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5 reasons you should be using Twitter for your business.

Jon Green — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:23:48 +0000

I’m always astounded to see how many business owners are still unaware of what Twitter REALLY does for business. Many people still think it’s just for following celebrities to find out what they had for breakfast. In other words, they think it’s a waste of time. Well, if you’re one of these people, please allow me to enlighten you.

Here, I have the top 5 reasons why every business should have a presence on Twitter.

1. Word of mouth, on steroids

How many times have you done business with people you already knew? With Twitter, you can engage with thousands of people, get to know them, and raise awareness of your company and your blog or website. And remember, on Twitter, word spreads faster than anywhere else.

2. Market research

Imagine if you could type something into a search engine, and then listen to thousands of conversations (not websites, conversations) containing that word or phrase. With Twitter, you can do just that. You could search for your own brand, you could search for competitors, emerging markets etc etc etc. Best of all, if you want to, you can join in with the conversation, ask questions and get answers fast. It’s like an instant, free opinion poll.

3. Up your game

By following the right people, you can get the latest industry news before anyone else, and learn new things from other industry professionals around the world. Whether you own a burger van or an international bank, there’s plenty to learn on Twitter.

4. Recruitment

Most recruitment consultants and agencies are using Twitter to post new jobs. Why pay them to do what you can do so easily? Twitter will allow you to source TOP candidates extremely quickly and for free. You can post your vacancy and target that post to get the best possible response. Did I mention it was free?

5. It’s Free!

Consider how much you would normally pay for all of the things listed above. Please, learn more about Twitter, start using it and start saving.

40 useful mind mapping tools

Jon Green — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:11:30 +0000

Mind mapping is a powerful way to gather collaborative or individual ideas. At Spreadthick we use mind maps for all sorts of things; exploring website design concepts, mapping business development opportunities, even keeping an eye on our money, the applications of mind maps are virtually limitless.

DzinePress have gathered 40 of the best mind mapping tools from around the web, so you can find the best option for you. Which ever you choose, you’ll never turn back once you’ve discovered the benefits to be had from mapping your thoughts.

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Online marketing

Jon Green — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:56:38 +0000

In an age when nearly everybody has their own website, there’s never been more competition for web traffic. We design bespoke sites that rank highly in searches and can be updated remotely.

Web design

With a new website created by Spreadthick, you will get all of the benefits of great design, brand integration, search engine optimization, CMS (content management system, allowing you to update the website content yourself), social media integration and our unrivaled level of service.

Get in touch today to arrange a free consultation.

Brand integration

Because we understand branding and design, a website from Spreadthick will incorporate the key features of your brand identity; typefaces, logos, images, colours and copy styles will be carefully picked to communicate the right message for your business.

Accessible design

As well as the quality of graphic design you can expect from Spreadthick, our websites are created with cross browser compatibility, meaning they can be viewed by more people using different browsers or mobile devices. We also design with the DDA (Disability Discrimination Act) in mind.

SEO (Search Engine Optimization)

There’s no point in having a great website if nobody can find it. We ensure that all of our websites are created in such a way that they rank highly in search engines like Google. We will also provide clients with analytics results so you can track the volume of traffic, where visitors came from, what they did while they were on your site, and where they went afterwards.

CMS (Content Management System)

Like your business, your website should constantly evolve to meet new challenges and opportunities. That’s why our websites come with built in, user friendly content management systems. This means you can update your website yourself, as often as you like, without the extra cost of employing a code writer.

Social media integration

An optional extra, social media integration allows your visitors to engage with you, and helps to build relationships with customers. By using tools like Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn, you can form a loyal community around your business very quickly and easily.

Online video

There’s no quicker way to communicate your message than via video. We can integrate video throughout your site to act as a 24/7 assistant to visitors, telling them what you do, what the benefits are and how to get started. It’s never been more effective with the growth of YouTube and other video sharing sites like hulu and vimeo, a video can be embedded around the web in a very short space of time.

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