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The Online Presence Guy's Blog
Welcome and thank you for stopping by. On this blog, you will find posts primarily focussed on small business owners and freelancers around the world. These include business-related advice, experience and tips, social media hints, tips and news and website and SEO articles. Please do join the newsletter if you find value in these posts to be updated of new posts.
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Elton Cilliers
- Jun 20
- 7 min
The problem with web designers
What do I dislike about web designers and the very industry I work in. Personal insight and observation.
Elton Cilliers
- May 28
- 3 min
What is the big deal about mobile-first web design?
What is the big deal about mobile first website design? In this short post, I explain why it's crucial in today's online world.
Elton Cilliers
- May 14
- 6 min
What Can A Professional Web Designer Do That I Can’t?
What can a professional web designer do that you can't? A common questions asked by many new business owners and freelancers. Find out here.
Elton Cilliers
- May 6
- 11 min
How does a social media algorithm work?
Wondering how social media algorithms work? It's a question people have asked since the advent of social media. Here are some knowns.
Elton Cilliers
- May 5
- 5 min
What is an Instagram follow loop?
What is an Instagram follow loop or engagement pod and what are the benefits and drawbacks of being involved in them.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 27
- 2 min
Why aren't my TikTok videos doing well on Instagram?
Are you a TikTok video creator? Do you share your TikTok videos to other platforms? Seeing a reduction in reach? Read this blog!
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 16
- 3 min
Social Media Mistakes - Cold Pitching
Cold pitching, the art of sending someone a sales pitch that is a total stranger to you, is not setting you up for long term success.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 10
- 6 min
Tips for choosing a web designer
Tips on choosing a website designer that can deliver a highly converting and ranking website.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 9
- 3 min
Is buying followers on Instagram legal?
Social media mistakes - Buying Followers. Do not be lured by the temptation of buying fake followers and engagement.
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 5
- 12 min
About The Online Presence Guy
Wondering if The Online Presence Guy is qualified to help you on the road to small business success? Wonder no more!
Elton Cilliers
- Apr 3
- 4 min
Your competition won't see you coming, but Google will! The Shebang Guarantee
Web design guaranteed to get you onto page 1 on Google in your local area!
Elton Cilliers
- Mar 27
- 7 min
Affordable website design
Affordable website design and build services for creative small business owners and freelancers.
Elton Cilliers
- Mar 12
- 4 min
How many hashtags should I use on Instagram?
Follow my blog on Bloglovin New to using Instagram for your business? Not entirely sure what hashtags are? Not sure how many hashtags to...
Elton Cilliers
- Mar 5
- 5 min
The Online Presence Guy YouTube Channel
Over the last few weeks, I've been undergoing a little bit of a rebrand. And have decided to trade as The Online Presence Guy. With this...
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 26
- 7 min
Buy Cheap, Buy Twice
Looking to cut corners in your small business startup? Buying cheap can ultimately cost you in the future. Invest in your business wisely.
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 20
- 4 min
Top 8 FREE stock image websites
Why on earth would a photographer create a blog post about the best places to get FREE stock images from?! The truth of the matter is,...
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 19
- 4 min
Is using Link.tree bad for SEO?
Is using link.tree bad for SEO? Unfortunately, it is. It isn't so much that it's bad for SEO, it's that it's not ideal for SEO. Let me...
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 12
- 6 min
Why vanity metrics should be avoided
In this blog post, I'll explore why vanity metrics are a complete waste of your time and efforts when starting and running your small...
Elton Cilliers
- Feb 5
- 9 min
Top 9 common mistakes on Instagram
In this post I'll explore 9 common mistakes I notice small business owners making on Instagram. Remember, as a small business owner your...