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How to find the right CRM supplier

Key questions to ask potential suppliers when choosing a customer relationship management solution.

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Decide if your business needs a CRM system

Six signs that will tell you if you need a customer relationship management system for your business.

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Business benefits of CRM systems

Key benefits of customer relationship management systems that can help improve customer satisfaction, retention, acquisition and processes.

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Types and examples of CRM software

Understand the main types of CRM systems and find examples of outsourced, off-the-shelf and managed CRM software solutions.

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What is a customer relationship management (CRM) system?

Understand what a customer relationship management system is, how it works and how it can help you turn customer data into actionable insight.

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Customer relationship management

Introduction to customer relationship management, the systems available, and how they can help you to improve sales and productivity.

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Set up an e-commerce website (video tutorial)

Watch our quick video tutorial to learn how to build your e-commerce website, what to put on it and the laws you must follow when selling online.

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Website maintenance: options and requirements

Businesses should keep their websites secure, accurate and up-to-date - here's why and how to do it.

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Test and launch your website

How to successfully test and launch a website, carry out staff training and what to do after the launch.

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Different options for building your website

An overview of different web development options, including building the website yourself, using templates or hiring someone else to build it for you.

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Website layout and wireframing

Understand what makes a good website layout and hierarchy – and how to achieve this with wireframing and good design practices.

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Plan your website content and structure

How to come up with content ideas, and plan, prioritise and organise information for your website.

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Develop a project plan for your website

How to create an effective website project plan and strategy for your business website design and development.

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Set up a small business website

A step-by-step guide to planning and creating a business website that meets the needs of your customers.

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How to implement a content management system

Things to consider when implementing a CMS for your website, from planning to testing and maintenance.

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Choose the best CMS for your business

Consider factors like suppliers, costs, specifications, product features and support to find the best content management system for your business.

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Content management system requirements checklist

Tips to help you decide if you need a content management system for your website and how choose the right type of CMS.

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Advantages of using a content management system

Key benefits of using CMS to manage digital content in your business, and some challenges and problems that can come up.

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Important CMS features and functions

An overview of the most common CMS features to help you manage your organisation's information or web content efficiently.

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What is a content management system?

An overview of the different categories of CMS, including web and enterprise content management systems.

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Content management systems

Introduction to content management systems - the different types, features and advantages a CMS can bring to your business.

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Mobile web design best practice

Find out how to create a mobile-friendly website, and choose between mobile-dedicated, responsive or adaptive design.

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Website navigation best practice

How to develop a simple and consistent navigation scheme to help visitors quickly find the information they require.

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Consistency in web design

Understand how visual elements of website design, including branding and design continuity, can affect the success of your website.

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Characteristics of a user-friendly website

Understand why usability matters in web design and how to design your website to meet user requirements.

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