An introduction to online marketplaces
Explore the 4 main online marketplaces and the key considerations for each to help you determine whether they would be a good fit for your business.
Popular Web Builder Tools
Use this guide to explore which web builder software out of shopify, Wix, Wordpress, Squarespace and Webflow might be right for your business, skills and needs.
Build your own website
Top tips and advice on getting started with building your own website from tools, content, domain, security, social and some essential do's and don'ts!
8 aims and goals for your business launch
Whether you’ve been planning to set up a business for weeks, months or even years, for most people, launching is a big step - always exciting and sometimes a bit nerve wracking! Here we outline some key aims and goals to consider pre-launch.
Q&A – What is Google Analytics 4 and what are my next steps?
If you use Google Analytics, or if you are setting up a new website, you’ve probably heard of Google Analytics 4. In this guide we take you through what Google Analytics 4 actually is, and what you need to do about it.
Identifying the digital marketing skills your business needs - Part 1
Find out how to access the knowledge and skills you need to approach the set-up of your website and social media presence - considering what you can do yourself, and where you might need some help.
5 ways you can gain insights from online competitor analysis
Whatever stage your business is at, analysing your competitors can help you find opportunities and keep on top of industry trends. Here we take a look at what information you should look for and how to make the best use of free digital tools.
DigitalBoost Development Grant
As of 12/01/21 - New applications to this fund have been suspended. Please continue for further information.
Digital tools and techniques to identify consumer trends
Keeping an eye on customer trends in your sector can inspire innovation, identify growth markets, emerging products and even spot untapped demand. We outline some digital tools and techniques that can help you.
Checklist for start-ups – setting up your digital presence
For most startups, setting up a digital presence is a key step in getting a new business ready for launch, whether that’s a website, Facebook page, an email address or more. This checklist covers the things you are most likely to need.
An introduction to digital business models for your new business idea
This guide outlines some common digital business models to help you come up with ideas and choose the best option to fit your circumstances and ambition.
Managing and optimising your Google My Business profile
To provide a strong user experience for visitors, ensure your profile is correctly populated, optimised and make use of some of the additional features.
Five top tips for retaining customers after lockdown
Winning new customers is hard work which means retaining them is critical. Here’s five tips to help you put customer retention at the heart of your business.
Finding new customers with digital marketing - a route map
Within the current climate, a key concern for many small businesses is how to find new customers. Find out which digital channels are the best fit for you.
Guide to selecting an online booking system
Government regulations around Covid-19 mean that many more businesses now need formal booking systems to manage social distancing between customers. Here we outline some key considerations to help you determine which is the best fit for you.
Claim it or leave it – could Google My Business boost your marketing?
Often overlooked in marketing, Google My Business is a straightforward, easy and free tool that helps small businesses raise their local profile in Google’s search results.
Step-by-step guide - claiming and populating your Google My Business profile
If your business serves customers face-to-face and in a specific local area, then a Business Profile within Google My Business can be particularly useful.
Keeping your SEO and PPC up to date
As your business operations and service levels change amid COVID-19, it’s important to update your SEO and PPC activities.
How to make a podcast for your business in 11 simple steps
With many companies turning to digital tools to stay connected with customers and to stay visible within communities during the coronavirus, podcasts are a fantastic way of opening a natural dialogue between business and customers. But where do you start?
Keeping your customers up to date – a checklist
It’s easy to get distracted by the day-to-day running of your business, and not notice that your digital content is out of date, which is a real risk at present. Make sure to regularly review your customer communications.
Next steps once you’ve started selling online
In the early days of lockdown, many small businesses had to rush to create a short-term online offering to get through the first few weeks. Here we detail some next steps for managing this.
Action plan for managing your new online platform
At the start of the pandemic, many businesses rushed to create a new online presence to sell their products and services. Here are some tips for managing new platforms.
5 ways you can use email to communicate with your customers during the coronavirus
During the COVID-19 crisis, digital channels are especially valuable for helping businesses react quickly and keep their customers up-to-date. Here is a run down on how you can use email to improve communication with customers.
Q & A - Selecting the right platforms to run online classes
During COVID-19, many instructors have rushed to switch their face-to-face class into online formats. We spoke to Sonia Rutherford and Sarah Johnson from data-driven marketing agency, IndigoLeap, about what’s involved when moving physical classes online.
7 tips to getting your tone right in business communications during the coronavirus
During the pandemic, customer communication through your digital channels is essential. Whether you are updating customers of changes to your business, products or services, the words that you use and the tone that you take are incredibly important to your ongoing customer relationships.
4 ways customer feedback can help you right now
To minimise the risk of wasted resources, it’s important to regularly gather data and feedback from customers and make best use of your digital platforms to help with this. Here’s four ways this can help you adapt.
5-point plan to stay connected with customers during coronavirus
During COVID-19 it’s worth proactively maintaining a relationship with your customers wherever you can. Here are some tips on how to use digital to stay in touch.
Coronavirus advice for SMEs - using digital to reach your customers
Coronavirus is forcing everyone to work differently. If you customers can’t come to you, embracing digital should now be top of your list. If you don’t have an in-house IT expert, here are some easy-to-use tools that are free or low cost that will help support your business.
Using & reviewing digital channels during coronavirus/COVID-19
Find out how businesses can use digital tools and channels to respond quickly and support their communications with customers, staff and suppliers during this Coronavirus pandemic.
DigitalBoost Podcast
Digital skills for business owners on the go. Our free podcast series allows you to get business support and tips from digital experts across Scotland.
DigitalBoost Toolkit
Download this handy pack with some of our most popular digital guides and resources.
Digital Development Loan for SMEs
Digital touches pretty much every part of your day to day life and is something you’ve grown to rely on.
Business blogging in a nutshell
Find out how blogging can help your business connect with your audience and keep them engaged.
Quick Fixes to Up Your Instagram Game
Top tips which you can use as a small business to boost your Instagram following, presence and engagement rates.
Should my business be on Instagram?
There are over 25 million businesses using Instagram. But, is it the right platform for your business? Let's take a look...
Objectives & results – top 5 tips from an expert
Sarah Johnson, director of growth-marketing agency IndigoLeap, discusses the top 5 rules to setting the right objectives for your digital marketing activity.
Website data analytics
Understanding your website through analytics.
Understanding ecommerce – overview
Learn how to set up, manage and optimise an online store or trade in online marketplaces.
LinkedIn for business
Learn how to optimise your LinkedIn profile to make the most of this business-orientated social network.
Creating engaging content
Find out about high quality, relevant content can boost your business profile.
Twitter and Hootsuite for business
Discover how Twitter and popular tools like Hootsuite can help you build your online presence.
Facebook for business
Learn how to promote and manage your business Facebook page to attract new customers.
Email marketing – overview
Learn about the best practices of email marketing and the tools you can use to stay in touch with your customers.
Paid advertising guide
Learn how you can successfully use Paid Advertising platforms within your marketing mix.
Cyber resilience toolkit
Learn how to make your business more cyber resilient.
Social media content calendar template
Use this content calendar template to plan and manage your on-going communications effectively.
Digital marketing strategy
Learn more in-depth steps you can take to develop your digital strategy.
Social media strategy
Learn how to build a social marketing strategy that is appropriate to your audience and achieves your business goals.
GDPR for business
Prepare your business for GDPR with our comprehensive guide for businesses.
Video for business guide
Tips, strategies, and advice on creating video content for business.
App development guide
Find out more about app development and how an app can help your business.
Digitise your business processes: intermediate level
Back office systems are a key part of running an effective modern business.
Digitise your business processes: entry level
Back office systems are a key part of running an effective modern business.
DigitalBoost glossary
Use our handy glossary of frequently used terms to help bring you up to speed across a wide range of digital topics.
Cyber resilience guide
Cyber resilience is the process of how a business responds to cyber threats. In today’s modern landscape, businesses not only need to defend from attacks – they must also plan responses to successful security breaches.
Auditing your digital presence: a ‘how-to’ guide
Making sure your business’s various profiles are consistent across all the digital touch points where your current or future customers can find you is really important.
Responding to customers online
Customers are increasingly turning to social media and digital channels to feedback to businesses about their good - or bad - experiences.
How to use influencer marketing to boost your business
Influencer marketing isn’t an activity exclusive to big, ‘on-trend’ organisations – it can benefit many businesses when the time is right.
Digital upskilling: what, why and how
Angela Prentner-Smith, co-founder of digital transformation agency This is Milk, discusses the key steps to digital success.
A guide to SEO for small businesses
Search engine optimisation, or SEO as it’s commonly known, can go a long way towards making sure a small business is seen and heard above the competition.
Online tutorials
Free and available 24/7, our online tutorial series offers you advice & tips on the likes of paid advertising, cyber resilience & digital marketing.
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