Offsite backups
There was a time when the word “Offsite backups” sent confusing shakes down the spine not quite knowing, how, what and where things were going, stored and secured. If we look at the big players in online storage it seems that they’ve certainly got a better setup and understanding than all of us put together […]
Saving yourself with backups
The NHS have just published that some of their systems have been attacked and hacked by Ransomeware. It’s not surprising considering they are using antiquated versions of windows, but saying that they do have a whole army of IT and security experts at their disposal so how on earth can you stay safe. The first […]
Taking bookings online for your riding centre
Some of our clients have asked about being able to take bookings for the riding centre via their website and that includes taking the payment via an online payment gateway like Paypal. During those conversations we have thrashed out the pros and cons that make it viable and at the same time problematic. On the […]
Starting a new business
The dream of starting a new business is very exciting and for many it is the idea of working in the equine sector that makes all the difference, but let’s not forget that it is still a job that needs hard work, planning and effort to succeed. I thought it may be useful to list out […]
Cyber attacks are on the increase
PC security is something we all know about but don’t really consider as not many people have been hard hit by the dark web bandits that send out their evil software to do real damage, but a recent attack on one of our riding centres has changed that forever. A ransomware attack on a riding centre […]
Improving the success of your ads for your equestrian business
You have the power to make a difference! With most banner ads delivering terrible returns for your spend and even worse conversion rates, we need to look within to see what people want and respond to. The mere idea of bolting on an advert to the side of a social media platform, when you know […]
Saddlery photography
We have a studio in which we can photograph your saddlery in high definition. The product shots we take will highlight the quality of your saddles and bridles with particular attention paid to the leather, stitching, metalwork and overerall quality. By working in our studio we can guarantee the image quality as we […]
Website design for Saddlers and Saddlery shops
If you are a saddler or have a saddlery shop then how well are you promoting your services online as I can assure you , you’re customers are hanging out there. One of our local saddlers, Spragg Saddlery came to us asking for help back in 2010. We looked at their brand and product/services. It […]
Do you really need a mobile app for your riding centre?
We’ve all heard of smartphones and the apps that you can get for them, be it games, or banking tools. So have you ever considered one for your riding centre? I’m a great believer in technology helping riding centres but over the years of developing the riding centre computer booking software I have learned […]
The importance of having a mobile compatible website for riding centres and stables
Back in 1997 there were about 1 million website and 10 years on there were over 150 million. Between 2007 to 2015 there was an increase in mobile websites rising from 1 million to over 150 million. It’s an undeniable trend that you cannot turn your nose up at. For riding centres looking to engage […]
