11 things posted by John Keys
Celebrate 20 years of Digital Manchester (nee Telematics)
Posted on February 16, 2011 in Digital, mdda, Telematics.
“It was 20 years ago today……….” (as the song goes) or, at least, it will be on March 1st 2011 when we’ll celebrate 20 years of the Manchester Telematics Initiative (as it was called in 1991) when we launched the Manchester Host, the UK’s first public access computer communications and information system, in Manchester Town Hall on March 1st 1991.
Selling on the Web – Topic 1: What makes a good website
Posted on January 10, 2011 in internet, online, selling, web, website.
Most customers decide within the first 5 seconds if they are going to buy from your website. Therefore understanding what makes a good website is essential to converting visitors into customers.
Selling on the Web – Topic 4: Search Engine Optimisation & Advertising
Posted on December 4, 2010 in Selling on the Web, SOTW2008, SOTW4.
Getting the best from search engines (search engine optimisation or SEO) & Pay Per Click advertising has never been more important as companies increasing using both methods to target and reach customers.
Geo to connect the Corridor to next generation fibre broadband
Posted on January 13, 2010 in broadband, corridor manchester, FTTP, Geo, manchester, oxford road.
Corridor Manchester and Manchester Digital Development Agency (MDDA) have appointed Geo to install new fibre optic cables that will allow residents and businesses on the Corridor – the Oxford Road area of the city – to directly connect to next generation fibre broadband. (updated) Register your interest!
Construction and Operation of fibre to the Premises (FTTP) pilot network
Posted on May 28, 2009 in Digital, Manchester City Council, tender.
Manchester City Council is looking for partners to build, maintain and operate a fibre network as part of a concession arrangement.
Beating the downturn
Posted on February 9, 2009 in business, Central Libraries.
An informal open evening to find out how you can boost your business from some of the biggest names in business information.
Selling on the Web – Topic 5: Stay Legal
Posted on December 4, 2008 in Selling online Legally, selling-on-the-web-2008, sotw5.
Just like any high street shop, an online store is covered by legislation. Do you know what laws apply to selling online?
Selling on the Web – Topic 3: Marketing and Social Networks
Posted on December 4, 2008 in SOTW3 SOTW2008.
Once you have a website you need to attract customers. The key to success is the development of a marketing plan which includes a mix of offline & online routes. This social networks, search engine optimisation, Pay for Click advertising and marketing offline. Where to start?
Selling on the Web – Topic 2: Which payment system is right for your business and your clients
Posted on November 20, 2008 in internet, online, payments, selling, web.
Choosing the right payment system can determine your online success, but with so many options how do you decide?
Manchester Digital shorts – The evolution of Interactive Digital Advertising
Posted on July 11, 2008 in Digital Shorts, Events, Manchester Digital.
Manchester Digital & e-consultancy will be hosting another innovative “Digital Shorts” event on 16th July 2008.
