Digital Insights

How Jersey businesses can identify automation opportunities and get them funded

The Power of Automation: Where Should You Start? In today’s fast-moving business world, inefficiency is...

20 March, 2025

5 min

Reclaim Your Workday: How SMEs Can Save Time and Money with Automation

Running an SME often means juggling endless tasks, from managing invoices to responding to customer...

5 February, 2025

9 min

Digital Prospectus: Turning Your Website into an Enrolment Powerhouse

Is your school’s website working hard enough to attract and retain prospective families? In today’s...

17 January, 2025

9 min

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Mapping the Magic: How Jersey Found Larry

Jersey’s favourite llama went on an epic adventure! Our Find Larry competition had Islanders searching...

28 December, 2024

4 min

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Blue Llama Business Gift Guide 2025

Our Blue Llama 2025 Business Gift Guide returns to boost your business in...

1 December, 2024

12–15 min

Help us make Jersey law accessible through AI

Introducing AskBailey.je - a free AI-powered tool designed to help Islanders navigate Jersey’s legislative laws...

14 October, 2024

5 min

A Jersey Example to Help Explain UX! 🇯🇪

A Jersey Example to Help Explain UX (User Experience) on your website....

20 September, 2024

6 min

Slow website? How speed impacts your revenue (and what to do about it)

A slow website isn’t just frustrating, it’s costing you money. Every extra second your pages...

9 August, 2024

6 min

AI in public services: How automation can improve citizen engagement

The growing role of AI in public services As governments and public service organisations seek...

2 August, 2024

5 min

School’s Out for Summer!

5 Podcasts for Business Owners This Summer...

29 July, 2024

13–15 min

Is your website a red flag? The trust signals every financial firm needs online

First Impressions Matter: What Clients Look For In Financial Websites For financial firms, trust is...

13 July, 2024

5 min

AI and automation in the offshore finance industry

Wealth management is undergoing a seismic shift. The traditional model, where high-net-worth individuals relied on...

10 July, 2024

6 min

How self-service web applications empower citizens and reduce workloads

The rise of self-service portals for permits, tax filings, and public inquiries In today’s digital...

12 June, 2024

4 min

How web design affects your brand perception

The Link Between Design and Trustworthiness First impressions matter, especially online. When a potential customer...

7 June, 2024

4 min

The hidden costs of a bad website: How outdated design is driving clients away

Your Website is More Than a Digital Business Card For many businesses, especially in professional...

11 May, 2024

7 min

Why Public Sector websites must be more than just functional – The case for better UX

The problem: Functional doesn’t mean usable Public sector websites have one primary purpose: to serve...

10 May, 2024

6 min

Why I Chose to Build a Remote-First Agency

Our journey into becoming a remote-first agency is one of transformation, innovation, and embracing what...

3 May, 2024

10–12 min

What makes a great website? The core principles of effective web design

A great website is more than just a digital presence, it’s an essential tool for...

26 April, 2024

5 min

AI and compliance: Automating regulatory reporting for offshore finance firms

The Compliance Challenge: A High-Stakes Landscape In the offshore financial sector, compliance isn’t just a...

22 March, 2024

5 min

Why AI won’t replace Accountants (but those who use it will thrive)

AI is transforming industries across the board, and accounting is no exception. But let’s be...

8 March, 2024

6 min

Free ChatGPT-style AI Assistant launched to help local businesses navigate the Money Laundering Regime

At Blue Llama we love making digital simple and have been working on some really...

25 February, 2024

6 min

The future of accounting websites: From static brochures to interactive client platforms

Why Simple Brochure Sites No Longer Cut It Not long ago, an accounting firm’s website...

15 February, 2024

5 min

Blue Llama Business Gift Guide 2023

The Blue Llama 2023 Business Gift Guide - to boost your business in the new...

11 December, 2023

18–21 min

Get Lucky.je: The FAST way to check your CI Christmas Lottery Tickets!

We’re swiftly approaching the most magical time of the year and, with that, comes the...

9 December, 2023

6 min

Jersey Gift Support: Optimising Online Donations for Local Charities

Optimising Gift Aid for Jersey Charities - a blog exploring tools that enable local...

17 November, 2023

10–12 min

Unpacking the Power of AI Assistants

Hello there! I’m Phil from Blue Llama. I’m thrilled to introduce you to a game-changing...

6 November, 2023

5 min

How AI Chatbots Can Enhance Community Engagement and Increase Charity Productivity

In a world where the cost-of-living crisis has affected many, the demand for support from...

22 September, 2023

9 min

Applying for Funding from Impact.je? Our Top AI Tools to Get your Submission Ready for Lift-Off!

Dear Innovators and Visionaries of all ages and backgrounds in Jersey, Do you have an...

2 August, 2023

13–15 min

Beyond Aesthetics: Why Nonprofit Websites should be User-Centric in 2023+

At Blue Llama, we firmly believe that simplicity and user-centric design are the keys to...

6 July, 2023

6 min

Ultimate Guide to Jersey & Guernsey Stock Imagery

Are you wanting to run a marketing campaign for your business which includes beautiful imagery...

20 June, 2023

16–19 min

Proud to help the Parish of St Helier improve accessibility with new website

Helping to better serve the community We’re thrilled here at Blue Llama to have recently...

8 June, 2023

7 min

The tools we use to run our digital agency

Any established business owner will know the trials, tribulations (and probably tears) that go into...

14 February, 2023

10–12 min

Web accessibility: Making your website accessible to everyone

When was the last time you landed on a website and became frustrated because it...

27 January, 2023

10 min

6 ways your NPO’s website is failing to serve your community

Back in 2021, alongside our other client work, Blue Llama took on a project to...

12 January, 2023

8 min

Why would you want an app instead of a website?

With 60% of internet traffic coming from mobile devices, globally – you’d need your head...

6 January, 2023

6 min

Creating a great Safeguarding Partnership website: 10 things to consider

If you’re a Safeguarding Partnership Board, getting your website right is essential. It’s the first...

3 January, 2023

15–18 min

Best practices for non-profit website design

A well-designed and well-written website can do wonders for amplifying the message and cause of...

12 December, 2022

19–23 min

Should I have a .JE or .GG website domain?

We work with a number of Jersey businesses taking their first steps in getting online...

6 December, 2022

7 min

A Digitally Hospitable Jersey? We’ve got some ideas!

OK, when you think digital you may not instantly think about checking into a hotel...

15 November, 2022

10 min

The top 4 website mistakes you could be making – and how to fix them

Get a website! You must have a website! You absolutely cannot operate without a website! ...

25 October, 2022

9 min

Three Essential Things Every Local Business Needs Online

The world wide web can be a web of confusion if you don’t know where...

12 September, 2022

9 min

Best Payment Gateways for Jersey businesses taking payment online

If you’re thinking of taking payments online, you’ll need a payment gateway. Here’s everything you...

15 August, 2022

9 min

How long does a website project take?

You need to ensure you have a realistic timeframe in mind when starting any website...

14 May, 2022

4 min

How chatbots have flourished during the covid-19 pandemic

In order to maintain a high level of customer experience, start-ups, SMEs and global corporations...

14 December, 2021

4 min

Everything your SME needs to know about SEO

In essence, SEO is an acronym for search engine optimisation. It relates to Google (and...

16 July, 2021

6 min

Digital transformation help for Jersey SMEs

Scary Exciting times For a lot of SMEs the last few months have been a...

19 September, 2020

3 min

Understanding how to use digital marketing to reach your business goals

It can be a common misconception for website owners that once a website is launched,...

1 June, 2020

9 min

Digital Demystified – Google My Business

Our Chief Herdsman, Phil, has put together a short video explaining how to claim your...

30 March, 2020

1 min

How good quality web design benefits your business

You may be aware that having good quality web design is an investment well worth...

9 March, 2020

8 min

Jersey’s Most Influential Tweeters – Individuals

Here at Llama HQ we’ve been looking at who is having the greatest influence within...

17 October, 2018

10–12 min

Jersey’s Most Influential Tweeters – Organisations

Over the next couple of weeks we’re looking at who is having the greatest influence...

8 October, 2018

10–12 min

Creating a Google My Business listing for your Jersey Company

If you’re serious about getting the most from your small business marketing, then it’s time...

31 July, 2018

7 min

6 reasons why Jersey small businesses should use AdWords

Google forever changed the marketing game when it launched its advertising programme in 2000. Just...

31 January, 2018

7 min

What I learned from developing our new website

Last month we launched the new Blue Llama website and I’m proud to say I’m very...

2 October, 2017

3 min

Practical steps that Jersey-based SMEs can take to become GDPR compliant

Blue Llama recently put together the ThinkGDPR.org website for the Data Protection offices of the Channel Islands....

8 September, 2017

8 min

Trends in Social Media Marketing for 2017

It is nearly the time of year for New Year Resolutions and while lots of people...

14 December, 2016

7 min

Which social media networks should my business be using?

Social media is everywhere: it’s become an integral part of both our personal, and professional,...

14 November, 2016

9 min

How often should I get my business website redesigned?

If you’ve been involved in any business website design before, you’ll know how much time...

13 October, 2016

9 min

Nine mistakes that SMEs make when getting a website developed

In the modern age, the traditional shop front has been replaced, almost in its entirety,...

11 August, 2016

8 min

Six Things to Consider When Creating a New Website

These days, if you don’t have a website, you’re living in the dark ages, and...

5 August, 2016

7 min

Are Jersey SMEs A Prime Target for Hacking?

If you’re the owner of a small business, you may think that you’re pretty safe...

4 July, 2016

10–12 min

The New Llama HQ

In an effort to more closely collaborate with the mighty STS Graphics and Slingshot Films, Llama...

11 July, 2015

1 min

How Android and Google+ will kill the Yellow Pages

In today’s post, we are going to explore Google+ business pages, how their information is integrated into...

20 August, 2014

7 min

Meet Ollie, The Blue Llama Llama!

OK, well he’s not actually ours unfortunately, but Blue Llama sponsor Ollie, a young and...

11 December, 2013

2 min

Blue Llama Cupcakes

Mmmmmmm… tasty! When we say thanks to someone, we like to do it a little...

23 July, 2013

1 min

Diversifying Jersey’s Economy – Mobile Payments?

The current rumblings in the press about the UK government clamping down on tax avoidance...

13 February, 2013

5 min

Jersey’s Group Buying Websites

Also known as Daily Deal or Collective Buying sites, Group Buying Websites (GBW) are a...

8 December, 2011

9 min

Jersey Facebook Advertising (Work Around)

Up until the beginning of the year, companies were advertising within Facebook to Jersey and...

17 October, 2011

5 min

How Is Google+ Going To Affect Your SEO Strategy?

How are you getting on with your Google+ account? Whether you were one of the...

26 September, 2011

4 min

SEO Audit Report

For a limited time, Blue Llama is offering a full SEO audit report for a...

15 September, 2011

4 min

Small Business Outsourcing using Online Freelance Marketplaces

While the UK is a fantastic place to live, it can be really bloody expensive! ...

7 September, 2011

8 min

Effects on the Channel Islands of abolishing LVCR

In November, the low-value consignment relief (LVCR) threshold in the UK will be cut from...

14 August, 2011

4 min

What does Google Street View mean for Jersey Businesses?

The introduction of Google Street View to Jersey has brought with it both excitement and...

19 July, 2011

5 min

Top 10 free SEO Tools

I’ve been using these set of online applications and browser plug-ins for quite a while...

10 July, 2011

10 min

Registering a .JE or .GG Domain? – The Pros and Cons

I work with a lot of Jersey businesses taking their first steps on the web. ...

5 July, 2011

7 min

Channel Island SEO Tip – Get a DMOZ listing

You are probably aware that ranking highly in Google is in some part related to...

22 June, 2011

4 min

SEO for Small Business Websites

You can have the best website, selling the best products or services, but without getting...

20 May, 2011

10–12 min

Web hosting providers in Jersey Channel Islands

I get a fair few inquiries asking whether Blue Llama provides web hosting here in...

19 April, 2011

3 min

Google Places: Free and Easy small business promotion

Google is taking local search very seriously at the moment. With the popularity of GPS...

12 April, 2011

5 min

Jersey Web Design Agency Directory

It may seem like shooting yourself in the foot to list and provide contact details...

31 March, 2011

6 min

Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR): “Show me the Money!”

Something tells me that Jersey and Guernsey just aren’t making the most of Low Value Consignment...

6 May, 2010

5 min

What is Joomla?

Most of Blue Llama’s web sites are built using Joomla CMS.  This is a powerful...

8 March, 2010

5 min

Web Design: Joomla Versus WordPress

Both Joomla and WordPress are established web design applications used by millions of websites across...

21 February, 2010

8 min

Jersey and Low Value Consignment Relief (LVCR)

If you live in Jersey and have more than an ounce of entrepreneur in you,...

21 February, 2010

5 min

Jersey: Channel Islands only!!

Google is fantastic.  It’s the glue of the world wide web, but sometimes it can...

14 February, 2010

5 min