by Graham

At JumpStart we continually develop new websites for up and coming businesses throughout Ireland and abroad. Quite simply having a website is not just a nice to have anymore; it’s an essential aspect of the whole marketing process. One of the first questions I usually get asked is “I want a new website for my business where should I start?” I think many people get overwhelmed with the thought of having to get a website designed for their new or existing business, especially if they are not savvy with the web and the latest technologies out there.
by Shane

It can be hard to get clients to see the benefits of investing in search marketing. Most businesses seem to think that by just having a website they will automatically be an online success story. This could not be further from the truth. Most websites fail. This is an unavoidable fact of life.
The one thing that almost all successful online businesses have in common is that they invest in search marketing. How much they invest will vary greatly depending on the industry they are in.
by Graham

Every time we receive an email or a phone call from a potential client we record the questions asked. From reviewing our records over the last 12 months, the number one question we received was:
“How can we make our site more Google friendly”
Any seasoned SEO campaigner will tell you that there are many variables involved and the key elements can change over time. I have put together 7 quick tips to make your site more friendly for the Google web crawlers.
by Shane

This is the third blog post in my series of blog posts concerning keyword research. The first blog post is available at: All Credit to the Keyword Research (Part 1). The second blog post is available at: All Credit to the Keyword Research (Part 2). In this post, I continue the discussion on building a complete keyword list.
by Shane

A few weeks ago I started blogging about keyword research. The first blog post is available at: All Credit to the Keyword Research (Part 1). In this post, I discuss how to start creating a keyword list for your business.
by Graham
I was browsing youtube.com the other night when I came across a cool video of some guy from Scotland on a BMX, doing tricks all around Glasgow. The video of this guy was really interesting, but the song that was in the background was even better.
by Shane

For your website to be seen on the Internet it has to be hosted somewhere. Choosing a hosting company for your website can be difficult. There are so many different companies out there offering varying levels of customer service, reliability and pricing. There are also many 3rd party hosting companies out there looking to make a quick Euro or 500 off unsuspecting clients.
by Shane
Running an online business can be very expensive. So anywhere that you can save money is to be welcomed. As an Internet marketing agency we obviously spend our lives glued to the computer. This has led to our team developing eyes as big as saucers and hunchbacks last seen in Notre Dame, but that is another story. Obviously we require a lot of software to do the things we do. Much of this is paid for software, but quite a bit is free software that is available to everyone…even you!
So here comes a list of some of the free software that you can use to reduce the costs on your computer at home or for your business