Radiator UK

Do Mums Know Best? Understand Your Customers if You Want to Grow Your eCommerce Business

Saturday, 03 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT

It's time to understand your customers if you want to grow your eCommerce business. As technology progresses at a pace that even the most experienced and forward-thinking eCommerce operators would have predicted five years ago, it is no longer sufficient to take the approach that a website is something you need to have, something that will pull in more sales and a tool that will help you extend your customer reach. A website must do all these things.

Radiator Develops eCommerce Management System to Spice up Client Website Performance

Saturday, 03 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Radiator, a leading eCommerce and online marketing agency providing a fully integrated solution from website concept to sales, has developed an in-house eCommerce management system to spice up the performance of its clients’ websites.

There's more to a successful mobile campaign than an app

Sunday, 03 Oct 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Given the user-focussed experiences, dizzying choice and clear success rates in attracting and engaging traffic, businesses can be forgiven for centering entire mobile strategies around a dedicated app.

eMarketing Overview

Wednesday, 03 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

eMarketing – also referred to as online, Internet or digital marketing – is generally regarded as the marketing of your brand, products or services online(over the Internet).

Simple Steps To Make Social Media Work For You

Friday, 04 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT

After committing the time and money to establish a social media profile, a majority of online businesses and retailers fail to promote this effort on their website, thereby drastically reducing online visibility and potential custom.

Choosing The Right Domain Name

Thursday, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

A great deal of consideration should be given to selecting the domain name for your new website as this can be critical to its success. Quite often it comes down to a choice between a brand related domain or keyword rich domain – which should you go for?

Government's Digital Broadband Initiative To Boost eCommerce

Thursday, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

The UK Government acknowledges that the digital sector represents a key opportunity for boosting both economic competitive advantage and diversification in the UK.

Niki Jones Features In Times Online

Thursday, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

A good client of ours, www.niki-jones.co.uk reveals her influences and experiences which play a major role in her life, home and busienss. 'Rich, gem-like colours, ornate furniture and ethnic accessories add exotic touches to Niki Jones’s Glasgow flat, where the designer showcases the creations she sells in her online store...'

How Being Active in Social Media can Benefit your Business

Thursday, 04 Feb 2010 09:00:00 GMT

While many of our current and prospective clients are aware of Social Media, they often question its relevance and worth to their business. Therefore it was interesting to see a recent study published by Chadwick Martin and Bailey and iModerate Research Technologies which showed that Twitter and Facebook users are much more inclined to buy from or use the services of a brand which they follow or are fans of.

Top Ten Tips on How to Approach Social Media Marketing

Monday, 04 Jan 2010 09:00:00 GMT

People often tell me that "social media doesn’t work” for my business. And that might be true as social media does not work for everyone but before you give up on it completely make sure that it is not your approach that is preventing you from maximising your potential through social media.

Are You Turning Enough Website Visitors into Customers?

Friday, 04 Jun 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Your products are in place, your prices are competitive, and you are attracting plenty of visitors through good ‘paid’ and ‘natural’ search engine listings but your online sales fall short of expectations and targets. Why?

Are You Building Trust and Visibility with Search Engines to Attract More Customers?

Monday, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Google tells online retailers that for every 100 visitors to your site, encouraging 1 to convert to a customer is an average result. It is obviously important therefore to do your homework and take care of a range of factors to ensure you get this ‘conversion ratio’ up.

Ecommerce Customer Conversion – Top Ten Tips

Monday, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

It takes the same amount of time and effort to build an unsuccessful online business as it does to build a successful one. Take heed of the following ten tips and you will enhance significantly your online business’s prospects for success.

Radiator Online Marketing Approach Delivers 5-Fold Boost to SST Sensing's International Client Base

Monday, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Our proven and comprehensive online marketing initiative has delivered a five-fold boost to Bellshill-based SST Sensing’s client base.

eCommerce Launch for Leading 1st Aid Supplier

Monday, 08 Nov 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Radiator has recently relaunched Wallace Cameron's eCommerce website, with the aim of providing user-focussed functionality, making products and first training courses easy to find and boosting the company's online profile and growth.

Doors Open Days Celebrates 20th Anniversary

Friday, 09 Jul 2010 09:00:00 GMT

Doors Open Days, co-ordinated by the Scottish Civic Trust is an annual event where properties usually closed to the public, or which charge an entrance fee, are opened to the public for free.

Social Media Presentation

Sunday, 22 May 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Social media enlightenment within the Scottish tourist industry.

Going Mobile - 10 reasons which make the business case

Tuesday, 07 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT

With an expanding, hungry and educated market who are ready to buy, we give you 10 reasons why you should go mobile.

Radiator launch webshop for leading livestock provider

Tuesday, 07 Jun 2011 09:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to announce the launch of a revamped website for www.murrayfarmcare.co.uk - first in animal health!

Social Media 101 - The Importance Of: “Thank You”

Thursday, 04 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

According to marketing consultant and author Gary Vaynerchuk manners are once again fashionable. Due to the mass up take of social media, customer relationships matter enormously.

Google Plus Not Quite Open For Business

Tuesday, 16 Aug 2011 09:00:00 GMT

It’s likely you have already heard of Google Plus but should your business be more than interested? Get a free invite to G+ within. UPDATE 7/11/11 Google Plus is now open to businesses!

Radiator is committed to nurturing new graduate talent with Talent Scotland

Monday, 05 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Radiator is committed to nurturing new graduate talent and has collaborated with TalentScotland Graduate Placement Programme to ensure graduates get a head start in their career.

10 Call to Action Locations to Boost Lead Generation

Monday, 10 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Online presences are given a purpose through Calls-to-Action (CTAs) which generate a response you want users to complete. The positioning of your CTAs are critical and this article lists 10 great places to get the ball rolling!

The Rise of Online Shopping

Friday, 14 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

A common objection to online shopping is that customers like to feel and touch an item before they buy it. Savvy ‘e-tailers’ have overcome this barrier in various ways.

The Modern Marketing Agency

Tuesday, 25 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Everything in life is susceptible to change. As the marketing services industry transforms, agencies who want to stay in the game will have to evolve with it.

4 Steps to a Merry eCommerce Christmas

Monday, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Tealeaf research found that 44% of UK shoppers increased the amount of online shopping they did last Christmas. This year should be no different with many shoppers wanting to beat the queues and turn to online shopping.

Herald Digital Business Awards 2011 Finalist!

Monday, 31 Oct 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Radiator has been shortlisted for this year’s Herald Digital Business Awards in the 'Digital Supplier' category for the second year running!

Responsive Design: an introduction

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Responsive design is flexible, device-independent design for the web – an increasingly important service given that by 2013, mobile phones will overtake PCs as the most common web access device worldwide*.

Radiator team strengthening

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

We are delighted to welcome 3 new additions to Radiator in areas of web development, online marketing and sales/account management.

Autumn '11 launches and wins

Tuesday, 01 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

We have recently lauched some new sites and have some exciting new web projects on the go and look forward to releasing them in to www-land over the coming months.

Online Customer Service – Can It Work?

Tuesday, 15 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Increasingly customers are expecting more for less. When products and prices are often very similar between competitors, then customer experience is one way to gain competitive advantage.

The UK Adopts Black Friday

Friday, 25 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving in the United States and is the start of the Christmas purchasing season. It is thought to be the busiest shopping day of the year.

Sales Soar For Hamper Website

Tuesday, 29 Nov 2011 09:00:00 GMT

The recently launched Scottish Food Overseas eCommerce site has reported a 30% hike in sales in the 5 weeks of trading since re-launch.

Scotland’s Digital Future

Tuesday, 06 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Scotland’s Digital Future: A Strategy for Scotland (2011) sets out in detail how the Scottish Government - with the help from other key partners - intend to achieve their digital ambition.

Radiator get Umbraco Certified!

Thursday, 08 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

With 4 developers now certified, Radiator has now achieved the Umbraco Certified Partner status.

Social Media can Influence X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing Votes

Friday, 09 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Media agency Carat studied how influential Facebook and Twitter are when deciding who to vote for on reality shows X Factor and Strictly Come Dancing.

Topman Introduce a Monthly Online Magazine

Monday, 12 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

Topman has introduced a monthly online magazine named Topman Generation. Topman like many other eCommerce sites adopting a similar approach will hope to draw in customers through its editorial content.

eBay Submit Mobile Manifesto to UK Government

Wednesday, 14 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

eBay has submit a mobile manifesto to the UK Government on how Britain can seize the mobile retail opportunity.

Online Spending on Christmas Day Increases

Friday, 23 Dec 2011 09:00:00 GMT

According to predictions from ‘the voice of e-Retail’ IMRG, UK consumers are set to spend £186.4m online on Christmas day this year, with forecasts for boxing day set to reach £367.8m. Both figures would be an increase on last year.

Kindles and iPads Took Over Christmas

Thursday, 05 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

According to a survey of over 2000 adults in the UK carried out by YouGov, 1 in 40 received an eReader as a present this Christmas.

London 2012 Organisers Restrict Social Media Use of Volunteers

Friday, 13 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) put in place social media rules for the 70,000 volunteers for London 2012. he volunteers – also known as ‘Games Makers’ have to sign in to a particular part of the LOCOG website where the rules are outlined in a document.

Increased Search Spend for Europe

Tuesday, 17 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

A report by digital marketing company IgnitionOne suggests an increase in search spend in Q4 of last year led to more impressions, clicks and transactions.

QR Codes at Bus Stops for First Glasgow

Thursday, 19 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

First Glasgow is now displaying Quick Response (QR) codes at bus stops to help customers quickly access its website during their travels.

Fair Fa' Your Honest Sonsie Facebook

Monday, 23 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

All you need to celebrate the great man's birthday in the palm of your hand.

Brits use Mobile to Research Holidays

Tuesday, 31 Jan 2012 09:00:00 GMT

According to a Tealeaf report 'The ebooker: understanding how travel customers use the web’, 17% of UK consumers have used a mobile to research holidays in the last 12 months.

Majority of Facebook Users Dislike Timeline Profile

Wednesday, 01 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

A study conducted by IT security company Sophos found that only 8% of users actually like the Facebook timeline. Whether you fall into this category or not, the once optional Timeline will be compulsory in the next coming weeks for personal users.

Website Launch for Quintessentially British Sheenashona Jewellery

Friday, 03 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Radiator is pleased to announce a recent website launch for Sheenashona Jewellery: a specialist in the supply of luxurious sterling silver and gold necklaces, pendants, bracelets, bangles and earrings for women along with sterling silver gifts for anniversaries, birthdays and christenings. Sheenashona believe jewellery to be the ultimate accessory, allowing you to mix and match pieces to establish your own individual style and complement what you may be wearing any time of the day.

One in Five Consumers will Shop Online for Valentine's Gifts

Monday, 06 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

According to the Valentine’s Day Consumer Intentions and Actions survey conducted for NRF, nearly one in five consumers will shop online for their Valentine’s gifts this year.

Styling for the iPad/iPhone

Wednesday, 08 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Anyone who has tried to style up submit buttons for the iPad or iPhone may have found that no matter what styles they put in their CSS – these are overridden by default styling for iOS devices. Fortunately there is a very easy fix for this.

Tablet Users Spend the Most Online

Tuesday, 14 Feb 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Research by Adobe Digital Marketing Insights reveals that transactions made by tablet users in 2011 spent 50% more money than smartphone purchasers and 20% more than traditional desktop and laptop shoppers.

The Rise of the Social Customer

Friday, 09 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

According to the report 'Future of Customer Service: The Rise of the Social Customer' by First Direct and ItsOpen, 2011 was the tipping point where social media entered the mainstream. The report highlights that customer service has a bright future.

Twitter to Help Olympic Games Organisers Prevent Ambush Marketing

Monday, 19 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Twitter has said it will prevent brands from using the social network for Olympic ambush marketing attempts by hindering non-sponsors from buying promoted Twitter ads that use games-related tags such as #London2012.

What is responsive design

Wednesday, 21 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

It is not just desktop computers that have a web browser anymore. The iPhone was one of the first mobile phones to feature a great web browser, and it really hit home that the experience of the mobile web should be improved. This led the way for other devices to utilise the success of the iPhone, changing the face of the mobile web.

Harry Potter eBooks Now Available

Friday, 30 Mar 2012 09:00:00 GMT

All seven of JK Rowling's Harry Potter books can now be bought in eBook format exclusively from the ‘Pottermore Shop’.

Why we are loving Umbraco!

Thursday, 12 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Umbraco is a platform for developers and designers to customize and mould into however they see fit and so far Umbraco has met all of our requirements – and more!

Online Fashion

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012 09:00:00 GMT

Research published last month by Mintel highlights that 74% of consumers buy clothes online, an increase of 9% on last year. Online shopping’s ease of use, its convenience factor and people wanting to bargain hunt and compare prices had contributed to the growing popularity of purchasing fashion via the web.