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.

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 12, 20216 min read

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...

Elton Cilliers

Feb 5, 20219 min read

100 Social media questions to encourage engagement

100 Social Media questions to get your audience engaged on your content. Get 200 if you join my newsletter.

Elton Cilliers

Jan 30, 20215 min read

Google My Business For Small Business Owners

If you are a small business owner and have not registered your business on Google My Business, you are missing a very important trick and...

Elton Cilliers

Jan 29, 20214 min read

My values - Working with Elton

What is it like working with The Online Presence Guy? What are his values? This blog is designed to answer these questions.

Elton Cilliers

Jan 24, 202113 min read

How do I identify my ideal client?

Identifying your ideal client profile is crucial in streamlining your marketing strategy. In this post, we explore why it's so important!

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Jan 15, 20214 min read

The £699 website deal - affordable websites for all

A professional website for just £499. Work with a web designer with over 30 years of experience in the industry.

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Jan 13, 20216 min read

5 Jobs You Should Hire A Copywriter For

Guest blog by Concetta Cassidy providing 5 reasons why you should hire a copywriter for your business.

Elton Cilliers

Jan 1, 20214 min read

What are virtual photoshoots?

What are virtual photoshoots and what do you need to undertake one? What kind of quality can you expect?

Elton Cilliers

Dec 24, 20205 min read

Small Business Support Squad - Facebook Group

The Small Business Support Squad Facebook Group. A group for freelancers by freelancers. Get help and support with your startup.

Elton Cilliers

Dec 23, 20206 min read

What is the best time to post to Instagram?

In truth, whilst you will find many articles and blog posts that suggest the best times to post, these are simply guidelines and are...

Elton Cilliers

Dec 18, 20203 min read

5 Reasons Why You Should Hire A Virtual Assistant For Your Small Business

What does a virtual assistant do? What is a virtual assistant? This blog provides 5 examples of how a virtual assistant can help you.

Elton Cilliers

Dec 11, 20204 min read

How often should I post to Instagram? - 2021

How often should I post to Instagram? A question I've been asked and see asked on a regular basis. This blog post exists to answer this.

Elton Cilliers

Dec 7, 20205 min read

Are Wix websites bad for SEO?

Are Wix websites bad for SEO? Are Wix websites good for SEO? This blog post looks at the myths surrounding Wix and Squarespace websites.

Elton Cilliers

Nov 23, 202010 min read

Resistance to business coaching

Being open to feedback and/or coaching is key to being a successful freelancer or small business owner.

Elton Cilliers

Nov 20, 20204 min read

Virtual Personal Brand Photoshoot

Are you looking for new personal brand images for your website or social media? Virtual photoshoots allow you to get great results from home

Elton Cilliers

Nov 16, 20205 min read

Online business headshot service

Virtual headshot photoshoots for freelancers and small business owners around the globe! Fun. Easy. Efficient. Great Value Virtual Shoots.

Elton Cilliers

Nov 6, 20202 min read

Five reasons your small business needs a business plan

Five reasons why your small business needs a business plan.

Elton Cilliers

Oct 22, 20205 min read