Cocoonfxmedia welcomes QLC CEO as Executive Consultant
May 06th 2020
Cocoonfxmedia welcome Anthony Quinn as Executive Consultant.
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A Selection of Blogs and Articles around web design, marketing and business. We have a lot of excellent blogs particularly around Marketing. Many Universities use our blogs below to help with their research. Please do feel free to share the content
Cocoonfxmedia welcome Anthony Quinn as Executive Consultant.
Read MoreCocoonfxmedia Ltd has entered a Sales Partnership with Logistics Industry experts QLC Logistics Consultancy (QLC) with the aim to improve productivity & digitalisation in the Logistics and freight f...
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The CocoonFMS system works off any Transport Management System such as Multi-Freight and can give real time information to your clients. Your clients will be able to monitor, track and upload vital in...
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James Blackman - Managing Partner sent a video message to all our clients and contacts.
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Development of the web has changed massively over the years and its more important to understand what the users want over gimmicks. Have a read of our blog Design for Web.
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Essential Factors to Consider when Designing a Website this blog explores these factors to help your understanding of Web Design
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If you want to be more visible online, here are all of the reasons why you need a more professional approach to your website design.
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4 Common Mistakes in Web Design. 1 - Lack of Responsiveness, 2 - Not doing the little things, 3 - Technical, 4 - Quality Content ; This is a blog on those little challenges of web design
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The more well-designed your website, the more access to valuable data you have. In the digital age of business, that data is the new oil. If you’re not using your metrics, measuring them, and respondi...
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Organic traffic — it's what we all crave! you need a good User Experience, Quality Content, Link Profile. However if your not ranking well your going after the wrong keys. This blog gives you 4 simple...
Read MoreGet ready for new visitors, new purchasers and loyal customers with our handy guide on how to increase sales on your e-commerce site! We know that every e-commerce site owner wants more sales so find...
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We have written a blog about; What are the most anticipated Web Design Trends of 2020? Please do have a read and share with your followers on social media
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We're experts in Web Design in Lichfield, and have you ever wondered what is needed to get a website live? Please have a read of our A Guide to Building a Website and Making it Live.
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Java programming is both user-friendly and flexible, making it the obvious go-to programming language for web app developers and program management experts.
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As coding/Web Development explodes, the number of lucrative opportunities for coding will also continue to increase. For this reason, now is the right time for beginners to learn how to code
Read MoreWeb development and online portal solutions for improving business processes and empowering customers through digital self-service.
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Hi. I’m Curtis Lynam - I’m writing this on my last day of work experience with Cocoonfxmedia and it has been eventful to say the least.
Read MoreLogistics Web Developers, have developed a Logistics Track and Trace Smart Portal for Basildon Based Freight Forwarder - IFE Global Logistics.
Read MoreData is key to any business, particularly to the Logistics industry. Having accurate data will always help your business grow and this blog explores this.
Read MoreThe importance of regular SEO is important for your website to gain traffic and succeed. Many industries are still not embracing SEO such as Logistics and Manufacturing. Please have a read
Read MoreMany logistics/freight forwarders suffer from poor data quality. To keep and retain your clients you need accuate data. This blog explores this issue
Read MoreEveryone wants their site or company to have authority in their given industry. However, this is often easier said than done. Read this article about SEO
Read MoreWe are proud to introduce a fourth new talented member to their growing team, Richard Lewis. Taking the position of a new Web Developer.
Read MoreAlot of money is wasted on SEO being done incorrectly. This blog is a highlevel help blog on the very basics on what you need for SEO.
Read MoreA website is often not seen as important as other marketing activities, however it is critical to your business. Here are 5 steps to help you get started.
Read MoreThe existing portfolio of web hosting and digital clients from Size Nine in #Tamworth have been transferred to #Lichfield-based Cocoonfxmedia Ltd, which finished 2018 with double-digit growth.
Read MoreLichfield based web developers Cocoonfxmedia Ltd has written this blog on some tips on what you should look out for in 2019 in regards to web development
Read MoreGetting your web hosting correct is vital and will help your SEO. These 3 easy steps will help your website and improve the speed and SEO
Read MoreCocoonfxmedia Ltd experts in Web Design and Development have experienced a record breaking double digtial growth in 2018. Innovating new products and websites
Read MoreOur blog on why you need to get online and do it well. The amount of data logistics companies handle is a gold mine and should be used to help their clients with better visualbility
Read MoreMany in the logistics world are struggling to keep up with technology and with the ever-changing world of technology it’s hard to know what you should be doing to digitalise your supply chain. Having...
Read MoreBitcoin and Blockchain and its purpose in digital has been widely debated for sometime now. In this article we explore what and how blockchain can serve the future.
Read MoreWhile web hosting is a familiar word too many, not all of us will have heard of green web hosting. Find out about the benefits green Carbon Neutral web hosting brings with it here.
Read MoreIt’s a digital world and there is no doubt about it, but when it comes to your digital marketing and everyday use of the internet is it possible that you can make your carbon footprint that little bit...
Read MoreYou've got your website built, now its time to make sure your small businesses website gets found! Follow our helpful SEO Tips so you're started in the right direction and make your website work harde...
Read MoreGDPR seems to be all anybody in the cooperate world is talking about now, with people offering classes on the new law change, to people deleting everything they have on file to do with users cough Wet...
Read MoreIn April, Wetherspoon's made the announcement through their head office twitter account that they would be suspending their social media channels for all local branches, including head office with imm...
Read MoreNew product development (NPD) and innovation are two main approaches behind building, creating and maintaining competitive advantage to ensure commercial success. Innovation is defined in terms of the...
Read MoreLike anything in marketing, you can spend money whether it be digital or on traditional means of advertising but return isn’t always guaranteed. However, there is a way to maximise the effectiveness o...
Read MoreThe seven ad appeals are a set of seven persuasion techniques by Clow and Baack that tap into consumers thoughts and purchasing decisions. They attract target audiences by relating to consumers every...
Read More2018 marks 100 years since women over 30 and all men over 21 got the vote. The Representation of the People Act 1918 was only partial suffragette, but it was a victory which propelled the rest of gend...
Read MoreYou may have heard that last week we became Google Partners! We’re making no secret about this and you may be wondering what the fuss is all about. It means that now we are recognized for having multi...
Read MoreIn this article, we’re going to look at the Means- end (MECCAS) advertising theory. The means-end theory is broken down into five parts all playing a crucial role in advertising. Topics covered are; T...
Read MoreLast week Cocoonfxmedia's James Blackman featured in episode eight of The Chamber Podcast where the focus and topic of conversation was around late payments and the effect they have on SMEs and other...
Read MoreBuilding a culture that is fertile for innovation will vary from organisation to organisation. By it nature innovation is often creative and non-systematic, and cannot therefore be achieved by followi...
Read MoreSocial media is quickly becoming one of the highest sources of anxiety for children across the country. Use our quick guide to combat the social media cliff edge and make sure your pupils are clued up...
Read MoreThe "skills gap" - it's a common thread to be heard amongst businesses and in the conversations I've been privy to businesses usually place the blame squarely on the educational institutions.
Read MoreLast week we attended the annual Greater Birmingham Chamber of Commerce awards dinner at The Belfry, where our very own James Blackman was there to present the Lichfield and Tamworth Presidents award...
Read MoreCompetitive advantage is a set of circumstances or conditions (such as being first to take a product to market) that puts one company in a more favorable position than the other. Read on to find out m...
Read MoreYour school is actually a brand to start with so ideally your website needs to communicate your ethos and brand messages.
Read MoreHere at Cocoonfxmedia we specialise in school websites, this post is an insightful help piece about the 17 pages that your schools website must have according to Ofsted guidelines.
Read MoreThe Amazon is the largest river in the world, so it is no coincidence that this was the name chosen for Jeff Bezos’ 1994 online bookseller start-up company.
Read MoreJust like a business, you have a personal brand. Using social media can strengthen or diminish this portrayal of yourself. Lessons to be learnt by generation Z.
Read MoreThe six steps integrated marketing communications plan, is an approach that achieves the objectives of a marketing campaign, through well-coordinated use of promotion
Read MoreDesign has a lot to offer the business world this article will give you seven guidelines for us designers to become involved in strategy.
Read MoreBusiness Innovation has to be at the heart of every business plan. This blog talks about the innovation in web design and development for SMEs
Read MoreAuthenticity is especially important when creating a brand and marketing products. Likes and comments are psychologically rewarding, but just for show.
Read MoreAt Cocoonfxmedia it’s all steam ahead this month as the company take on their second employee, Gareth Walrond, in the space of four weeks.
Read MoreAward winning Cocoonfxmedia Ltd have employed Hattie Anderson to take on responsibility for Marketing and Social Media Management
Read MoreAn interview with Cocoonfxmedia Ltd - James Blackman. Talking about what it takes to setup a business. Filmed exactly 5 years ago an still current.
Read MoreThe GDPR is the new European legal framework for the protection of personal data. It is vital that your business has a good understanding of the regulation.
Read MoreThis blog is looking at the extension of the 4ps in Marketing. The Extended 3Ps is still critical for marketing. Have a read and please share
Read MorePress Release: Cocoonfxmedia Ltd has successfully launched the newly designed website for the Lichfield Festival.
Read MoreA really useful guide on how to plan your website project and where to start when it comes to Website Planning and Design.
Read MoreStop waiting to see what happens after Brexit, go back to basics, adapt, and keep doing good business. Position yourself now rather than later
Read MoreYour a start-up & you want to know how to setup a website.This blog will help you understand about how to start a business website using local web designers
Read MoreWebsites unfortunately cache. This is where key information is stored in your browser so the next time you visit the site loads quicker. Read More...
Read MoreThis article provides a method by which you can identify where to improve customer service and by extension the experience a customer will have.
Read MoreBig sliders, lots of movement on the page. Video Autoplaying. What about data allowance leading to a poor design and user experience. New blog on website design
Read MoreWeb design and digital marketing agency celebrates record growth thanks to transparent service with measurable results
Read MoreYou've written an amazing blog a year back, you want to use it again. Have a think can it be converted into video and repurpose the content
Read MoreCocoonfxmedia Ltd supports Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerces pledge to pay all supplier within 30 days.
Read MoreManufacturing website design experts Cocoonfxmedia has written a blog on why Manufacturers are still behind the times with web design
Read MoreSMART objectives - traditional marketing meme to ensure your activities are relevant & trackable. This helps you to understand what works and what doesn't.
Read MoreDesigning a webste for Logistics/freight forwarders is like an inbound and outbound supply chain.
Read MoreWe’ve seen how jumping straight into graphic web design can cause your marketing objectives to quickly become lost in translation.
Read MoreA really simple quick guide to getting your Facebook business page authorised.
Read MoreWordpress is a very popular content management system. This blog going through the differences to a custom built theme to a purchased theme
Read MoreExperts in Web Design and Development for Logistics - Owner of Cocoonfxmedia Ltd designed the framework of a leading C02 Carbon Calculator
Read MoreWith voting leave the local ecomony in Lichfield & Tamworth is a time for collaboration and growth. Lets look forward to building the local economy
Read MoreLocal Search is a new buzz term in the SEO world. This article is an overview on Staffordshire businesses using local SEO
Read MoreStaffordshire based Cocoonfxmedia Announce Managing Partner James Blackman as President of Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Commerce
Read MoreLichfield based digital marketing company has proudly been awarded the Business Excellence Award for Best Local Web Designer in Staffordshire
Read MoreYour Local Lichfield Web Design Company representing Lichfield culture local marketing solutions by Staffordshire based Cocoonfxmedia Ltd
Read MoreAre you planning to have a website designed to promote your business online? Choose local - Cocoonfxmedia Ltd Web Design Staffordshire
Read MorePaying in 30 days is critical for all businesses to work to. If your paying over 30days you can create cashflow problems of suppliers supplier. #PayIn30Days
Read MoreSo you’re a business owner or a marketing manager and the continuous thought in the back of your head is the website isn’t working. I am not enough from it. Does this sound familiar?
Read MoreDigital marketing - can ride the wave of the latest new trends, this article compares digital marketing to traditional marketing.
Read MoreBobbie Howells did 8 weeks of work experience through the Catch22 Skills To Employment through Staffordshire County Council. This is a blog on his experience.
Read MoreWe know that the search engines hate duplicate content, and there are ways to insure this doesn’t happen to your website and have best practice SEO
Read MoreAll aspects for digital marketing for our clients, and these can be obtained by using partnership programme through Cocoonfxmedia Ltd.
Read MoreAs the world of SEO is thrown into panic over Panda 4.2, we have a very simple blog on the latest update
Read MoreDigital Marketing Challenges a marketing manager today is faced with. The new breed of superhero. Have a read to see if you can be a superhero...
Read MoreThis post provides a good outline to service design and the techniques that are used, it also touches upon management techniques
Read MoreService bundling describes the way a marketer can build value around a product, this post explains the fundamental to the approach
Read MoreWe’re all aware that Google is the master when it comes to getting found on the internet but Google Algorithms are bananas!
Read MoreThe post explains the service extension to the original marketing mix
Read MoreThe post discusses the thinking behind seeing deliverable as product or service and shows that maybe the two are interchangeable.
Read MoreBy understanding the creative process we can start to identify milestones that may normally be difficult to identify.
Read MoreThe line between product & service are becoming ever more blurred, service characteristics provides a framework for further consideration.
Read MoreThis post defines service economy and service design explaining some of the reasons as to why service design evolved
Read MoreWe did a talk to WiRE Lichfield a few months ago, on an introduction to Social Media Marketing.
Read MorePush notifications help increase opt in rates by 30x this post explains the benefits of this exciting new function
Read MoreGoogle Searches - Just because Google’s knowledge vault says something is a fact, does it make it a fact?
Read MoreJames Blackman new Vice President for the Lichfield & Tamworth Chamber of Commerce & Industry
Read MoreGoogle mobile-friendliness is going to be used as a ranking factor for all sites on Mobile Search. Read our blog for more information
Read MoreAs someone who practically lives in the online world and has seen the successful results from digital marketing
Read MoreBill Gates told us “content is king.” Since then the phrase has taken on a life of its own. It has become like a mantra for the SEO world
Read MoreOf course, you can take on the challenge of SEO yourself. However it’s important to weigh up the cost and time in learning this technical discipline
Read MoreExplanation of our mission statement - We will strive to make sure that we go above and beyond all other digital agencies
Read MoreOften small businesses offer to much and get bogged down with services which end up killing the growth of their business.
Read MoreThe fear of social media sometimes holds back a company from making a big impact within their market place. This article helps answers some of the questions
Read MoreThe Cox report highlighted the importance of creativity, design strategy and innovation. This post offers a brief overview of the report.
Read MoreThe actions through social media stopped the destruction of a local forest in Tamworth
Read MoreDesign management encompasses the ongoing processes, business decisions, and strategies that enable innovation - Design Management is Important
Read MoreWeb Design - Myths surrounding website design briefs
Read MoreWebsite these days need high quality content, to get the best possibly search engine rankings. This blog is about what Thin Content is
Read MoreDefinitions for brand vary greatly, a brand might refer to the organisation such as ‘Nestle’ or ‘Virgin’. This blog is on our take on Branding
Read MoreLocal web designer, Cocoonfxmedia Ltd provide engaging web designs, this blog is about the advantages of using locally based web design companies
Read MoreThe fact is that it’s no good boosting your company’s visibility in New York if, say, you’re business is in Rotherham. Google Local Search algorithm article
Read MoreCase Study on how we managed a social media management for a new charity. Cocoonfxmedia used Twitter to promote the charity to increase their reach.
Read MoreWhenever I hear the word ‘branding’ the first thing I think of is that scene in Jackass 2 where Bam Marghera gets branded with a branding iron.
Read MoreLets debate what good content is. This post is to provoke some discussions into what really SEO should be doing content wise
Read MoreRunning any sort of business is a matter of balancing your cash flow, ensuring that your expenses are less than your income.
Read MoreJames Blackman - Director of Cocoonfxmedia Ltd has been appointed as a Board member of Lichfield and Tamworth Chamber of Tamworth.
Read MoreMarketing as a discipline has constantly evolved over time along side business, it is a function that has essentially been born out of competitive need
Read MoreThis article was printed in the Tamworth Herald receiving a great response. Cocoonfxmedia Ltd are experts in Web Design
Read MoreWebmail is commonly used for SME's however Spam is always a problem. This video shows how to setup email filters
Read MorePOP3 or IMAP on email - Often the settings are confusing so we’ve explained an scenario which could help your understanding
Read MoreWe're often asked how to setup an email account on a Mac or iPhone/iPad. This short tutorial will assist our clients and followers on how to setup an email account in a matter of minutes.
Read MoreYour website must maximise your future business potential, it is essential you create a workable SEO strategy
Read MoreSetting up an email account is easy when you follow our quick step on setting up a POP3/IMAP email account with Outlook 2003
Read MoreHummingbird, the latest algorithm to change the face of digital marketing and SEO. Organic search you really need to face facts – content is king.
Read MoreThis is becoming a common question and one of our followers suggested the following really useful tip on how to merge Facebook duplicate business pages.
Read MoreThe gap between success and failure, for small and medium sized businesses, can be a small one. It’s vital that you take every opportunity to refine your services, perfect your products and stay on to...
Read MoreWordpress 3.6 Twenty Thirteen theme is completely new. This post explains how to add the Click to view more function on post excerpts.
Read MoreMeta Keywords are no longer used by search engines. Use keywords within your content but don't keyword stuff
Read MoreHigh quality content and small businesses don't often go hand in hand.
Read MoreTwitter has become one of the leading social networking sites. This post introduces what a Twitter Business Strategy needs to be.
Read MoreAs a small business owner based in Tamworth. However even in an upturn you’re going to have the same issues with cash flow but possibly not as hard hitting.
Read MoreDuring selection of font we have to bear in mind type of audience, what is the communication, medium used, emotional response and psychological aspects.
Read MoreThe Internet is filled with billions of websites. This article is an insight into SEO Essentials to increase your traffic.
Read MoreSEO PPC Getting Online, Analytical and Results – Using data effectively to help drive sales through your website in a measured way
Read MoreWhite Hat SEO 101 – Infographic With Explanation explaining the SEO Building Blocks needed to get your website into the top postions on Google.
Read MoreWhen it comes to parameters, Chatwing emerges as a champion. You can easily set up the login options for your visitors—Facebook, Twitter, Google, Yahoo, Guest, or even Chatwing account.
Read MoreSince the newest Revision of the Facebook Page Guidelines from 17.12.2012 Facebook Cover Photo should not contain more than 20% text.
Read MoreFacebook Business Page as a cost-effective means to use social media to advertise and promote the services their company provides
Read MoreThe EU cookie law requires you to gain consent before storing cookies of the computers of your website’s visitors.
Read MoreIts very difficult to place PHP into a standard HTML page we have the answer. Short article on how to do this.
Read MoreYoutube videos embedded into wordpress posts. Wordpress there are many different really neat functions which are very easy to implement into your website.
Read MoreStumbleUpon is the easiest way to discover new and interesting web pages, photos and videos across the Web
Read MoreOk, so you have taken the plunge and now have a web presence but traffic numbers are not what you envisaged. (Social media management)
Read MoreBest practices for external links. External links are hyperlinks that point at (target) any domain other than the domain the link exists on (source).
Read MoreRunning a business, you need to entice people to read your web page copy content. Content has be to useful to your users
Read MoreEverything you need to know about Facebook Timeline in a one-page overview
Read MoreMatt Cutts - Mr Google must see video on data from social media with regards to ranking.
Read MoreBING web master tools, helps your site get notice in BING
Read MoreURL index submission tool for Google. You must use this tool to help with your SEO web optimisation
Read MoreOpen Graph gives better statistical tracking through Facebook and also provides a extra details on Search engine results
Read MoreThe SEO process is a science pretty much in the same mode as the science of ‘can’t see the wood for the trees’ school of thought.
Read MoreQuick step guide to make your web browser work more efficiently and faster with some basic house keeping
Read MoreExact Match Domain searches, a new problem for SEO experts and webmasters. EMD is to fit spam
Read MoreAgile Marketing - offers users more value and helps organisations help to adapt to market conditions
Read MoreGenerating enough backlinks to your businesses website can be a struggle at times. Research is the key for backlinkings
Read MoreSales is Sales! It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in. The principles are the same. Article updated in 2015
Read MoreWe can provide you with the tools and expertise to help you get your site to the top positions within the Search Engines
Read MoreFollowing on from our article written about web design, we thought we would create a useful article on what is the difference between a designer and developer
Read MoreEU Cookie Law legislation requires websites to obtain explicit consent before leaving behind or reading files (mostly cookies) on your user's computers
Read MoreDeciding which keywords are the "best" for your website is an on-going process. You should be constantly analyzing and adjusting your keyword strategy.
Read MoreGoogle analytics is an outstanding tool that allows you to gather information on where customers are accessing your web page from and how they interact .
Read MoreGoogle is now serving a wider variety of local results. Local SEO for small businesses is key to get found many on mobiles
Read MoreWhat are Links A well designed website clearly outlines the merits of your services or products.
Read MoreSearch engine optimisation is a very powerful tool which can be used to ensure that your business is successful both online and offline.
Read MoreWeb Design is the process of designing websites — a collection of online content including documents and applications that reside on a web server/servers.
Read MoreGoogle Panda 2.02 (or Farmer) For those not aware by now, the google panda updates have been a series of revisions the search engine giant rolled out
Read MoreSocial Media is so powerful tool, this blog hi-lights the power to put pressure on large organisations and governing bodies to act
Read MoreGet your site in front of a buying audience with your own Search Engine Marketing program! Millions of searches are performed every day on the top search
Read MoreCocoonfxmedia can offer Blog using Wordpress blog/cms system.
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