The Jays Media Blog

Your business runs on spreadsheets, emails, and notebooks. It’s time for an upgrade. Learn how a custom web application can automate your work, manage your data, and give you a powerful, unique advantage over your competition. This is the next step beyond a simple website.

Is your website a 24/7 sales tool or a digital ghost town? Your website’s design might be scaring away potential customers. Here are 5 common (and fixable) problems.

Discover how Irish small businesses can dominate local search results. This guide covers Google Business Profile optimization, local keyword research, online reviews, and local link building to drive more customers.

Your website is a crucial investment, often the first impression potential customers have of your business. Choosing the right partner to build it is a major decision. Whether you’re a startup in Dublin, a shop in Galway, or a service provider in Cork, finding a web developer who understands your needs is key. But with […]

One of the first questions any small business asks when considering a new website is: “How much is this going to cost?” The honest answer is, “it depends.” But that’s not very helpful, is it? While every project is unique, we can definitely look at realistic ballpark figures for businesses here in Ireland. Think of […]

When it comes to building a new website for your business, one of the first and most important decisions is choosing the right platform. The two most common paths are using a popular Content Management System (CMS) like WordPress, or commissioning a fully custom-built website. Think of it like this: WordPress is like renting a […]

SEO, or Search Engine Optimisation, sounds technical, but its goal is simple: making your website more attractive to search engines like Google so you appear higher in the search results when local customers look for what you offer. For small businesses in Ireland, getting found locally is crucial. Here’s a plain English guide to the […]

Getting found by local customers on Google is crucial for almost every Irish small business. While full Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is complex, there are several powerful actions you can take yourself, right now, for free, to improve your visibility. 1. Master Your Google Business Profile (Again!) Yes, we’ve mentioned it before, but it’s that […]

Think of your website like your business’s physical premises. Would you be happy greeting customers in a shop that hasn’t been updated in 5-10 years? Probably not! Your website is your digital storefront, and it needs to stay fresh, functional, and professional. A website built even a few years ago might now be slow, insecure, […]

So, you know you need a website, but what should actually go on it? Planning your content is just as important as the design. Great content answers your visitors’ questions, builds trust, and guides them towards becoming a customer. Here are the essential pages and content elements every Irish small business website should have: 1. […]