspired window dressings.

Fabric for window dressing 
Draperies are the most essential and most visible part of any regular window treatment. Fabric is the basic component on which the drapery styling depends. The selection of drapery fabric depends on a few factors. The style of drapery to be created is one of the most important things in this case. While heavy materials look good in a traditional style of décor, the same cannot be said to a modern minimalistic décor. Again, a delicate material may look good on a full-length window in the living room, but using the same material for the kitchen window treatments cannot be advised, as kitchen window dressings ideally should be durable enough to withstand regular cleaning and washing. This also explains the reason why the fabric selection for a window treatment also depends on the room where the drapery is to be hanged. Again, it is also vital to keep in mind the overall décor of the room including the furniture style and the color of the walls to make a proper selection of the fabric for the draperies. These factors also have an impact on the choice of the fabric material.

Proper drapery hardware 
Drapery hardware is that aspect of a window treatment that gives a drapery the final shape. Drapery hardware is as important as the drapery itself, if not more. Without proper and complementing hardware, it is practically impossible to hang a drapery in style and derive its functionalities without a hitch. So, enough care should be exercised to select the proper drapery hardware and mount it correctly. You must ensure a proper measurement of the draperies and the hardware elements before proceeding to install the components of the required hardware. Incorrect measurements may lead to having sloppy draperies, which is not at all desirable for a window dressing. Also, the material selected for the drapery hardware must also serve the purpose of the treatment. For example, metal drapery hardware is best suited with pleated drapery styles which require rings to hang the curtains. Again, take care to be sure about the location of the hardware and where you would like to install it. For that, consider the measurement of the curtains and where you will like the end of the curtains to fall. Depending on whether you require a window sill length curtain or a floor length curtain or a curtain with a puddle look, select the location of your drapery hardware.

With careful detailing and patient handling you can have a great window treatment decorating your room for a stylish look.

Kickstart

Strange as it may seem but if you start to go “Do, do, do, da dada do do dodo dooooo” and then make a motorbike revving sound to anyone over the age of 40 they are very likely to shout “Kickstart!” at you rather than ask you if you’ve taken leave of your senses. Hard as it may seem in our safety conscience days, but the BBC decide it was a good idea to have a show where Adults and later Juniors would perform a set of timed stunts round an obstacle course on a scrambler motorbike.  This was done in the typically inclement British weather and in muddy conditions. The bikes were a right state afterwards, as were the riders, and you feel for the Dads and Mums having to clean the mess up before the bike went back in the garage. A driveway cleaning service Evesham or Canterbury or wherever in the UK would have been helpful and you can find one at http://www.lwpressurewashing.com/.

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The premise was that you rode you bike around the course over the obstacles in the quickest time possible. If you put a foot down, knocked a pole over or even better for the audience fell off, then you had a penalty and some time added on. The worse for this was the “bunny hop” Basically a plank of coloured wood that you had to hop the bike over. Whilst it looked a simple task it was anything but. Riders were happy it seemed to drive over oil barrels or rocks, but the plank of wood was generally their downfall. They also had to limbo under poles and, memorably, drive over the top of car. Imagine what fun that must have been when it had been hammering it down with rain all day.

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As a kid this author wanted very much to have a bike and have a go. The Christmas present budget for my parents never stretched that far. I had to make do by watching the programme and willing on the British entrants as they were regularly trounced by their better, more experience Nordic competitors. “And this Lars Larsson from Norway”, Peter Purves, retired from Blue Peter at this point, would happily inform us (even though his name and flag had come up at the start of the round) “and he’s here as he says that Kickstart is a good easy practice before the real challenges in Tromso!  Thank you, Lars,!” Naturally Lars would go on to have a completely clear round, even managing the bunny hop, while poor Brian Trubshaw from Surrey regularly fell off the barrels within a minute of starting.  It was the same for the Juniors. Amazingly the organisers didn’t scale back the obstacles very much requiring kids to ride across thin beams. When they did fall off I was a bit like “oh dear”, but inside I was thinking “ha!, take that rich kid, you may have a bike but at least I’m not going to be in a plaster cast for the next 6 months”! Happy times.

Content Marketing: either you create and share, or you do not exist!

For months now you registered your company profile in the main social networks, at first you liked to enter and you were observing day by day the evolution of your followers. I was excited every time you got an email that said “Fulanito is following you on Twitter” or likes …” You thought: “this goes smoothly”, I will have a great online community in a blink of eyes, my online reputation will rise like foam … But over time, you felt disillusioned, because you could see with sadness that your profile was drying, as you do all the plants that you put on the balcony. If you only dedicate yourself to contemplating your time line and do not take an active part, you will never get a presence in social media. Assume it at once: “Content is king” Continue reading Content Marketing: either you create and share, or you do not exist!

12 Ideas to use Twitter Lists

Many people do not take advantage of the use of the lists on Twitter, in some cases because they do not know them and in others because they do not find a specific use. Let me give you some ideas on how to use them.

The process to create them is very simple, in your Twitter profile you go to “Lists” and from there to “Create Lists” you must put a name and a description, you can also choose to make your list “public” (everyone can see it and follow it) or you can make it “private” (nobody can see it or follow it). Try to make public lists with clear and understandable names. Continue reading 12 Ideas to use Twitter Lists

Springtime in the Garden

Despite the strange weather at the end of February, with the ‘Beast from the East’ and Storm Emma bringing some very wintry weather to the United Kingdom, it is actually spring time, and time to start thinking about the work that needs to be done in the garden in preparation for the summer.

A lot of the work in the Springtime is pruning. Plants need to be pruned to ensure that they are in good health and looking their best for the summer when they are in full bloom. It is particularly important to prune roses at this time. Individual roses vary slightly, but as a general guide make sure that you are cutting with sharp secateurs and you may want to use a pruning saw for larger stems. Make sure that you cut out all the dead or diseased stems and cut no more than 5mm above a bud. It is best to check your rose though as it may have more specific guidelines to follow.

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This is also the time of the year to plant bulbs that flower in the summer. Bulbs are perfect for planting in garden borders and in pots and containers adding a nice splash of colour to the garden. Hardy bulbs like daffodils and tulips like to be in a dry and sunny place in the garden so bear that in mind when you are planting them.

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It is a good time to make extra modifications to your garden at this time aswell. If you want to add something a little different, Corten metal sculptures http://www.afsculpture.uk/portfolio_page/corten-metal-sculptures/ are perfect additions to the garden. Also, now is a good time to think about garden furniture. Getting last years furniture out of the shed and giving it a good clean, or if your furniture has had its day or you fancy a change, then have a think about new furniture. Think what it is that you are looking for and remember to consider the size and shape of your garden – sometimes what looks good in a shop can look out of place in the garden. It is a good idea to measure what size you would like so that you don’t get carried away by displays whilst out shopping!