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The Importance of Cross Browser Testing

So What is Cross Browser Testing?

Basically, it is important to test your website in relation to 'Cross Browser Compatibility'. What this means is that no matter which browser your target customers are using to view your website (Internet Explorer, Safari, Firefox, Chrome etc) the site will look and function the same way.

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Hospitality Award Success for Villa

Platform81 have been working with Aston Villa for the last 2 seasons to help them develop their Hospitality and Events business through www.avhe.co.uk.

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Fit for 2012 Celebrations

A few weeks ago, Nick and Gary had the pleasure of being invited to the adidas 'fit for 2012' Awards Dinner in London. The competition brought together the 6 key sponsors of the 2012 Games to compete in their own inter-company fitness challenge, where a number of staff members from all over the country would compete at various events, branded as the adidas 'fit for 2012' Challenge.

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Team We Love MCR’ Three Peaks Yacht Race

Platform81 and Nutshell Communications are proud to announce that they are supporting ‘Team We Love MCR’ in the Barmouth to Fort William Three Peaks Yacht Race this year. The South Manchester based Design and PR Agencies have developed a website, blog and social media presence for the team, in a bid to help them raise as much money as possible. This marketing platform will allow the team to attract sponsors and raise their profile as well as offering real time updates on training and progress.

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Facebook for businesses is changing...

As of the 31st March 2012, Facebook business pages will never be the same again. Facebook is changing the way their pages look to meet the needs of businesses. The new Facebook pages offer more robust features for organisations, businesses, brands and public figures. They allow better communication with your audience, more opportunities for expression and improved relevancy for your connections so you can engage with your audience more easily.

To find out more about how to get the most out of your Facebook page, contact us on 0161 443 4173  or email  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 

   

Importance of Social Media

9 in 10 leading brands say that Social Media is 'important to their business'. So here are a few Twitter/Linked-In do's and dont's

- Listen to what is going on in your chosen field before you start to interact

- DO NOT shout sales messages

- Build content that is interesting and informative for your audience

- Think person to person

- Be fresh, spend time finding interesting info and dont jump on a 'band wagon'

- Give credit where credit is due- 'like' or re-tweet another users messages and DO NOT plagarise

- Join in social WEdia not MEdia - I.e dont continuously talk about you and your business

- Focus on quality, maintain integrity and do not follow and/or accept everyone

- Put a monitoring and measuring strategy in place

- Keep up the hard work!!!

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What is a Brand?

We often get asked by our clients 'what is a brand?'

The word 'brand' offers many connotations. Is a logo a brand? Is Nike a brand? Is David Beckham a brand? The answer is that a brand is all the positive attributes, both tangible and intangible that spring to mind around the brands name! Good branding offers promise of what you can expect from that product, service or experience. It allows you to express what you think, how you feel and what you want to say about yourself!

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Free Email Marketing Campaign!!!

Grab a free email marketing campaign!Regular communication with your database is vital to keeping your company's products and services in the mind of your audience. Your communications need to be branded, relevant and regular.

For the months of November and December, every new customer that comes to us for a new website, will receive a custom designed email template absolutely free!

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The Marketing Check List

Here is a simple check list for those of you who want to see some positive, measurable results from your marketing efforts;

1) Are you "speaking" to the right audience?

2) Is the any genuine reason why your target market should buy from you and not from your competitors?

3) Is this reason powerful enough to persuade them to switch?

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12 Months Free Hosting

September and October OfferFor the months of August and September, Platform81 are offering FREE HOSTING for new brochure websites!

Platform81 own fast secure UK based servers to provide your websites lightening speeds and your emails.

This hosting offer only applies to new customers of Platform81 and applies for 12 months from initial purchase of the website.

Give us a call or drop us an email if you are interested in this offer.

   

Business Startup Package

Business StartupThe Platform81 'Business Start-up Package' is perfect for small or new businesses that want look professional and have online presence.

For only £895+VAT, this package offers the choice of 4 logos, a stationery pack (including business cards, letterhead and compliment slips), a triple fold leaflet, a 3 page website and 12 months hosting for your website.

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