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Direct Sites Onlline · 2d ago

5 ways to increase online sales

If you run an online shop, chances are you’d like to see more sales (even Amazon probably wants more sales!). Here are a few ideas to increase you conversion rates. Track visitors: Use a tool such as Google Analytics to find out where your customers are from, how long they are ...
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Direct Sites Onlline · 1W ago

Why your website needs testimonials

There are several must-haves on any business website – an optimised landing page, information about the business and the people behind it, clear and easily-found contact details and testimonials (or reviews). Here’s why testimonials or reviews are important. Trust Testimonials can improve your brand
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Direct Sites Onlline · 2W ago

Choosing a font for your website

Here at Direct Sites Online, we have blogged about the importance of good design, good content and the right colours for your website. There is another area to consider – fonts. Obviously, you want people to be able to read your site when they arrive, so the importance of a clear ...
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Direct Sites Onlline · 3W ago

6 online marketing strategies that work

By now, we hope you realise the importance of every business including a website in their budget. But if you don’t also include marketing, your capital outlay is pretty much wasted. There are approximately 400 million websites out there in cyberspace, growing every day. And many of them are probably
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Direct Sites Onlline · 3W ago

Common mistakes made when choosing a web hosting service

There are countless web hosting services out there and let’s face it, it’s one of those things – like electricity – that you only think about when the bills comes or when it’s not working.  At least you hope that’s the case. But if you’ve chosen poorly, you could be in ...
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Direct Sites Onlline · 1M ago

The importance of colour in web design

While we have posted before about how important clean design and relevant content are when it comes to the success or otherwise of your online presence, there is a third vital element – colour. Your website colours will affect the moods and emotions of your visitors, as well as reflect your ...
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Direct Sites Onlline · 1M ago

Tips to effectively use Linked In for your business

In the right hands, Linked In can be a very powerful tool for your business. It may not have the reach of Facebook or Twitter (yet) but it is considered THE social media site for professionals. If you are already on LinkedIn, but not sure what to do next, here are ...
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Direct Sites Onlline · 1M ago

SEO: Watch out for “snake oil” salesmen

If your business depends on website conversions for its income, then the best marketing investment you can make is in Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) So how does it work? Put simply, each search engine uses a different algorithm to rank results. They look at various components of your site includin
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Direct Sites Onlline · 1M ago

Does your website need a revamp?

Is your website looking a little 2011? Maybe it’s just not attracting the leads and sales that you had hoped for, or perhaps it is invisible to search engines. Remember, to the casual observer, your website is an online shopfront, which means it has to be be eye-catching, well-maintained, and always
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Direct Sites Onlline · 1M ago

Why you need a mobile friendly website

As more and more people use their smart phones to access the internet, more and more websites are going unseen as they are not mobile friendly. In fact, forecasts predict that by next year there will be 1.7 billion mobile internet users worldwide. That’s a lot of potential customers. But if your ...
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