The UK loves shopping online because it’s so convenient. Fast, easy, and secure payment methods have contributed to the rise of this sector. Until recently, online payment systems were heavily dominated by one industry heavyweight: PayPal. But not everyone is enthused by this payment method, having been criticised for both security as well as data protection issues. Fortunately, there are plenty...
Mobile payment is on the advance worldwide. The leading providers of mobile payment alternatives have also gained a foothold in the United Kingdom, with London being the biggest adopter of mobile payments. We give you an overview of the most frequently used mobile payment apps in the UK, their functionality, and security features.
Since April 2018, Netflix and Spotify users have been able to use their accounts across borders in the EU. Thanks to the Portability Regulation, geo-blocking technologies used presently will no longer be permitted. With the geo-blocking regulation in December, the ban will also be extended to e-commerce in December in order to strengthen digital domestic trade in the long term.
Conversational marketing is a hot topic for SMBs looking to change the way they reach out to new and existing customers. Learn more about how to engage customers on a one-to-one basis and grow your business with a more human approach to marketing.
Why compress a link with a URL shortener? A good URL should be clearly composed, and also show the website’s navigation structure. However, these lengthy URLs can sometimes be too long for marketing and social media. A link or URL shortener allows you to create a small URL in no time at all. Find out how to shorten a URL, how secure it is, and which tools are available in our article.
Any marketer will tell you that getting your marketing strategy right is the most important thing for businesses online. To reach your potential target group as effectively as possible, it makes sense to have an ideal mix of different advertising channels. But how do you know that you’re spending your marketing budget in the right areas? Which ad channel is the best one for you to invest in? This...
Buying expired domains can be a profitable business – just look at this example from the US. University graduate, Cameron Harris, was able to earn more than $20,000 (£15,000) with an expired domain. But how did Harris actually make this small fortune? This article reveals what happened.
The right domain can be a deciding factor in the success of a web project. If it’s short, concise, and catchy it will stick in the mind of potential visitors. The most popular web addresses are usually already taken by website owners or domain traders, meaning that your desired domain could be unavailable. But this doesn’t mean that you have to start looking for a new name for your web project;...
Hyperlinks, links from one website to another, are one of the basic elements of the world wide web – the world’s most popular and widely used hypertext system. Hyperlinks are primarily used to navigate the net. But search engine providers use a network of cross-referencing links to determine who links to whom. Hyperlinks are interpreted as recommendations. If a trustworthy website links to another...
Are you looking for potential customers online? You will soon realise it’s quite a challenge to grab internet users’ attention. Users are becoming more and more sensitive to advertisements and end up deliberately ignoring them. It might seem impossible to establish contact in this way, let alone generate qualified leads. But with the right strategy, and working closely with lead management,...
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