Most topics and areas of interests have at least one group, forum, or chat dedicated to them on the Internet. Left without guidance, however, they can grow into a chaotic discussion space. That is where forum and chat moderators come in – they keep them in order. Since you can find so many of these […]
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Here at the UK Domain we have pioneered an exciting programme which aims to recognise great UK small businesses and charities who are making the most of being online.
So, if you’ve just created a fantastic new website, are already online or know of another business or charity you’d like to nominate, read on.
What is the UK Domain Leaders programme?
The UK Domain Leaders programme aims to celebrate small businesses and charities by sharing stories from real-life organisations on how they are successfully using a website and online presence to grow. It could be telling customers where their local store is, showcasing fantastic testimonials or using Instagram to promote products. We showcase the stories from real-life businesses in a series of case studies.
By taking part in these case studies, UK Domain Leaders get a platform to share their story and experiences with other SME and charity owners. We aim to support these businesses by creating a community, showcasing and promoting their case studies across online channels and giving them the chance to get involved in wider campaigns and content pieces.
Who are the UK Domain Leaders?
There are already some fantastic businesses and charities who have joined
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How often have you Googled the nearest coffee shop when you’re out and about and in need of a pit stop? And how many times a day do you quickly search on the internet for opening hours or to research new products?
If you take a moment to really think about, it’s probably quite a lot. In the UK, the average person spends over a day a week online, which is twice as long as ten years ago, so just imagine how things may continue to grow in the next ten years.
If your business doesn’t yet have an online presence, or you’re in the process of starting your own new exciting business venture and building a website isn’t on your to do list, you could be missing out on the many benefits being online offers businesses of all sizes.
As well as reaching your customers, many of whom will be spending many hours online, there are numerous benefits to building an online presence. Here are just eight of the top ones:
1. Gain credibility
Having a website gives your business instant credibility, customers are more likely to trust your business when they land on your professional website.
In our pre-revenue series, we take a look at the businesses with minimal sales histories that nevertheless have the potential to fly. E-learning, classes and lectures could be vastly improved. That’s the view of Rhizome Live – a new online learning site. CEO Nic Pillow wants to upgrade face-to-face and online training so that students
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Delivery to the consumer is a key part of running a successful business, but in the modern digital world, customers have higher expectations than ever before. Waiting a week for an online order is a thing of the past, and companies who don’t have the infrastructure in place to deliver faster will find themselves losing
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In the UK, there are 5.7 million privately registered businesses and 96 per cent of them are classed as micro businesses employing nine people or less. While these small businesses don’t employ the volume of staff that larger corporations do, they are the backbone of the UK economy and their day-to-day contribution is vital to
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The competition for talent is hotter than ever, with a widening skills gap expected after Brexit. However, solutions to small business owners’ problems may be found online, and it can be cheaper than the traditional route. Sebastian Siseles, director of Freelancer.com, explains why he thinks you should go online for your freelance workers. So, why
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For over 10 years, Mark Johansen has overseen the evolution and expansion of SkateHut. Born online in 2007 after a family holiday in Florida (where he spotted a gap in the UK skate market), the company was run out of his home until it entered the leagues of a respectable, multi-million-pound e-commerce business. To celebrate
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Smaller retailers are more confident in their online offerings than large organisations, who view their in-store experience as their premium channel, new research from global payment solutions expert Adyen finds. Only 13 per cent of large retailers (500+ people) believe their best shopping experience is online, compared with 25 per cent of medium businesses (100-499) and 33 per
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In 2003 we knew we needed to have a web presence online, but back then our website consisted of one page saying who we were and what we could offer if people visited the Garden Centre – oh and how to find us! It was basic but we felt like we were visible on the internet.
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