Author: Tim Brooks

I am the owner and editor of IntelligentMarketing.org.uk. After 11 years, I think its high time I start blogging my experiences and knowledge - if anything to look back and try and remember what I have learnt. I have built and promoted websites that have generated over half a million unique visitors, that has generated over 50,000 quote requests. I specialise in designing and promoting content driven portals.

Prior to my webmaster days, I originally worked in sales and support functions in systems integrated projects in the Financial Services sector of the City of London. This involved working closely with Corporate clients on large IT projects, to deliver bespoke datacenter and networking solutions. Despite the rewards of a youthful sales role, my heart was never really in it. I decided to start my own web design and promotion business - Infoguides Limited. Working on your own has its ups and downs. In times of uncertainty and austerity, I believe working for yourself brings both financial rewards plus the satisfaction of controlling your own destiny.

On my posts you can read my comment and expert opinion on the latest internet marketing news topics, issues and challenges facing Webmasters. Let me correct myself for a moment. In the world of Internet marketing, I don't believe there is such a thing as an 'expert'. Although there are many formal qualifications and training courses, there is no real substitute for practical experience and delivering results.

Reading about online marketing tactics in books or training programs is no replacement for actually doing it. I am self taught and will continue to learn as the Net continues to evolve. In my view, there is far too much rumour, plagiarised content and pure guesswork in Internet forums, blogs and so-called 'expert' marketing guides. However, I hope to provide as much practical help and clarity in this blog as possible.

I would like to share what I've learned. At the same time I would love the opportunity to discuss and learn from like minded individuals in the web design and promotion industry. This is not a self publicity exercise. Many blogs are a flimsy attempt to boost search engine rankings, without really empathising with readers concerns or interests. Conversely, I would like my blog to reflect my views and knowledge to help my readers quickly grasp an issue or solve a problem.

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