It has been a really exciting week at 4little1s.com as we have agreed to attend a couple of craft fairs to sell our baby gifts , wooden toys and of course those lovable Deglingoes. Not only that, we have secured some space in one of local shops and we now offically have window space ! This is fantastic news and really looking forward to stocking up the window for the Christmas period.
Sales of Deglingoes the last few weeks again are doing very well followed by baby hampers and wooden toys. Baby clothes as before are doing a good steady trade and we will need to restock shortly.
The link campaign is going well with a steady stream of people asking to link to us rather than us having to search out links. Going forward I think we will become more selective and choosing higher page rank sites to help our efforts.
As always if you are reading this, please do visit http://www.4little1s.com for all your little ones baby gifts and look out for some great new product ranges over the next few months.
Wednesday 19 November 2008
Tuesday 4 November 2008
Deglingos children soft toys
Deglingos children soft toys
Something cuddly, different and fun for you little ones.
4little1s.com now stock the Deglingos soft toy range. Deglingos (De-gling-oes) are a new, funky and unique species of contagiously funny animals. They have their own language (everything finishes with ‘os’) their own personalities and are all very talented musicians.
Let them introduce themselves and to the whole family.
PIKOS The hedgehog
Hi, how do you like my coloured spikes ? Fantasico no ? I love them too, but I need my fellow Deglingos to help me keep them fabulosos as I cannot reach them. Maybe you could help to ? Just ruffle them around and they fall into place. Thanks Amigos !
MOLOS The Lobster
OK, I am the tough guy of the group ! Don’t mess with me or I might give you a pinchos. Don’t get me wrong, beneath my tough shell my heart beats for PIKOS. I am mados about her and wish my claws were not so rough because I would love top arrange her spikes. Some crustacean I am.
LAPINOS The Bunny
Meet the sporty bunny of the family, hipity hop, hipity hop. I am a go getter a true torpedos. The only problem is, I am super clumsy and can not stop tripping over my big feet and tangling my enormous ears. Excuse me now, I can smell some vegetables that need eating
BIG BOS The wolf
Hey you, looking at my suit . Its an armabos suit, nice huh ? custom tailed of course since on leg is shorter than the other. I am the utimos sophisticos Deglingos and the ladies dig me for it. My friends call me Bos, Big Bos.
See Big bos and rest of the colourful range of the Deglingos family at our web site www.4little1s.com
Safety tested EN71 European regulation approved and suitable for all ages. 48 Fabrics and or strings have been used to create the Deglingos with an average of 12 different fabrics used in each one ! The original Deglingos are machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle with the baby Deglingos are 30 degrees washable. AIR DRY
About the author:
This article was provided by 4little1s.com, who provides Baby gifts, baby clothes, nursery furniture and baby bedding for your little ones. For more information about 4little1s.com visit: http://www.4little1s.com
Our terms: The above articles may be reprinted provided content is not edited and links are kept live Source www.4little1s.com
Something cuddly, different and fun for you little ones.
4little1s.com now stock the Deglingos soft toy range. Deglingos (De-gling-oes) are a new, funky and unique species of contagiously funny animals. They have their own language (everything finishes with ‘os’) their own personalities and are all very talented musicians.
Let them introduce themselves and to the whole family.
PIKOS The hedgehog
Hi, how do you like my coloured spikes ? Fantasico no ? I love them too, but I need my fellow Deglingos to help me keep them fabulosos as I cannot reach them. Maybe you could help to ? Just ruffle them around and they fall into place. Thanks Amigos !
MOLOS The Lobster
OK, I am the tough guy of the group ! Don’t mess with me or I might give you a pinchos. Don’t get me wrong, beneath my tough shell my heart beats for PIKOS. I am mados about her and wish my claws were not so rough because I would love top arrange her spikes. Some crustacean I am.
LAPINOS The Bunny
Meet the sporty bunny of the family, hipity hop, hipity hop. I am a go getter a true torpedos. The only problem is, I am super clumsy and can not stop tripping over my big feet and tangling my enormous ears. Excuse me now, I can smell some vegetables that need eating
BIG BOS The wolf
Hey you, looking at my suit . Its an armabos suit, nice huh ? custom tailed of course since on leg is shorter than the other. I am the utimos sophisticos Deglingos and the ladies dig me for it. My friends call me Bos, Big Bos.
See Big bos and rest of the colourful range of the Deglingos family at our web site www.4little1s.com
Safety tested EN71 European regulation approved and suitable for all ages. 48 Fabrics and or strings have been used to create the Deglingos with an average of 12 different fabrics used in each one ! The original Deglingos are machine washable in cold water on a gentle cycle with the baby Deglingos are 30 degrees washable. AIR DRY
About the author:
This article was provided by 4little1s.com, who provides Baby gifts, baby clothes, nursery furniture and baby bedding for your little ones. For more information about 4little1s.com visit: http://www.4little1s.com
Our terms: The above articles may be reprinted provided content is not edited and links are kept live Source www.4little1s.com
Thursday 30 October 2008
International sales for 4little1s.com
The last few weeks we have started to send more and more orders out internationally. Deglingoes and baby hampers have been sent out to Denmark, Holland and UAE. As well as that we have had numerous enquiries about baby gift order to be sent to the USA. This is really encouraging as all the work with keywording and press articles have paid off.
This Deglingoes has been the best seller this month and still available at 4little1s.com
If you have not discovered these fun soft toys, you really should come along to the 4little1s.com webstore and have a look. They make excellent unique gifts for adults and kids alike.
Tuesday 21 October 2008
4little1s.com - jungle push up toys
Features:
These delightful hand painted wooden Push Ups are a favourite! Simply press the base and watch them dance about.
Choose from an elephant, a giraffe, a lion and a zebra
A traditional gift for your little one
UK designed
Handcrafted
Age 3+
These delightful hand painted wooden Push Ups are a favourite! Simply press the base and watch them dance about.
Choose from an elephant, a giraffe, a lion and a zebra
A traditional gift for your little one
UK designed
Handcrafted
Age 3+
Approximate dimensions 5"/12cmThis range of children's wooden toys offers a bright, bold, colourful and cleverly designed approach to play for your little ones. They are created to stimulate your child's imagination while ensuring your little one has fun. This range of wooden toys are made under the guidance of the CE mark, meaning they have gone through safety testing and comply with BS5665 and EN71 1,2, and 3.
The wooden toy range uses non toxic paint and natural fibre in the range, each wooden toy is handcrafted and as a result, no two are identical. Looking for baby gifts ? Look no further!
Monday 20 October 2008
4little1s.com
Since the launch of the baby gifts web site http://www.4little1s.com/ we have found the wide range of products on our store grow and grow. Some baby gifts such as the baby bouquets items have been a huge success as have our range of baby hampers.
As we start to think of Christmas and the new year we are looking for a number of new product ranges for the baby gift market.
As we start to think of Christmas and the new year we are looking for a number of new product ranges for the baby gift market.
Thursday 16 October 2008
4little1s.com busy week
Its been a really busy week so far, sales have been good and brisk. Been on the road most of this week getting out there and selling. Starting to look at the Christmas stock as we approach (it comes so soon!). We have some great gift ideas and looking forward to the run up.
Our East of India range located at http://www.4little1s.com/acatalog/baby.html offers some fantastic baby gift ideas for your little ones and suggest a visit as soon as you can
Baby gifts, Baby hampers, baby clothes, baby shoes all for your little ones......
Please visit us:
http://www.4little1s.com
Our East of India range located at http://www.4little1s.com/acatalog/baby.html offers some fantastic baby gift ideas for your little ones and suggest a visit as soon as you can
Baby gifts, Baby hampers, baby clothes, baby shoes all for your little ones......
Please visit us:
http://www.4little1s.com
Saturday 11 October 2008
4little1s.com
4little1s.com launches handmade children plaques
Contact: Christianne James
Company name: 4little1s.comCompany website: http://www.4little1s.com/
Company contact: sales@4little1s.com
4little1s.com the hugely successfully online children and baby gifts store introduces the handmade for you range, exclusively handmade gift plaques for your little ones. Each plaque is lovingly made to order from our designer in California and shipped to your door. If you looking for a truly unique child’s present, this is it and truly amazing. While the delivery is usually between 10 – 28 days they really are worth the wait.
To view the whole range of 4little1s.com handmade for you range visit them at http://www.4little1s.com/acatalog/Handmade_4_you.html
4little1s.com is taking the baby gifts and nursery furniture scene by storm and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com/ with great new products such as the Izziwotnot nursery furniture range, baby bouquets and fantastic baby hampers not to be missed !
Contact: Christianne James
Company name: 4little1s.comCompany website: http://www.4little1s.com/
Company contact: sales@4little1s.com
4little1s.com the hugely successfully online children and baby gifts store introduces the handmade for you range, exclusively handmade gift plaques for your little ones. Each plaque is lovingly made to order from our designer in California and shipped to your door. If you looking for a truly unique child’s present, this is it and truly amazing. While the delivery is usually between 10 – 28 days they really are worth the wait.
To view the whole range of 4little1s.com handmade for you range visit them at http://www.4little1s.com/acatalog/Handmade_4_you.html
4little1s.com is taking the baby gifts and nursery furniture scene by storm and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com/ with great new products such as the Izziwotnot nursery furniture range, baby bouquets and fantastic baby hampers not to be missed !
4little1s.com fairs
4little1s.com are planning to do a number of fairs over the next few months. This ramges from school fairs, church fairs and other local events. We have a great range range of baby hampers that are the ideal gift for the new family, full of goody gifts for mums / dads and of course the new baby.
http://www.4little1s.com
http://www.4little1s.com
Tuesday 7 October 2008
Handmade childrens plaques
Childrens name plaques - pinkExclusive handmade unique children's gift plaque from CaliforniaFeatures:
Hand-crafted children's name plaque
Hand painted onto canvas.
A fantastic personalised gift idea
Plaque is a completely unique & original in design
Hook to attach to bedroom door or hang on wall
Approximate dimensions: rectangular 20 x 15 cm
You will be given the opportunity to specify the name you would like as you place your order
Plaques are made to order and shipped from California directly to your door (delivery usually within 10 to 28 days, but well worth the wait!)
Standard postage charge of £3.95
These unique baby gifts, give you something entirely unique that we love at 4little1s.com. You won't find these plaques anywhere else, they really are unique baby gifts, and they make ideal gifts for little ones, siblings and older children. Each unique plaque is lovingly hand-crafted by a skilled designer in California, using traditional methods and natural materials, and as a result no two are exactly the same.These totally unique baby gifts are ideal for hanging on the wall or door of any child's room, if you are looking for something that 'really' is a unique baby gift, look no further....check out our full range of other unique baby giftsWe have serached far and wide to source these unique baby gifts and encourage you to order one of these as a baby gift for your little ones... View the full handmade for you range
Tuesday 23 September 2008
4little1s.com baby hampers
My special box- pinkFeatures:
Wooden keepsake gift box
Pink writing on lid of gift box, 'with love' on the side
Approximate dimensions: 21 x 21 x10 cm
Ideal for a new born baby gifts, christenings & older children
Add one of these beautiful gift boxes to your basket now!This range of baby gifts gives you something special that we love at 4little1s.com. Each gift has been hand-made or hand-finished using traditional methods and natural materials from skilled artists from all around the world. These baby gifts are lovingly made and no two are exactly the same as a result.
Wednesday 10 September 2008
The Google Story
Have been reading The Google Story book recently in a hope to better understand how to get better ranking in Google. What a great book and well worth a read...just need our baby gifts website to now pick up....
Tuesday 2 September 2008
Nursery trends 2008
NURSERY TRENDS 2008
One of the trends we have seen has been the move towards the darker wood nursery furniture over the last few months. Some of the vibrant and chocolate shades of dark brown and deep red have come in play recently.
People are more cost conscious generally and are looking for furniture that can perform multiple tasks as baby gets older. Function and practicality are key, with storage and conversion to other uses being top favourites. For example, we have seen a huge interest in the cot bed market as opposed to just cots. Almost 80% of our enquiries now relate to the cot beds with storage underneath rather than just the cot itself
People appear to be responding to the more ingenious and seasonal designs of nursery furniture such as sleigh beds etc
Finally bedding styles are more natural, smoother and eco friendly
4little1s.com is taking the baby gifts and nursery furniture scene by storm and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com with great new products such as the Izziwotnot nursery furniture range, baby bouquets and fantastic baby hampers not to be missed !
One of the trends we have seen has been the move towards the darker wood nursery furniture over the last few months. Some of the vibrant and chocolate shades of dark brown and deep red have come in play recently.
People are more cost conscious generally and are looking for furniture that can perform multiple tasks as baby gets older. Function and practicality are key, with storage and conversion to other uses being top favourites. For example, we have seen a huge interest in the cot bed market as opposed to just cots. Almost 80% of our enquiries now relate to the cot beds with storage underneath rather than just the cot itself
People appear to be responding to the more ingenious and seasonal designs of nursery furniture such as sleigh beds etc
Finally bedding styles are more natural, smoother and eco friendly
4little1s.com is taking the baby gifts and nursery furniture scene by storm and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com with great new products such as the Izziwotnot nursery furniture range, baby bouquets and fantastic baby hampers not to be missed !
Saturday 30 August 2008
Credit Crunch wrapped up
Credit Crunch wrapped up
Contact: Christianne James
Company name: 4little1s.com
Company website: www.4little1s.com
Company contact: sales@4little1s.com
Buying any kind of gift on the fly as a present to say thank you, congratulations or just to show they are thinking about you, is one of the great acts of generosity. When the event is a special occasion such as the birth of a new baby, extra care and attention is the order of the day for that special baby gift.
There are few better ways to mark that occasion and a well thought and planned baby gift speaks volumes to the receiving parents. Everyone wants to show their delight and support for you, family, friends and work colleagues are all on the look out. Whether the baby gift is a practical gift that can be used on a day to day basis like baby nursery furniture, baby slings, swaddle pods, baby clothes etc or a sentimental gift such as a baby birth certificate holder, baby hampers or a baby keepsake box, it is still a difficult decision.
Wooden baby toys that keep baby occupied are always a good start and are popular purchases from friends. Any baby gifts bought from 4little1s.com are gift wrapped individually and with great care to give them that exclusive and ‘with love’ look.
4little1s.com owner, Christianne James, said that many customers have commented specifically on the lovely and artistic packaging and wrapping of their gifts which adds that extra thought, care and best wishes to them.
With the Credit crunch is full flow, customers have welcomed the wide range of prices at 4little1s.com and the gift wrapping has really made the gift look exclusive and more expensive.
4little1s.com is taking the baby gifts and nursery furniture scene by storm and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com with great new products such as the Izziwotnot nursery furniture range, baby bouquets and fantastic baby hampers not to be missed !
Contact: Christianne James
Company name: 4little1s.com
Company website: www.4little1s.com
Company contact: sales@4little1s.com
Buying any kind of gift on the fly as a present to say thank you, congratulations or just to show they are thinking about you, is one of the great acts of generosity. When the event is a special occasion such as the birth of a new baby, extra care and attention is the order of the day for that special baby gift.
There are few better ways to mark that occasion and a well thought and planned baby gift speaks volumes to the receiving parents. Everyone wants to show their delight and support for you, family, friends and work colleagues are all on the look out. Whether the baby gift is a practical gift that can be used on a day to day basis like baby nursery furniture, baby slings, swaddle pods, baby clothes etc or a sentimental gift such as a baby birth certificate holder, baby hampers or a baby keepsake box, it is still a difficult decision.
Wooden baby toys that keep baby occupied are always a good start and are popular purchases from friends. Any baby gifts bought from 4little1s.com are gift wrapped individually and with great care to give them that exclusive and ‘with love’ look.
4little1s.com owner, Christianne James, said that many customers have commented specifically on the lovely and artistic packaging and wrapping of their gifts which adds that extra thought, care and best wishes to them.
With the Credit crunch is full flow, customers have welcomed the wide range of prices at 4little1s.com and the gift wrapping has really made the gift look exclusive and more expensive.
4little1s.com is taking the baby gifts and nursery furniture scene by storm and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com with great new products such as the Izziwotnot nursery furniture range, baby bouquets and fantastic baby hampers not to be missed !
Wednesday 27 August 2008
Baby hampers 10% off for month of Sept 08
BABY HAMPERS FROM 4LITTLE1S.COM
4little1s.com, the hugely successful online baby gift company taking the UK by storm, has announced the launch of their exciting new baby hamper gift range. The 4little1s.com baby hampers range gives anyone looking for that perfect gift idea to celebrate the birth of a new baby. The choice from 4little1s.com includes amongst other choices funky, boy, girl and neutral colours for that special gift. Prices range from only £35.00The latest addition to the baby hamper gift range have been the champagne range, offering that little extra pampering for the parents. These have been hugely successful for gifts sent to mums in hospital after the birth to say congratulations as well as to home after baby arrives for the first time. For the month of September 08, 4little1s.com are offering an amazing 10% discount on all hampers by entering in the voucher code of 4L1 at the checkout.
4little1s.com – One of the leading online baby gift stores providing baby gifts, swaddle pods, baby hampers and nursery furniture from Izziwotnot at attractive online prices.4little1s.com operates www.4little1s.com e-commerce store – supplying the United Kingdom.Media ContactMark JamesMarketing Manager2nd floor 145-157 St John Street London EC1V 4PYCompany name: 4little1s.comCompany website: baby giftsCompany contact: sales@4littles.com###
4little1s.com, the hugely successful online baby gift company taking the UK by storm, has announced the launch of their exciting new baby hamper gift range. The 4little1s.com baby hampers range gives anyone looking for that perfect gift idea to celebrate the birth of a new baby. The choice from 4little1s.com includes amongst other choices funky, boy, girl and neutral colours for that special gift. Prices range from only £35.00The latest addition to the baby hamper gift range have been the champagne range, offering that little extra pampering for the parents. These have been hugely successful for gifts sent to mums in hospital after the birth to say congratulations as well as to home after baby arrives for the first time. For the month of September 08, 4little1s.com are offering an amazing 10% discount on all hampers by entering in the voucher code of 4L1 at the checkout.
4little1s.com – One of the leading online baby gift stores providing baby gifts, swaddle pods, baby hampers and nursery furniture from Izziwotnot at attractive online prices.4little1s.com operates www.4little1s.com e-commerce store – supplying the United Kingdom.Media ContactMark JamesMarketing Manager2nd floor 145-157 St John Street London EC1V 4PYCompany name: 4little1s.comCompany website: baby giftsCompany contact: sales@4littles.com###
Thursday 21 August 2008
Red Magazine feature
Owner of 4little1s.com features in Red Magazine
Christianne James the owner of the hugely successful baby gifts business 4little1s.com shares her experiences of starting up the business and how to save money. The 4little1s.com owner talks about the company formation and childcare savings she has made during the Credit crunch. The article features in the July 2008 edition. 4little1s.com – One of the leading online baby gift stores providing baby gifts, swaddle pods, baby hampers and nursery furniture from Izziwotnot all at attractive online prices. 4little1s.com operates at http://www.4little1s.com/ the e-commerce store – supplying the United Kingdom.
Media Contact - Mark James
Marketing Manager
2nd floor 145-157 St John Street London EC1V 4PY
Wednesday 20 August 2008
4little1s.com launches East of India baby gifts range
Company name: 4little1s.com
Company website: baby gifts
Company contact: sales@4littles.com
4little1s.com launches the East of India baby gift range
4little1s.com, the hugely successful online baby gift company taking the UK by storm, has announced the launch of their exciting new baby gift range. The East of India range gives any buyer looking for that perfect gift to celebrate the birth of a new baby. The choice from 4little1s.com is huge and includes amongst other items, photo albums, keepsake boxes and memory books at a price fitting to all pockets.
The latest addition to the baby gift range are the baby bouquets, these have been hugely successful for gifts sent to mums in hospital after the birth to say congratulations. Real flowers are often not allowed into the hospital wards and these gifts allow mums to receive realistic flowers but with a twist…..in amongst them are baby clothes.
4little1s.com – One of the leading online baby gift stores providing baby gifts, swaddle pods, baby hampers and nursery furniture from Izziwotnot at attractive online prices.4little1s.com operates www.4little1s.com e-commerce store – supplying the United Kingdom.
Media Contact - Mark James
Marketing Manager
2nd floor 145-157 St John Street London EC1V 4PY
Company website: baby gifts
Company contact: sales@4littles.com
4little1s.com launches the East of India baby gift range
4little1s.com, the hugely successful online baby gift company taking the UK by storm, has announced the launch of their exciting new baby gift range. The East of India range gives any buyer looking for that perfect gift to celebrate the birth of a new baby. The choice from 4little1s.com is huge and includes amongst other items, photo albums, keepsake boxes and memory books at a price fitting to all pockets.
The latest addition to the baby gift range are the baby bouquets, these have been hugely successful for gifts sent to mums in hospital after the birth to say congratulations. Real flowers are often not allowed into the hospital wards and these gifts allow mums to receive realistic flowers but with a twist…..in amongst them are baby clothes.
4little1s.com – One of the leading online baby gift stores providing baby gifts, swaddle pods, baby hampers and nursery furniture from Izziwotnot at attractive online prices.4little1s.com operates www.4little1s.com e-commerce store – supplying the United Kingdom.
Media Contact - Mark James
Marketing Manager
2nd floor 145-157 St John Street London EC1V 4PY
Saturday 16 August 2008
Baby gifts from 4little1s.com
Tractor and trailer baby gift
Fun push along toy with detachable trailer
One of our bestsellers
Very popular with children who like to investigate how things work!
UK designed - Suitable from 36 months
Handcrafted -Approximate dimensions 29 x 6.5cm
This range of children's and baby wooden toys offers a bright, bold, colourful and cleverly designed approach to play for your little ones. They are created to stimulate your child's imagination while ensuring your little one has fun. This range of wooden toys are made under the guidance of the CE mark, meaning they have gone through safety testing and comply with BS5665 and EN71 1,2, and 3. The wooden toy range uses non toxic paint and natural fibre in the range, each wooden toy is handcrafted and as a result, no two are identical. Looking for baby gifts or a baby gift for your little ones ?
See our full range at http://www.4little1s.com
Thursday 14 August 2008
4little1s.com and Web 2.0
In the ever changing world of the Internet we have starting to adopt an increasing number of methods from WEB 2.0.
Web 2.o is a set of tools such as Wikis, RSS, blogs, social networks and Mashups amongst others. You should become familiar with these and watch what happens to the inducrty especially over the next couple of years.
Any new dynamic company should adopt these methods and use them as their tools for marketing and increasing awarness. http://www.4little1s.com is adopting these and watch out over the coming months....
Izziwotnot, swaddle pods and baby gifts for your little ones...
Web 2.o is a set of tools such as Wikis, RSS, blogs, social networks and Mashups amongst others. You should become familiar with these and watch what happens to the inducrty especially over the next couple of years.
Any new dynamic company should adopt these methods and use them as their tools for marketing and increasing awarness. http://www.4little1s.com is adopting these and watch out over the coming months....
Izziwotnot, swaddle pods and baby gifts for your little ones...
Tuesday 12 August 2008
Checkout process
We have been working on reducing the number of clicks it takes to get through to the final checkout page on our website. This is in order to improve the experience for our customers if in a rush.
http://www.4little1s.com for all you baby gifts and Izziwotnot nursery furniture
http://www.4little1s.com for all you baby gifts and Izziwotnot nursery furniture
Sunday 10 August 2008
Babies development for the first 12 months
Company name: 4little1s.com
Company website: http://www.4little1s.com/
Company contact: sales@4little1s.com
Description: Baby gifts website 4little1s.com goes through the first twelve months of your babies’ development after birth
Description: Baby gifts website 4little1s.com goes through the first twelve months of your babies’ development after birth
Speaking from experience here with two children, these are some of the phases our babies went through over the first year. These stages are not written in stone as all babies are different and these notes are only as a general guideline. Hopefully friends, family and work collegues have sent you new baby gifts, baby hampers, baby bouquets etc and you now have your nursery ready to go.
Month one: Baby has just arrived and starts to experiment with reflex and walking movements. Putting the babies feet on the ground will usually prompt a walking type of motion, amazing really. Mostly babies hands are closed but putting your little finger in babies hand will usually cause a grasping and holding motion. Baby will watch you when you talk and also try to imitate your facial expression. When baby cries, it’s a sign that baby is in need of something and letting you know. Baby will recognize you by your smell.
Month two: Babies eyes start to focus better and can recognize you by sight, legs and arms start to kick when baby gets excited, this is movement preparation for walking. Baby sounds such as gurgling and cooing starts and smiling when awake begins. While doing one of the many nappy changes, give baby some ‘time out’ of them to explore and feel the air on the skin that is normally covered up. Keeping baby stimulated is important, so sing, talk and carry baby as well as showing baby different scenery.
Month three: Baby will enjoy splashing in the bath and you may well hear the first laugh and see the first broad smile as the month nears the end. Female voices appear to get more of response than the lower tones of the male voice. As your babies muscles develop you might see baby hold his / her head up for a short time. Talk to baby and have a one to one conversation, even if the response to your questions are a gurgle. Holding baby up and putting feet on the floor to get used to the feel helps. Baby will try to copy your mouth shapes and movements and be responsive to noise. You will start to notice baby will have different cries depending on what they need.
Month four: Baby now likes to play and reach / grab for items, anything bright is attractive and baby loves to put them in their mouths. Babies hands are open and very curious about everything. Baby will probably smile at you as a mechanism to get a response. Toys are a fascination, particularly bright colored and anything with different texture. See our baby toys range at our website http://www.4little1s.com/ under the Toys and mobiles section.
Month five: Baby grabs and holds onto things, but usually without the thumb. Babies head can be held and sometimes pushes into the sitting position. Muscles are strengthening and might start to be clingy. Hand / eye coordination develops as does the ability to grasp toys and other things. Some of our baby toy ranges are excellent to help baby with playing, bright colours and some with noises all help baby develop
Month six: Start to think about moving to solids / liquid foods…. this is where the fun begins ! Baby may become frustrated with communication to you, baby will say gaggy goo goo and might not understand that you don’t know that means ‘I am thirsty, can you get me one ‘! Baby will be conscious of new people and may miss you when you are not around. Using objects such as low level coffee tables, chairs etc maybe used to pull baby up and also the understanding if you drop a toy it will be on the floor.
Month seven: Try giving baby a pea to eat, most will probably end up in babies hair, face or on the floor etc, but its good for baby to hold food. Larger toys suddenly become more interesting as they can be held with both hands and balance improving all the time. Baby may start to understand and recognize names.
Month eight: If baby starts to crawl now, make sure low lying items and things that break are out of range ! Baby may grab them and see what happens when you throw or bang it on the floor. Baby is still wary of new people and needs lots of cuddles and affection to feel safe and secure.
Month nine: Play games with baby and sing songs, baby will love it. While still wary of strangers baby will recognize places and people much more. Names of people may also be familiar at this stage and the first word may not be too far away. Note: Do not worry about this if it does not happen at this stage, all babies are unique and develop at their own pace.
Month ten: Baby will really enjoy playgroups or other situations where there are other babies around. Baby will inform you when its time for something to eat by behavior such as spoon or toy banging ! Keep baby stimulated by talking and singing to baby as well as pointing to objects you are talking about.
Month eleven: Baby will be responsive to moods and your feelings, usually tugging at your clothes when needing to be picked up. Baby will be anxious when you are not around. A blanket, favorite toy become extremely important by way of comfort. See our range of soft toys and snuggles for ideas. Baby will want things around that are familiar.
Month twelve: Having other babies around is important and builds on the social skills. Baby will be able to point at an object and show you things. Baby may be able to feed himself / herself without ‘too much mess’ and hold objects like forks and spoons. Lots of encouragement is key at this stage as baby has now completed the first 12 months.
Terms: 4little1s.com is a leading online baby gifts, baby slings, Swaddle Pods, baby clothes, baby hampers and Izziwotnot Nursery furniture retailer. See our unique childrens wall plaques baby gifts in the Handmade for you range for something really special. For all your baby gift needs and items for the early years, visit http://www.4little1s.com
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Saturday 9 August 2008
Funky baby gift hampers
Funky new baby hamper - mediumEach hamper contains:
Organic Swaddle Pod, designed to encourage new babies to sleep better. (See under Bedtime section for more information.)
Handmade counting sheep mobile, perfect for a little ones bedroom
Babies comfort toy, suitable from birth (supersoft to the touch and a perfect friend to cuddle ... his name is baby Molos)
Cream wooden birth certificate holder
'Baby in the house' wooden gift heart
Approximate basket dimensions - 31cm x 20cm x 15cm
A real treat for newly arrived little ones, these lovely baby gift hampers are made to order, a perfect gift for any new mum. Each hamper is a wicker basket lined with cream cotton containing baby gifts, gift wrapped in cellophane, tied up with a ribbon and decorated with a gift tag. Great baby gift ideas for your little ones, baby gifts from http://www.4little1s.com
Champagne baby hamperEach hamper contains:
Bottle of Moet & Chandon
Handmade linen new baby photo album with pockets for up to 48 photographs 10x15 cm (6"x4")
Cream wooden birth certificate holder
Set of four bath sparklers presented in a gift box. Perfect for any new mum
Approximate basket dimensions - 31cm x 20cm x 15cm
A real treat for newly arrived little ones & their parents! Suitable for boys or girls, these lovely baby gift hampers are made to order, a perfect gift for any new mum. Each hamper is a wicker basket lined with cream cotton containing baby gifts, gift wrapped in cellophane, tied up with a ribbon and decorated with a gift tag.
Baby hampers for little ones
New baby hamper (cream) - medium
Each hamper contains:
- Organic Swaddle Pod, designed to encourage new babies to sleep better.
- Linen new baby photo album with pockets for up to 48 photographs
- Cream wooden birth certificate holder
- Set of four bath sparklers presented in a gift box. Perfect for any new mum
- Approximate basket dimensions - 31cm x 20cm x 15cm
- Set of four bath sparklers presented in a gift box. Perfect for any new mum
- Approximate basket dimensions - 31cm x 20cm x 15cm
A real treat for newly arrived little ones, suitable for boys or girls, these lovely baby gift hampers are made to order, a perfect baby gift for any new mum. Each hamper is a wicker basket lined with cream cotton containing baby gifts, gift wrapped in cellophane, tied up with a ribbon and decorated with a gift tag.
These make super baby gifts and can be found at http://www.4little1s.com/
Friday 8 August 2008
UK Business forum spotlight
UKBF user name: 4little1sReal name: Christianne James
Company name: 4little1s.com
Company website: www.4little1s.com
Company contact: sales@4littles.com
How did you start your business?
I set up 4little1s.com to juggle a busy home life with children and pay school fees. I looked at some part time jobs but just could not work out a good home/work balance. Starting a business seemed a good idea and thought I should at least work in an area I know about from experience
What products or services does your business offer?
We offer a wide range baby gifts for new parents, ranging from a little keepsake box, wooden and soft toys as well as our very popular baby hampers. One of our favourites are the baby clothing bouquets, a wonderful bunch of flowers with baby clothes in them. Finally, we have recently added a range of modern and contemporary nursery furniture which is proofing to be very successful.
What were the main challenges you faced when setting up your business?
The main challenges were along the lines of finding a web designer that we felt comfortable with in terms of price but also understanding of what we were looking to achieve. Also refining the behind the scenes processes such as Terms and Conditions and the delivery process took a lot longer than we initially thought
How would you rate the success you've achieved?
When we look back at the sheer volume of work completed in such a short space of time we can hardly believe it. We are very proud to have achieved the point we are currently at and continue to strive towards the future. I don’t think any business can afford to stand still
Why should customers and clients use your services?
We are competitively priced, knowledgeable of our products and reliable. Our ‘handmade for you’ products are made exclusively for us in California and we ship them to your door in the UK. If you are looking for a unique product, this range offers it.
How has UK Business Forums benefited your business?
UK Business Forums has benefited us in a number of ways. It has been an excellent area to learn and find out about new ideas, get people’s opinions and share information with a community of like minded people. Finally, a number of contacts and networking opportunities have been used.
What are your plans for the future?
We would like to build the business further and negotiate some better deals to buy at wholesale. I would like to get out more to source products and attend more trade fairs to see what is available. Designing our own brand and range of baby bedding is another idea.
What are your three tips for business success?
I guess to pinch a well know sports trainers strap line, ‘Just do it’ would have to be my first, don’t underestimate the sheer volume of work to get going would be the second. Finally, the third would probably be to do something you enjoy.
Company name: 4little1s.com
Company website: www.4little1s.com
Company contact: sales@4littles.com
How did you start your business?
I set up 4little1s.com to juggle a busy home life with children and pay school fees. I looked at some part time jobs but just could not work out a good home/work balance. Starting a business seemed a good idea and thought I should at least work in an area I know about from experience
What products or services does your business offer?
We offer a wide range baby gifts for new parents, ranging from a little keepsake box, wooden and soft toys as well as our very popular baby hampers. One of our favourites are the baby clothing bouquets, a wonderful bunch of flowers with baby clothes in them. Finally, we have recently added a range of modern and contemporary nursery furniture which is proofing to be very successful.
What were the main challenges you faced when setting up your business?
The main challenges were along the lines of finding a web designer that we felt comfortable with in terms of price but also understanding of what we were looking to achieve. Also refining the behind the scenes processes such as Terms and Conditions and the delivery process took a lot longer than we initially thought
How would you rate the success you've achieved?
When we look back at the sheer volume of work completed in such a short space of time we can hardly believe it. We are very proud to have achieved the point we are currently at and continue to strive towards the future. I don’t think any business can afford to stand still
Why should customers and clients use your services?
We are competitively priced, knowledgeable of our products and reliable. Our ‘handmade for you’ products are made exclusively for us in California and we ship them to your door in the UK. If you are looking for a unique product, this range offers it.
How has UK Business Forums benefited your business?
UK Business Forums has benefited us in a number of ways. It has been an excellent area to learn and find out about new ideas, get people’s opinions and share information with a community of like minded people. Finally, a number of contacts and networking opportunities have been used.
What are your plans for the future?
We would like to build the business further and negotiate some better deals to buy at wholesale. I would like to get out more to source products and attend more trade fairs to see what is available. Designing our own brand and range of baby bedding is another idea.
What are your three tips for business success?
I guess to pinch a well know sports trainers strap line, ‘Just do it’ would have to be my first, don’t underestimate the sheer volume of work to get going would be the second. Finally, the third would probably be to do something you enjoy.
Tuesday 5 August 2008
4little1s.com SEO notes II
Search engines and Robots
Starting at the beginning
Robots are pieces of software that explore the Internet to discover, review and index what they find. You have very little control over them and are also known as trawlers, crawlers, spiders, wanderers and worms.Robots come in 3 varieties, the good, the bad and the ugly. The good ones search and index the Internet and register the information it finds. The most common being the search engines such as Google or Yahoo which sends them out to explore. These then go through your website to assist in classifying and applying a rank to your site. Other robots simply check your web site for errors and report back on omissions, errors on links and any content that has been updated – there are others but the list goes on and on. That’s it for the goodies, what about the baddies…….Bad and ugly ones look to cause havoc by searching for weaknesses in your code and then extract information from you without your knowledge. The most common occurrence of this being to spam you or 'harvest' your email address to then sell on to other people….very annoying. As per the goodies there are others and the list goes on and on.Very interesting, but so what ?
Well, in order to get listed in the search engines naturally and get as much targeted traffic to you as possible, you need to know this, so read on…..
Most indexing is done automatically with the notable exception of two really important directories, DMOZ and the Yahoo Directory. Believe it or not, these are reviewed by humans and as a result, take longer. Note: The DMOZ submission is free but it can take many months to get listed. Robots are a good thing so make your site available for them
What should you do?
On the assumption you do want a robot to visit your site, you must encourage them and make it easy for them to trawl your site. Finally see below for the top must do points:
Add your URL to the Search Engines
Submit to DMOZ (it free! But takes months)
Submit to the Yahoo Directory (Not free but can be listed in a couple of weeks)
Make a site map (search for Xml sitemaps)
Link it to your Home Page
………wait
Remember that robots like to see
· Links (internal and external)
· Text (lots of it)
· ALT Tags on your pictures
· Site Maps (on your pages + uploaded to the search engines)
· Page titles
· Meta descriptions
· Meta keywords
Robots don’t like to see
· Java script
· FLASH
· Most animations
· Images (for the moment)
I’m scared of spiders and don’t want them
Probably not the best thing in the world, but you can prevent spiders coming to see you. If you create a file called robots.txt, you have the ability to tell the robots what not to spider. This does have its uses, for example, if you have a telephone list on your site that you didn’t realize was suddenly going to made public once the spiders came to town, add the exclusion to this file.
How do I know if they have been?
The easiest way is to look at your server logs, certain IP addresses can even tell you what type of spider came to visit. There are third party utilities that can extract your logs and make them more readable and friendly.
Author: 4little1s.com
Terms: This document can be copied as long as the links below stay intact.
4little1s.com is an online UK baby gifts, baby clothes and Izziwotnot nursery furniture web site located at http://www.4little1s.com
Monday 4 August 2008
4little1s.com - 6 months in
A ex city banker and now a busy mum of 2 living in Surrey explains how she has started up a small online web business called 4little1s.com, the initial intention being to pay for school fees:-
I decided to start up a home based online web business to provide an income to cover school fees. Being a mum at home and looking after 2 small children means that during the day, while they are at school I have a few hours that can be used to work. Trying to get a part time job proved difficult. I want to be around for my children, to take them to school and to pick them up at the end of the day and be there when they are not well. A home based part time business seemed the ideal opportunity and would fit in around my available time.
I decided to start a business that I had hands on experience of at home. Initially the plan was to create some really lovely gift sets for newly arrived little ones. I wanted to make it easy to do, providing baby gifts, clothes, shoes, cards and also matching gifts for siblings too. I am now working on including pampering items and furniture all for new mums and babies on our website www.4little1s.com
I will be offering a wide variety of products, some handmade and sourced locally in the UK, some specifically hand crafted and made to order for us in California, others being more unusual items from around the world. I have been attending trade shows and am continually on the look out for new innovative and inspiring products. Where I can support fair-trade and organic produce I will do and I am also conscious of the volume of unnecessary packaging, so I aim to manage this well.
So where am I now? Well, it is 6 months since the idea was born and we are trading and sales are coming as our name gets known. Marketing has been via Google Ad words and MS Ad Centre which is working well. Suppliers are in place and established, as are all the banking and company registration information. We decided on using a web design company and a well know product for E commerce called Actinic to build the site with us managing the day to day running of it with product uploads etc. Maintenance of the website, general paperwork administration and orders keep me busy for around 4 hours a day, which fits in around my day just right. We have a number of interesting opportunities and ideas and can’t wait to pursue them!
Top tips:
Select easy to use Ecommerce shopping cart software
Just do it! Taking the first step is the hardest part
Enthusiasm for your business is catching!
Set objectives for your business
Looking back and I think as to how much we have achieved in a relatively short amount of time I still cannot believe it as to how much we have achieved and it has been extremely rewarding.
Please feel to visit us at www.4little1s.com. We would love to hear from you!
I decided to start up a home based online web business to provide an income to cover school fees. Being a mum at home and looking after 2 small children means that during the day, while they are at school I have a few hours that can be used to work. Trying to get a part time job proved difficult. I want to be around for my children, to take them to school and to pick them up at the end of the day and be there when they are not well. A home based part time business seemed the ideal opportunity and would fit in around my available time.
I decided to start a business that I had hands on experience of at home. Initially the plan was to create some really lovely gift sets for newly arrived little ones. I wanted to make it easy to do, providing baby gifts, clothes, shoes, cards and also matching gifts for siblings too. I am now working on including pampering items and furniture all for new mums and babies on our website www.4little1s.com
I will be offering a wide variety of products, some handmade and sourced locally in the UK, some specifically hand crafted and made to order for us in California, others being more unusual items from around the world. I have been attending trade shows and am continually on the look out for new innovative and inspiring products. Where I can support fair-trade and organic produce I will do and I am also conscious of the volume of unnecessary packaging, so I aim to manage this well.
So where am I now? Well, it is 6 months since the idea was born and we are trading and sales are coming as our name gets known. Marketing has been via Google Ad words and MS Ad Centre which is working well. Suppliers are in place and established, as are all the banking and company registration information. We decided on using a web design company and a well know product for E commerce called Actinic to build the site with us managing the day to day running of it with product uploads etc. Maintenance of the website, general paperwork administration and orders keep me busy for around 4 hours a day, which fits in around my day just right. We have a number of interesting opportunities and ideas and can’t wait to pursue them!
Top tips:
Select easy to use Ecommerce shopping cart software
Just do it! Taking the first step is the hardest part
Enthusiasm for your business is catching!
Set objectives for your business
Looking back and I think as to how much we have achieved in a relatively short amount of time I still cannot believe it as to how much we have achieved and it has been extremely rewarding.
Please feel to visit us at www.4little1s.com. We would love to hear from you!
UK Baby gift
Pink mouse push alongPink mouse push along
Features:
Stunning push along toy
Makes a great clacking noise as it moves
A unique gift for your little one
UK designed
Handcrafted
Suitable from 12 months
Approximate length of handle 48cm
This uk baby gift range of children's wooden toys offers a bright, bold, colourful and cleverly designed approach to play for your little ones. They are created to stimulate your child's imagination while ensuring your little one has fun. This range of uk wooden toys are made under the guidance of the CE mark, meaning they have gone through safety testing and comply with BS5665 and EN71 1,2, and 3. The uk wooden toy range uses non toxic paint and natural fibre in the range, each wooden toy is handcrafted and as a result, no two are identical. Looking for a UK baby gift ? look no further
Saturday 2 August 2008
Site submission info
In the constant battle to get higher PageRank I came across these links that you can submit your site to
DMOZ - (8)
Jayde - (6)
My Green Corner - (6)
The Living Link - (6)
Can Links - (5)
Search Sight - (5)
Free Website Directory - (5)
Miri Black - (5)
Niche Listings - (5)
Esearch Research - (5)
Master Moz Directory - (5)
Domaining - (5)
Londovor - (5)
The Shoppings - (5)
Ldmstudio Directory - (5)
Directory Dice - (5)
SEO Court - (5)
Publimix Directory - (5)
Arakne Links - (4)
Dir Submission - (4)
Websites Promo Directory - (4)
Environment Page Directory - (4)
Directory Vault - (4)
Little Web Directory - (4)
Directory 365 - (4)
123 Hit Links - (4)
A List Sites - (4)
Sam’s Directory - (4)
Creative Agency - (4)
Prolink Directory - (4)
All Link Directory - (4)
Zunch Directory - (4)
One Mission - (4)
Wiki Web - (4)
Xakami Directory - (4)
Anaximander Directory - (4)
Invo Website Link Collection - (4)
Making Money Library - (4)
474 Directory - (4)
Name Directory - (4)
YHAY Directory - (4)
Ask Bee Directory - (4)
Monster Directory - (4)
Spongy Web Directory - (No Longer Free)
PakAd Trader - (4)
Treshella - (4)
Dream Submitting Directory - (4)
Exo Spy Directory - (4)
Nick’s Year Directory - (4)
Name Directory - (4)
I know this is a bit of a random post, but I found them useful
4little1s.com sells UK baby gifts and Izziwotnot nursery furniture for your little ones...
Thursday 31 July 2008
Baby market update
Baby Nursery Market Overview
I always look forward to my copy of Nursery Today to arrive through the post, and the August 08 edition was no exception. A quick flick through and I always seem to end up at the excellent Nursery Retail Tracking Service section. It comments, an interesting month with no signs of a downturn in the Nursery market in spite of the rest of the retail sector suffering. As of May 08 the market was up 14% in value and +19% in volume compared to the same time last year.
Parents appear to still be spending to ensure their little ones have the necessary equipment to be safe and sound and as a result, the following areas are up:
Wheeled goods
Car seats
Travel cots
Safety devices
Seats
Electrics
Bathroom
However, suffering this month were:
Carriers
As the summer holidays are upon us, the travel cots help drive up the market as people decide to get away for a few days, something I am thinking about as I write this !
4little1s.com is an online baby gifts and Izziwotnot Nursery Furniture retailer found at http://www.4little1s.com
I always look forward to my copy of Nursery Today to arrive through the post, and the August 08 edition was no exception. A quick flick through and I always seem to end up at the excellent Nursery Retail Tracking Service section. It comments, an interesting month with no signs of a downturn in the Nursery market in spite of the rest of the retail sector suffering. As of May 08 the market was up 14% in value and +19% in volume compared to the same time last year.
Parents appear to still be spending to ensure their little ones have the necessary equipment to be safe and sound and as a result, the following areas are up:
Wheeled goods
Car seats
Travel cots
Safety devices
Seats
Electrics
Bathroom
However, suffering this month were:
Carriers
As the summer holidays are upon us, the travel cots help drive up the market as people decide to get away for a few days, something I am thinking about as I write this !
4little1s.com is an online baby gifts and Izziwotnot Nursery Furniture retailer found at http://www.4little1s.com
Tuesday 29 July 2008
Baby sling guide
Quick Baby carrying guide
Pouches / baby slings
A pouch is generally a circle or material tube, folded and worn across the body from shoulder to hip rather like a sash. Your baby is laid down or sat up in the pouch that is created at the seam.
You need to make sure that the pouch is the correct size for you, to be comfortable and to safely hold baby. I have used these many times and are ideal when you are out and about, stopping and starting on visits, like in the car. I had one that was a front version but there are also back and hip versions. Breast feeding was fairly easy with one of these.
Ring-slings
A ring-sling is a length of fabric with two rings at one end and the other end loops up through the rings to form a pouch with a tail. Baby lies or sits in the pouch bit, and the tail is used to adjust the pouch to the correct height and tightness around the baby.
Adjustable carrier, it will fit different sized people. Great for multi-stop trips, and breastfeeding in. Weight is spread across one shoulder and back.
Wrap slings
A wraparound is a length of fabric that you tie around yourself and baby- finished with a double knot. A long wrap is very versatile and you can carry baby on the front, back or hip with it, and will fit all sizes of people. A short wrap can be used for hip and back and some smaller people may be able to use it for front carries too. One or two shoulder carrier spreading the weight across shoulders, back/front and hips, depending on which way you tie it. It is possible to breastfeed in a wrap with practise.
We stock……The Liberty Fleece Pouch baby sling is made from luxury anti-pil fleece. It stretches one way around your shoulder and baby's bottom providing unique support for your baby's head and neck, and your back. These baby slings are ideal from birth to toddler years (35lbs). The baby slings are easy to use and there are no belts buckles or clips to get caught on. Simply slide the baby sling over your shoulder, like a sash, and slip baby in or out in seconds. These pouch baby slings are machine washable at 60 degrees and should be dired naturally. The baby sling fit is important, for correct size measure around your chest, literally under your armpits.Ideal baby gifts.... looking for a baby gift ? look no further
We stock…..carriers that are a one size fits all sling. It is the ultimate in baby sling comfort with padding in the shoulder and down the rails, which are independently adjustable. The baby sling rings are nickel plated steel and tested to 422Kgs. The baby slings are crafted in the UK by experienced seamstresses from the finest 100% cotton. The slings fanned shoulder distributes your baby's weight in the sling, and there is a handy pocket in the tail. This baby sling is the perfect baby carrier for newborn babies through to toddlers (35lbs). The sling makes breast feeding simple, convenient and discreet in the carrier. As you know, babies are messy and therefore these baby slings are washable at 60 degrees and come with written and photographic instructions. Baby slings are very practical and an ideal baby gift.... looking for baby gifts, look no further.
We stock…..The Liberty baby sling is a padded ring sling, a one size fits all sling and would make a very practical baby gift. The baby sling rails are independently adjustable and the rings are nickel plated steel, tested to 422Kgs. The baby sling's fanned shoulder distributes your baby's weight in the baby sling evenly across your shoulder and back. The Liberty unpadded baby sling is perfect for newborns through to toddler (35lbs). The baby slings are machine washable at 60 degrees and come with written and photographic instructions. Baby slings are very practical and very cosy for your little ones as a baby gift. Looking for baby gifts ? Look no further...
Visit 4little1s.com to see our range of baby carriers and baby slings
Pouches / baby slings
A pouch is generally a circle or material tube, folded and worn across the body from shoulder to hip rather like a sash. Your baby is laid down or sat up in the pouch that is created at the seam.
You need to make sure that the pouch is the correct size for you, to be comfortable and to safely hold baby. I have used these many times and are ideal when you are out and about, stopping and starting on visits, like in the car. I had one that was a front version but there are also back and hip versions. Breast feeding was fairly easy with one of these.
Ring-slings
A ring-sling is a length of fabric with two rings at one end and the other end loops up through the rings to form a pouch with a tail. Baby lies or sits in the pouch bit, and the tail is used to adjust the pouch to the correct height and tightness around the baby.
Adjustable carrier, it will fit different sized people. Great for multi-stop trips, and breastfeeding in. Weight is spread across one shoulder and back.
Wrap slings
A wraparound is a length of fabric that you tie around yourself and baby- finished with a double knot. A long wrap is very versatile and you can carry baby on the front, back or hip with it, and will fit all sizes of people. A short wrap can be used for hip and back and some smaller people may be able to use it for front carries too. One or two shoulder carrier spreading the weight across shoulders, back/front and hips, depending on which way you tie it. It is possible to breastfeed in a wrap with practise.
We stock……The Liberty Fleece Pouch baby sling is made from luxury anti-pil fleece. It stretches one way around your shoulder and baby's bottom providing unique support for your baby's head and neck, and your back. These baby slings are ideal from birth to toddler years (35lbs). The baby slings are easy to use and there are no belts buckles or clips to get caught on. Simply slide the baby sling over your shoulder, like a sash, and slip baby in or out in seconds. These pouch baby slings are machine washable at 60 degrees and should be dired naturally. The baby sling fit is important, for correct size measure around your chest, literally under your armpits.Ideal baby gifts.... looking for a baby gift ? look no further
We stock…..carriers that are a one size fits all sling. It is the ultimate in baby sling comfort with padding in the shoulder and down the rails, which are independently adjustable. The baby sling rings are nickel plated steel and tested to 422Kgs. The baby slings are crafted in the UK by experienced seamstresses from the finest 100% cotton. The slings fanned shoulder distributes your baby's weight in the sling, and there is a handy pocket in the tail. This baby sling is the perfect baby carrier for newborn babies through to toddlers (35lbs). The sling makes breast feeding simple, convenient and discreet in the carrier. As you know, babies are messy and therefore these baby slings are washable at 60 degrees and come with written and photographic instructions. Baby slings are very practical and an ideal baby gift.... looking for baby gifts, look no further.
We stock…..The Liberty baby sling is a padded ring sling, a one size fits all sling and would make a very practical baby gift. The baby sling rails are independently adjustable and the rings are nickel plated steel, tested to 422Kgs. The baby sling's fanned shoulder distributes your baby's weight in the baby sling evenly across your shoulder and back. The Liberty unpadded baby sling is perfect for newborns through to toddler (35lbs). The baby slings are machine washable at 60 degrees and come with written and photographic instructions. Baby slings are very practical and very cosy for your little ones as a baby gift. Looking for baby gifts ? Look no further...
Visit 4little1s.com to see our range of baby carriers and baby slings
Mum baby gift
Bath melt (pink cupcake)
Small pink gift box with bath melt inside
Decorative 'With love' emblem on lid of gift box lid
Remove lid to reveal a single cupcake bath melt
Approximate dimensions: 6 x 6 x 4cm
Lie back in soft silky water, relax and enjoy the gift!
Decorative 'With love' emblem on lid of gift box lid
Remove lid to reveal a single cupcake bath melt
Approximate dimensions: 6 x 6 x 4cm
Lie back in soft silky water, relax and enjoy the gift!
This range of gifts gives you something special that we love at 4little1s.com. Each gift has been hand-made or hand-finished using traditional methods and natural materials from skilled artists from all around the world. These gifts are lovingly made and no two are exactly the same as a result.
Monday 28 July 2008
SEO - An hour a day book
Search Engine Optimization – An hour a day
As you may or may not know, I run an online baby gifts website called 4little1s.com which can be found at http://www.4little1s.com/. As part of setting this online business up, I needed to understand more about how to get my site noticed by the major search engines. Having contacted a number of Search Engine Optimisation companies it became quite apparent that the costs for me upfront were not possible until I started to get some sales in and making some money.
Therefore I decided to visit that well known Brazilian river online book store and purchased a number of books on the matter. The latest book I have finished is called Search Engine Optimisation – an hour a day, and below I summarise my thoughts and notes.
I guess the ultimate proof is in the pudding for us, has been that after 3 months of reading up on SEO tips and advice, our website has gone from Page rank of 0 to a Page rank of 3. Not that Page rank is ‘be and end all’, I’m sure it does help…..
The two authors of the book offer a really interesting angle in that they offer the right and left brain view on the subject. Obviously experienced in the subject they outline the various stages of putting together a plan of action, putting it into place and then the constant tweaking to keep the campaign going. Interestingly out of all the books I have read so far on SEO, all broadly say the same things, which are:
- Submit it to the engines - Surprising some people don’t !
- Links – Acquire links, inc Directories
- Content – Updated and keep fresh
- Maintain – Housekeeping tasks, broken links, Tags etc
- PageRank – Get one and the higher the better
- PR – Write articles, Blogs etc
- Measure – Where were you last month vs this month
- PPC pay per click campaigns
- Consider paying for worthwhile directory listing
- Wait and wait – 3 – 6 months +
While all good and solid points to help you on your pathway to optimisation and getting seen by the world, this book offers something a little more ‘non technical’ and business oriented, almost like having your own Marketing and PR department at hand.
The book is broken down into 10 chapters of which I broadly detail below:
Clarify your Goal – Like all good business thinking, what it is you are trying to achieve?….how do you know if you have achieved it and how can you measure success / failure if you don’t know what you are trying to aim at. Failing to plan is planning to fail
Customise - As with all projects (SEO included) you need to customise what you are doing and fine tune to your exact expectations, The section talks about which market you are in and who are you aiming at
SEO truths – Brief overview of the various methods Search engines use, importance of keyword selection and the tricks NOT to do !
How search engines work – Discusses how the main players currently work (Google, MSN, AOL and ASK) as well as trend spotting
Teams – You will be surprised how much teamwork there is in the project. While you may not have the resources of many departments, this chapter makes a good point, you either have to wear many hats or outsource various elements.
Baselines and Keywords – Good section on the importance of keyword selection and research. Touches as earlier on the whole idea of having a baseline in which to measure your performance. Finally, as with all businesses, keep an eye out on the competition.
Month one – This now starts to get to the detail of how to do it and tags to optimise on the site.
Month two – Establishing the habit talks about the site structure (spiders view etc) and some good thoughts on R&D as well as Visibility and reporting
Month three – Again talks about visibility and quarterly reporting as well as the very important area of your content. Gives some good troubleshooting tips worth checking out.
Extra credits – If you buy this book and do nothing else, read this section. It gives all the key items you should do if nothing else. I like this book if for nothing else, this chapter.
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Izziwotnot curtains
Izziwotnot Cherry Blossom Tab top curtainsCherry Blossom brings summer fresh colours to the nursery. Dazzling flowers in shades of candy, strawberry, buttercup, jade and peach are tempered with pure white for a contemporary feel.
One pair of curtains
Dimensions: approx 132 x 163 cm
Delivery within 7-10 days, but usually less
One pair of curtains
Dimensions: approx 132 x 163 cm
Delivery within 7-10 days, but usually less
Our range of nursery bedding is designed to last. They are manufactured to the highest quality standards, providing peace of mind for parents.
Baby gift and nursery furniture ideas from 4little1s.com
Moses basket from Izziwotnot
IZZIWOTNOT MOSES BASKETS
- Dazzling flowers in shades of candy, strawberry, buttercup, jade
- and peach are tempered with pure white for a contemporary feel.
- Price includes maize moses basket and bedding
- Matching stand, can be ordered separately
- Delivery usually within 7-10 days
- Price includes maize moses basket and bedding
- Matching stand, can be ordered separately
- Delivery usually within 7-10 days
- Our range of nursery bedding is designed to last.
They are manufactured to the highest quality standards, providing peace of mind for parents. Baby gifts from 4little1s.com
Saturday 26 July 2008
Wooden baby gifts
Wooden baby toys
4little1s.com - Traditional Wooden Toys
Choosing the right wooden toy for your child is not easy and there is a whole world out there of wooden toys for babies and toddlers. It is important to choose the right age group for the toy as well as ensuring its fun, brightly colored, educational and safe.
A simple wooden train or a push along duck / mouse or Fairy can bring hours of fun and they provide mental stimulation to the baby or toddler. Any toys that have sound or vibration also improve mental stimulation and attention as does the texture.Puzzles and wooden building blocks are the old favorites for the younger babies when it comes to wooden toys, but don't forget about sequencing toys and of course play buildings such as farms, castles, fire stations, police stations and dolls houses. The are all great fun and provide hours of entertainment.Whilst many parents are anxious that their children learn from their toys it is important to remember that children learn through play and having fun and whilst your children are young this is the most important aspect for their development and well being.
In summary, then look for wooden toys with consideration for :
Colour
ShapeTexture
Sound / Vibration
Sequencing (1,2,3 - A, B, C etc)
4little1s.com is an online Baby gifts and toys website for your little ones
4little1s.com - Traditional Wooden Toys
Choosing the right wooden toy for your child is not easy and there is a whole world out there of wooden toys for babies and toddlers. It is important to choose the right age group for the toy as well as ensuring its fun, brightly colored, educational and safe.
A simple wooden train or a push along duck / mouse or Fairy can bring hours of fun and they provide mental stimulation to the baby or toddler. Any toys that have sound or vibration also improve mental stimulation and attention as does the texture.Puzzles and wooden building blocks are the old favorites for the younger babies when it comes to wooden toys, but don't forget about sequencing toys and of course play buildings such as farms, castles, fire stations, police stations and dolls houses. The are all great fun and provide hours of entertainment.Whilst many parents are anxious that their children learn from their toys it is important to remember that children learn through play and having fun and whilst your children are young this is the most important aspect for their development and well being.
In summary, then look for wooden toys with consideration for :
Colour
ShapeTexture
Sound / Vibration
Sequencing (1,2,3 - A, B, C etc)
4little1s.com is an online Baby gifts and toys website for your little ones
Thursday 24 July 2008
Rainy day ideas from baby gifts site 4little1s.com
Baby gifts website advises on those rainy days and children
When you wake up in the morning and It’s raining outside, you just know the kids are going to get board and want to play outside. After an hour or so you start to get bored yourself with them telling you they are bored…and it goes on all day. Well from experience, here are a few ideas that hopefully might make that day go smoother and quicker, 4little1s.com top tips for rainy days. You will be surprised how even the simplest of things can be great fun for kids and just how imaginative they really can be.
Computer - There are some great kids websites out there, our kids favorite at the moment is Lego and CBBC. Even sites like Google Earth are great sites for fun and education at the same time. Having some online software protection such as parental locks is a good idea. Physically keeping an eye on what they are accessing, try to have the computer in the lounge / kitchen areas etc when you can keep an eye on them. Avoid leaving them with full Internet access on the Internet while on their own in the bedroom for hours on end.
Give toys a new life – We painted an odd dolls house (bright pink!) and it suddenly became a great new toy to play with. Bringing new life to old toys is great fun and converting them is very cost effective. Even clearing out an old toy cupboard, you are bound to find toys at the back that have not been played with for ages. Remember the brightly colored building blocks that were a baby gift ?
Old favorites – While probably not going to entertain for a very long time, don’t forget the old favorites, hide and seek, eye spy, coloring, treasure hunt with sweets / chocolate etc. These games can soak up half an hour and gets you involved as well
Cooking cookies – Making some cookies and of course eating them can be great fun. Especially when they are involved with the mixing, food coloring, recipe instructions and of course the hundreds and thousands sprinkles
Camping – Go camping on an expedition…..have a picnic in the lounge or other room. Some chairs, a blanket and you have a tent. A blanket on the floor and some sandwiches and there is your picnic. Obviously it’s not outside, but can be any room in the house.
Board games – Board games are great fun for everyone and can have many , get the board games out, Monopoly, Don’t wake dad, Wheel of Fortune, Guess who…...get them out, dust them off and throw the dice.
Card games – With a regular set of cards there are loads of games that you can play (look online for ideas on card games). You may even have some card games like Uno - all great fun.
Invite a friend over. Just because you can’t go outside to play doesn’t mean friends can’t come over to the house to play. Inviting friends over is one of the easiest ways to break a kid’s boredom. A friend brings exciting new prospects and makes even the most played video game exciting again.
….and finally, clear out all your baby gifts you have and old toys, many might have a new lease of life.
About the author:
This article was provided by 4little1s.com, who provides baby gifts, baby clothes, nursery furniture and baby bedding for your little ones. For more information about 4little1s.com visit:
http://www.4little1s.com
Our terms: The above articles may be reprinted provided content is not edited and links are kept live Sourcewww.4little1s.com
When you wake up in the morning and It’s raining outside, you just know the kids are going to get board and want to play outside. After an hour or so you start to get bored yourself with them telling you they are bored…and it goes on all day. Well from experience, here are a few ideas that hopefully might make that day go smoother and quicker, 4little1s.com top tips for rainy days. You will be surprised how even the simplest of things can be great fun for kids and just how imaginative they really can be.
Computer - There are some great kids websites out there, our kids favorite at the moment is Lego and CBBC. Even sites like Google Earth are great sites for fun and education at the same time. Having some online software protection such as parental locks is a good idea. Physically keeping an eye on what they are accessing, try to have the computer in the lounge / kitchen areas etc when you can keep an eye on them. Avoid leaving them with full Internet access on the Internet while on their own in the bedroom for hours on end.
Give toys a new life – We painted an odd dolls house (bright pink!) and it suddenly became a great new toy to play with. Bringing new life to old toys is great fun and converting them is very cost effective. Even clearing out an old toy cupboard, you are bound to find toys at the back that have not been played with for ages. Remember the brightly colored building blocks that were a baby gift ?
Old favorites – While probably not going to entertain for a very long time, don’t forget the old favorites, hide and seek, eye spy, coloring, treasure hunt with sweets / chocolate etc. These games can soak up half an hour and gets you involved as well
Cooking cookies – Making some cookies and of course eating them can be great fun. Especially when they are involved with the mixing, food coloring, recipe instructions and of course the hundreds and thousands sprinkles
Camping – Go camping on an expedition…..have a picnic in the lounge or other room. Some chairs, a blanket and you have a tent. A blanket on the floor and some sandwiches and there is your picnic. Obviously it’s not outside, but can be any room in the house.
Board games – Board games are great fun for everyone and can have many , get the board games out, Monopoly, Don’t wake dad, Wheel of Fortune, Guess who…...get them out, dust them off and throw the dice.
Card games – With a regular set of cards there are loads of games that you can play (look online for ideas on card games). You may even have some card games like Uno - all great fun.
Invite a friend over. Just because you can’t go outside to play doesn’t mean friends can’t come over to the house to play. Inviting friends over is one of the easiest ways to break a kid’s boredom. A friend brings exciting new prospects and makes even the most played video game exciting again.
….and finally, clear out all your baby gifts you have and old toys, many might have a new lease of life.
About the author:
This article was provided by 4little1s.com, who provides baby gifts, baby clothes, nursery furniture and baby bedding for your little ones. For more information about 4little1s.com visit:
http://www.4little1s.com
Our terms: The above articles may be reprinted provided content is not edited and links are kept live Sourcewww.4little1s.com
Wednesday 23 July 2008
Potty training
Baby gifts website talks about Potty fun !
Ok here it comes potty training ….be warned accidents WILL happen!
Potty training is inevitable and comes to us all. The main thing is to remember that each baby is unique and develops at different times than others. When your child is ready, that’s when to start…. not before and not after. Not that you can always plan it, but if it’s potty training time and its summer, this means they can learn outside with less ‘accidents’ inside.
The main point is to recognize when your child is ready and don’t listen to other parents as to when their child started, it’s not a competition. All children will be using the toilet by the time they are 5 years old. Every child is an individual and it is really important to remember that.
What are the signs when baby / toddler is ready to start?
Check for awareness of when baby realizes they have gone to the toilet (wee or poo) in their nappy. If your child has regular bowel movements then you can get them to sit on the potty at the right time and praise them if they manage to use it. We found giving them rewards particularly successful and definitely worth a try. Look on the web for companies that provide gifts and treats for children to encourage them. Reward charts or even toys (we used simple wooden toys) are great motivators.
In summary:
· Not a competition
· Start when baby / toddler is ready
· Rewards are key
4little1s.com is an online baby gifts website offering a wide range of gifts such as:
· UK Baby gifts
· Wooden toys
· Baby boxes
· New born baby gifts
· Nursery Furniture and bedding
http://www.4little1s.com
Ok here it comes potty training ….be warned accidents WILL happen!
Potty training is inevitable and comes to us all. The main thing is to remember that each baby is unique and develops at different times than others. When your child is ready, that’s when to start…. not before and not after. Not that you can always plan it, but if it’s potty training time and its summer, this means they can learn outside with less ‘accidents’ inside.
The main point is to recognize when your child is ready and don’t listen to other parents as to when their child started, it’s not a competition. All children will be using the toilet by the time they are 5 years old. Every child is an individual and it is really important to remember that.
What are the signs when baby / toddler is ready to start?
Check for awareness of when baby realizes they have gone to the toilet (wee or poo) in their nappy. If your child has regular bowel movements then you can get them to sit on the potty at the right time and praise them if they manage to use it. We found giving them rewards particularly successful and definitely worth a try. Look on the web for companies that provide gifts and treats for children to encourage them. Reward charts or even toys (we used simple wooden toys) are great motivators.
In summary:
· Not a competition
· Start when baby / toddler is ready
· Rewards are key
4little1s.com is an online baby gifts website offering a wide range of gifts such as:
· UK Baby gifts
· Wooden toys
· Baby boxes
· New born baby gifts
· Nursery Furniture and bedding
http://www.4little1s.com
Searching for those Baby Gifts and finding it overwhelming?
Baby Gifts website 4little1s.com gives some tips on the matter….
Trying to find a truly unique baby gift for your friend, family member or work colleague to say "Congratulations and welcome to the new little one or maybe ones! " ? . Think about going a step further and personalizing baby gifts can be an excellent way to truly make that baby gift unique and special. Something you don’t always thing about buying are baby keepsake boxes, these wooden boxes allow you to keep those all important memories in a safe place. These boxes can range from small cute little boxes able to store their first curl or tooth, right through to larger boxes able to store their first pair of baby shoes, vests etc. Some boxes even have a set of boxes to keep each one separate.
Baby photo albums also make superb baby gifts to give to new families, again to store those all important baby photos. Don’t forget the mums and dads as well; a bottle of Champagne in a baby hamper always goes down well
Where to buy superb Baby Gifts ?
Searching for baby gifs can be daunting and is time consuming if you don't know where to look. Not only that, there is a vast array of online stores all advertising on Google, MSN, Yahoo etc. Walking along the high street looking for baby gifts again can be wearing on the feet and often can be confusing. Asking friends, colleagues, and family members where they shop for their baby gifts is always a good place to start, either online or offline (physical shop). If you are looking online through a search engine, narrow your search down to avoid confusion, look for specific phrases like ‘baby gifts UK or nursery furniture’. At 4little1s.com will provide you with a variety of baby gifts for you to browse through, as well as Nursery Furniture and baby bedding for that all important Nursery.
What Baby gift ?
Ok, so the baby is due soon or the person is leaving work soon to go on Maternity…and its down to you to find the baby gift....where do you start?
Each baby is unique, and care should be taken in selecting the right gift. The right baby gift makes the parents of the baby feel as though you really put care and thought into their newborn's gift. You'll feel great knowing that your new baby gift is truly enjoyed. Take a look around to find the perfect baby gift for that new little one but having a wide range of clothes, gifts, hampers, wooden toys, baby bunches (bunches of flowers with baby clothes in them) and other baby gifts, 4little1s.com is the best place to start.
Take your time and look through our Baby gift store website to find your perfect and cute baby gift.
You'll find a quality selection of the following baby gifts:
· UK Baby Gifts
· Baby Hampers
· Nursery Furniture
· Baby bedding
· Wooden baby toys
To see our wide range of great baby gifts make sure you visit us here!!
Email: sales@4little1s.com
Website: http://www.4little1s.com
Baby Gifts website 4little1s.com gives some tips on the matter….
Trying to find a truly unique baby gift for your friend, family member or work colleague to say "Congratulations and welcome to the new little one or maybe ones! " ? . Think about going a step further and personalizing baby gifts can be an excellent way to truly make that baby gift unique and special. Something you don’t always thing about buying are baby keepsake boxes, these wooden boxes allow you to keep those all important memories in a safe place. These boxes can range from small cute little boxes able to store their first curl or tooth, right through to larger boxes able to store their first pair of baby shoes, vests etc. Some boxes even have a set of boxes to keep each one separate.
Baby photo albums also make superb baby gifts to give to new families, again to store those all important baby photos. Don’t forget the mums and dads as well; a bottle of Champagne in a baby hamper always goes down well
Where to buy superb Baby Gifts ?
Searching for baby gifs can be daunting and is time consuming if you don't know where to look. Not only that, there is a vast array of online stores all advertising on Google, MSN, Yahoo etc. Walking along the high street looking for baby gifts again can be wearing on the feet and often can be confusing. Asking friends, colleagues, and family members where they shop for their baby gifts is always a good place to start, either online or offline (physical shop). If you are looking online through a search engine, narrow your search down to avoid confusion, look for specific phrases like ‘baby gifts UK or nursery furniture’. At 4little1s.com will provide you with a variety of baby gifts for you to browse through, as well as Nursery Furniture and baby bedding for that all important Nursery.
What Baby gift ?
Ok, so the baby is due soon or the person is leaving work soon to go on Maternity…and its down to you to find the baby gift....where do you start?
Each baby is unique, and care should be taken in selecting the right gift. The right baby gift makes the parents of the baby feel as though you really put care and thought into their newborn's gift. You'll feel great knowing that your new baby gift is truly enjoyed. Take a look around to find the perfect baby gift for that new little one but having a wide range of clothes, gifts, hampers, wooden toys, baby bunches (bunches of flowers with baby clothes in them) and other baby gifts, 4little1s.com is the best place to start.
Take your time and look through our Baby gift store website to find your perfect and cute baby gift.
You'll find a quality selection of the following baby gifts:
· UK Baby Gifts
· Baby Hampers
· Nursery Furniture
· Baby bedding
· Wooden baby toys
To see our wide range of great baby gifts make sure you visit us here!!
Email: sales@4little1s.com
Website: http://www.4little1s.com
Tuesday 22 July 2008
Wooden baby gift keepsake box
Wooden keepsake baby gift box
Great Value Baby Gift for little ones...
- Wooden keepsake gift box
- Pink writing on lid of gift box, 'with love' on the side
- Approximate dimensions: 21 x 21 x10 cm
- Ideal for a new born baby gifts, christenings & older children
Toolbox and Workbench
Fun construction toy with hammer, spanner, screwdriver that really works!
Only £16.50
- One of our bestsellers
- Very popular with children who like to investigate how things work!
- UK designed
- Handcrafted
- Suitable from 36 months
- Converts to a workbench when turned upside down.
- Perfect for any budding builders!
Approximate dimensions 30 x 15 x 15cmThis baby gift range of children's wooden toys offers a bright, bold, colourful and cleverly designed approach to play for your little ones. They are created to stimulate your child's imagination while ensuring your little one has fun. This range of wooden toys are made under the guidance of the CE mark, meaning they have gone through safety testing and comply with BS5665 and EN71 1,2, and 3.The wooden toy range uses non toxic paint and natural fibre in the range, each wooden toy is handcrafted and as a result, no two are identical.
Looking for baby gifts ? look no further see our full baby toys and baby gifts range
Wednesday 16 July 2008
Hampers for your little ones
Baby hampers from 4little1s.com
Baby hampers are ideal baby gift presents for those new born babies when you are struggling to think of a baby gift for a friend. Quick easy and sent to the new born family in a matter of days, these baby gifts really are worth a look. Each one is put together by hand , with some ranges including something special for the mum to chill and relax...time out. If you are really looking to push the boat out with a baby hamper, look at the Champagne hamper, a hamper with baby gifts for the little one and a lovely bottle of Champagne to relax to. Have a browse at the range of baby hampers at our site, its quick easy and simply to order. If you are looking for a baby for a work congratulations present, please remember us and as always if you have any question about the baby hampers or in fact any other baby gift, please feel free to contact us on sales@4little1s.com
Baby hampers from 4little1s.com
Baby hampers are ideal baby gift presents for those new born babies when you are struggling to think of a baby gift for a friend. Quick easy and sent to the new born family in a matter of days, these baby gifts really are worth a look. Each one is put together by hand , with some ranges including something special for the mum to chill and relax...time out. If you are really looking to push the boat out with a baby hamper, look at the Champagne hamper, a hamper with baby gifts for the little one and a lovely bottle of Champagne to relax to. Have a browse at the range of baby hampers at our site, its quick easy and simply to order. If you are looking for a baby for a work congratulations present, please remember us and as always if you have any question about the baby hampers or in fact any other baby gift, please feel free to contact us on sales@4little1s.com
Baby hampers from 4little1s.com
Saturday 12 July 2008
Google Algorithm for PageRank
The Google PageRank algorithm
PR (A) = (1-d) +d (PR(t1)/C(t1) + … + PR(tn) /C (TN))
4little1s.com is a baby gift and nursery furniture website located at http://www.4little1s.com/ and has recently started up this year. In an effort to gain a better understanding of getting onto the first page of Google for marketing purposes, PageRank appears to be one of the keys to this process.
While appearing not to be a totally exclusive factor, having a good page rank appears to help your position within Google. I say ‘appears’ as the overall algorithm to a high position does change, so while one day the emphasises is on xyz, it may and probably does change, once people suddenly realise what they should be doing. DMOZ being a good example of this!
As a mathematician by trade, starting the business was excellent for my brain, but when we talk about Algorithms its heaven.
The equation above is actually quite easy to understand and I try to explain as simply as I can:
PR is the actual Page Rank you are looking to get
A = The Web page in question (use your home page as an example)
d = A suppressive dampening effect variable I suggest a value of 0.85 is not far from the mark
t1…tn = Pages linking to (A) In this case we used our homepage
C = Is the number of links on the page that are outbound to other sites you have linked to
4little1s.com is an online baby gifts, baby bedding and nursery furniture located at http://www.4little1s.com/
PR (A) = (1-d) +d (PR(t1)/C(t1) + … + PR(tn) /C (TN))
4little1s.com is a baby gift and nursery furniture website located at http://www.4little1s.com/ and has recently started up this year. In an effort to gain a better understanding of getting onto the first page of Google for marketing purposes, PageRank appears to be one of the keys to this process.
While appearing not to be a totally exclusive factor, having a good page rank appears to help your position within Google. I say ‘appears’ as the overall algorithm to a high position does change, so while one day the emphasises is on xyz, it may and probably does change, once people suddenly realise what they should be doing. DMOZ being a good example of this!
As a mathematician by trade, starting the business was excellent for my brain, but when we talk about Algorithms its heaven.
The equation above is actually quite easy to understand and I try to explain as simply as I can:
PR is the actual Page Rank you are looking to get
A = The Web page in question (use your home page as an example)
d = A suppressive dampening effect variable I suggest a value of 0.85 is not far from the mark
t1…tn = Pages linking to (A) In this case we used our homepage
C = Is the number of links on the page that are outbound to other sites you have linked to
4little1s.com is an online baby gifts, baby bedding and nursery furniture located at http://www.4little1s.com/
Thursday 10 July 2008
4little1s.com baby gifts Google book
Baby gift website review of Google book
As you may or may not know, in our quest to rise up the search engine rankings for our baby gift website, 4little1s.com, I have been reading a few books all about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Having just read the book ‘Get into bed with Google’ by Jon Smith, I thought I would write a quick review of the book as I thought it was an excellent read.
The book is broken down into 52 excellent points about getting listed into Google better. I found this particularly useful as it can be dipped into as and when you have some time.
Each point gives you the pointer as to go off and investigate further, usually with a nugget of information such as a website address or a specific keyword to find out more.
I’m not going to list the 52 brilliant ideas but rather write a few paragraphs about the whole book and a few checklist bullet items that should be followed up.
Be aware there is paid and unpaid (natural) listing. The issue with the paid listing is just that !.....you have to pay for it. Natural listing while does cost (in your own time) you don’t actually pay for each time someone clicks on your site advert. However, if you want instant results, check out Google Adwords
Links should be gathered and listed on your site, however consider the quality and nature of them as well as their current page rank. Having a single high rank in bound link is worth lots of low rank (and hard work) links.
Forget Hits, Page view, PPC and PPM, Unique visitors is the key metric to monitor. This is basically how many people ‘actually’ visited your website. While the other figures have their place, they don’t always give the true actual position.
Make sure you add your URL to the Google submit section and don’t forget there are other search engines out there such as MSN, AltaVista etc etc.
Consider a sitemap submission via XML to really ensure Google sees and crawls you fully.
Keywords are the key, consider research them (lots of keyword tools out there for your research)
Don’t try to trick Google, they really have seen it all before, ‘same coloured text as the background’ ? COME ON GUYS !!!! this was done years ago and Google knows this one. Other not so obvious ones like redirects or ghost domains might be done legitimately, but you may feel the wrath of Google and not get listed / removed. It’s really not worth it and Google know alls the gags. Its hard work that counts I’m afraid.
Finally, content really is king and having new content each time Google visits you will always stand you in good stead.
4little1s.com offers a wide range of baby gifts, baby bedding and nursery furniture and can be visited at http://www.4little1s.com
As you may or may not know, in our quest to rise up the search engine rankings for our baby gift website, 4little1s.com, I have been reading a few books all about Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Having just read the book ‘Get into bed with Google’ by Jon Smith, I thought I would write a quick review of the book as I thought it was an excellent read.
The book is broken down into 52 excellent points about getting listed into Google better. I found this particularly useful as it can be dipped into as and when you have some time.
Each point gives you the pointer as to go off and investigate further, usually with a nugget of information such as a website address or a specific keyword to find out more.
I’m not going to list the 52 brilliant ideas but rather write a few paragraphs about the whole book and a few checklist bullet items that should be followed up.
Be aware there is paid and unpaid (natural) listing. The issue with the paid listing is just that !.....you have to pay for it. Natural listing while does cost (in your own time) you don’t actually pay for each time someone clicks on your site advert. However, if you want instant results, check out Google Adwords
Links should be gathered and listed on your site, however consider the quality and nature of them as well as their current page rank. Having a single high rank in bound link is worth lots of low rank (and hard work) links.
Forget Hits, Page view, PPC and PPM, Unique visitors is the key metric to monitor. This is basically how many people ‘actually’ visited your website. While the other figures have their place, they don’t always give the true actual position.
Make sure you add your URL to the Google submit section and don’t forget there are other search engines out there such as MSN, AltaVista etc etc.
Consider a sitemap submission via XML to really ensure Google sees and crawls you fully.
Keywords are the key, consider research them (lots of keyword tools out there for your research)
Don’t try to trick Google, they really have seen it all before, ‘same coloured text as the background’ ? COME ON GUYS !!!! this was done years ago and Google knows this one. Other not so obvious ones like redirects or ghost domains might be done legitimately, but you may feel the wrath of Google and not get listed / removed. It’s really not worth it and Google know alls the gags. Its hard work that counts I’m afraid.
Finally, content really is king and having new content each time Google visits you will always stand you in good stead.
4little1s.com offers a wide range of baby gifts, baby bedding and nursery furniture and can be visited at http://www.4little1s.com
Monday 7 July 2008
Baby gift web site SEO progress
Been working on SEO the last few days, trying to get as much free listing as possible. Have bought a couple of books on Google listings and it is obvious that the rules keep changing as how best to get listed organically.
Well, will keep trying and optimise as much as we can, in the meantime if you would like to visit us directly, click on baby gifts
Well, will keep trying and optimise as much as we can, in the meantime if you would like to visit us directly, click on baby gifts
Monday 30 June 2008
Baby gifts and Baby gift
BABY GIFTS or BABY GIFT.....
If you are looking for a baby gift for a friend or work colleague, we know at 4little1s.com how time consuming it can be. However, help is at hand if you look at our online baby gift store.
If you are looking for handmade baby gifts, soft toys, wooden toys or even a baby hamper visit us and you will not be disappointed.
Thinking of a flowers to say congratulations and well done....... see our flower section or maybe even visit John Lewis or M&S from our site.
...............either way a visit to 4little1s.com can make that baby gift a simple and easy process.
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Friday 27 June 2008
Baby Bedding 4little1s.com
Baby bedding tips from 4little1s.com
Baby bedding, swaddle pods and curtains are an essential part of baby's nursery. Material, make, colours, patterns and styles of baby bedding are available today and are almost endless. From the standard and regular range right through to designer and to top end luxury / ultra-trendy styles, you can give your baby's nursery any look you desire with the right baby bedding. We hope the information below will help you select the perfect baby bedding for your baby's nursery, and don’t forget that babies are messy, so always think about a spare set.
Baby Bedding complete sets or 1’s & 2’s ?
If you browse our website at www.4little1s.com, you will see that baby bedding companies’ package their products as complete sets that often include a baby sheet, baby comforter and the baby bumper pad. Some even package the whole room up and include wardrobes, Cot and drawers etc. Typically baby bedding sets may also include a baby swaddle pod and other baby accessories such as baby nappy disposers and supplies (see our links page for Natural and organic versions) or even right through to baby mobiles and rigs. See our web page www.4little1s.com for our lovely range on baby mobiles which are very popular. Don’t rule out baby bedding as separates though, as they allow you to select exactly which pieces you'll buy and use giving you a unique combination.
Remember though – Buying baby bedding as individuals means you may not be able to find the matching item again a product lines do get discontinued.
Baby bedding
Ok lets face it, babies are messy……
Do think about buying an extras set, we can tell you form experience its 2am in the morning when another change of bedding was needed; we wished we had bought that extra set. It doesn't matter whether you spend a little or a lot on the baby bedding your baby will use, but you should make sure that the sheets and other baby bedding that will touch baby's skin is very soft. Knit cotton sheets are popular, as are flannel crib sheets and higher thread-count woven cottons. Choose a material that will wash easily, and make sure that all of the bedding pieces can be washed in a machine. Babies make too many messes to deal with hand-washing or spot-treating.
Visit our range of baby bedding at 4little1s.com and check out swaddle pods….
Baby Bedding Must be cuddly and snuggly
Most babies bedding today are made to a fairly standard size, and most baby bedding is designed to fit a wide variety of baby mattress sizes. You may find that your baby bedding is slightly larger or smaller than your baby mattress, though, so it's a good idea to check that everything is the right size before washing the bedding for baby's arrival. For your baby's safety, baby bedding must fit the baby mattress snugly. If you want an extra measure of security, look for elastic straps that clip to the crib sheet under the mattress to hold the sheet in place.
Top tip - Buy Extra baby Bedding…you don’t want to wish you had a 2am !
Babies make a lot of mess in their early months, we know for experience, so prepare for those messes by buying at least one extra set of baby bedding. Having three or four baby sheets is even better in case of an extra-messy night. Buying an inexpensive plastic mattress cover to put under the baby sheet will help in quick bedding changes, too, by keeping the crib mattress dry.
How Long Will You Use the baby Bedding?
When you're deciding how much to budget for baby bedding, consider how long you will want to use the same baby sheets or other coordinating pieces. Many toddler beds can use the standard baby-size bedding, so a luxury baby bedding set could be used for many years. Handing baby bedding down to siblings or friends might also warrant spending more on a high-quality bedding set. If you'd like to be able to change baby's nursery decor often, or you don't intend to use a toddler bed, inexpensive baby bedding or basic baby separates might be a better choice.
Baby bedding, swaddle pods and curtains are an essential part of baby's nursery. Material, make, colours, patterns and styles of baby bedding are available today and are almost endless. From the standard and regular range right through to designer and to top end luxury / ultra-trendy styles, you can give your baby's nursery any look you desire with the right baby bedding. We hope the information below will help you select the perfect baby bedding for your baby's nursery, and don’t forget that babies are messy, so always think about a spare set.
Baby Bedding complete sets or 1’s & 2’s ?
If you browse our website at www.4little1s.com, you will see that baby bedding companies’ package their products as complete sets that often include a baby sheet, baby comforter and the baby bumper pad. Some even package the whole room up and include wardrobes, Cot and drawers etc. Typically baby bedding sets may also include a baby swaddle pod and other baby accessories such as baby nappy disposers and supplies (see our links page for Natural and organic versions) or even right through to baby mobiles and rigs. See our web page www.4little1s.com for our lovely range on baby mobiles which are very popular. Don’t rule out baby bedding as separates though, as they allow you to select exactly which pieces you'll buy and use giving you a unique combination.
Remember though – Buying baby bedding as individuals means you may not be able to find the matching item again a product lines do get discontinued.
Baby bedding
Ok lets face it, babies are messy……
Do think about buying an extras set, we can tell you form experience its 2am in the morning when another change of bedding was needed; we wished we had bought that extra set. It doesn't matter whether you spend a little or a lot on the baby bedding your baby will use, but you should make sure that the sheets and other baby bedding that will touch baby's skin is very soft. Knit cotton sheets are popular, as are flannel crib sheets and higher thread-count woven cottons. Choose a material that will wash easily, and make sure that all of the bedding pieces can be washed in a machine. Babies make too many messes to deal with hand-washing or spot-treating.
Visit our range of baby bedding at 4little1s.com and check out swaddle pods….
Baby Bedding Must be cuddly and snuggly
Most babies bedding today are made to a fairly standard size, and most baby bedding is designed to fit a wide variety of baby mattress sizes. You may find that your baby bedding is slightly larger or smaller than your baby mattress, though, so it's a good idea to check that everything is the right size before washing the bedding for baby's arrival. For your baby's safety, baby bedding must fit the baby mattress snugly. If you want an extra measure of security, look for elastic straps that clip to the crib sheet under the mattress to hold the sheet in place.
Top tip - Buy Extra baby Bedding…you don’t want to wish you had a 2am !
Babies make a lot of mess in their early months, we know for experience, so prepare for those messes by buying at least one extra set of baby bedding. Having three or four baby sheets is even better in case of an extra-messy night. Buying an inexpensive plastic mattress cover to put under the baby sheet will help in quick bedding changes, too, by keeping the crib mattress dry.
How Long Will You Use the baby Bedding?
When you're deciding how much to budget for baby bedding, consider how long you will want to use the same baby sheets or other coordinating pieces. Many toddler beds can use the standard baby-size bedding, so a luxury baby bedding set could be used for many years. Handing baby bedding down to siblings or friends might also warrant spending more on a high-quality bedding set. If you'd like to be able to change baby's nursery decor often, or you don't intend to use a toddler bed, inexpensive baby bedding or basic baby separates might be a better choice.
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