In the fast-paced landscape of today’s business world, the embrace of technology has become synonymous with progress and efficiency. A recent article “Irish manufacturers warn of further cost increases as hiring is forecast to slow sharply” in the Sunday Business Post by Lorcan Allen sheds light on the evolving trends in corporate strategies, revealing…
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Success at the MBA Association Strategy 2023 Competition!
Friday 10th November marked a defining moment for the SETU Team as we clinched victory at the prestigious MBA Association Strategy Competition 2023, hosted in the inspiring corporate offices of Flutter. I’m thrilled to share that this victory is especially sweet for me, as it marks my second time securing this esteemed award. Thank you…
What Is Digitisation and How Can It Benefit Your Organisation?
In the age of digital transformation, businesses are continuously seeking ways to stay relevant, competitive, and efficient. A key driver of this evolution is digitisation, the first step in companies Digital Transformation journey, digitisation is a concept that holds the potential to revolutionise the way organisations operate. But what exactly is digitisation, and how…
Graphedia Awarded EcoMerit Green Certification
We are pleased to announce Graphedia have been awarded Ecomerit Green certification. We have been working with EcoMerit to create a bespoke environmental improvement plan for our business and develop our green credentials. We will continue support and measure progress over time, as we implement actions from the plan. Using the Green for Micro project…
Someone is cloning your Business Instagram account and taking your customers money (What to do)
In recent times cloning of business social Media platforms has rapidly increased and is still on an upward trend which can be a threat to your business especially with the reliance on these platforms with its ever developing industry It has come to our attention recently that more and more businesses are having their Instagram…
Graphedia Achieve Google Partner Status for 6 years in a row
Graphedia are very proud to have achieved Google Partner Status for Google AdWords for Search ads, Display Ads, Shopping Ads, Mobile Ads & Video Google Partner Status means we are recognized for: Maximizing campaign success for our clients Driving client growth by maintaining clients’ campaigns Demonstrating Google Ads skills and expertise with certifications. What…
Consumer insights for Google Search Phrases
See a list of top keyphrases that you may find interesting and apply to your own business. Are you using any of the types of phrases below in your blogs, content and meta data? What people are searching Early gift shopping YoY searches for “best christmas” have grown 30% Ex: best christmas gifts 2021,…
Running with the Wolfpack guest post for Visit Wexford
Pleasure to write an article for visit wexford, about my 3 favourite running routes with the Wolfhounds in wexford town. Enjoying below Running with the Wolfpack 3 scenic dog friendly runs around Wexford Town You can read full article here https://www.visitwexford.ie/running-in-wexford/ My name is Niall Reck from Wexford, a leisure runner and local business owner…
€9,000 Digitalisation Vouchers for companies of 10 employees & over
A new fund available through Enterprise Ireland to provide strategic intervention for any eligible company wishing to develop a digital adaption plan Digitalisation Voucher The new Digitalisation Voucher is a 100% funded grant which provides support to companies as they seek to access the expertise needed to develop a digital roadmap for their business. This…
Gus, The Sleeping Irish Wolfhound Puppy
Irish wolfhound puppy sleeping 😴 Graphedia helping your company make sales while you sleep, having a little fun with one of the new members of the family here Enjoy https://youtu.be/HMST5mCig-k
Our Top 10 logo designs we created this year (so far)
Our Top 10 logo designs we created this year (so far) In no particular order 😊 Let us know what you think #logos #logodesigner #logodesigners #digitalmarketing #besuperlative #branding For more logo designs click here
Changing the VAT Rates on your eCommerce Store back to 23%
On March 1st the VAT rate in Ireland will go back to 23% from 21%. (Booooooo) Below is a guide describing how to change the VAT Rate on your eCommerce (WooCommerce) Website. Log into the backend of your WordPress website as you normally would. On the left-hand menu go to your WooCommerce settings page WooCommerce…
Shop Local Online this year – Shop & Support Irish
We have put together a list of local Ecommerce businesses that we have worked with that you can shop online while stuck at home this pandemic. All offering Click and collect, delivery within a day. We hope you can support some of these superlative businesses and remember shopping local online helps protects jobs and communities….
We’re hiring – Web Programmer (Filled)
This position has been filled Graphedia are looking to recruit a Senior Web Programmer to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a creative and vibrant work environment. We offer flexibility and freedom in return for passion and commitment. It is a relaxed work atmosphere with a great team of people….
Very Important Changes Concerning the GDPR Amendments affecting Websites
In April 2020, following a survey carried out by the Data Protection Commission (DPC), a report was published into the usage of cookies and tracking technologies on Irish websites and mobile apps. Do you need to do anything, YES YOU DO Any website, has until 5 October 2020 to comply with new laws governing…
Changing the VAT Rates on your eCommerce Store
On September 1st the VAT rate in Ireland will temporarily change. Below is a guide describing how to change the VAT Rate on your eCommerce (WooCommerce) Website. Log into the backend of your WordPress website as you normally would. On the left-hand menu go to your WooCommerce settings page WooCommerce > Settings On the…
New Update ~~~ €2500 in Online Grants Now Available to Trade Online
Government Announcment today Online Trading Grants extended with grants available up to €2,500 to get your business selling online The support is available to cover 90% (previously 50%) of the costs of an online initiative and recipients can claim up to €2,500 The vouchers are targeted at businesses with the following profile: Limited or no…
Graphedia Win Customer Excellence Award 2019
Graphedia Win Customer Excellence Award at the County Kildare Chamber Business Awards 2019 Sponsored by the Treacy Group. Graphedia are delighted to have won the County Kildare Chamber Customer Excellence Award at a glittering Black Tie awards ceremony in the Killashee Hotel Kildare recently. Graphedia were judged by a panel of experts who recognised Graphedia’s…
Carve On win the Ecommerce Award 2019 sponsored by Graphedia
Carve On win the Ecommerce Award sponsored by Graphedia at the County Kildare Business Awards 2019 Over 360 business leaders from across Kildare attended the Kildare Business Awards Gala Ball in association with Kildare County Council and LEO Kildare on Friday night in The Killashee Hotel 3 finalists were shortlisted for the award on the…
Online Ecommerce Ideas for Halloween ~ Will you Trick or Treat your Customers
Halloween is a great chance for retailers to connect with their customers in ways that aren’t available any other time of the year. Halloween-themed promotions and creative marketing can help your business pique customer interest and bring new people through the door and to your website. Shopping trends of millennials show they are more willing…
Online Trading Voucher Scheme Get up to €2,500 in Grant Funding!
To get 10,000 Irish businesses online for the first time and to get a further 2,000 Irish SMEs trading online over a period of two years, the Government have introduced a “trade-online” voucher scheme as part of the National Digital Strategy. This allows businesses to secure funding for 90% of their projects spend, up…
Graphedia Sponsor the ECommerce Award in the 2019 County Kildare Chamber Business Awards.
One of the most recognised, reputable business awards in the country, Graphedia are very proud to sponsor the Ecommerce Award this year. The awards on the 29th of November in the Killashee Hotel, recognise the efforts businesses are making year on year to thrive and succeed. If you a Kildare Business and have an Ecommerce…
Selling & Taking Payments Online: Prepare for upcoming ‘Strong Customer Authentication’ (SCA) regulation before September 14th
This is a new security measure to cut card fraud and is fast approaching. It is important that you act on this, if you do not it is highly likely that customers will start experiencing problems paying online after September 14th At present the only information that is required when making an online payment…
Our Latest Star Trek Inspired Ad for the €2500 Trading Online Grant
Graphedia €2500 Trading Online Grant Ad : Star Trek Inspired, Our New Ad to promote Ecommerce Website design & the Trading Online Voucher Scheme – up to €2,500 grant available Grow your business and sell online today with Graphedia.com, with help from this Government grant scheme, designed to assist small businesses. We are all ears,…
Pittman Traffic and Safety Solutions win the Ecommerce Award sponsored by Graphedia
Pittman Traffic and Safety Solutions win the Ecommerce Award sponsored by Graphedia at the County Kildare Business Awards 2018 Over 360 business leaders from across Kildare attended the Kildare Business Awards Gala Ball in association with Kildare County Council and LEO Kildare on Friday night in The K Club. 3 finalists were shortlisted for the…
Santas Magical Trail Kildare Website is Live
The Award Winning Santas Magical Trail website is now live. Now in its 10th year the website is a more robust reliable system, that can deliver and perform, meeting customers expectations. (Santas Magical Trail 2018 Launch, Niall from Graphedia, dressed up as an elf with the team from Clanard Court Hotel promoting the Sleep over…
Bride Street Gang are back for Wexford Marathon Team Relay 2018
Graphedias one of the sponsors of this years Wexford Maratho, are sponsoring team “Bride Street Gang” in entering the Wexford Marathon 2108 Team Relay. The team consists of Niall Reck (owner of Graphedia.com) and his fellow Bride Street childhood buddies, Dermot Foley, Gavin Hayes & Paul Hillis, who all grew up in the mean…
Speed Update from Google: Page Speed for Mobile Search Rankings
Starting in July 2018, Google will use mobile page speed as a ranking in their mobile search results. People want to be able to find answers to their questions as fast as possible — studies show that people really care about the speed of a page. Although speed has been used in ranking for some…
Google Analytics Data Retention and the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Over the past year Google has shared how they are preparing to meet the requirements of the GDPR, the new data protection law coming into force on May 25, 2018. Today they are sharing more about important product changes that may impact your Google Analytics data, and other updates in preparation for the GDPR. This is…
Sunday Independents Article on Graphedia “Designer’s firm grasp of Reality”
Sean Gallagher with Niall Rec, managing director of graphedia.com. Photo: Steve Humphreys 15th March 2018 Article by Entrepreneur Sean Gallagher in the Sunday Independent on the 25th March 2018 Striking a balance in business between enjoying what we do and making time for family and community is something that many entrepreneurs struggle with. It’s a…
Santas Magical Trail wins top Ecommerce Award
The Clanard Court Hotel in Athy, operators of Santas Magical Trail has scooped top ECommerce award at the Kildare Business Awards 2017. Santa’s Magical Trail – a fun filled and action-packed experience for children young and old! Now in their 9th year Kildare’s Santa experience was recognised for its ECommerce excellence. The awards took place…
Children’s charity Sensational Kids launch new website Sponsored by Graphedia
Award winning children’s charity Sensational Kids has launched its new website which has been proudly sponsored by Kildare Website Design company Graphedia. The charity provides affordable and accessible child development services for children of all abilities, including those with special needs and other developmental delays. The website was built from the ground up, importing data…
Graphedia Scoops Top Google Award – 2017 EMEA Mobile Ads Certification Challenge Award
Graphedia is proud to announce we’ve just won a top award from Google. Graphedia are certified Google Partners, as a digital agency we have been recognised as a Winner of the 2017 EMEA Mobile Ads Certification Challenge. One of the Top Average Highest Scores in Ireland Niall Reck attained the top mark. Google Partners…
Graphedia Sponsor Kildare Business Ecommerce Award 2017
Graphedia Sponsor the ECommerce Award in the 2017 County Kildare Chamber Business Awards. One of the most recognised, reputable business awards in the country. The awards in November in the K Club, recognise the efforts businesses are making year on year to thrive and succeed. Graphedia is one of the largest creators of Ecommerce Websites…
Graphedia achieve EcoMerit Environmental Certification
Graphedia are the latest company to achieve EcoMerit Environmental Certification. This leading Digital Design Agency recognises the importance of sustainability in a modern business, and chose EcoMerit as a tool to guide them on their journey, through the Greensave Program with Wexford Chamber of Commerce. Wexford Chamber alongside Econcertive, Wexford Local Enterprise Office and Wexford…
Has Your Website Been Hacked? What to Do if You Face an Attack of Reputation Online
Website Defacement: Attack of Reputation Online Before the widespread use of the Internet, vandals who wished to make a point—or just make a name for themselves—were limited to physical vandalization. They might grab a can of spray paint and throw their logo on the side of a store or take some other similar action. Today,…
Graphedia have been certified AdWords Mobile specialists
Continuing from our success at being awarded Google AdWords Partners for AdWords Search Ads last year, Graphedia have been certified AdWords Mobile specialists under the Google Partner Programme showing Our new specialization recognizes that Graphedia has demonstrated expertise and sustained client performance in mobile advertising. The Google AdWords certification is a professional accreditation that…
Graphedia Sponsor & Take part in Wexford Marathon
We had a lot of fun being involved and taking part at this years Wexford Marathon, we had two teams enter “The Bride Street Gang” consisting of Niall Reck, Gavin Hayes, Dermot Foley and honorary Bride Street Member Alison Redmond from Kildare. The Second Team was Called “the Graphedia Babes” Which was Helen Sinnott,…
What to do when a Competitor’s Ad Shows Up when Googling Your Business Name
You have just done a search on google for your name, and look there is a competitor paying for top position for your name. A.K.A: They are being parasites (or maybe they don’t know this is happening). Following are some tips to let you know your rights. A competitor bidding on your company’s name…
Proud to be a Sponsor of this years Wexford Marathon
Graphedia Are very Proud to be a Sponsor of this years #wexfordmarathon Wexford Marathon 11th of June 2017, in support of the nominated charity “Its good to talk”…… We will also have a couple of Graphedia Teams for the relay so look forward to whooping all of you who try and get the title 😊 …
Supporting the H&D 10 Mile Run ~ This one is for the carers
9th of April 2017 over 2000 people run and walk the 10 k & 10 mile Hope & Dream to help raise money for 2 fantastic charities, Wexford Home Hospice & the Hope Centre. 2 great charities that care for people diagnosed with cancer and also care for the families affected by Cancer. There…
“Ask” Campaign: Mental Health, One conversation can save a life.
A new mental health awareness campaign was launched this week by Mayor Frank Staples and the Wexford County Council. The campaign takes the form of a series of 4 posters, each poster depicts a person removing their happy-face mask to show their “unhappy face” underneath indicating their true feelings. The team at Graphedia where…
Selling Online? Don’t Miss Out on Your Pot of Gold This St. Patrick’s Day
When you think of major holidays for eCommerce websites, you probably think of Christmas, Valentine’s Day, and Mother’s Day. Most people wouldn’t think of St. Patrick’s Day as a holiday people spend a lot of money on. However, according to the History Channel, more than $4.14 billion dollars are spent on St. Patrick’s Day…
Graphedia Proud Sponsors of 2017 Wexford Business Awards
Graphedia are proud to be one of the sponsors at the 2017 Wexford Business awards, The awards now in their 9th year, the Wexford Business Awards, are county wide awards that recognise the entrepreneurialism, innovation, diversity and talent of businesses of all sizes and across all sectors. “We were very pleased to be able to support…
Love is in the Air (Valentines Day) Online Tips
Some top tips to help you promote your business Online for the lovers out there Do you Know Shoppers are surfing for cards, chocolates, flowers and jewellery for their loved ones. Don’t forget to check what is trending among hotel breaks and candlelit meals. Searches for romantic gifts soar by 427% in February as…
Is Your Site Secure? Changes In Upcoming Google Chrome, And Why Your Site Should Have An SSL certificate!
All of us here at Graphedia are conscious of security when it comes to using the Internet. They say that practice makes perfect, and we completely agree. That is why we are constantly improving on our techniques to practices to be bets at what we do. That’s how we can spot a dodgy site…
What Is The Dark Web? (The Good, The Bad & The Ugly)
Dark Web : the part of the World Wide Web that is only accessible by means of special software, allowing users and website operators to remain anonymous or untraceable. A little bit to help you understand the good, the bad and the ugly of “the dark web”. By now, pretty much everyone is aware that…
Niall honoured with Paul Harris Fellowship
Niall has been a member of the Rotary Club of Wexford for over 5 years, lately having become the President of the club. At this years Christmas Party Niall was awarded the Paul Harris Fellowship Award. Jurgen Sassman, Hon Sec of Rotary Wexford, also addressed the Rotarians. He commented on the success of the…
Kildare Now Win Ecommerce Social Media Award Sponsored by Graphedia
Congratulations to Team at Kildare Now for Winning the Ecommerce Social Media Award at this Years North Kildare Business Awards 2016 held in the K Club in November. Commercial Manager of KildareNow Anna Fortune accepted the award with Content Manager Senan Hogan and Multimedia Account Manager Louise Cunningham. Launched only 15 months ago, KildareNow won…
Google Partner status awarded for Graphedia (for being superlative)
Graphedia have been awarded Partner status with google on their expertise with Google Adwords. The Google AdWords certification is a professional accreditation that Google offers to individuals who demonstrate proficiency in basic and advanced aspects of AdWords. An AdWords certification allows Google to recognize Graphedia as an expert in online advertising. Achieving Partner status…