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Easily manage your stock, website, enquiries and marketplaces on our new mobile app

However, what if I were to tell you if there was a genuine and easy way you could increase sales by 27%, increase the average value of orders by 41%, and increase purchase frequency by 36% with one simple thing....?

Merry Christmas! Here are our Christmas and New Year opening times and when we'll be closed over the break

Emma joins us as a valuable addition in customer service and sales where she will be working alongside Liv who will be going on maternity leave around late August/early Sept

Reduce your monthly fee by recommending us to people you know

Avoid PayPal scams... I look at the latest PayPal scam making its rounds on the internet and explain how it works, how to avoid it, and how not to get scammed.

Matteo has moved to Derby to work at ph9 as a junior web developer. Welcome!

We explain the quickest and easiest ways to get pictures from your camera or phone onto your computer so you can edit them and upload to your website.

Hopefully this Christmas will be a lot more sociable and festive than the last one!

The internet and how we promote our websites is constantly changing, theres always new hoops to jump through and new methods to adopt. I've collated 4 of these for you that are relevant to your Antiques business. Read on for more

I have recently been asked to provide a blog post on how to create short links - So here it is!

You all know I love to answer questions and so here is another commonly asked question... What is Google Analytics and how do I use it?

We've done plenty of posts talking about how to ge traffic to your website but we thought we would dedicate a post to ways you can get traffic to your website competely free.

Have you been racking your brain trying to think of ways you can innovate with your email marketing? Read on to get some new idea of the types of mailshots you can send out to get subscribers back to your website

To go along with our new theme releases, I thought a great idea would be to create more colour scheme inspirations. Read on to get your creative juices flowing

Our websites now integrate with 'Stripe' and so it's easier than ever to take payments through our websites.

Here we are with another round-up of new features! We've released some cracking ones so we hope you enjoy them.

Do you want to know how to encourage more of your website visitors to buy from your website? Read on for 10 ways to help encourage sales through your website

There are 3 key evolutions of the human brain and they each play a key part in how we see the world. Read on to find out how these come into play when viewing your website

Should you use images with a white-out background?

Today we're looking at 4 affordable photo editing and graphic creation applications you can use for easy editing of your images for your website!

If you've had trouble accessing your emails through gmail.com today, were unable to watch funny cat videos on YouTube, couldn't find your way on Google Maps, or couldn't access your files on Google Drive then you weren't the only one.

It only feels like a few months since I wrote the last Christmas opening hours post, but here we are again! Read on to find out when we're open over Christmas and New Year

Has taking card payments through your website always been something you've wanted to try but haven't because you thought it would be too complicated? Well I'm here to tell you that it's not what you think... It's super simple and even easier if you're using one of our websites.

Offering collection is rapidly becoming an essential part of the online shopping experience. But the question is, is this something you offer?

Instagram is the social platform on every dealers lips! But are you utilising all of it's fantastic features? Instagram shopping is taking the app by storm. Read on to find out how you can integrate it with our off the shelf websites

We've officially hit 20,000 items on Antiques Boutique!

You might have heard about Pinterest and that you should probably should be using it. Our website integrate with Pinterest and make it so that sharing to Pinterest is super easy and quick to do. Read on to find out more

The internet is an integral part of most of ours lives these days and theres nothing more frustrating than your internet going on a go slow! We've got some tips on how to speed it up, just carry on reading!

There can be a lot of barriers to making sales on your website, often times without you even realising it. Sales are our ultimate goal right? So let's look at some of those barriers and what you can do about them

You may be wondering why this requires a whole blog post, but believe it or not a lot of people write their phone number incorrectly on their website for international clients. Which can of course cost you enquiries or even sales... Read on to find out more!

There's no mystery behind effectively refreshing your web browser... In fact it's so easy a baby could do it! And she did. Read on to find out how

There is no single thing that triggers a spam filter, there are dozens! So I wrote a follow up from 'Are your email mailshots being trapped by a spam filter?' - How to get your emails through junk mail filters!

I often get asked whether it's best to have images switch the backgrounds cut out, or whether you should keep the backgrounds, or use lifestyle/styled images. So I thought a great article to write would be one breaking this down for you all.

It has been proven that offering free delivery on your website can increase your sales by 10% or more. Read on to find out more!

Our team have been hard at work, tinkering away at lovely new features and fixes! Here's what's new on your website...

With so much time on our hands, and social distancing we've all been forced to work online and you might find that you've got the time you've always needed to sort out your website. But what now?

Is your follower count neither here nor there? Read on to discover some tried and tested methods for raking in those new followers

It's business as usual for us as we're all working from home and our phone systems will ring us all at home. We all have access to email so you should be able to call and email us as normal.

Online sales are increasing (especially for antiques and home furnishings). So how can you maximise this opportunity? Read our guide on how to increase your online sales during the Covid19 pandemic

The Google Chrome browser is now warning users of slow loading pages before they have even clicked on the page. Read on to find out details

In this article I'll explain the importance of inbound linking, and why it is a MAJOR component of being found organically on Google.

We recently made some improvements to the websites which have changed the way images load on the websites. Read on to find out details about how we've improved the image sizing on sites

Ever heard of a themed Instagram feed and wanted to give it a try, but had no idea where to start? Yes? Well it's your lucky day! I break down what an Instagram theme is and give you some idea's to get your (virtual) teeth into

Choosing the right domain name can be tricky. What is the right domain name? Should it have a certain amount of characters? Should it contain keywords? These are all things I've been asked in regard to clients choosing a great domain name for their website, so read on to find out how to choose yours

Another commonly asked question is... How do I build an email marketing list? Here are 6 ways to help you start collecting email addresses

Have you been wondering whether you should use Email marketing? Not sure what it's about or if it's worth your time? Well it 100% is! Read on to find out why it's super important to send out your latest items

I get asked all the time about blogging... 'Should I do it?' 'Will it benefit my business?' 'Do I have the type of business that requires blogging?' and the answer is yes, yes and YES! Read more to find out how blogging can benefit you, and how to do it

The .uk version of your domain name will become available for anyone to buy on 25th June 2019. Secure it before somebody else does!

We get many questions around WordPress so we decided to answer a few of those and tell you why we don't recommend using it for your business website

We passionately believe in technology being easy to use which is why we've now launched WorldPay integration to make it easier to take debit and credit card payments

Come and visit us at Spring Fair 2019 to discuss how we can help you sell online easily!

Ever wondered what Google my business listings are and what they're for? Read on to find out how they can help your business

As the exposure to new brands and businesses ever increases, it's easy to get lost in the crowd if you don't have strong and consistent branding. We go over 5 reasons why consistency in branding is crucial!

With the 'About' page being one of the visited pages on websites, it pays to make sure yours is in tip top shape! Read on for tips on writing a brilliant about page

I created 10 more colour palettes, so if brights are more your thing then read on. Enjoy!

The colours you use on your website, stationery and Social channels forms part of your brand and are important in the way you portray your business. I have created 10 neutral colour schemes that you can take inspiration from or use on your website

It's annoying when you post a product or blog article from your website on Facebook but no image appears. Here's what to do about it!

Have you been getting emails with one of your old passwords in the subject line and a request for money via bitcoin? Here's why you should NOT BE FOOLED! and here's how to protect yourself in future

In this article we clear up a lot of the misconceptions about appearing in Google, explain the myths vs facts, go over ancient tactics which don't work, and give some tips on how you can succeed online.

Domain name scams by email are almost as old as the internet itself, but some are really doing their best to look legitimate! Read more to find out how to stay clear of these scams

Using Pinterest but don't see much traffic? Read on to find some tips on how to get more traffic

Struggling to get the numbers to your blog? Try these 7 tried and tested methods to get more visitors coming your way!

Read on to find out about the power of 9 when pricing oyur items and what effects pricing can have on your sales.

Not only will it soon become UK law, but using accounting software with your website can save you a ton of time!

Don't know the difference between Snapchat and Facebook? In this article we'll be going over 8 major Social media platforms and what they're used for, to give you an insight into which one will be best for you!

We all know that Instagram is one of the main players in the Social media world. So I've compiled the 10 most well received types of Instagram posts for you to try!

There's a heap of confusing Social media words and expressions about, so in this article I'll be breaking down the most commonly used. You'll be a Social Media pro in no time!

In this blog post we'll cover why you should use lighting, and what difference it can make.

Editing your photos is a really important step before uploading them to your website. In this article we'll cover both free and paid software to use to edit your photos.

Want to achieve lovely blurred out background effects? Read on!

ebay has announced that it plans to drop Paypal as its primary payment provider. Read on to find out more.

Good quality photography is the gold standard of a successful website. Read to find out how to ensure your website looks great

Come and see us at Spring Fair February 4th-8th

Should you switch your Instagram to a Business profile? Or should you keep it as a personal profile?

PLEASE READ! Info about our Christmas & New Year opening times and process if you have any emergencies whilst we are closed

Georgia Lacey Antiques recently refreshed their website with a new design theme. Read on to see their gorgeous new look.

We have released 3 new design themes! Read on to find out more about the new themes, their features and how we can help you sell online with our eCommerce websites

Read how not even Microsoft's employees can get their Microsoft Internet Explorer or Edge working, and why we recommend using Chrome, Firefox or Safari

We're in Hall 5 on stand 5L23. Come and say hello!

How to use one of our websites to sell to both retail and trade clients with ease to increase trade orders, and reduce overheads

Some top tips on how to get found on Instagram AND how to get visitors from Instagram to your website!

Visit us on stand B51a at Home & Gift Harrogate between 16 and 19th July

We're exhibiting at Pulse London, 14-16 May. Visit us at London Olympia, on stand J68

All of our ready-made sites are being upgraded to https as standard, instead of http for better security and search engine optimisation

Come and visit us in Hall 6-7, stand 6R48 between 5-9 February 2017 at the NEC in Birmingham. Click for info on how to get a free ticket!

Please click to read our Christmas and New Year opening times information for 2016/2017. Thank you for your custom and support in 2016 !

The lovely Sharlotte joins the team to replace Sam in the role of website advisor, customer services and sales. Read more for details!

We're committed to keeping your website up to date, so hope you love these new updates as much as we do :) The basket and checkout can really help your website sales too. Click on the article for details.

Have a look at the new website for Catharine Miller, using one of the new themes available in our Ready Made Website platform

We've recently made available some major updates in our Ready Made template websites including 3 new themes, a new theme manager, a new navigation manager and a number of bug fixes and stability updates. These updates are free to anyone with a Ready Made template package

We've just released an update to make our websites even faster! Click to find out more!

Rob and Sam will be exhibiting ph9 and our WebDesignForShops.com brand at the Spring Fair. Come and visit us in Hall 6 at stand 6K16

Do you have a website which syncronises your products and stock levels with your till (ePOS) system? We now integrate with Vend's ePOS system!

New Feature - Instagram Live Feed. Free upgrade for Premium, Power and Ultimate Packages. Our new module allows you to connect your Instagram account so new images you publish show on your website automatically. Hit READ MORE below to find out how it works....

2015 has been a year of constant improvement for our ready-made website platform offering. Here's a summary of what we've been upto

Introducing our brand new ULTIMATE eCommerce package - stacked with features

COMING SOON! - Translate your website into multiple languages!

We're at Autumn Fair 2015. Are you? Visit us at Stand L23 in Hall 5

Domain Name Hijacking is not new but it could cost you dear. Protect your Brand and Business, read on to find out how.

Find out about some great new features have been added to our ready-made website platform this week. These are free for all clients who are using our latest ready-made website platform!

Our advice on the best ways to prevent your password from being hacked

Is your website mobile friendly? If not, I strongly recommend you buy a one-way ticket to 'mobile friendly land' before 'mobilegedden' on April 21st 2015 !

Apple have announced that older versions of the Mac software (named 'OS X') will no longer be supported and won't receive security updates. This means if you're using an old version then you are vulnerable to the prolific hacking present on the internet today.