Facebook is worth $95bn (apparently!) 4th March 2013 4:47 PM
“...and they think they can compete with Google for search... Hmm.”
Doesn't sound very slick... maybe FB growing pains?
PostsDoesn't sound very slick... maybe FB growing pains? Trading Standards Approved Traders Directory 4th March 2013 2:58 PM OK, so am just a little bit biased on this one  But we have been working on this for some time, and can now finally shout about it.We are working with the Trading Standards Institute to provide a central directory resource of approved businesses. This will be hosted and administered on My Local Services, but will be a separate database, allowing us to pipe out the Trading Standards approved listings to the Citizens Advice Website, TSI's own website, and anyone else who wants to display approved listings. Just had a great quote from the Chief Exec of the TSI: “Leon Livermore, Chief Executive of the Trading Standards Institute said: TSI is delighted to be working with My Local Services to deliver a new directory of all traders that are members of a TSI Approved Code. This online resource will be the place to go to find traders that are signed up to the stringent standards TSI expects of honest, reliable businesses. Trading Standards Institute Approved Codes Directory | My Local Services” It's flattering and quite a coup for us, after being chosen over other directories, but other than a lot of extra work, it will mean a lot more exposure and traffic for the directory and the forum, which is obviously good news for anyone that is listed with us. So this should explain why we have been a bit ruthless recently in removing dodgy forum members. Many thanks to Clive, Roz, Paul, Sami and Mark in getting MLS this far, and also Sami, Sandra and Martin on the forum side for keeping the link dumpers at bay!  Call Center Scam - Calling from Windows. 4th March 2013 10:35 AM “The second time I answered the phone in Spanish, they hung up.:” Now thats just showing off, but I love it Termite Attack 1st March 2013 3:19 PM Erm I thought you said you did pest control?? Maybe find a pest control forum  Pest Control Company 1st March 2013 3:14 PM “Hello all, i have got this business forum on google and wanted to know something about business in uk. If a person have a pest control company in ustralia and want to open it also in other contries like europien countries, then what step should be necessary for this. Any ideas??” Welcome aboard Geneva. Guessing smelling isn't your big thing? All I know about Pest Control is that squirrels won't kill you as opposed to half of the wildlife in Oz, so maybe use smaller guns Go mobile or not - 'when' is the question 1st March 2013 2:53 PM “True.....what about Mcommerce. When do you think that will actually take off? I mean will people actually make purchases online?” It's old hat in some parts of the world. Maybe some of the African countries could show us the way! Mobile ecommerce is booming in Africa How pagerank effect in website ranking 1st March 2013 1:56 PM “Alexa largely uses data from those people who have their toolbar installed (how many people do you know use this? - I don't know any)” I actually really like Alexa, and yep have the tool bar installed Unless everyone is transparent and freely shares their analytics, the likes of Alexa is one of the few gauges available to compare yourself against competition. In our industry for example, it's interesting to see that we have similar traffic curves. It's not perfect, it's data set is limited, but on the basis that the number 1 site is Google, and a 5 visitors a day blog will rank about 8 million, it's pretty easy to see who is talking hot air when they claim to have 1 million visitors a month, and have an Alexa Ranking of 15 million So for me it's a quick and easy tool, especially when it comes to doing 10 second analysis on the latest and greatest partner offer to arrive on our doorstep Groupon model - is it flawed? 1st March 2013 1:28 PM “So what's the verdict, reckon this could be the way forward? Or just reacting to pressure from investors?” So looks like the investors have made their mind up, and fired the Groupon founder and CEO! I do like his internal memo though... “After four and a half intense and wonderful years as CEO of Groupon, I've decided that I'd like to spend more time with my family. Just kidding - I was fired today. If you're wondering why... you haven't been paying attention." BBC News - Groupon founder ousted as sales and share price dive” So is this now a terminal decline for Groupon or a chance for complete re-invention? Pope to Hold Final Vatican Audience 1st March 2013 12:03 PM <cough> <cough> not laughing honestly  Horsemeat burgers anyone? Tescos says sorry 27th February 2013 8:55 PM Lets hope they don't end up in the food chain... “Some people have been known to have tucked in to us humans, when stuck on a boat or desert island.... ” |
