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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.

British Small Business Awards: Website of the Year shortlist

Here, the Website of the Year finalists at the British Small Business Awards are announced, rewarding sites with strong design and functionality.

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Setting up their own website pays off for tradespeople

Tradespeople who have set up their own website pick up an additional 21 jobs a year than those without, research finds.

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Can a domain name make or break a business?

Abby Hardoon discusses the factors that should be considered when selecting the right domain name for your business.

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The benefits of using new generic top level domains 

Geraint Evans discusses the advantages of considering alternative domains for your business web address.

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Top tips for building an online brand

In this piece, brought to you in association with .co.uk, the number one domain for British business, SmallBusiness.co.uk looks at the main things you should consider to ensure your online company gets the exposure it needs to be successful.

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Protecting your online presence: Domain name disputes

Rob White, of Avidity IP, discusses how to protect yourself against intellectual property abuse as a small business.

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How a small business can optimise a website for mobile and tablet users

Marketing expert Mark Asquith of DMSQD looks at how your company can capitalise on new browsing behaviours.

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Bad websites threaten SMEs

Poor quality websites are scuppering the trade of small businesses, finds research.

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How a small business can optimise a website for mobile and tablet users

Marketing expert Mark Asquith of DMSQD looks at how your company can capitalise on new browsing behaviours.

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Bad websites threaten SMEs

Poor quality websites are scuppering the trade of small businesses, finds research.

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Getting your business online

If you are looking to produce a website have a very clear idea of what it is you want the site to do, as you should be able to justify every part of the costs involved in building, hosting and maintaining the site.

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A faster and cheaper way for SMEs to resolve .uk domain name disputes

A new dispute resolution service to help both individuals and organisations resolve disputes over .uk internet domain names faster and more fairly, has been set up.

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What are the benefits of business broadband?

Business broadband offers a host of advantages over standard domestic connections, here’s why you should be considering an upgrade

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How should I select my business broadband provider?

As with any supplier, it’s important to do your research and ask important questions before you select a broadband provider for your business. But what are the must-have things you should take into consideration?

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Why your business should switch to a broadband-based phone network

Analogue phone systems are increasingly being replaced by smarter broadband based networks – here’s why you should consider switching

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Streamlining document management for your small business

David Malan, sales director of DocuWare for the UK and Ireland, explains how the platform can streamline your document management