Ilkeston Web Design

Book a call with me, Darren, and let's figure out this website stuff in an initial 15 minute chat.

"Amidst the Pandemic, QR Codes are Finally Proving Worthy in the West" In western society QR codes have been mostly regarded as an ugly marketing gimmick, but they’re now proving valuable as a logistical solution to the virus problem. smallbizgeek.co.uk/pandemic-covid…

“Cossall Parish Council” – Mobile Responsive Website, Nottinghamshire

The Cossall Parish Council website has been redesigned and reimagined. With a pleasant modern look and improved user experience, just about anything useful that the parish council could communicate to residents is covered here. youtu.be/NPpTfCCi6EQ

If you're normally the type of business placing ads in magazines or online to get traffic to your website, now is the time to start working on website content. Create blog posts, videos, audio, whatever you can, to build up an online resource that people actually want to visit.

Unable to Meet in Person? Communicate Stress-Free with Online Audio/Video smallbizgeek.co.uk/online-remote-…

COVID-19: Google My Business Adds “Temporarily Close” Your Business Feature

Amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses that are not absolutely essential must close with immediate effect. Google has added a “temporarily closed” button you can toggle on or off. ilkestonwebdesign.com/google-my-busi…

Use Your Website to Demonstrate Your Business Can Be Trusted

Online web directories are occupying "position zero" in EU SERPs for local business keywords. Yell, Yelp, TripAdvisor & similar sites are part of a scrolling carousel. Seems to appeasement of EU anti-trust policy to show diverse results. brightlocal.com/blog/new-local…

@DrProfBlackLady @Google Did they resolve the issue?

The ridiculous, largely automated Google “edit” system is creating extra work, headaches and anxiety because owners/managers have to keep checking to make sure their info remains as they set it. smallbizgeek.co.uk/competitors-ed… #GMB #KnowledgePanel #Google #Edits #Suggestions #Listings

Google My Business adds "Get a Quote" button. localsearchforum.com/threads/google…

An Ilkeston client decided to film a video using an iPhone. I gave a few tips (keep it short, well lit and in landscape mode) and it came out well. A little editing with graphical enhancements make this on-the-cheap local biz video production effective. youtube.com/watch?time_con…

It was a beautiful day yesterday in Ilkeston and I went down to the railway station to get photos of the Flying Scotsman.. but missed it! Nevermind; others saw it and we chatted about it on the platform. ilkestonrailwaystation.co.uk/2019/06/flying…

Short Names appear to be available now to everyone in Google My Business.

What a day it was back in 2017! What a thrill it is to walk around Ilkeston and see the signposts for the #Ilkeston station with the British Rail logo. I feel like a kid again, back when steam engines and locomotives filled me with awe. So pleased!

@ilsonned Correct you are! #Ilkeston

@IlkestonWeb Small point, Inquirer.

#Ilkeston has another new newspaper! It's called the Ilkeston Enquirer. Just like the niche/bespoke craft beer craze, a DIY approach to producing products for relatively tiny audiences can prove highly engaging because it's so focused.

Creating Quality Content in 2019 (For Search Engines and People) moz.com/blog/quality-b… via @moz