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Why Google My Business Short names are big news
Google My Business is the function that powers those handy boxes that pop up after you search for products or services in your local area. They're a powerful tool for accountants to connect with potential customers, as long as you take the time to get your listing...
Why Google My Business Short names are big news
Google My Business is the function that powers those handy boxes that pop up after you search for products or services in your local area. They're a powerful tool for accountants to connect with potential customers, as long as you take the time to get your listing...

What exactly do accountants get from a PracticeWeb content strategy workshop?
When you’re convinced by the benefits of content marketing but simply don’t know where to start, a content strategy workshop is the solution. Starting at the end and working back, accounting firms that undertake a workshop with me or one of my colleagues walk away...

Plan, forecast and build a strategy with the help of CRM
When planning a marketing campaign, it can sometimes feel like you are struggling in the dark with not much to go on.
Especially if you are a smaller company looking to grow, it may feel like you simply don’t have the resources or expertise to forecast and strategize.

Supporting clients in crisis: insights from UK Business Forums
The challenges that businesses faced before the pandemic outbreak haven’t gone away, meanwhile. If anything, The pressures of partnership difficulties, late payments, and workforce management are more pronounced now than they were before.

Using a CRM to provide the best customer service
For accountancy firms, as with any public-facing business, building and maintaining good customer relationships is vital. The more clients you attract and the longer they stay with you, the more information you will collect. Being able to quickly access and sort...
‘Meet the team’ pages for accountancy firms
The team page on your website isn’t merely functional and deserves as much thought and attention as any other. Done right, a good ‘meet the team’ section sends important signals to clients and prospects. For example, even before anybody reads a word, it can make an...
Mobile responsive websites: time to get serious
In March 2018, Google announced the rollout of mobile-first indexing, which meant the version of your website viewed on a smartphone or tablet became the main event, not a sideshow. I wrote about this at length last year but wanted to take a moment now, with a full 12...
Accountex 2019: efficiency, automation and driving profit
That’s it, Accountex 2019 is over for another year. Accountex London was a big event for PracticeWeb. While we have been attending for several years, until now we have piggybacked on the AccountingWEB stand. Accountex 2019 was different as we took our very own place...
Keywords for accountants: understanding SEO
Summary Keywords are the terms people type into search engines, which lead them to one website or another. Researching and optimising keywords can help you to attract more users to your website through search results. Find out more about our SEO services for...
Ways to generate leads through topical content for accountants
Attracting quality leads is the lifeblood of any thriving business, and leveraging what's topical to create relevant content can help accountants do just that. Brexit and Making Tax Digital (MTD) have been two of the most topical news stories in the first three months...
We’re exhibiting at Accountex: come and say hello
PracticeWeb will once again be exhibiting at Accountex on 1-2 May at ExCeL in London (E16 1XL). Visit us on stand 698 and say hello. We are located near theatre 5.Accountex is a two day conference and exhibition designed to provide you with everything you need to stay...
One blog. This blog. ‘Why spreadsheets won’t cut it with Making Tax Digital for VAT and it’s time to look at online accounting.’
Why spreadsheets won't cut it with Making Tax Digital for VAT and it's time to look at online accounting Weird title? Well, no, actually... Let me explain. Monday next week is the first day of the quarter. Q1 is gone. Think back to that marketing plan that was put...
Spring Statement 2019 is coming
Spring Statement 2019 is on 13 March and arrives a fortnight before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU. With the terms of the UK’s exit still to be determined, early rumours suggest this year’s Spring Statement will be an even lower-key affair than last year....
Coming soon to your WordPress website – new form creation tool
We are really excited to share with you some updates that are coming soon to the WordPress platform. Hello, Ninja Forms - our form creation tool for WordPress Over the next few weeks, you may notice some improvements to the forms on your WordPress website. We are...
Get started with PPC
If running pay-per-click (PPC) campaigns is on your list of New Year's resolutions for 2019, our PPC partner has put together a handy five-point checklist to help you get started. 1. Goals Be clear about what you want to achieve with your marketing and how this will...
The complete guide to websites for accountants
Everything you need to know to get the right website to help your accountancy firm meet its business and marketing goals, achieve maximum return on investment, and stand out in the accountancy marketplace.
