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It’s been a little more than a month since the much publicised GPDR Compliance deadline has passed. This latest development in the world of compliance has had its fair share of ups and downs for businesses with a vested interest in the online environment. If this is the first time, you’re hearing about the Irish […]
Read more...If you run an online shop you use a payment processor to handle credit card transactions. Companies like Stripe, Global Payments or Sage Pay are popular options but there are many more in the market. Regardless of which provider you use, you will (or should) have been receiving updates from them with regard to changes […]
Read more...Social behaviours have changed significantly since the first time we heard that Corona was something much more sinister than a Mexican beer. Way back in a different time that was only few months ago, we thought all meetings were up front, personal and judged on that one firm grip handshake. Now, we chat on Zoom, […]
Read more...Nothing personal, it is just business! Said no business owner ever! If you have the misfortune to suffer from self-employment then you know too well what a load of nonsense that statement is. Your business is utterly personal at every level. You have poured your heart into every aspect and spend every available hour driving […]
Read more...In what can only be described as a rollercoaster year, 2020 looks set to end with a flourish for eCommerce equipped businesses. The recently announced move to level 5 restrictions across the Republic of Ireland will amplify the current flurry of online shopping among Irish Consumers. In recent years, our digital marketing team have been […]
Read more...In a break from the norm, in today’s blog we take a look at some of the cool titbits and features on Google that you might not be aware of. Google is notorious for marking special occasions and key dates from history in search results by adding special features to such information. Typically known as […]
Read more...In the last decade we saw the rise of Irish Retail Pharmacies as major eCommerce players. Focusing on Fragrance, Skincare & Makeup they capitalised on an explosion in online interest. However, for local community centred pharmacies that had neither the range of product nor the price competitiveness required this tide did not provide the same […]
Read more...By now most business out there will have realised the extraordinary power of social media marketing. Whether you are sharing the latest addition to your product range, that incredible piece of news from one of your staff or that “simply to die for” deal that your customers will love, social media has a role to […]
Read more...In bricks and mortar retail, all business owners have to deal with the problem of shrinkage, which is their accountant’s polite phrase for loss of stock due to shoplifting. The new generation of ecommerce operators can rest easy knowing that Shrinkage is not a significant issue for them, however there are other dangers. Namely Credit […]
Read more...Your domain name is vital to your business, yet because the cost of renewing a domain name is not extravagant, it is often forgotten until it lapses, or is bought by others or simply isn’t directing your potential customers where they need to be. Here are some important facts about domain names The Domain name […]
Read more...Increase in Bank Identification Number (BIN) credit card attacks on Irish retail sites There has been a notable increase in BIN (Bank Identification Number) attacks on Irish ecommerce websites. The ‘charge back’ fees arising from these attacks, which can run into thousands of euro, are the responsibility of the retailer and will be passed directly […]
Read more...More than ever, schools need to be online, with a clear updateable website and a full presence on social media. In a year where many schools retreated to virtual classrooms and where Microsoft Teams and Zoom were the preferred option for teaching, it became vital for schools to make full use of their school websites. […]
Read more...At last we are making the best use of the technology available and passing up on unnecessary travel, unnecessary face to face meetings and embracing the video chat as part of our daily working lives. Of course, Skyping people around the globe had been embraced decades ago and is part of the routine of many […]
Read more...We have all come to expect and accept spam emails as a part of our online life and to a large degree there is not a whole lot we can do. However, there is a particular type of communication that causes untold distress to anyone that falls afoul of it. Emails, phone calls and texts […]
Read more...Irish online businesses may face substantial fines for non-compliance with GDPR In April this year, the Irish Data Protection Commission released updated guidance on cookie compliance for Irish websites. Dave McEvoy of Sligo based digital company, Dmac Media, is warning businesses that they may not be compliant and time is running out. Irish businesses were […]
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