Category Archives: Using social media for business

If images work well for your local business, get on Pinterest today!

Pinterest is driving more online sales than any other network. It’s time for local businesses to take notice. Whip out your camera and start snapping. Social Mouths have published some excellent Pinterest observations. Their most important reflection was this: ‘As … Continue reading

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Top Facebook Pages in the UK April 2012

Only Uncle help small businesses to develop their project in an online atmosphere. Inspiration is crucial to a successful social media campaign. Socialbakers have just released their top Facebook Pages in the UK April 2012 report. If you want to read … Continue reading

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The 2012 Facebook Advertising Report – Social Fresh

Facebook advertising is often the largest part of many social media marketing budgets. Businesses of all sizes must make the most of Facebook Ads. Social Fresh have released a report detailing how Facebook advertisers use the platform. 70% of ads … Continue reading

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3 social media ideas for a local high street shop

Local shop owners should be doing their best to make the most of online opportunities to expand their business. We’ve come up with 3 simple and easy steps to get you started. 1. Share your business information in order to … Continue reading

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Google+ for Business: What is it good for?

Content courtesy of The Wall.co.uk We help small businesses market themselves online. Today we’ve found a really interesting infographic explaining why Google + is important for SMEs.  For local offers & discounts, join us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter. … Continue reading

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Google+ Rolls Out New Look – Via Mashable

Content courtesy of Mashable.com ‘Google announced yesterday that it is rolling out a significant redesign for its social networking platform Google+. The company said it will introduce a variety of new features to the site, from customizing apps and the navigation … Continue reading

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Social Media 2012 – Industry Report

If you really want to sink your teeth into the world of social media, then read Social Media Examiner’s 40 page report. You can watch a preview of the report here. Social Media Marketing Industry Report 2012 from Michael A. … Continue reading

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Video: The history of social media.

‘Social media is simply the newest and most effective enabler of the social interactions that have sustained us for years.’ Businesses must be on board with social media. It is not new and scary,  nor is it a passing phase. … Continue reading

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Twitter Ads arrive!

We’re more than just a local business directory. Here at OnlyUncle.com we support small businesses and their online development too. Today we would like to talk about Twitter and its Ads for Small Business. ‘Twitter formally launched its very-long-in-the works self-serve ad … Continue reading

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Social media networks – The statistics per minute.

Businesses that do not embrace the online world are losing out to a mass of potential customers. Check out the statistics for yourself… Source: dutchcowboys.nl via Bright Mind on Pinterest Advertise on our Business directory London For local business offers and … Continue reading

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