Getting Online

Expert advice and tips on making the most of online and web technology for your business. This section includes handy guides to setting up online, registering domain names, building commercially-focused websites and marketing them, as well as case studies and the latest news on Internet matters affecting the SME world.

‘We’d been wiped off the face of the internet’ – what to do if you lose your domain

Pedram Mershahi, co-founder of Kloris CBD, talks about the struggle of having his domain suspended - find out what to do if you lose your domain

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Your 4-step guide to setting up an Instagram business account

In partnership with The UK Domain, we explain the four steps you need to take to set up your Instagram business account

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How do I build a website for my small business?

There are various website builders for small businesses. Here are who they are, what they cost and how to get your website up and running

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Advice for small businesses on building a website on a shoestring

Omer Shai of website builder Wix talks about the benefits of using free tools to develop your web presence

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How can I promote my small business website?

We answer 5 common questions on how to grow and market your small business website, from understanding SEO to advertising on social media

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The pros and cons of selling through your own website

One of the most important decisions you have to make as an online seller is where you should do your selling. One entrepreneur explains why she uses her own website rather than eBay and other major selling platforms.

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A guide to social media strategy for small business owners

In partnership with the UK Domain, we present this guide to social media strategy to help your small business grow.

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4 steps to help your small business grow on Instagram

In partnership with The UK Domain, we'll take you through four steps that will help your small business Instagram account to grow

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A guide to social media strategy for small business owners

In partnership with the UK Domain, we present this guide to social media strategy to help your small business grow.

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4 steps to help your small business grow on Instagram

In partnership with The UK Domain, we'll take you through four steps that will help your small business Instagram account to grow

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SMB security: preventing phishing attempts

Phishing is still an ever-present risk to businesses. Here are three helpful tips to stop these phishing attempts derailing your SMB

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Your guide to starting an online business

A survey of small and micro-businesses found businesses with a website were 51 per cent more likely to grow than those without

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How to prepare your website for Black Friday traffic

As more retailers than ever prepare for Black Friday, Aaron Dicks, managing director at Impression, explains how to prepare your website for an influx in traffic

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