When somebody reviews Your business on GoMy, search engines like Google read the page and index it in their results. The more reviews you get from different people (locations) will tell Google that more people are interested in your business – The more interest and interaction you have, the stronger you will become in the Google search engine results.

“Reviews are very good for your Google ranking!!!”

ADDING REVIEWS TO YOUR GoMy LISTING

Adding reviews to your GoMy listing is simple, and the person leaving a review doesn’t need a login to the site (Reviews can be left totally anonymously)

Our staff check all reviews for their integrity, and we make sure no business is receiving a personal attack should the reviews be negative or damaging.

1. Give a friend, supplier, customer etc a link to your GoMy listing (find your business)
2. Ask them to click on the “Write a New Review” button
3. Choose ‘Anonymous Review’
4. Write a review and click ‘Submit’
   …It’s that simple

You can help out your fellow local businesses by adding a review for them too.

Feel free to ask any questions – I am always happy to help!

Dylan
Add me as a GoMy contact

Next post – The strength of blogging

This week I wanted to offer you a link back to your website in exchange for you adding a link to your listing on GoMy.

A backlink is a link from one website to another which search engines class as a ‘vote’. The more ‘backlinks’ you get, means more people are finding your content useful so they’re “essentially voting for your site”. Search engines place a lot of importance to the backlinks (votes) you get, and you should do the same!

GET A BACKLINK FROM GoMy

Simply fill out your details below and we will set up the backlink for you:

We will add the link to your listing and email you back with details on how to link back to your GoMy profile.

Feel free to ask me any questions – I am always happy to help!

Dylan

Next post – Reviews, and how they benefit your business

Clicking the social media links on your business profile gives search engines (like Google) a helping hand in finding you.

Just a quick and simple click of your mouse gives the search engines an extra thumbs up when ranking your business in the search results.

Just 2 simple steps to help your business rank higher:

1. Find your business on GoMy and click through to your business profile
2. Click on the social media links on the right hand side of the page

You can:
Google +1 your business
Like your business profile on Facebook
or add a Tweet to your Twitter account

You can even help your local home page by clicking the social media links on the right hand side of your local town.

We are always happy to help so feel free to ask any social media questions relating to your business on GoMy.

Dylan
Add me as a GoMy contact

Next post – Linking to your website / Social media profile

There are plenty of fun and exciting things to do in Lancashire, from the age old classics like Blackpool Tower, to a much more modern choice of adventure sports, art projects and great places for the whole family.

This list has been put together by popular searched results and user views – My personal favourite is the Modern Warfare Live Laser Combat located in Preston – If you haven’t tried this before, it feels like a more modern version of paint ball. Although you don’t get the bruises, you can replace the macho pain threshold with something much more exciting… Smoke grenades and flash grenades!!!

1. Blackpool Pleasure Beach (Fairground / Theme Park)
0870 444 5566 – Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 1BB
With over 125 rides, attractions and shows, there is something for everyone at Blackpool Pleasure Beach. There’s everything from thrilling white-kuckle rides – the Pepsi Max Big One, Grand National and the latest rollercoaster: Infusion – to leisurely cruises around the River Caves. For the kids – Beaver Creek Theme Park, home to Bradley Beaver and his very own Log Flume amongst many other child friendly rides.

2. Ski Rossendale (Ski Slopes)
01706 226457 – Haslingden Old Road, Rossendale, Lancashire BB4 8RR
You don’t have to worry about equipment as ski, snowboard and helmet hire are included in the price at Ski Rossendale. One of the best snow sport venues in the North West, the centre consists of three slopes which vary in difficulty, height and gradient.

3. Modern Warfare Live Laser Combat (Combat Games)
0845 034 5881 – Black Moss Wood, Chipping, Lancashire PR3 2NY
A modern alternative to paint ball shooting, Modern Warfare takes combat games to an all new level.

4. Bowland Wild Boar Park (Wildlife Parks & Farms)
01995 61554 – Forest of Bowland, Chipping, Lancashire PR3 2QT
Beautiful wooded countryside where you can view wild boar, longhorn cows and other animals. Picnics, walks, wildlife, hand feed animals, kids tractor play are and much more.

5. Go Ape – High Wire Forest Adventure (Outdoor Attractions)
0845 643 9215 – Rivington Lane, Rivington, Lancashire BL6 7SB
If you are wild enough to climb 30ft up a rope ladder, swing like tarzan into a giant rope net, zip wire through trees, crawl through tunnels and tackle high wire rope bridges? then you’re ready to Go Ape!

6. Louis Tussauds Waxworks (Tourist Attractions)
01253 625953 – 87-89 Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire FY1 5AA
Louis Tussaud’s Waxworks is the place to be to mingle with the stars. Walk down the red carpet into the world of A list celebrities to the tabloids favourites in “Celeb City”. Visit the Rock factory where you can come face to face with Robbie Williams and Madonna and dare to venture into the Chamber of Horrors with its gruesome collection of monsters and ghouls.

7. Helmshore Textstyles Museum (Museums)
01706 218838 – Holcombe Road, Helmshore, Lancashire BB4 4NP
Explore the true story of the Lancashire Textile Industry from the 18th Century to the present day. Soak in the memorable atmosphere of these majestic mills and discover textile treasures from famous inventors.

8. Lancaster Castle (Historic Buildings)
01524 64998 – Shire Hall, Lancaster, Lancashire LA1 1YJ
Lancaster Castle is owned by Her Majesty the Queen, who is the ‘Duke of Lancaster’. As well as being a fortification the Castle is also one of Europe’s longest serving operational prisons.

9. Sandcastle Waterpark (Waterparks)
01253 343602 – Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire FY4 1LW
Sandcastle Waterpark, Blackpool is the UK’s Largest Indoor Waterpark and with 18 slides and attractions, the Sandcastle is a great choice for making a splash.

10. Camelot Theme Park (Theme Park)
01257 455001 – Park Hall Road, Chorley, Lancashire PR7 5LP
Camelot is a medieval Kingdom offering a legendary day out for families with children of all ages. Knights, Jousting, Rides.

I hope this list has been useful to you – If you would like to see a list of more Attractions in Lancashire, you can find them all by searching you local areas here .

The grant, available via the Learning and Skills Council and the North West Development Agency, has been introduced to support relevant and challenging learning and development activities for leaders, senior managers or key decision makers in companies across the North West.

Utilising the grant, local business leaders can benefit from The Safety Group’s practical Risk Management programme, which has been designed to increase the awareness and knowledge of the legal obligations of senior personnel within business in relation to people management and risk reduction strategies.

The Safety Group’s comprehensive programme will provide managers with the necessary skills to reduce potential risk within companies in terms of health and safety, employment law, finance, fire, security, business continuity and accident management.

Providing an element of ongoing mentoring from a fully qualified Risk Consultant, The Safety Group will bring increased awareness of risk management and the utilisation of polices and procedures to improve business quality and efficiencies.

Stuart Beaumont, co-founder and director of The Safety Group commented: “Managing a company’s risks helps to prevent accidents and ill health to workers and members of the public. Accidents and sickness can shatter lives and harm a business if productivity is hindered, equipment is damaged, insurance costs increase or court proceedings are filed.

“We are delighted to be able to tap into Government funding to support the development of the North West’s senior managers and directors. The recession saw many businesses slash training budgets but with this grant companies can now access vital training where we can help them formulate bespoke risk management strategies and actively reduce potential risk in the work place.

“Our ethos is all about practical solutions to clients’ problems with an emphasis on a hands-on service. This provides our clients with real added value to their business from a legal, insurance and commercial perspective.”

A maximum support of up to £3,000 per company is available, for up to 3 managers in organisations employing between 5 and 249 people, and 2 leaders in organisations employing 250 – 999 people.

To secure the funding businesses are required to contribute approximately 1/3 of the total training cost. For example, for a manager to receive the maximum £1,000 grant, a business must contribute £500 towards the total of the £1,500 training cost. So for an outlay of £1500 to train three managers, a company can receive an additional £3000 to support the development of its risk management.

To find out more about funding and The Safety Group’s comprehensive Risk Assessment programme, contact The Safety Group on 0845 224 7013 or email solutions@thesafetygroup.co.uk for a free consultation. Or visit www.thesafetygroup.co.uk for more information.

The Safety Group Ltd is a leading Health, Safety, Employment Law and Risk Management consultancy offering expert advice and guidance to businesses in the public and private sectors. It works with organisations, both large and small, to ensure compliance with complex legal requirements. Based in Altrincham and operating on a national level, it provides services to clients in sectors such as construction, housing, leisure, healthcare, property, engineering, manufacturing, transport, warehousing and private education.

Founder and CEO for Impetus, Gary Armstrong said “it has been a wonderful opportunity to work together and help each other build our respective businesses thus confirming the philosophy that runs through each Impetus Wealth Group, that of collaboration and relationship…”.

He went on further to say “We hope to see Impetus Wealth Groups throughout each major town and city in the UK and it is our relationship with GoMy that will no doubt enable this to take place….”

Impetus Wealth Groups are a revolutionary concept in Business Networking and Learning; Wealth Groups are made up of exceptional business owners and professionals who are serious about growing their business. As part of their membership they receive access to Impetus’s Business Breakfast plus free business coaching, training and access to the Impetus Boardroom Forum, an offline platform of shared learning and collaboration. Impetus represents a paradigm shift in business networking with the emphasis being on referrals, support and relationships.

For more details on how the partnership between Impetus Wealth Groups and GoMy.co.uk can benefit your business, please contact us Here

This list has been compiled using popularity, searched results and user views – My personal favourite for Manchester is Blacksticks (Number 2).

1. Bem Brasil Bar & Restaurant (Latin American)
0161 923 6888 – 58 Lever Street, Manchester M1 1FJ

2. Blacksticks Restaurant (English / Modern)
0161 788 7227 – 221 Monton Road, Manchester M30 9PN

3. El Rincon (Spanish & Tapas)
0161 839 8819 – 244 Deansgate, Manchester M3 4BQ

4. Akbars Restaurant (Indian)
0161 834 8444 – 73-83 Liverpool Road, Manchester M3 4NQ

5. Yang Sing (Chinese)
0161 236 2200 – 34 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4JY

6. The Grill On The Alley (English)
0161 833 3465 – 5 Ridgefield, Manchester M2 6EG

7. Shimla Pinks (Indian)
0161 831 7099 – Crown Square, Manchester M3 3HA

8. Restaurant Bar & Grill (English)
0161 839 1999 – 14 John Dalton Street, Manchester M2 6JR

9. Koh Samui (Thai Traditional)
0161 237 9511 – 16 Princess Street, Manchester M1 4NB

10. Lounge 10 (French)
0161 834 1331 – 10 Tib Street, Manchester M2 4JB

I hope this list has been useful to you – If you would like to see a more comprehensive list of all Manchester based restaurants, you can view them all right here Manchester Restaurants

“The choice is yours” We can link this feature directly to your website or to a Silver listing which we will include in all relevant searches.

The Silver listing comes packed with even more features! – In addition to your main trading address we give you 3 extra locations to choose / add / change anytime you like… Running a promotion in Manchester? Opening a new office in Oldham? or want to get noticed in your neighbouring towns? No problem, you can use your 3 extra locations to your best advantage.

The space is limited as we only have 3 slots per Town / City available.

If you would like to find out more, see examples of other businesses, or just hear about the benefits of what GoMy can do to help your business – Drop us an email Here and let us know what area suits you best.

Looking forward to hearing from you – The GoMy Team

We have to thank everyone who sent an email telling us they loved it.

On the left hand side of a users profile page you will see a bar graph called “My Review Stats” – this shows a breakdown of how many places that person has reviewed and the star ratings they have been dishing out.

If you click the link below “See all my stats” you will get a pretty neat breakdown of Areas and Categories that user has been reviewing.

Remember “the geeky stuff is the new cool”

As a main Yamaha dealer, Flitwick Motorcycles offer a full range of new models and a great selection of quality used Motorcycles and accessories. Their helpful and extremely knowledgeable staff makes your buying experience a pleasurable one.

Established for more than 25 years Flitwick Motorcycles have an excellent reputation for unrivalled quality, service, and friendly customer care. As a family run business with a genuine care for the discerning motorcyclist, Flitwick Motorcycles have picked up a large following of loyal customers, happy riders and plenty of motorcycle fans.

Being the only authorised Yamaha Motorcycle dealers in Bedfordshire, they stock the full range of Yamaha Motorcycles, combined with an impressive selection of quality used bikes.

If you are interested in taking a test ride on your favourite dream machine, just give them a call to arrange it – Naturally you will be required to have a licence and the correct ID, but the folks over at shop will certainly take care of you.

Want to find out about the latest events and ride outs – Or do you just fancy a chat? You can get involved by joining their forum Here

Fantastic finance deals, low deposits, long affordable terms, plenty of great new and used Motorcycles, 10% off vouchers just for getting your bike serviced, this place is like Disneyland to riders – Well worth a visit if your in the area.

Make sure you visit the on-line special offer section to see their latest bargains.

You can call Flitwick Motorcycles on 01525 712197 or check out their website Here