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12.8.2010 - Website Construction
There is more than one way to build a website, but which way is the best and does it matter? ...more
27.4.2010 - Keep your website on track
Your website can and should be an important element in your marketing mix; its performance is very important, as it impacts on the overall performance of your marketing function. ...more
13.4.2010 - Missing out on business enquiries
How many people are searching for what your company provides? - If you sell lavender candles, then there is a good chance people are searching for ‘lavender candles’ using a search engine like Google, Yahoo or Bing. ...more
30.3.2010 - Avoiding being penalised by the SE's.
Search engines exist to provide a service for people that are looking for information on the internet. People type two to five words (a ‘keyphrase’) into the search box and hit GO. The best search engines give the most relevant ...more
16.3.2010 - Why do you need a CMS?
What is a Content Management System? - A Content Management System (CMS) allows you to quickly and easily update the content of your website anytime, directly yourself without going though your web company. ...more
9.3.2010 - Understanding your website statistics
Why invest in a new website without evaluating its effectiveness? Website statistics complete the feedback loop in your website strategy. Website Statistics answer the question "Did it work?" when we invested time and money ...more
16.2.2010 - Choosing the right keywords for your business
Before you start optimising your website for search engine key phrases, you need to be absolutely sure you choose the right ones. Why? ...more
26.1.2010 - 7 point web health-check
With Britain's longest-ever recession finally reaching an end, it is more important than ever that your website is out there working hard to bring in those valuable sales leads. ...more
1.4.2009 - How to target great offers at your best customers
For the price of a little research and imaginative thinking you could double the number of high quality sales leads coming from your website ...more
16.3.2009 - more business from your website for less money
The growth forecast for on-line advertising is roughly seven times that of major media overall. Given the current economic climate, it is even more important for all of us to keep generating business but money is tight, so what ...more
11.12.2008 - your website-cost or investment?
The way you think about your website can be the difference between the success or failure of the online strategy. A simple shift in expectation is all that is needed to turn a business cost in to an investment with a return. ...more
27.11.2008 - getting support from your web company
A successful website is largely dependent on you and your website partner working together in tandem. Broadly speaking, you should be responsible for your business strategy, updating the website on a day to day basis and ...more
5.11.2008 - raise your profits in 16 mins
You will probably have spent a lot of money on your website, but in order for it to fulfil its potential you must keep on top of it. Neglect it and it will almost certainly fall behind – without you noticing! ...more
24.10.2008 - 3 simple steps to improved ranking
The simplest, most efficient and effective way to market your business is through your website. Here are three simple steps you need to take to boost your website search engine rankings. ...more
7.1.2008 - Website & online booking system for caravan parks
Developed specifically for caravan parks, this website and online booking system promises to save time and increase bookings. Sounds too good to be true...? ...more
1.10.2007 - attract more visitors with arkom
There are straightforward ways in which you can improve your Google ranking, and here at Arkom we want to share these with you. We've put together the Top 10 Tips that you need to implement to ensure search engine success. ...more
24.1.2007 - does your website measure up?
More and more companies are now investing significant funds into developing professional websites to support their marketing activities. ...more
10.1.2007 - don't own me? don't use me!
Did you know that image piracy on websites is on the rise? ...more
20.12.2006 - make your e-marketing count!
Promoting your products and services by email can be a powerful and flexible form of direct marketing. ...more
6.12.2006 - practice makes perfect!
What makes a good website, one that has customers coming back time and time again? When reviewing your website you should learn from the best, taking inspiration from some of the most successful sites out there. Never has a ...more
22.11.2006 - the right web designer for you!
Finding the right web design company for you is not a simple process. ...more
1.11.2006 - is length important?
It’s one of life’s eternal questions – is length important? And the answer would seem to be yes, at least when it comes to the length of your Domain’s Registration. ...more
1.11.2006 - search engine optimisation
Did you know that there are simple tips and rules that you can employ to ensure you improve your Google ranking? ...more
27.6.2006 - sandbox: no place for play!
The world’s biggest search engine, Google, has recently been the subject of much speculation as to whether it actively prohibits some sites from ranking on their results pages. ...more
14.6.2006 - site that's used again and again
With over thirty years in the business, specialist recycling company Roy Hatfield Ltd recognised the need for a comprehensive web site. ...more
22.2.2006 - is someone watching you?
Over the last twelve months the phenomenon known as KeyLogging has been brought to the nation's consciousness through several high profile attempts to access the accounts of big business. ...more
14.2.2006 - pharmers exploit loophole
It seems that the Phishers may have had their day as most people can now spot a ‘phishing’ email a mile off. ...more
30.1.2006 - do not be caught by phishers
Is your inbox often targeted with emails professing to be from Halifax, Lloyds, HSBC or any other banks? ...more
16.1.2006 - F1 in school winners announced
After all the hard word and effort the winners for the Arkom sponsored F1 in Schools Challenge have been announced ...more
13.12.2005 - supportal wins regional award
Arkom have continued their successful year by winning the accolade of 'Best Customer Care Online', in the Yorkshire and Humberside Business Link E-Commerce Awards, 2005. ...more
12.12.2005 - investor relations websites
Arkom, has announced a new specialism to its range of website skills - building Investor Relations websites. ...more
12.12.2005 - F1 in schools website challenge
Arkom have recently launched the F1 website competition microsite to support participants in the F1 in Schools CAD/CAM Design Challenge. ...more
9.12.2005 - SEO search engine courses
We offer a search engine optimisation SEO course so that you can learn how to get your website found. Just hear what our clients are saying... ...more
8.12.2005 - a spammer in your works?
Everyday more and more companies just like you have to deal with the consequences of SPAM. This great evil of the modern, computer driven era affects government institutions and multinational organisations as well as you & me – ...more
15.8.2005 - saving money is child's play!
During the industrial revolution a group of workers in a Nottinghamshire textiles factory began a movement that stormed the factories and smashed the mills in an attempt to preserve what they saw as their traditional way of life. ...more
31.8.2004 - Keep your website legal
The Disability Discrimination Act (1995) already applies to your company Website, further aspects come into force in October 2004 ...more
