The e-newsletter that gives businesses in Bournemouth a roundup of what's happening on the world wide web.
This issue
Viruses lead to smart radio tags
Search results for Bournemouth
Google product to help retailers
Disabled users to test websites
Free cash
Should my business be on the Web?
Am I getting the full potential out of my Web presence? “Many small businesses are still missing out on a huge opportunity - and at a time when traditional retail is under increasing pressure."
Your Business Plan
There are few business truths more irritating than the one that says “if you don’t know where you are going, how will you get there?”
A web presence (or “e presence”) must be considered as a part of the overall business plan, it must convey the correct image, it must be accurate and robust, easily changed and constantly marketed. It must fulfil its purpose without excessive “clicks”, be cost effective and be able to respond to changes in taste and technology.
This report will guide you through the steps to evaluate your current (or future) web presence to ensure it is aligned to your business plan and that you understand the back office resources required to support your ambitions.
smart radio tags
Computer viruses could be about to take a giant leap and start spreading via smart barcodes, warn experts
Security researchers have infected a Radio Frequency ID tag with a computer virus to show how the technology is vulnerable to malicious hackers.
The researchers warn that RFID tags could help mount many different types of attacks on computer systems.
Makers of radio tag systems were urged by the group to introduce safeguards to guard against RFID-borne bugs.
Search engine top 10 keywords
The Top ten keywords currently being used in search engines to find business and services in the bournemouth area. Is your business among them?
1. 37554 bournemouth hotel
2. 15725 bournemouth
3. 8664 bournemouth airport
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(if you would like us to provide figures for other keywords please contact us)
Goolge product to help retailers
Google has developed a new service enabling retailers to promote their products to a wider audience.
The search firm said it would adapt its existing Google Base database into a platform on which retailers could list store details and other information.
The online index will be aimed at firms without an existing online presence or ones trying to reach a wider audience. Retailers will not be able to sell goods through the site, which will not compete with "e-tailers" like Amazon.
Disabled users to test websites
Disabled people are being drafted in to help ensure websites are usable by all.
The pool of disabled surfers has been brought together by the Usability Exchange, which aims to give instant feedback on website navigation.
Website managers can use remote viewing software to watch how easily the surfers are able to move through a site as it is tested.
The service launches as new guidance is issued calling on websites to involve disabled people in the user-testing.
Free cash: recommend a friend
Recommend a friend and we will give you £30 when they say YES!
If you know someone that really could do with a website, pass on our details and if they give us the go ahead we will give you £30 cash as a little reward for your efforts.
( make sure they mention your name or we wont know who deserves the money!) Contact Us