If your business has been looking into marketing options then you will no doubt have run across the term SEO, and probably been completely at a loss as to what it means. The internet is awash with articles and expert statements telling you that you must invest in SEO, but if you haven’t a clue what it is then you are more than likely not going to wish to invest in it.
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The Top 3 Ski Resorts In Australia
Coming from the UK, when I think of Australia all I can think about is a beautiful country, with loads of sunshine, great beaches and the outback. We have this view of a paradise down under where everyone loves to enjoy a barbie and beer when they get off work. Well, this year I discovered that Aussies also love to hit the slopes and go skiing.
Top 3 Travel Tips
As you know I travel a lot and bring this blog to you from my laptop in various locations around the globe. I’m sure you’ll have seen Paul Hurdsfield and myself in several photos on my social media enjoying some stunning locations.
Top hubs to find a tech job in Canada
About to graduate from a computer science program in Canada, or looking to start your career over in one of the greatest nations on the face of the planet?
Forget about uber expensive Silicon Valley and set your course for Canada, as those looking to make an intelligent play will find a number of cities in the Great White North to be highly attractive.
Beautiful Albir
The pretty resort of Albir is handily located between Altea and Benidorm on Spain’s beautiful Costa Brave. This is a resort perfect for those hoping for a relaxed beach-based holiday away from the main resorts along this popular stretch of coast, but still with a vibrant atmosphere and plenty of nightlife. Alibi is a laid back destination with a thoroughly modern feel, and because most of its buildings are only a few stores high, it exudes a real sense of space. Unusually for a resort in this area, there is plenty of well-sited parking, meaning it is a great place for visit for a day trip.
The streets of the resort are pleasingly laid out – with wide tree-lined boulevards and lovely architecture. There is a plethora of bars, restaurants and cafes catering to all tastes and offering a variety of world cuisines, many with lovely terraces, and all within an easy stroll of the beach.
Climate
Albir’s has great weather all year round = dry and hot during the summer months and milder, though still dry during winter.
The Beach
The beach at Albir is a great size, and boasts Blue Ribbon status. Quiet and spacious, this stretch of fine pebbles is the perfect place to while away a few hours of total relaxation while admiring the view across to the famed Penon de Ifach in one direction, and the stunning Sierra Helada nature reserve to the other. During high season, there are three permanent lifeguards stationed here, as well as a first aid station and a minor injuries ambulance on standby, making this is a very family-friendly resort. In addition, younger kids will be delighted by the two playgrounds situated just adjacent to the beach.
Shopping
Albir is home to a number of decent supermarkets that stock a wide of fresh produce and other essentials,, very handy if you are staying in a self-catering villa or apartment. There is also a huge ‘hypermarket’ within the nearby Benidorm Finestrat shopping centre.
Golf
Golf fanatics will be in heaven at the Albir Golf course. Centrally located in the town, this is a two-hectare course set with plenty of space for onlookers. A short stroll from the beach, this is the perfect place to spend a few hours perfecting your swing! There is a cafe onsite too, so you don’t need to worry about bringing any snacks with you.
Beauty
Should you require some pampering whilst staying in Albir, head down to the town’s Bowls and Squash club where you will find a resident beautician.
Fiestas
The town hosts several lively fiestas through the year, always celebrated outdoors because of the reliable climate.
Places to Visit
Nearby Althea has an historic and very charming old town which is a real artist’s paradise – packed with workshops and galleries. It also has a pretty habour. And, for a great night out, where else to head but Benidorm, famed for its vibrant nightlife and entertainment. Benidorm is just a short taxi ride from Albir.
So, whatever sort of holiday you are planning and whatever your age, Albir is an absolutely ideal destination. It truly does tick all the boxes for a perfect break in the sun.
Remember to book your airport transfer with Holiday Transfers when you go!
Where to Take Your Gran in Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria may be on the diminutive side, but it more than makes up for that in terms of its diversity. In fact, locals call it their’ little continent’. Older visitors can relax safe in the knowledge that this is an island that offers all they could wish for in terms of services, meaning that a restful holiday in the sun is just a click away!
5 Reasons I Loved Antarctica
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This is one of my favourite things about visiting this beautiful place is the strangely diverse wildlife that is there. You would think that nothing would attempt to live there, but there are so many, such as penguins (and many different kinds), many kinds of seals, whales and countless other bird species. The unusual thing is that the wildlife is actually more relaxed and less scared by human presence than you would think. Penguins are one great example of this and they don’t seem phased by humans, some are even curious enough to approach. The best thing is that animals are just happy to do their own thing, which is something that you don’t see anywhere else on earth.
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This is a blessing and a curse at the same time. Once you go to Antarctica, every trip you ever go on will be compared to Antarctica and how beautiful it is there. My bet is that you won’t ever see anything better or more amazing. Think of mountains, endless ice in various colours, glaciers and
icebergs
5 reasons to open an online store alongside your retail store
Owning a retail store is simply not enough in this day and age, particularly with the globalisation of almost every good or service available today. For retailers to compete they need to start selling online as well as having (or perhaps not having) a physical retail store.
You can market online for offline and online success
Because marketing can encompass an instore and online component it makes it much easier to have a much greater reach. For example, if you were to offer a promotion to get a cheap deal on Groupon relating to your business you could entice people not only from your local area, but also for a much wider audience throughout the internet. This will mean that you can potentially sell to many more people and improve your profit.
Low starting costs
Starting an online store alongside your retail store requires very little in the way of costs for starting up. You only really need an e-commerce platform to begin and can continue to store stock in the same place as before. Retailers are now following the trend of moving a lot of their business online because they do not have to cover costs like rent and other overheads that come with operating a retail store.
More sales and greater profit
What business doesn’t want more sales, well offering your goods or services online is the best way to improve your sales by reaching more people without the high costs mentioned above. This will translate to greater profit and a happier you.
Customer information
When somebody walks into your store, there is always a natural temptation to speak to the person, but what about those people that walk in and buy something and then walk straight out without saying a word? You know very little about these people and what has motivated them to go into your store in the first place. You know nothing about their interests, contact details and how they came to find your store. The beautiful thing about online stores is that you can track this information about your customers and use it to help improve your sales. For example, if you know that someone heard about your store in a local magazine and this happens with many other people, you can easily target this audience more and spend more money on marketing and advertising in this local magazine to improve your sales.
Saving on Food Expenses for Your Business
I’ve already written about the benefits of using Groupon Coupons for cutting costs on business expenses, but I’m going to take your savings a bit further with Groupon Pages. Whether you’re rewarding your hard-working employees with lunch, or you’re treating a prospective client to dinner, there’s no reason you should be paying full price for food expenses now that Groupon has released this newest edition. Groupon Pages is a massive directory of restaurants in your area that has been designed to guarantee the best dining experience with the best deals. There are many budgetary advantages that come with using this new feature, but I’ve narrowed it down to the three top ways to save.
Gi2C Review: Fall 2015 Career Opportunities in China
The professional job market for foreigners in China continues to grow in 2015. Forget the days when only English teaching jobs were available. China now needs business professionals with a wide variety of skills and experience in many industries to help Chinese companies become successful internationally. If you have experience in the following areas and are looking for a new career this fall, now is the time to come to China.
Marketing
Both foreign and Chinese companies in China are looking for foreigners who speak multiple languages and comprehend the nuances of international markets. To land that perfect marketing job in China, you should be social media savvy and preferably good at design and ad creation.
Writing/Proofreading/Editing/Translating
More Chinese companies than ever before now have the capability to sell to an international audience. As a result, they need foreign experts who can write, edit and proofread in multiple languages. To truly excel in this type of job, you should ideally be able to read the original Chinese text, but if you have a Chinese colleague with excellent English, that wouldn’t be necessary.
IT, Web & App Development
Experienced IT experts are needed in every country, not just China. However, since China has the biggest population in the world, it only makes sense that their need for IT experts is equally as large. Those with expertise in international software, iOS and Android apps, and programming are especially in demand.
Global Sourcing, Purchasing and Quality Managers