Murky fight over .VG
Since 1999, English company AdamsNames Ltd has handled the
administration of Top Level Domains (TLDs) for Grenada (.gd), the Turks
& Caicos Islands (.tc) and more importantly for us, the British
Virgin islands (.vg). However, two companies and a number of
individuals, are now fighting over these rights in a very murky dispute.
The importance of engagement in facebook marketing – EdgeRank
Many Facebook admins in the BVI, and elsewhere, believe that constant posting of content regardless of its engagement is a powerful marketing tool with wide reach. But the reality is very different and it’s all down to EdgeRank.
Nifty New Twitter Feature For WordPress
WordPress has just released its latest version – 3.4.2 – with a number of security improvements among other styling updates but there is one very nice feature – now native Twitter embeds can built right in and it couldn’t be easier to implement. All you have to do is copy and paste the direct link to the tweet and voila,…
Broadsword’s site mobilized
Recently we’ve noticed that more
and more people are visiting our site on mobile phones. Never ones to
be afraid of embracing the new marketing trends, we’ve mobilized our
site for quick and easy access to key elements of our site: simplified
Home, Services and About Us pages; a contact form; and our blog.
We’ll be rolling out more pages as we go.
New profile picture size for facebook pages coming
Somewhat annoyingly, facebook will be increasing the profile picture
size for pages on Thursday, April 26. Currently, a profile picture
measures 130 x 125 pixels. From April 26 pictures will measure 166 x 160
pixels.
BSAFE – New branding
BSAFE (Bicycle Safety Awareness For Everyone) is rolling in a new van – and you can’t miss it! Super eye-catching and a great ‘vehicle’ for the program’s sponsors.
Making the most of facebook timeline
Whether you like the new facebook
timeline layout or not, all facebook pages will be switched to the new
format on March 30, so you have until then to learn about the new
features and get your page ready for the switch.
The Growth of the QR Code
Practicing what we preach – QR Code to our mobile web site on our team kitIn recent months it feels as if we have been invaded by QR codes. They lurk everywhere from the corners of magazine adverts to name tags, tickets and business cards.
Scrub Island Advertising and Awareness Campaign
In January 2011 BVI Sotheby’s International Realty engaged Broadsword Communications to develop and execute an advertising and awareness campaign for the real estate opportunities available at Scrub Island, the first new luxury resort to be built in the BVI for over 15 years.