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8 Things to Consider Before Designing a Website for Your Business
If you want your business to be present in today’s marketplace then you need to be present online. So where do your priorities sit when it comes to designing a website that can connect with your customers? Here are some great questions to ask if your business wants to create or reimagine its online presence:

Can Website Hosting Affect Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)?
Search Engine Optimisation or SEO is always a big talking point when it comes to the digital world. Gaining visibility in search engines like Google and leveraging online search is the whole point of getting online, right? When it comes to SEO, there are so many different factors to be considered when it comes to

Growing your business with the right culture
Company culture is something that business owners tend to become most aware of as their businesses grow. As a small business, it’s not uncommon for culture to be something that happens rather than something that we plan for. SocialKiwi is a small business like many others, and we’re focused on growing with a culture that

SocialKiwi’s top tips flexible working
Flexible working has come a long way from its roots. Many businesses now encourage their staff to work flexibly because they recognise that it can be more productive. But what’s the secret to reaping the reward from increased flexibility? SocialKiwi has a mix of local and remote team members. We’ve invested in the right team

SocialKiwi are google partners
Looking for a local Google Partner? If you’re searching for a digital marketing agency then look no further. SocialKiwi has just become the only online marketing agency in Hawkes Bay (besides Yellow) to be awarded Google Partner status. Understandably we are quite excited! So we thought we would share the news complete with a lowdown

How Secure is your website?
If you thought that internet security was all about protecting yourself from viruses then we’re here to update you. Internet security is about a lot more than just the risk of infection. Internet security is about protecting the identity of your business, your brand and the information shared by your customers. Identity fraud is a

Breaking down Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) – 3 part series
SEO or Search Engine Optimisation, a term thrown around by web development companies and digital marketing agencies the world over, but really, what is SEO? Search Engine Optimisation comprises a number of methods, strategies, techniques and tactics to increase the visibility of a website by obtaining a high ranking placement in organic Search Engine Results.

Understanding Search Engine Optimisation – Part 1 of 3
In this blog 1 of 3 part series we will cover: On-Page SEO Factors and Quality of Website Content There are 3 key questions to ask yourself when it comes to your website copy and content: 1. Has all copy been well researched and written? Good quality copy is of the utmost importance to the success

Infographic: 5 data-backed reasons why good website design is so important
5 Data-Backed Reasons to Redesign an Ugly Website [Infographic] For even the most seasoned marketer, website design can be both really exciting (so many possibilities!) and totally daunting (so many possibilities …). The final product is a combination of many, many little details: What should the color scheme be? Should we write in bulleted lists

Search Engine Optimisation – What is it? Part 3 of 3
In this blog – 3 of 3 part series we will cover: Off Page SEO Unlike On-page SEO, off-page SEO refers to activities outside of your website coding. The most important are: Link Building Social Media Social bookmarking Why is Off-Page SEO important? Off page SEO gives search engines and other online users a clear indication

Website Security Solutions – Now on offer from SocialKiwi
With it being Cyber Security Awareness Month – SocialKiwi are pleased to announce that we have partnered with Digicert and are really excited to be offering website security solutions. Jonathan Henning, our Sales Director, spent almost 6 years working in the website security space for VeriSign and Symantec and is well versed in the technologies

Getting a new website should be exciting, not a headache!
Professional copywriting and photography now included in all SocialKiwi website offerings. Investing in a new professional website should be an exciting venture. The opportunity for a business to broadcast its message and value proposition on the world wide web. This excitement though, can quickly turn into a nightmare when you, the customer, are asked to

Search Engine Optimisation – What is it? Part 2 of 3
In this blog – 2 of 3 part series we will cover: On-Page SEO and; Website Build & Architecture As part of your websites build or setup there are a few factors that should be taken into consideration to ensure success with search engine optimisation. A professional website developer would know to bare the points below