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I was following a discussion on a Linkedin group on which I am a member when I followed a link to this landing page e mail marketing cheat sheet . It seemed to me to be such a really good example of a marketing landing page that I thought I would sha

Started by Fenlandphil in Marketing

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Possible Glasgow LJN meet up

Anyone in the Glasgow area fancy meeting up in the next few weeks for a beer and a natter?

Started by Andy Lawrence in Marketing

31 Replies · Reply by Dan Frazer Gardening Jan 21, 2012

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Etesia Open Day - Thanks Guys

The Etesia Open Day finally arrived and turned out to be a great day. So, just a quick report with more to follow....

The Guys at Etesia - Les, Neal and Ian hosted a full day that started at 10.30 and finally finished at 4.30.

Along with COPIOUS

Started by Gary RK in Marketing

33 Replies · Reply by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo Mar 27, 2011

Advertising Article posted on Linked in.

I belong to a number of groups on Linkedin, this article was posted on the Startups group.

Basically the overwhelming relevant points are, know your target market and be prepared to change the advertising you use to these target groups to get the best

Started by Fenlandphil in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Keith Barker Mar 19, 2011

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Advertising on local news and information websites

With my online news and info hat on, I wonder if people have taken a look at the growing number of so-called 'hyperlocal' websites that are popping up across the UK?

I've helped with tips and advice to some of these websites in the past, but one th

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty Mar 18, 2011

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Does your website comply with ASA regulations?

This was interesting, from Business Link. Now I'll have to double check everything!

Does your website comply with ASA regulations?

As of 1 March the Advertising Standards Authority's (ASA) online remit extended to cover marketing communications on b

Started by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc Mar 16, 2011

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Microsoft launch IE9

Microsoft Corporation have launched Internet Explorer 9 after a year in beta.

The launch of the Internet Explorer 9 has set the tech press abuzz. Early reviews of the browser that boasts of speed and a minimalistic design are largely positive.

Rea

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

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Free web icons for your website

Building a website or want to add professional looking icons to an existing one?

This handy Icon Finder site as thousands of free icons to download:

http://www.iconfinder.com/

note: some icons have to be paid for so check terms and prices.

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

2 Replies · Reply by Dave Sewell Mar 15, 2011

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New website - opinions and HELP!

I've finally finished my website look - just need to work on tweaking SMO SEO etc.

Please could you take a look.

www.dclandscapes.com

I work in Google Chrome, and I'm really pleased with it. However, it looks awful in IE9 as it insists on highlighting

Started by Daniel Gillings @ DC inc in Marketing

11 Replies · Reply by Craig McGinty May 26, 2011

Scam BT email - beware

Just a word of warning, there is currently a scam BT email going around.

Has the BT logo etc, we didn't open ours this morning as it looked sort of dodgy.

Spoke with BT about it today, it is apparently one of many out there.

If in doubt, bin it.

Started by T & S Plants in Marketing

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Bee hive and suit for sale

We have a bee hive and suit for sale.

The bee hive is currently located in Hope Valley.

If you are interested in buying either or both of these items, please get in touch.

Nikki

Started by Joe Bond in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Joe Bond Mar 13, 2011

Large Green house for sale

One of my customers is looking to sell a large glasshouse.

It was made by Clear Span Ltd of Greenfield nr Oldham, and the equivalent model is now sold by Hartley of Greenfield, near Oldham as a "Clearspan 15". It's 15' wide and 23'11" 5-pane long, wi

Started by Alex Brown in Marketing

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Photographs for your website

I know a few people have asked recently about photographs for their website, well here is a useful website that might help.

Wylio enables you to search Flickr for images that have been made available for others to use, as long as you credit the cre

Started by Craig McGinty in Marketing

1 Reply · Reply by Craig McGinty Mar 9, 2011

Mixed Native Broadleaves To Go.

Any of the scottish bunch on here looking for a couple of thousand mixed native species of 60/90 whips (sycamore, willow, ash, gean, alder, birch...)? Got some shrubs such as Rosa, Sambucus... too. Bare root so need to be in ground in next week or

Started by Neil Petrie BSc Landscape Mgt in Marketing

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Allen 20" Flymo for sale

Perfectly working 20" flymo for sale, great for embankments etc. Not sure what to ask but feel it's worth £150. Honda engine.

May be able to pallet and post.

Dan

Started by Dan Frazer Gardening in Marketing

4 Replies · Reply by Roy BOSTOCK May 6, 2011

Possible London LJN meet up

Following on from Gary's post, just canvassing to see if there would be enough support to organise a London LJN meet up.

We already have Chelsea Flower Show as an event and Creating Landscapes later in the year that hopefully members from far and wide

Started by Jenny Bloom in Marketing

34 Replies · Reply by Jenny Bloom Jun 8, 2011

New Website - comments please

Hi all,

Finally got myself a website. Would appreciate any feedback.

There are a couple of little things I need to change but it was built by my wife's sister who is an IT student, so be kind!

http://www.cutting-hedge.co.uk/

Started by Andy Lawrence in Marketing

13 Replies · Reply by Andy Lawrence Mar 7, 2011

ECO Build, Excel London

Has anyone managed to visit EcoBuild at Excel London? I had hoped to go but could not make it.

What was it like?

Any good products or companies you saw that would be good to invite to join us at Creating Landscapes Trade Show?

Yours

Stephen

Started by Stephen Ingram in Marketing

6 Replies · Reply by Chris Collins Mar 6, 2011

Google demotes low quality sites

Is this about time and how could affect us?

Started by Classic Gardens in Marketing

6 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Feb 27, 2011

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Show your support for your Creating Landscapes trade show

Great news this week with Avant Tecno signing up to Creating Landscapes and I think you'd agree, despite still some difficult trading conditions for the nation as a whole, the Creating Landscapes team are making some very good progress.

I will d

Started by Phil Voice in Marketing

5 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Feb 27, 2011

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