64% Of Consumers Trust Review Websites In 2020

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 2:10pm

In a recent study by Feefo , it was found that 64% of consumers not only use review websites to help inform their purchase decisions, but they trust those reviews too. The importance of this cannot be underplayed, as it provides businesses with a big opportunity to improve their profits - if they succeed in obtaining positive reviews published with regards to their products, services or customer experience.

The findings, therefore, point to the fact that businesses have the capacity to do better and increase their conversion rates. It appears, from the data, that reviews are one...

7 Innovations and Trends in the Online Gambling Industry

The land-based casino industry has been significantly impacted in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in a complete shutdown. While land-based casinos worldwide suffered because of the pandemic, online casino operators have profited significantly as they reported a significant spike in iGaming traffic.

UK iGaming operators who have been open to embrace the latest technology and innovate with their offerings had an edge over the competition as they were better prepared to serve and engage with their growing customer base.

Guest author Jordan Carry who is an...

Exeter College

Exeter College launches Student Covid Charter for student and community safety

Authored by stephendixon
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 12:54pm

Exeter College has today announced the launch of a new Student Covid Charter, created in collaboration with students, to ensure the continued safety of students, staff and the wider community.

The Student Covid Charter provides an eight-point plan, which has been created and agreed with students from across the College, that lays out clearly the expectations of learners when conducting themselves at College and when interacting with the wider community.

The Charter builds on the College’s stringent COVID safety measures it has had in place since the start of the pandemic...

Should I Invest in a Property in Portugal?

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 12:09pm

Investing in an overseas property is an incredibly exciting prospect, but should you be considering Portugal as a destination for your venture? Let’s find out…

If you’re considering investing in an overseas property, then you will no doubt have a list of potential countries on your radar. Spain, Greece and Italy are just some that immediately spring to mind. But what about Portugal?

Sitting pretty in southwestern Europe, Portugal has experienced a property boom over the past few years. The rapid growth of tourism in the country has made the prospect of an investment...

How to Enjoy a Long Car Ride

Authored by Claire Small
Posted: Thu, 11/26/2020 - 11:50am

One thing most humans can agree on is that road trips are fun. However, they are only fun for about the first fifteen minutes into the trip, after which the initial excitement starts to fade. In time, we’ve begun to understand that what’s fun is the idea of a road trip and the destination itself, but the part where we spend hours in a state of limbo between the two destinations is usually quite boring. This is why most people often put serious thought into how they will pass the time during long drives, and that’s why we have prepared this guide. Here are some ideas that will keep you...

UK vaping companies are experiencing both euphoria and misery

Adults in the UK are getting popular with vaping products for nicotine consumption. Research shows that vaping is safer than smoking cigarettes. However, with the global COVID19 pandemic, smokers are advised to stop smoking as it can make them more susceptible to the virus. The components in a cigarette can lower a person's immunity; it is why people are switching to e cigarettes for nicotine and non-nicotine vaping. Although companies like V2 Cigs UK are losing business in nicotine products, consumers increase the uptake in other products.

COVID19's Impact on the Vaping Industry...

How Exeter businesses can save on water bills

Exeter sits in quite an unique position when you look at how we get water, and its relative softness compared to nearby areas. If we were positioned just a few miles more easterly, water hardness would typically be much higher, and we’d be reliant on water from more underground sources rather than the local rivers and reservoirs we currently use.

The ease with which we get water and the quality of it can’t be understated, but there is a little truth in that most people don’t give a second thought to how we use and pay for water. We might question a bill from time to time at home...

How Much Power Does A Gaming Laptop Consume?

Authored by David Banks
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:53pm
Your Laptop’s Electricity Consumption

Though many of us use laptops frequently, be it for work, school or leisure, none of us really

think about how much electricity our laptops consume. If you’re interested in electronics, or simply curious to find out how much energy it takes to power your laptop, this article will provide you with everything you need to know about your laptop’s power consumption.

Generally speaking, most laptops consume anywhere between 30 to 70 watts per hour.

However, the number of watts your laptop consumes depends on various factors such...

Sideshore, Exmouth

‘Sideshore’ Exmouth’s new watersports centre launches website to guide visitors

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:18pm

Sideshore, Exmouth’s exciting new watersports centre has today announced the launch of its new website showcasing the exhilarating activities available at the centre, both on and off the water.

From kitesurfing, to stand up paddleboarding (SUP), the new watersports centre will not just provide ocean and beach-based activities, but also cater to those looking to dine for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

Award-winning local chef, Michael Caines, will be providing a casual dining restaurant complete with an upstairs terrace, to a dog-friendly cafe offering a lighter menu and...

UK inflation continues to rise

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Wed, 11/25/2020 - 10:12pm

The year 2020 has been a challenging year for the UK and its economy. The covid-19 pandemic struck, triggering all businesses to close and people to stay indoors to reduce the rate of infections. It also led to the disruption of the UK economy, causing an increase in inflation by 0.2%. According to the BBC business news, the previous inflation rate was at 0.5%, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the UK's economy has been negatively impacted. The market has left the UK's FTSE 100 lower by 2.6%.

Effects of inflation

Inflation generally means the rise in price levels...

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