Moodey IT Newsletter - May 2010


Welcome to Moodey IT’s first newsletter.  We hope that you will find that it will be informative and helpful.  We will publish the newsletter monthly and bring to you all the latest news and gossip within the website design, search engine optimisation and computer repair industries.  We will also share with you Moodey IT’s promotions.  Be on the lookout for any freebies that we may be offering!

We always welcome feedback, so please do not hesitate if you have anything to share.  If you feel that you would prefer not to receive the newsletter there is an unsubscribe link at the bottom of this email.

Content

1.  Google Update - Panda
2.  Skype - A Useful Business Tool
3.  Beware of free Anti-Virus Software
4.  Free PC Health Check
5.  Importance of keywords on a website
6.  New team member Simon
7.  Thanks to Events Incorporated!
8.  Follow Us


  1. Google Update - Panda

Google released it’s new algorithm update in April in the UK, and it has had an impact on many websites.  The impact saw many website pages losing their positions in the search engine result pages.  Google call it a “high quality sites algorithm”.

What can you do if your site has been impacted?

We encourage site owners to check through their website quality.  Take an objective view on how your visitors will experience your website.

  • Is the website easy to navigate?
  • Is there original content or is it aggregated from other websites?
  • Is the primary focus of the website the visitor’s needs or is it based on the business goal?
  • Is the content on the page valuable?  How do other pages from other websites compare?
  • Are all the pages of the same quality, or are some pages lower in quality?

If you would like any assistance with your website, any advise on search engine optimisation, or if you have experienced a drop with your rankings then please call 01582 600162, we will be happy to help.


  1. Microsoft buys Skype

Microsoft new acquisition of Skype for $8.5 billion was the largest acquisition to date for Microsoft.  Skype is a very useful tool for businesses, and allows for free voice calls or video calls for Skype to Skype callers.  Moodey IT provides IT support and website support for our customers using Skype.  So you can make a call to us free at anytime. If you want more information, please don't hesitate to call our Skype name is: moodeyitsupport or click on the button:-

Skype Me™!

Get Skype and call me for free.




  1. Beware of free Anti-Virus Software

We often get asked about the so called ‘free anti-virus’ programs.  We believe that these programs offer very little security.  We have seen many laptops and desktops in our repair shop having viruses removed from these computers.  More often than not the price to remove viruses comes at a higher cost than the initial cost to purchase a decent anti-virus program. 

The problem with inadequate protection is that:-

  • You are unaware that you have a virus.
  • Any of your personal details may be stolen, including usernames and passwords, bank details, addresses, birth dates etc.
  • You may lose precious data, such as photos, music, video and documents.
  • Your computer operating system  may need to be rebuilt from scratch.

There is no such thing as a free lunch, and this is very true with ‘free anti-virus’ software.

Signs that may make you aware that you have a virus are:-

  • Computer is running slow.
  • Computer is behaving strangely.
  • Computer shuts down randomly.
  • Computer freezes or hangs.
  • Pop ups on your desktop.
  • Strange system messages.
  • Missing programs.
  • Programs won’t start.
  • Missing files.

If you are concerned that your computer is showing any of these symptoms, then do not hesitate and get your computer cleaned today.  We recommend a good anti-virus program like ESET Nod32, which we sell for £29.99 inc VAT. 

Call 01582 600162 if you would like help with your laptop or desktop.


  1. Free PC Health Check

We are offering a Free Health Check to all laptops and desktops until the end of June 2011. We will also be giving some free advise regarding basic security requirements when surfing the internet.   If you are concerned that your computer maybe experiencing one of the issues that we spoke about in the ‘Free Anti-Virus’ section, then call us to arrange a Free Health Check.  You will need to bring your laptop to us at our shop on the High Street in Dunstable.  We will let you know exactly what the problem is.  Call 01582 600162 for your Free PC health Check.  Please quote promo code NWHC101.


  1. Importance of Keywords on a website

We often get asked ‘how many keywords should I have?’  The answer to this is simple – As many as you possibly can!

Keywords are the search terms that potential new visitors will type into a search engine like Google.  The more variations of keywords that you have, the more chance of finding new visitors.  The more new visitors, the more potential new customers you will find.

Recently the company Dell increased their keyword exposure.  The initial keyword analysis showed a potential of 150 000 keywords that they could optimise their website for.  Everyone already knows Dell, and Dell had spent many years optimising for the search term Dell.   The SEO firm went about adding these keywords to their website, so that they could increase their exposure.  Even Dell knows the importance of keywords...The old adage…the more the merrier, really counts when it comes to keywords.

If you would like help in identifying more keywords for your website call us today, we specialise in search engine optimisation.  Call 01582 600162


  1. New team member Simon

Simon joined us last month and we would like to take the opportunity to introduce our new team member.  Simon is a computer guru, and compliments our team by providing pc support as well as good web design skills.  Simon is here to help you with any laptop or desktop issues that you may have.  Call Simon on 01582 600162


  1. Thanks to Events Incorporated

Thanks to Events Inc for taking us on a fabulous corporate events day.  Moodey IT will be helping Events Inc with their search engine optimisation campaign.  Lynnette and I were invited to a corporate event to better understand their target market and the type of events that they organise.  As you can see in the pictures in the right column that we worked very hard for the day! 

It was a great day out for all, we highly recommend this for businesses for any type of corporate event, e.g Corporate activity days,  team building,  staff morale,  staff incentives or even for customer entertainment.   Please contact Events Inc for further information:  www.eventsinc.co.uk


  1. Follow Us

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Contact Us

Tel: +44 (0) 1582 600 162
Email: info@moodeyit.com
Address:
178 High Street North
Dunstable
Bedfordshire
LU6 1AT


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Monthly Promotion

Is your computer slow or behaving strangely?

We are offering a Free Health Check to all laptops and desktops until the end of June 2011.

We will also be giving some free advise regarding basic security requirements when surfing the internet.

If you are concerned that your computer maybe experiencing one of the issues that we spoke about in the ‘Free Anti-Virus’ section, then call us to arrange a Free Health Check.

You will need to bring your laptop to us at our shop on the High Street in Dunstable. We will let you know exactly what the problem is.

Call 01582 600162 for your Free PC health Check. Please quote promo code NWHC101.


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