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5 branding mistakes to consider when designing your CI
A new startup is exciting. You've found a gap in the market and you can’t wait to fill it (and make some money in the process). You may or may not have seen something similar to your product before, but…
I have a great app idea. What do I do now?
So, you woke up one morning and you had a great app idea, right? You’re incredibly excited about your app because it is going to revolutionise the way we do things. It’s going to change the world. However, once the…
Principles for designing a user-friendly experience
There are a few key principles for designing a user-friendly experience. First things first, if you want to build a user-friendly website or app it is not only about the styling. You have to build with the user in mind…
Use content marketing to get more website visits
Your digital brand is up and running, and it appears to be hunky-dory, but why are you not receiving the desired number of website visits? Perhaps you are overlooking the value that content marketing can add to digital media. Let's…
Got a business idea? Ask yourself these 3 questions
Craig, a family friend and mentor, always used to tell me, “If you want to make money, find a problem and solve it”. Is your business idea the solution to a problem? Let’s delve into this and other questions to…
Branded content marketing: what is it and should you be doing it?
Perhaps you have a brand that you would like to market in a slightly different manner. Branded content marketing is an interesting option for your brand to pursue, as it could result in improved prominence, popularity and success for your…
It’s time to stop using your old Internet Explorer browser
We have been designing and developing websites for a long time and there have been different ways of creating websites over the years. This has mostly been defined by the Internet Explorer browser, namely IE9 and earlier. Back in the…
Installing WordPress in three very easy steps
WordPress is infamously easy to install, especially if your host offers one-click installs for WordPress. If they don’t, or you would rather install it manually, here is a quick 3-step guide to installing WordPress. Step 1: Hosting your WordPress site…
Strategic team talks are important at half-time
Imagine for a moment that your company is a rugby team. After all, things can sometimes get a little intense on the business field. If we run with this metaphor then all companies should be having strategic team talks at…
Manage social media accounts or they will manage you
It’s no secret that brands need to have a social media presence if they want to survive in today’s digital world. But it’s not enough to simply have social media accounts. You need to manage social media accounts or they…
360-degree digital solutions agency: what does that mean?
The advantage of a 360-degree digital solutions agency is that they can provide clients with a full spectrum of services. A lot of digital agencies are strong in development or in marketing, but it’s rare to find an agency that…
Remarketing: what is it and why should I use it?
Buzzwords regularly pop up (excuse the pun) in marketing, and it’s often difficult to determine which ones deserve your attention. Remarketing is more than just a buzzword. It has revolutionised digital marketing. So, it’s certainly something you should consider integrating…
The pros and cons of using a CMS to build your website
You need a website. One option is to use a Content Management System to build it. Using a CMS involves selecting pre-designed or custom-made templates for your website, as opposed to coding your entire website from scratch. You can publish…
APP development: what is ‘APPening?
There’s an app for that... and that… yes, and that too. There’s an app for just about everything these days, which is no wonder businesses want to get in on the hip and ‘appening trend of app development. But what…
5 steps to create effective content
Content marketing can be an incredibly powerful tool when used correctly. The web is literally packed with content, so standing out can be difficult... unless you create engaging and effective content that your intended audience will search for and find…
The ultimate guide to using hashtags
We all remember the time when the # symbol was known as the number sign, and was more likely to be seen in a spreadsheet than on a social network, but the time has come to put this tiny symbol…
Warning: you’re losing out by not using a CTA
Having a call to action (otherwise known as a CTA) is an important aspect of any business website. If you are unsure about what a call to action actually is – it is essentially a goal or action you wish…
Why you can’t become a SERP success overnight
A SERP, or search engine results page, is the page returned by search engines, like Google, when someone searches for a particular keyword. Websites interested in getting more traffic must strive to appear on page number one of search engines…
4 effective marketing solutions for a digital world
If you're looking for effective marketing solutions for your business, then it’s time to leap into the digital world. Digital marketing has been replacing many traditional forms of marketing, so being aware of all the digital marketing opportunities is crucial…
Flicker and Digital Leap have become Flicker Leap
Johannesburg, Gauteng – Representatives from Flicker and Digital Leap have announced that the two companies have merged on 1 March 2017, resulting in Flicker Leap. Flicker is a leading force in digital strategy and marketing, while Digital Leap’s expertise lies…
Why SEO is like a woman
SEO is like a woman who has changed outfits… a lot. And women are a bit unpredictable at times. So how do you keep up with a woman’s needs when they always seem to be changing? At the centre of…
A website checklist you can remember off by heart
Has anyone ever told you to pull up your socks? Well, now that you’re building a website it’s time to pull up your socks again. It’s just not OK anymore to launch a website without going through a checklist.
What on earth is UX and UI?
It’s always a bit frustrating when people throw acronyms around like balls you’re expected to catch. The tech industry loves different languages (excuse the pun), so the best way to keep up is to learn and understand all the jargon…
5 things about Pinterest for business that your boss wants you to know
When it comes to social media, the first places we often think of are Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Although a top contender in the grand scheme of platforms, many businesses put the image sharing site, Pinterest, much lower on their priorities list. It shouldn't be this way though and it's time to start adding it to your marketing strategies. Here's why...
3 silly lead generation mistakes
According to a 2016 HubSpot report, 74% of survey participants said that one of their top priorities over the next 12 months is to focus on generating more leads into loyal customers. But what exactly are leads and how can…
Why is everyone talking about WordPress?
So it seems like everyone is talking about WordPress. You might have read or heard a few of these comments: “I never realised how uncomplicated it was to register a unique domain name on WordPress. I could choose a .com, .net,…
Uncovering 6 SEO secrets
There is often a lot of mystery around SEO (Search Engine Optimisation). Not only that, but SEO can make many cringe as they think about what it’s costing to maintain the idea of an SEO-optimised website. Maybe you’ve given SEO…
3 truly loveable lead nurturing tips
February is the month of love and there’s nothing you love more than leads that convert into sales. But just like any other human relationship, leads need to be nurtured before they buy what you have to offer them. There…
The current state of inbound marketing
Inbound marketing is transforming the way that we do business. Who wouldn’t want to transform strangers into delighted customers? Research conducted in 2016 by HubSpot – with over 4 500 respondents from marketing backgrounds in over 132 countries – has…
11 quick questions to ask a website designer
Yes, your startup business needs a website, but the website your cousin’s friend slapped together for you in an hour is not going to cut it. So now you’re looking to hire a professional website designer. You need a brand…