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Website Design vital for helicopter trainers

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Website Design Cheltenham is “vital” for Gloucestershire helicopter trainers James Kenwright.

Website Design Cheltenham is "vital" for Gloucestershire helicopter trainers James Kenwright. Two years ago James Kenwright approached us at Website Design Cheltenham to help him build a new site for his business of training helicopter pilots based at Staverton, Gloucestershire airport.

Whilst James had over twenty years experience of training helicopter pilots to pass thier PPL(H), he had always worked for others. Now he wanted to run his own training business.

He also knew that the a website would be the most profitable and practical way to build his business- so he needed someone who was very search engine optimisation (SEO) savvy.

The natural way to find a seo expert was to search Google- which is how he found us. But our SEO expertise was only part of his process- he wanted a local business which could understand his approach- and in whom he could trust and depend.

So after a couple of meetings together we were hired and I’m pleased to say that we have both grown from strength to strength since.

At our annual review meeting recently James commented “Simon has been absolutely vital to my business. We depend on our website to generate new business for us and we have been profitable every single month since my business was formed.”

“Every month we get new applications and new approaches so our business is growing and they are all coming from our website- so Simon’s SEO expertise is pivotal to our business. I’m happy to call them part of the James Kenwright Helicopter Training team.”

Praise indeed!

So, if you want to increase your business and your website’s sales then please contact us NOW or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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UK shoppers top online spending league

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Shoppers in the UK spend more online per person than those from any other country in the world.

Shoppers in the UK spend more online per person than those from any other country in the world.Analysis from Internet World Germany found that British shoppers spend an average of £1,050 a year, followed by the US, with £1,001. German shoppers came in third place, each spending an average of £915 via the internet each year.

Within Germany, found the analysis, the top 10 online retailers generate more than a third of total ecommerce sales. Amazon Amazon is the most popular online shop, with sales put at more than £4.9 billion, while fashion retailers Otto and Zalando recorded sales of almost £1.5 billion and £659 million respectively. Online accounts for 15.3% of total retail sales, excluding food.

“The average ecommerce spend per head spend in Germany is not far off UK and US levels,” said Saskia Müller, head of Internet World Germany. “With domestic and international online brands continuing to understand what’s important to German consumers and adding value to their services, there’s a lot of room for growth in an already mature market.”

However in the UK mobile’s share of visits to UK retail sites has increased to 64%.

Smartphone shopping is now the default for  U.K. shoppers with 64% of all website visits to retailers last year coming from mobile devices, according to digital market intelligence company, SimilarWeb.

The study revealed that on average 64.54% of visits to all online retail sites in the U.K last year were via mobile phones, compared to 35.46% for desktop. This reflected a further 2.63% increase for mobile’s market share in the online U.K retail market last year.

The UK now has a bigger share of mobile phone shopping than the U.S (55%), Germany (43%) and France (35%).  However India remained the standout leader for mobile shopping, with a 65% share, over desktop, last year.

On average, across 2015, all of the most popular 10 UK retail sites, including Amazon, eBay and Argos, registered a bigger share of visits from mobile, compared to desktop visits (see below).

The shift to mobile also represented a retail challenge — while on average U.K desktop visitors browsed 12.4 pages per session in 2015, this dropped to 7.3 pages when sites were visited via smartphones.

Similarly, on desktop, UK shoppers spent  7.21 minutes on an average retail site viewed from desktop last year, dropping  to an average of 5 minutes and 5 seconds on a mobile device.

The UK is now a European leader in mobile shopping, far ahead of France, and Germany.

So, if you want to increase your website’s online and mobile sales then please contact us NOW or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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Just Value It rates Website Design Cheltenham

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Just Value It asked Website Design in Cheltenham to upgrade their ecommerce systems.

Just Value It asked Website Design in Cheltenham to upgrade their ecommerce systems.Just Value It– one of the leading pawnbrokers in Europe last year asked Website Design in Cheltenham to help them not only redesign and update their website but to improve it’s search engine optimisation and to create new email business systems.

As a result we are pleased to announce that the revised website in now launched with a new Secure Socket Layer (SSL) which will not only let people apply in a safe and secure environment, but also improves the business’s sales conversion rate as this new application process is quicker and more straightforward than the original version.

We have also set up and installed a new email system so that all of the directors and staff can access the applications and emails on all of their devices be they computers, smart phones or ipads so that they always connected to each other, existing customers and new potential borrowers.

Justvalueit.com is a professional firm with membership in the National Pawnbrokers Association (NPA).

They are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and are registered with Companies House. Our expert team have over a quarter of a century experience in the pawn brokering business.

Although responsible lenders they have no age restrictions, no income limits, no credit checks and provide fast, private and secure borrowing.

So it’s a case on one professional, responsible, well respected, award winning company helping another one.

So, if you want to increase your business’s website traffic and sales successes then please contact us NOW or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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Website Design Cheltenham wishes you a Happy New Year

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Website Design in Cheltenham wishes you a Happy New Year in 2016.

Website Design in Cheltenham wishes you a Happy New Year in 2016.So, if you want to increase your business’s website sales in the New Year for 2016 then please contact us NOW or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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Dangers of shopping on non https websites

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We wanted to highlight the dangers of shopping on non secure- non https websites.

We wanted to highlight the dangers of shopping on non secure- non https websitesWebsite Design Cheltenham was amazed to come across an otherwise reputable site that didn’t encrypt it’s potential customers’ details.

With cyber hacking happening on a daily basis with the likes of Talk Talk, JP Morgan and Wetherspoons all being victims of abuse we thought that every company with a website was taking it’s customers’ data securely.

Not only is this a moral requirement- it is a legal requirement here in the United Kingdom. You could be liable for a fine by the Data Comissioner to the tune of £500,000. How happy is that at Christmas time?

Things to look for in a secure website

When visiting a website that asks for sensitive information such as credit card numbers or passwords,  is verifying that any information you enter on this site is transmitted and stored properly. Once your information is entered online, it is transmitted as plain text for anyone to intercept. To avoid this, make sure that the website is encrypted over a secure connection.

  • HTTPS

One such sign to look for is in the URL of the website. A secure website’s URL should begin with “https” rather than “http”. The “s” at the end of “http” stands for secure and is using an SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) connection. Your information will be encrypted before being sent to a server.

  • THE LOCK ICON

Another sign to look for is the “Lock” icon that is displayed somewhere in the window of your web browser- usually by the URL in your browser.

  • GREEN ADDRESS BAR

Some SSL certificates also activate the green address bar – a visual reminder about an especially secure connection.

A recent survey shows that while some people don’t necessarily know which security signs to look out for, nearly all associate the green address bar with a secure connection.

In fact, 85% of web users state they wouldn’t buy through a website where they weren’t certain their data was being transferred securely.

This illustrates how important it is to have clear and visible security settings so customers will click the “Buy Now” button with confidence.

So, if you want to increase your non secure website’s sales by 600% then please contact us NOW or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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Cheltenham personal trainer Kydd gets fit seo with WSD

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Cheltenham personal trainer Kydd Fitness has asked Website Design Cheltenham to tone up it’s seo.

Cheltenham personal trainer Kydd Fitness has asked Website Design Cheltenham to tone up it's seoWebsite Design Cheltenham are delighted to help Cheltenham personal trainer Luciano Kydd with his website’s search engine optimisation (SEO).

Luciano Kydd is a personal trainer based in Cheltenham dedicated to helping you to see results and achieving your goals.

His aim is to deliver up and above exceptional results with all of his clients or anyone who seeks out his services along with awesome customer care while bring about a positive change in the client’s mindset.

Seeing RESULTS is his way, and your way, of getting value for money. He is a big advocate of strength and condition type training, as it has proven time and time again to be the most effective and efficient way of obtaining the body composition changes, that most people seek when they are looking for a positive change in the way they look and feel.

Mr Kydd’s philosophy is the same as Website Design in Cheltenham’s as we both focus on results- getting results for clients is as pleasing for us as for our clients.

So, if you want your website toning up with the search engines please contact us now or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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Black Friday- top tips for safer online buying

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Website Design in Cheltenham’s guide to the phrenetic world of Black Friday- and our top tips for safer online buying.

Website Design in Cheltenham's guide to the phrenetic world of Black Friday- and our top tips for safer online buyingBlack Friday is a shopping event on the Friday after Thanksgiving, which falls on the fourth Thursday of Novembe and it has traditionally been the day that kicks off the festive shopping season.

The Monday following Thanksgiving is also known as Cyber Monday, as data shows it is the biggest online retail day of the year with online sales of £810 million in the UK in 2014. The deals are also not limited to just these 2 days, you should see a raft of great deals throughout November and December.

Here are our top tips to help you stay safe when shopping online this Christmas.

1. Check to see if the company is reputable

So you have found the product you want at a great price, but you have never heard of the retailer, how do you know they are all they are cracked up to be?

Always check that the company is reputable, this can be done fairly simply starting by looking for the obvious signs: check that the company is displaying a UK based address and telephone number on their website, that they have a number of contact avenues over and above an email address or contact form.

You could also take their limited company number and check it is still active on the companies register, this will also tell you how long they have been trading and what other company names they have used previously.

Make sure you feel confident they are who they say they are, if you are not sure – look elsewhere.

2. Read online reviews

Sites such as SafeBuy are dedicated review sites as well as Trustpilot, Reevoo, and Review Centre will enable you to see what other people are saying about the retailer you are thinking of using.

Average ratings are useful in that if they have a high rating with a large number of reviews, then they should be a reputable online retailer.

Sometimes poor ratings are generated by things such as slow delivery times. Check the website is upfront about slow delivery if this is the case. But if the reviews cite problems such as unresponsive customer service or poor quality items then you should think about avoiding those retailers and taking your money elsewhere.

3. Check that the checkout is secure

This is one of the most important things to look out for- is the connection secure?

When buying online, you want to know that your transaction is going to be handled securely, there are a number of things to do here:

The first thing to check is that the checkout process is secured by SSL. You can do this by looking at your browsers address bar and look for the padlock icon, also check that the address begins with https://. This means that the communication between you and the website is secure.

Sometimes the payment page will be hosted somewhere else, such as Paypal, this is fine, just make sure that the page where you enter your personal details is secure as well as the payment page.

4. Protect your personal information

Giving online retailers your personal details is an inevitable part of online shopping, they need to know your email address to send you a copy of your invoice and keep you up to date with shipping etc. And of course they will need your address, otherwise they will not know where to send the items!

However- you also want to know that the retailer is going to look after your data once they have it, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the homepage, and see what assurances they give you about protection of customers through their shopping experience, be that external review site, money back guarantees, or data protection statements.

Always review their privacy policy, look out for information about how your data is stored, and who they will share your data with. If you do not like what they will do with it or the information is absent, look elsewhere.

5. Know your online rights when buying

The law has recently been updated when it comes to your consumer rights, it is now covered under the Consumer Rights Act 2015, and came into force on October 1st 2015. It replaced the Sales of Goods Act 1979.

Make sure the goods that arrive are as described, if the website description is different to what you received or the quality is not satisfactory, you are entitled to a full refund. The goods should be fit for purpose and last a reasonable length of time.

If something is faulty, you are entitled to a full refund within 30 days, after this your rights become more limited, such as being able to ask for repair, replacement, or partial refund.

6. Extra protection from your credit card in the UK

Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act 1974 states that a credit provider must take the same responsibility as a retailer if things go wrong. This protection covers most purchases that are between £100 and £30,000 and means that if for example, the company that you bought something off went into liquidation before you received your goods, you can claim the money back from your credit provider.

This protection covers credit cards, store cards, store instalment credit and some car finance agreements where a single item is between those values. As an added bonus, even if you just pay for part of the item on credit, you are still protected for the full value of the item.

So if you are making any big purchases this Christmas, make sure some or all of it is paid for on credit.

Hopefully this will help you to keep safe online. Good Luck!

Prestbury Bathrooms tops Google in Charlton Kings

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Prestbury Bathrooms is at the top of Google’s results in Charlton Kings.

Prestbury Bathrooms is at the top of Google's results in Charlton Kings.When Prestbury Bathrooms came to Website Design in Cheltenham as well as wanting their site to be brought into the twenty first Century, they wanted it to make more introductions- and sales.

So one of the key ways of achieving this was to search engine optimise the site for all of the key areas of Cheltenham. This included focussing on Charlton Kings.

Which we are pleased to say we are getting a Number One ranking on Google. And it’s not just Charlton Kings where we are getting a top ranking.

We are also getting top rankings in other wards and suburbs as well- please just trying searching for yourself which other areas we are succeeding in.

So, if you want a great ranking website which makes you money please contact us now or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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SEO as easy as ABC?

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Are SEO Services in Cheltenham as easy as ABC?

Are SEO Services in Cheltenham as easy as ABC?Well search engine optimisation may be according to ABC Services in Cheltenham as we have managed to earn them a number of first page rankings on Google.

Last year ABC Services asked up to help them with seo and get them first page rankings for their business.

Whilst we never guarantee good rankings on Google- there are a number of things which we can do to help reposition a website within Google’s databases- and it’s subsequent rankings.

Sometimes seo is regarded as a “black hat” process akin to dark arts and a somewhat underhand and shady proceedure.

We disagree- SEO is a genuine, professional process.

Being a qualified Charetred Marketer through the Chartered Institute of Matketing- the world’s largest group of profesional marketers- and being qualified members of the UKWDA- the UK’s Web Design Association, SEO Pros and the White Hat organisation we know a thing or two about what works with Google- and what doesn’t.

And this knowledge is being built up ever since 1998- the very year that Google was launched!

Ethical, professional SEO is a science that can be reproduced for any product or service- whether you are a local garage in Cheltenham helping drivers with MOTs, servicing and body repairs like ABC Services or a multi national company like Pfizer promoting their pharmaceutical drugs around the world.

So, if you want a great ranking website which makes you money please contact us now or ring us on 01242 521967 now to see how we can help you to make money as well!
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