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.

Introducing Grumpy Git's Road Trip - Vanlife UK

An introduction to my alter ego, Grumpy Git and his plans for travelling to 30 countries in the UK and Europe.

Elton Cilliers

Sep 5, 20213 min read

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

Jun 20, 20217 min read

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 28, 20213 min read

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 14, 20216 min read

Website design payment plan options

Happy to announce that I now offer interest-free monthly payment plans for website builds of £999 or more, choose from 3,6 or 10-month plans

Elton Cilliers

May 11, 20213 min read

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 6, 202111 min read

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

May 5, 20215 min read

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 27, 20212 min read

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 16, 20213 min read

Tips for choosing a web designer

Tips on choosing a website designer that can deliver a highly converting and ranking website.

Elton Cilliers

Apr 10, 20216 min read

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 9, 20213 min read

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 5, 202112 min read

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

Apr 3, 20214 min read

Affordable website design

Affordable website design and build services for creative small business owners and freelancers.

Elton Cilliers

Mar 27, 20217 min read

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 12, 20214 min read

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

Mar 5, 20215 min read

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 26, 20217 min read

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 20, 20214 min read

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 19, 20214 min read

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