Want to increase your Facebook business page following?

You’ve got a Facebook business page but have got little or no followers and don’t know how to change that?

There are lots of little things that you can do that are pretty simple to implement.

A successful Facebook page needs to reward loyalty, have quality posts, appeal to your audience, use tagging and acknowledgements to reward fans for sharing your posts. Your page also need to encourage friends and fans to get involved, remember your Facebook business page is aiming to be a community for your followers to share information and experiences with you and your other customers.

Some things you can do to help increase your Facebook following is inviting your current friends list and get them sharing your posts and spreading the word to their friends.

Something else that you can do is to include a link on your website and at the bottom of your emails along with including a link in your email campaigns.

If you would like to know more ways to increase your Facebook business page following, read how to increase your Facebook business page following.

Does CSS design help with SEO?

Over time web design has improved, mainly due to the advance in the Internet and new technologies, user demands and expectations. Websites are now designed and developed using CSS/HTML. CSS design has become a web developer’s best friend along with reducing costs for website owners. CSS design is now favoured by all most all web developers over table based design, which is now classed as old practice and not favoured by search engines either, so if a website is still designed in tables it doesn’t rank as well as a CSS/HTML designed site.

If you would like more information about how CSS design can improve your website and its search engine rankings, read -Benefits of CSS/HTML design – tips to improve SEO, accessibility and manageability. The article covers some of the main benefits of CSS, tips to improve your accessibility using CSS, tips for improving your SEO, along with tips for improving the manageability of your website.

XML video sitemaps, your new best friend for video content

So you’ve got great video content (if you want to create your own video content check out using video as an effective SEO tool. Now what do you do, like with anything you need to inform people that your great videos exist. Google doesn’t see videos like it sees other text and image content so you need to provide Google with as much information as possible to enable it to index your content correctly and highly. Wondering how to do so? Google takes a lot of information through sitemaps the best way is by creating an XML video sitemap. Creating an XML video sitemap will give Google all the information it needs to index your videos.

Want to know more about creating your own XML video sitemap, read creating an XML video sitemap for Google.

Facebook Places

Facebook Places

We’ve had who, what, when and now we have where. Social networking giant Facebook has launched its location lead feature, known as Facebook Places in the UK today, one month after going live the in US.

The new feature is being rolled out gradually and may not be available to all users just yet.

How it works

Facebook Places works by allowing users to check into venues and tag their friends in the same location, and then their friends either accept or deny – much like the photo application.

The idea behind it is that it allows people without smartphones to be included in location based activities without going into all the complex privacy issues that the social network has previously encountered.

With other players in the location based social networking market with the likes of Foursquare, Gowalla’s Passport, etc. Currently you could say that pole position in the location based social networking is still up for grabs. Bearing this in mind, it is easy to see why Facebook has added this feature; there have been rumblings for a good few months that such a feature was around the corner. With the number of Facebook users growing daily, currently over five hundred million active users, it would be an easy estimation that Facebook Places will take the lead in location based social media.

With Facebook Places being a very small part of Facebook very large picture. It is clear that Facebook is now trying to be an all in one service for social networking, much like what Google has done with search. What this space for Facebook next new feature, who knows what they have in store for us next.

Web pages that load fast improve users experience of your site

Having problems with your website load time and losing traffic and sales because of it? There could be many reasons why your page is loading slowly.

For some reasons why your site could be slow loading read Angel SEO’s article - How to improve my site’s speed for Google. The reason your website doesn’t load fast could be very simple, e.g. your images are to big or you have to much content on your page or your page is too long.

Although on the other hand it could be elements that are more complicated and you many need to hire an seo expert (for more information read - Should I hire an SEO expert). If your page loading time is due to your websites structure or styling, it can be fixed by an SEO expert/web developer.

You will be surprised by how much making little changes to your website can affect your websites search engine page ranking; as well as user behaviour on your website. Users behaviour can change by encouraging them to stay on your site longer because they are having a better experience, which in turn makes them more likely to buy or engage with you.

If you would like more advice about improving your page load times, contact SEO Nottingham specialists Angel SEO on 01623 799 277 or email info@angelseo.co.uk.

WordPress v HTML/CSS websites - which is better for SEO?

The SEO world is buzzing at the moment over Wordpress v HTML/CSS websites - which is better for SEO?

Angel SEO’s MD Dave Cain, has recently conducted a study, Wordpress v HTML/CSS websites. The study came back with some interesting findings and proved the case for bespoke websites over template based websites. Read Angel SEO’s study here.

During the study two websites were uploaded on their own domains, one a bespoke HTML/CSS site the other a Wordpress maintained site. To begin with both ranked well in Google, ranking on page one. But after only a few days the Wordpress site started to drop down the ranking, whilst the bespoke site remained on page one. It is important to remember neither site was updated during the study.

For a Wordpress maintained site to be ranked well in Google, it needs to be treated like a blog and updated regular, if not on a daily basis. Whereas bespoke sites that are created in an SEO friendly way continue to rank well because they are created in such a way that they keyword rich and answer a searchers enquiry. Which in turn means Google is more likely to index them higher, and keep them there for a longer period of time.

If you would like bespoke website for your business, contact SEO East Midlands Specialists Angel SEO for a free consultation.

It's all about knowledge at Angel SEO

With great pleasure Angel SEO is pleased to announce the launch of our new SEO Knowledge Base.

SEO Knowledge Base, is a free service offered by Angel SEO. The knowledge base has been designed to be a helping hand to all in-house website managers, whatever their role within the company.

Written in non-technical language, the knowledge base aims to help and advice any one wanting to create and maintain a website, no matter their experience level.

The knowledge base provides specialist advice, tips and some tricks of the trade to help in-house business operated websites be the best they can be, and achieve online success.

The knowledge base include everything from an introduction to SEO to how to design a Google friendly site . To the more advanced link building and using audio adverts. Even the fun stuff, Social Media is covered.

Go check Angel SEO's Knowledge Base today, and start improving your website. Remember knowledge is power!

New Myspace, seen that somewhere before!

Is it me or does the new Myspace profile page look rather familiar. Anyone else think that new design looks a lot like Myspaces more popular competitor Facebook?

The new design does seem to concentrate more on the stream (new feed, maybe?) The navigation panel can be found to the left of the stream, like most websites. Therefore conforming to users previous experiences and expectations.

I have to say I do like the new Social Networking panel. It groups together the social networking elements and enables friends to follow the user on other sites. Although Myspace is yet to confirm if this is the finished profile design.

All in all, the new design is a vast improvement on its predecessors. Gone are the days when the comment box was the last item on a profile.

Myspace has made it clear that the new profile page has only been give to a selected number of users at the moment. In order for the social networking site to gain feedback and if needed make changes. Once the testing period is over the new profile will be rolled out across all its users. Current feedback on the new design has be mixed.

It is yet to be seen if the new page set up will turn things around for the social networking site that began the social media phenomenon. It is definitely a big step forward for Myspace. Wonder what changes will be next? A like button maybe? We will be watching closely.

Tell us your views on the new profile page design by Myspace via Twitter or Facebook @AngelSEO.

Twitters record breaking World Cup

South Africa 2010 will forever be remembered as the social networking World Cup.

During the five week period of the World Cup there was always something relating to it trending on Twitter, whether it be a player, team or referee.

In terms of social networking the World Cup became a record breaking event.

Only now that the tournament has finished can we really understand how big the event was in social networking terms. The tweet record per second was even broken during the Japan V Denmark with an astonishing 3,283 tweets per second being sent. When looked at in context this figure is even more staggering considering Twitters tweets per second is normally around the 750 mark.

So closing the chapter on South Africa 2010, what did you think? Did the social media element, i.e. Twitter, Facebook etc change how you interacted during the event? was your World Cup experience enhanced? Tell us your views via Twitter of Facebook (@AngelSEO).

Facebook caves in and launches “panic button”

Social networking site Facebook has given in to months and months of pressure and launched its own panic button.

To start with Facebook wasn’t keen on having a form of “panic button”saying it highlighted and made something out of a problem that wasn’t currently an issue for their site.

Several months of negotiation between Facebook and CEOP (The Governments law enforcement agency given role of tracking down online sex offenders) has resulted in the social networking site publishing its own form of panic button application today. Facebook has managed to avoid the “panic button” since November when CEOP called for social networking sites to install an online safety feature with the likes of MySpace doing so. Facebook has the largest number of users with 400 million active accounts and is the last social networking site to introduce this from of safety feature.

Facebook is targeting its users aged between 13-18 years with the new “panic button” application. The site is hoping that youngsters install the application off their own backs or are encouraged to do so by a parent or guardian.

The new application comes as reassurance for parents and young users alike. Although the number one social networking site will promote its “panic button”, which in reality is a link to CEOP’s online advice and reporting page. Facebook has clearly stated that the “panic button” is not a default application and has to be added by the user.

Time will tell if the “panic button” does help keep younger Facebook users safer, many industry insiders say it will not make a difference due to how online sex offenders operate, they do not operate like traditional sex offenders, instead they chose to go down the relationship building route, meaning the youngster in question is even less likely to report them.

The Removal Supermarket Blog

Just a quick post to let you know another one of our clients is using wordpress - check it out here - http://theremovalsupermarket.co.uk/

Angel SEO is now on Tumblr

We are now on Tumblr - visit http://angelseo.tumblr.com/

Improvements in Google!

Today’s big news in the office (apart from improving one of our clients website traffic by 300%) was the jump in Google for the term “SEO Nottingham“. We currently sit 3rd and our blog is currently in 8th position!

Google Translate for Animals – April Fools Joke

I had to share this, check out Google's April fools joke here.

Another great week for Angel SEO...

We are still on the first page on Google, Yahoo and Bing for "SEO Nottingham". A great result this week for Angel SEO, and we expect to jump up the rankings soon for the above term and also some niche terms watch this space.

Also we would like to welcome SEO-Nottingham.com into our portfolio of websites and partners.

And on a final note for the week we are still helping our good friends at Fifteen Design, Perfect Grass and Never Forgotten hit there targets for "graphic design Nottingham", "artificial grass" and "gravestone cleaning".

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services in Birmingham.

Is your company based in Birmingham or in the West Midlands? Are you looking to expand your customer base and increase your profits this year? We're based in the East Midlands so around an hour away from you. We'd love to come and visit your business and look at how we can help you achieve your goals.

As a growing business in Birmingham, operating in a highly competitive market, one of your primary concerns will be to acquire new leads in order to expand and survive. Over 75% of people in the United Kingdom have and use the web to locate businesses, products and services to meet their needs. An online presence is essential to maintain and expand your customer base.

Find out more about our search engine optimisation (SEO) Birmingham services - click here...

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services in London.

Are you a London-based company, looking to expand your business and acquire new customers? Are you looking to expand your market share in London, or attract more clients for your products and services nationally?

No doubt you'll already have recognised the potential to do this through your online presence. Angel SEO is a centrally located, nationally operating company, ideally positioned to help you identify and achieve profitable goals for your website. We can visit you and talk over your ideas, or if you'd like a quick chat over the phone or via email, we'd be pleased to help - without obligation.

Find out more about our search engine optimisation (SEO) London services - click here...

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services in Lincoln.

Are you a Lincoln-based company considering optimising your website to attract more customers?

Angel SEO is based in the East Midlands less than an hour from you, so we're ideally positioned to offer our free and paid services designed to help your business grow. We can visit you at your convenience, or we'd be happy to offer you free impartial advice over the phone or through email.

Find out more about our search engine optimisation (SEO) Lincoln services - click here...

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) Services in Sheffield

Is your business based in Sheffield? Are you considering whether optimising your website to perform better in the search engines might bring you more sales?

Angel SEO is located less than an hour from Sheffield so we're ideally positioned to give you the impartial help and advice you need, whether you're planning on doing the work yourself or looking for someone to do it for you.

Find out more about our search engine optimisation (SEO) Sheffield services - click here...

SEO for Startups

When you're just starting out, your business needs one thing and one thing only to survive: clients.

But traditionally, to get clients, you need to spend a sizeable amount of money on advertising. And to get that money, you need clients. How can you get round this catch 22?

Search engine optimisation is a must have for any website...

If you can prove you have just started trading in the last 6 months, we will reduce our prices by 50% for the first six months with our SEO for startups package. Read more...

SEO Video: Choosing the right SEO company

In today's video we look at how to choose the right search engine optimisation company and what questions you should ask including:

• Can I see examples of your SEO work?
• Are you willing to educate me about search engine optimisation?
• What is your industry experience?
• What do you consider to be the most important SEO factors?
• Can you guarantee me the number 1 position in the search engines?
• When should I start to see improvements in my ranking(s)?