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Small business websites and how to build one in a weekend – Interview

by Jo Dodds on March 2 2010

I was interviewed this week by Rob Wilson of
www.r-plus.co.uk.

We talk about small business websites, why they don’t work, why WordPress is a good choice for a small business owner, how to make your website search engine friendly.

We finish with some more detailed information about our new Website Bootcamp Weekend taking place on 13/14 March in Canterbury, UK.

The recording is here, kindly supplied by Rob.

Small Business Websites: Play Now | Play in Popup | Download

R-Plus provides small and medium size business with access to one off or part time IT Director support. You can find out more and get the 10 free videos about boosting your business online that Rob mentions at
www.r-plus.co.uk/10ways

Do let me know what you think of the interview and if you have any questions you would like an answer to!

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