Posts by Samantha Lyth
Another Website Goes Live
I was delighted earlier in the year to be asked to update the website of York Wedding Industry Network. The aim was to provide a site that looked appealing to couples getting married in York, showcase the members of the Network and be simple enough for a number of the members to update. And here it…
Read MoreCome and Meet Us
Red Kite Services will be exhibiting at the Made in York Business Exhibition and Networking Event on 30th October at the Mercure Hotel, York. We would love you to come along and meet us, find out about our services, try a cake pop and have a chance to win a bottle of wine. Free event…
Read MoreTips for Product Photography
Excellent product photography is essential for selling goods online. Product shots need to be planned thoroughly so that studio time is used to maximise the benefit to your business. Peter Lyth shares his experiences of product photography in this blog.
Read MoreWebsite Building – Travel Site Goes Live
Although I have been busily promoting my website updating service, I also offer a website building service and I am delighted to report that the Embarque Travel website went live this week. Gill Jackson wanted a website that could show case the amazing bespoke holiday service she offers, provide inspiration to travellers and shout about the…
Read MoreWhy My Business is Like parkrun
On Saturday the 12th September I will be lining up at The Knavesmire in York to run my 100th parkrun. I will be joined by family, friends from the running community and friends I’ve made through business. There will be cake! For those of you who don’t know what parkrun is here is a quote…
Read MoreNew Business Partner
I am delighted to announce that as of the 1st September Red Kite Services is a partnership. I have been joined in the business by my husband, Peter who will initially be working on Mondays and Tuesdays, becoming a full time partner in December. Peter is an experienced scientist and we previously worked together in…
Read MoreHow to Create a Marketing Plan in an Hour
This month I have been creating a marketing plan for Red Kite Services. As usual, I was doing a lot of scribbling and taking loads of time doing it. Then I talked to Rebecca Craven at RC Marketing and she shared her advice on how to create a marketing plan in an hour. It was so…
Read MoreNew Logo Design
This year marks the fifth year that Red Kite Services has been trading, I started part-time back in 2010, moving to full time the year after. Since then I have moved into an office and Red Kite Services will be becoming a partnership next month. (more on that to follow) So I thought it was…
Read MoreShout About Your Success
I have just read an article in the local paper about how the local hospital has received an increase in compliments this year and how the number of compliments far outstripped the complaints. I was pleased about this on a number of levels: it was good to hear a good news story about the NHS, it was…
Read More4 Easy Ways to Update Your Website
Remember that pride when you launched your new website? How did it feel to have it all completed and ready to share with customers? But, a website is never finished or completed: you need to stay committed to regularly updating it. Here are 4 easy ways to update your website They don’t need to take lots of time,…
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