With all the interest around Facebook data breach and how they track you through your browser, its worth pointing out that you can easily turn off this advert tracking through your smart phone and web browser settings.

Facebook doesn't actually track your browsing history, this is in fact caused by the websites you visit.

These sites are using re-marketing advertising to try and get you to come back and complete the initial purchase enquiry. Once visited they add you to a list that is then used by Facebook to advertise to you on their platform.

Some people find this useful but if you don't you can easily change your smart phone and browser settings.

Change your browser privacy ad tracking settings in Google Chrome

Google have the following instructions for this:

1. On your computer, open Chrome.
2. At the top right, click More and then Settings.
3. At the bottom, click Show advanced settings.
4. Under "Privacy," check or uncheck Send a "Do Not Track" request with your browsing traffic.

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Change your browser privacy ad tracking settings in Firefox

Mozilla have the following instructions for this:

1. Click the menu button in the top right corner and choose Options.
2. Select the Privacy & Security panel.
3. Find the Tracking Protection section.
4. Underneath Send websites a "Do Not Track" signal that you don't want to be tracked , choose the Always setting.
5. Close the about:preferences page. Any changes you've made will automatically be saved.

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Change your browser privacy ad tracking settings in Internet Explorer

Microsoft have the following instructions for this:

1. Open Internet Explorer and select the Tools button .
2. Select Safety > Turn off Do Not Track requests.

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Change your browser privacy ad tracking settings in Android

Android have the following instructions for this:

• Go to your phones Settings menu
• Scroll down and click on the 'Google' option. 
• Then choose 'Ads' and then switch on the 'Opt out of Ads Personalisation' option

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Change your browser privacy ad tracking settings in Apple IOS

Android have the following instructions for this:

• Go to your phones Settings menu
• Scroll down and click on the 'Privacy' option
• Scroll down again and click on the 'Advertising' option at the very bottom
• Select the 'Limit Ad Tracking' option to activate

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This website and logo design was produced for a wedding and events planning company based in Somerset.

We first developed a striking, up-market looking logo and then went on to design and develop a bespoke website.

You can visit the completed website here: www.phoenixweddingandevents.co.uk

Phuse hosted the launch of the Alien: Perimeter CD last night on the Courier record label.

Great night was had by all and not a bad venue either, some pics of the night!

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Not using Instagram yet? Here are 5 reasons why you should be!

The world is a connected place, and while it can be daunting knowing how to market your business in the digital age, there really are only a handful of tools and resources you should be focusing on. Instagram is one of them.

You may already be using Instagram to share photos and videos with friends and family - it’s a great way to show what you are up to visually and at the touch of a button. It’s also highly interactive. Whether you are a creative agency, in the construction business or offering financial services, there are ways that you can leverage the sharing power of Instagram for your business.

1. Showing off your creativity

Instagram is a great way to show off the products and solutions you have to offer. No matter what offering you have for your customers, this social media platform will allow you to show it off in a visually appealing way - by the way, visual information is delivered to the brain faster than any other form of advertising.

2. But my business operates in quite a 'dry' sector

It’s important not to underestimate the power of social media marketing. While insurance or financial services may be difficult to make look pretty, there are ways that you can deliver visuals that will boost your appeal and make your business more memorable. Instead of showing corporate images, calculators or pound signs, think about the solution you offer to your customers, your mission and ultimately how you can make the lives of your customers better. Colourful images of happy families, personal assets, travel destinations and photos that illustrate stability, comfort and confidence are all great choices here.

You can follow us by visiting our page on Instagram.

3. Tell your own story

Instagram is so much more than a way to display photos. Instagram Stories allow you to display your photos in a slideshow format that tells a story about who you are, your products or a particular promotion you have running. You can also use video to tell your story and include hashtags that make it easy for you to link your stories to other photos you have posted or other Instagram accounts.

4. Take your customers behind the scenes

In a world where competition is fierce and customers are curious about the brands they use, giving a glimpse of what goes on behind the scenes could be a winning move for your business. Perhaps you sell environmentally friendly products or maybe you are opening a new branch. Why not give your customers an exclusive look at how your products or made or the people who make your business tick?

5. Increased engagement

All of those pictographic posts may look beautiful, but they also need to do some serious work for you if you want your efforts to pay off. The good news is that Instagram, when used well, can command crazy levels of engagement. In fact, a recent report by Forrester revealed that content posted to Instagram generates 120 times more engagement than Twitter and 58 times more than Facebook.

If you’d like to find out more about the power of Instagram or any aspect of social media marketing, we’d love to help. Give us a call on 01702 482011. It could be the making of your business.

If you have found this article helpful, why not check out our other social media articles on marketing with Facebook and promoting your business with Twitter.

A new website development for Machine & Technology UK Ltd.

We worked with Russell Heagney a few years back when he was MD of Custom Antennas. After selling that business on he's back with a new company; Machine & Technology UK Ltd.

Russell approached Phuse and asked us to develop him a new website for his new venture.

We have designed and developed a new fully content managed website for M&T. The site along with the business is expected to grow over the next few months and we look forward to working on it.

We have recently completed a new logo, website and brochure for REACH.

REACH stands for Recovery, Empowerment, Achievement, Community and Hope; they provide self-help courses through the Southend based mental health charity Trust Links.

The logo has been designed to be sympathetic to Trust Links brand but also remains a standalone identity.

The website features a bespoke enrolment form and is fully responsive.

We also designed a 14 page A5 prospectus brochure.

Find out more about the our logo design and branding services by visiting our portfolio pages.