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#MarketingTitbits – Photoshop, WordPress, Facebook

photoshop-wordpress-facebook-smaller1. The 12 best free Photoshop plugins for designers
 Photoshop is one of the most popular pieces of software for editing images out there. Used by both designers and photo enthusiasts, the software doesn’t come cheap but once you have it the possibilities are endless.

Despite this, many plugins have been created that extend its already huge capabilities. Using plugins can help to perform tedious or complex tasks much easier. This week we found a great article from Mashable that highlights the 12 best free plugins for Photoshop. From Social Kit to CSS3Ps have a look at them here.

 

2. A blogger’s guide to setting up a WordPress site

 If your business isn’t already updating your site with regular content, then you should be. Not only is this great for SEO but it’s a way to get your audience engaged and remind them that you’re experts in your field.

One really easy way to get this content out there is to set up a blog. Today, more than 6.7million people worldwide are blogging about everything from fashion to new technology and everything in between.  Despite this, starting a blog can be daunting and seem like a task too big for some, this is why we want to share with you a blogger’s guide to setting up a WordPress site.

To have a look at all the hints and tips, click here.

 

3. 7 things you didn’t know you could do on Facebook that make it better

Facebook now has 1,310,000,000 active users monthly. This figure ensures that it is the number one social networking site in the world. As much as some of us love Facebook, they have created some hidden features that can enhance the user’s experience.

From making your Facebook pirate language to changing all baby pictures on your newsfeed to pictures of kittens, if you love Facebook then click here.

Free ‘Effective Marketing for SMEs’ seminar

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We are hosting our annual free marketing event at The University of Southampton Science Park on Thursday 21st Nov from 12pm – 2pm.

Working lunch

Join us for a working lunch, as we help SME businesses identify how to make the most of their marketing and generate the biggest bang for their buck.

Marketing for SMEs in 2014

The interactive session will give you insights into how marketing is changing for SMEs and outline what you need to know to enable you to get the results you need in 2014.

We will address a variety of topics, including:

  • Top marketing tips all SMEs should know
  • Is digital marketing rendering traditional methods redundant?
  • Search engine optimisation – the rules have changed
  • Why isn’t our marketing working?
  • How marketing for SMEs is changing and how to move with the times

Places are limited, so reserve yours today to avoid disappointment.

To book your place and for more details, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact Connie on 01962 600 147 or email connie@tlc-business.co.uk.

Free Marketing & Sales Seminar

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” Peter Drucker.
Successful businesses don’t happen by accident, they are actively created. The same applies to marketing and sales. Businesses that excel in this area utilise marketing and sales models to maximise their chances of success.

Learn how to create the business you want, through improving your marketing’s effectiveness, generating more leads and converting more enquires. If you are an ambitious organisation keen to break through that £1,000,000 turnover barrier then this seminar is not to be missed.

Learn:
• Why so much of your marketing is ineffective
• Where to spend your money most effectively
• The 5 ways that you can grow your business
• NLP tips to improve your sales conversion rates.

TLC Business is hosting this event alongside Kevin Stansfield, from Action Coach Southampton. Kevin is one of the UKs top business coaches, as well being an experienced NLP and Emotional Capital practitioner.

Price: Free
Date: Thursday 29th July
Time: 10am – 12:30pm
Location: Langdowns DFK, Fleming Court, Leigh Road,
Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 9PD
Format: Seminar followed by buffet lunch and networking.

Places are limited and going fast so book your ticket today.

To register call 01962 600147, email Rob at rob@tlc-business.co.uk or visit TLC Business’ events page.