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“Gardening programmes tend to be very ‘traditional’ white middle-class in their attitude towards gardening”, Julia Sargeant said in an interview after she won gold at Chelsea Flower Show in 2016. She was the first black gardener to design…
Studies report that burglary is one of the most emotionally impactful crimes to be a victim of. The prevention of being succumbed to it is always at the back of our minds – is anything on show? Are all the windows closed? Did you definitely lock…
Dan never knew that he would be orchestrating a ten-man-band five years ago when he packed in…
This series isn't just for landscapers and gardeners starting out: it's also a refresher for existing…
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"According to AI, certain groups (eg., those unable to use digital tools due to age, disability, or location) may apply for exemption from MTD. It gives GOV.UK as the source of that information.
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
It certainly suits me to stick to paper. I am…"
Aimee Davey joins ICL at a key point as the business moves into a busy period of campaign and product activity across its Turf and Landscape portfolio, taking on the role of Marketing Communications Manager for the UK and Ireland.Aimee brings strong…
""I like Nigel he's lived in the real world."
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
Yep- private school eduction, then his Dad (a city trader) gets Nigel a city trader job. His only ever job, before becoming an MEP.
Yep- that's the real world isn't it!
I wasn't suggesting that Reform…"
"I'm with you on this. Just had a look at the betting odds for the next general election as it's not often the bookies get it wrong from the odds offered they predict a landslide victory for reform😃.
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
So we will have to be patient and put with what we…"
"I'm hopping for asylum in America "
"Anyone with half a brain knows that's common knowledge.
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
'You will own nothing and be happy'
Last general election i red the manifestos of tories, Labour and reform. The only one that was realistic and contained common sense was reforms.
Tories and…"
"Labour will do anything to win votes.
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
Including burning our country to the ground just to prove a point."
"Just setting off in my dinghy from Calais"
"You do realise that it was the Conservative Party who introduced MTD in 2019 and then expanded it in law to include income tax self assessment in 2022. Nothing that Labour could do to stop it, even if they wanted to.
As for Nigel, if you are…"
As for Nigel, if you are…"
"Yes, I'm pissed off too, fed up of supporting the druggies, alcos and bone idle who have 6 kids with no intention of supporting themselves,Rachel in accounts has just made that more of a lifestyle choice. Hope Nigel will sort this broken country…"
"Thats ok for you youngsters, who are capable of using this shit. What about the rest of us appriaching 70? When I was at school calculators were a novelty! There are a lot in this trade who will just pack it in or go off grid, its more interference…"
"It's important as the 48% of working people to provide for the impoverished depending on the welfare state.
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
If fat jayden with adhd doesn't get his macdonalds via delivero everyday he gets anxiety attacks.
His parents that have never worked still…"
"Most of the business software packages such as QB, Zero etc are fully MTD ready. Some of these, such as Zoho Books, Wave, QuickFile are free for small businesses, and Freeagent is free if you have certain bank accounts.
The MTD idea is to stop small…"
The MTD idea is to stop small…"
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
"it thats what you are happy doing up to you. 8 turds last week & another 3 this. The client is been notified that I quit. .Edit, excuses excuses.please come back."
Making tax digital
Thought there might be some unaware of this. So briefly and I am not an accountant . As from 6th April 26 anyone who has income from self employment, rent from property etc or a combination that equates to a turnover of 50k or more (not profit) will…
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Dedicated Garden Waste Collection/Garden Clearance Business
Hi all,A few quick questions for anyone running garden waste or clearance work:What vehicle setup works best for fast, one-person jobs?Do private firms use their own green waste bins, and how do you manage them?How do you deal with overfilled dumpy…
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Robot mowers and rabbits
Ideas please..The garden I look after is mown by a couple of large very heavy robot mowers - they are generally my friends - they remove the bore of cutting the lawns which used to take 2 full days a fortnight with a large ride on and smaller…
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White Deicing Salt – Winter Safety Update
As winter conditions set in, White Deicing Salt is being deployed to keep roads, car parks, and pathways safe across communities. Known for its fast action, it quickly melts ice and snow, reducing slip hazards and ensuring safer movement. Unlike…
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Comments
I too placed my fresh website up on LJ for feedback a couple of months ago, for me, I welcomed all remarks, how else can one learn! The response was fantastic, I took heed of the majority as it was honest feedback.
Ive noted that youve used an 0191 telephone in your profile, but use a mobile for your website.
Could'nt find an address either, show your own projects as quickly as possible, all the projects that you advertise your services for. It will put a client at ease, knowing that what they see is you.
Perhaps ask half a dozen clients to write a testimony for you, which could be used on your site..............
The concept is great
Kerry
My only worry is the rather strange file name technique being used in the URL of individual pages, for example:
http://www.landscape-gardeners-north-east.co.uk/landscaping/landsca...
and
http://www.landscape-gardeners-north-east.co.uk/garden-maintenance/...
I think it is most probably being done to try and hook into keywords, but I have a suspicion it might be seen by search engines as an attempt to stuff keywords into a URL.
Also in this format it is not very easy for people to send individual pages on to friends, there is a good chance the URL will end up being chopped up in emails or prove difficult to feature in places like Facebook etc.
Hope this helps,
Craig
It took me less than 30 seconds to notice the AAA compliance logo and work out the site is not. It does not even meet the most basic requirements for compliance. Not a biggee, most people are unaware of the requirements, however if someone is aware and checks, like myself it would immediately raise questions of integrity. It is added purely to increase the chances of increasing rank in search engines.
The links page was interesting, a good use of maximising the website builders businesses and the businesses of their other clients. Personally I would not look at a landscaping website to find baby products but hey hoe.
The use of every page to allow users to link to your site through a variety of social networking sites is a bit of an overkill, in my opinion, and makes the pages repetitive, the home page really should be adequate enough.
What does surprise me is that having gone to so much trouble trying to raise your standing in search engines the one thing that would have really brought in visitors has been missed on.
landscape gardeners north east - this is something you might put into a search engine to find something, and again is a stunt to improve listing rating. Your in a business where word of mouth is one of the most effective forms of advertising, you want a website name that is easy for customers to remember - like www.acreslandscapers.co.uk
The problem with designing websites like this to maximise search site listings is that they are aware this sort of thing happens. It can result in your site being penalised, and lowered in the ratings. Even if successful it may put you at the top today, but when they next change their criterial you may well dissapear again.
If all you are interested in is the ranking on search engines then good luck. Your just starting out and it will take time. As I said in general it looks okay.