Some interesting web statistics. . .

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Did you know – More than half of the UK population, aged 16 and over, is now using social media, according to the Office of National Statistics.

Results from the annual survey from the Office of National Statistics (ONS) on British internet habits has revealed that, while 43% of those aged 16 and over were using Twitter and Facebook last year, that figure has now increased to 57%.

It also stated that 91% of those in the 16-24 age group are active users of social media, with 18% of over-65s socialising online.

A gender divide was also revealed, with women being the predominant users at 60%, compared to 54% of men. However, professional social networking site LinkedIn was used by over 50% more men (16%) than women (9%).

The results of the survey highlight gains for businesses focusing on social media, as increasing numbers of the British population spend more time online.

Is your Web site Social Media focused? – As a active Web Development Company, here at Spider Solutions we feel it is our responsibility to highlight the above information, to ensure your website is working as efficiently as possible for you.  Call us to arrange a ‘Health-Check’ on your website. You’ll be amazed at the increase in business this can deliver!

Call now – 01953 456789

Great Feedback!

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Following the launch of our newest clients website; www.JonathanHorswell.com we have received some fantastic feedback. . .

“Nice clean, elegant design on the new site, not cluttered, easy to jump straight to the bit you’re interested in – very easy to browse and read. Like it!”

Elspeth Taylor – Taylor Made Copy

For all your Website requirements, Spider Solutions are here to help you.
www.SpiderSolutions.co.uk    Tel: 01953 456789

Is your Website ready for Christmas?

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Is your website ready for the most important time of the year?

You need to ensure your website is ready for the most important selling time of the year, pre Christmas!

The run up to Christmas is the time most retail outlets make the majority of their yearly profit. With the internet growing year on year,  Internet retail sales now account for approximately 10.5 per cent of all retail sales. In comparison, in November 2009 this proportion was 7.9 per cent.

Whether you are selling products via your site, or just using your site for awareness, it is important it is telling the correct information. Give your site a ‘Health Check’, change a few pictures, update some of the text or add a Twitter feed or some update news are all ways to freshen up your site, and give Google a reason to re-rank you so you are easier to find!

We are just a phone call awayto ensure your site is completely up to date. So call us 01953 456789

New client site live.

Take a look at this new and amazing website, which can also save you money, guaranteed!

www.TheUKsCheapestUtilityBills.co.uk

This new site, built by Spider Solutions has a fantastic presentation facility built in, and a great iPhone version so it only brings in the essential information when viewing from the smaller handheld devise.

You can also follow The UKs Cheapest Utility Bills on Twitter at: @utility_bills Visit the site and save money. What a fantastic offer!

Get more business.

According to a recent survey conducted by Regus, a provider of business services, an increasing number of businesses are turning to sites like Twitter and Facebook to drum up new customs.

In 2010, 33% of companies were successfully winning new customers through social networking activity. A year later the amount has risen to 41%.

The increase is happening on a global basis too. 52% of businesses globally are using sites like Twitter to engage, connect with and inform existing customers, the study of 17,000 managers and business owners across 80 countries, found.
Celia Donne, regional director at Regus, said: “Business social networking has finally come into its own in the commercial world. More and more companies are leveraging the channel not only to increase the loyalty of existing customers, but as a successful acquisition tool.

As businesses emerge from the downturn they are increasingly reconsidering pre-recession working practices and opting for more flexible, competitive strategies. Among these, the use of business social media is proving extremely successful and suited to the fast pace of recovery.

Particularly in the UK where one in three social network users are a fan, follower or friend of a company page or profile.

UK businesses are being encouraged to increase the proportion of their marketing budget to this activity. Two fifths of companies globally and a third in the UK devote up to 20% of their marketing budget to business social networking activity.

Are you being seen?

Is your Website readable on a smartphone? It needs to be, as the latest reports show there are now 11 million people in the UK who use smartphones as their preferred web browser.

It is also reported that 90% of websites have NOT been updated in the last 18 months!

Spider Solutions are here to help you. Call us for a free web over view!

www.SpiderSolutions.co.uk

Spider Solutions News – May

It’s a fact; your website is now visited more via smart phones, than via a desktop or laptop!

This is of course great news, as it means your website is far more accessible and viewed by a greater number of visitors on a daily basis.

The bad news is, if your current home page is minimised to fit within the average smart phone screen, it will appear crammed and unreadable.

This is easily fixed with a dedicated Style sheet, which recognises when your site is being viewed via a mobile device, and ensures only the essential information is shown.

Call us now 01953 456789 and I’ll be happy to discuss how we can ensure everybody has access to your website, irrespective of the device being used to view it.

I’d also be happy to undertake a review of your website, to ensure it is up to date, showing the correct information and the most recent images.

Your website is a powerful tool in helping you grow your business. Let’s make sure it’s working correctly for you!

Spider Solutions latest client website goes live

The team at Spider Solutions have been extremely busy over the past few months, updating existing websites for our clients and building some fantastic new websites for our new customers.

Two sites we have recently completed have been for Creative Coaching and The Attleborough Amateur Boxing Club. Both sites are completely different in there look, feel and structure. The Creative Coaching site offers a fairly simple look and feel, so as not to distract from the usability features, where as the Boxing Club site is a little wacky in its design and in the way the pages turn.

We are also very pleased to welcome our newest web developer to the Spider Solutions team, Daniel Mills know as Danny. Danny has re-located from Bolton to join the team, and has settled in very nicely over the past few weeks.  You can meet the entire team by clicking >>  HERE

Is your website viewable correctly via smart phones?  It needs to be, as the number of visits to any website in now more likely to be via a smart phone than a desk top or laptop.  We can add a simple style sheet to ensure your site is visible by everyone. See more details >>  HERE

Remember we are on hand and only a phone call away should you require any changes to your website.

Jonathan Horswell   |   jonathan@SpiderSolutions.co.uk   |   01953 456789  

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