19 January 2010

 Mailroom Customers

Mailroom campaigns can be added to your website saving you time and helping to keep your site up-to-date.

Have Your Say

Google Tip #4 -
Get the local time anywhere

What time is it in Vancouver right now?

 Ask Google. Simply  enter what time is it, followed by the city name, to get the local time in big cities around the world. i.e. "what time is it in Vancouver" will get the local time in Vancouver.

What's Nautilus?

Nautilus is our very own Content Management Software (CMS) designed to make it easy for New Zealanders to update their website without needing a geek.

There's no software to install and it can be operated by anyone who can use Word.

Pass it on

Know anyone who might be interested in our newsletter? Click here to forward this email to up to 5 friends at once.

Hi

Welcome back to the new year. With all the wet (and in Wellington, windy) weather we have been experiencing it's a good time to take stock of your website. If you are using Nautilus then updating your website costs you nothing. Call the office if you want a wee reminder of where to signin.

To improve how and what we, at Spiral write for our website, we have signed up for online training with  local company Contented. If you struggle with writing for your website or newsletter then read more about Contented below and take a look at the courses they offer.

This month kicks off the first of our expert series where web pros answer your questions and the first question relates to offering safe credit card processing.

Here's to a happy and successful New Year. 2010 is just beginning, a fresh start, new beginnings, new opportunities, new challenges. We'll be here to help you every step of the way.

A quick update to your contact page

The "contact us" page is a lifeline for many businesses. One of the simplest, easiest things you can do to encourage communication on your website is to make your contact details easy to find.

Email, fax, telephone or even a letter - each person, each of your customers will have their own personal preference for contacting you.  Here are some easy ways to help people contact you »

Expert Tip of the Month

How safe is PayPal?

I am in business making and selling jewellery. In addition to my small retail store/studio I have a website where many of my designs are featured. I am about to add online purchasing facilities to my website and want to know if it's safe to use PayPal and how do I ensure my customers personal details are safe from hackers?   read the reply here »

Do you tear your hair out every time you need to update web content?

You should be concerned, because your business is at stake. Write content correctly and you'll get good search results, attract customers, create trust, and make your web site a friendly, useful place. Write the wrong way and nobody will read it, like it, or even find it! Now you can learn the essentials of writing for the web in 10 hours, thanks to Contented.com. www.contented.com

Enrol now in the online Diploma in Web Content, and train without pain. Now's good!

Nautilus Tip

There are all kinds of useful symbols in the symbol tab of the page editor including pound signs, fractions, copyright etc - see below.

It’s a good idea to add these symbols to your website for accuracy and integrity.

If you want another copy of the Nautilus manual or a refresher training session, contact Maxine on 586 2686. Both the manual and the training in our office are both free as part of our commitment to help and support you.