Notes from the island
Short, useful notes for businesses running software in North Cyprus. Two posts a month.
10 questions to ask before hiring a software company in North Cyprus
10 questions before choosing a software company in North Cyprus: who owns the code, how support works, where data lives, how pricing works. A pre-contract checklist.
→ ReadWebsite costs in North Cyprus: what are you actually paying for?
Why do website prices in North Cyprus vary so much between agencies? We break down design, content, SEO, speed, hosting and maintenance one by one.
→ ReadGoogle Business Profile: 6 steps to rank on the map in North Cyprus
How to set up and grow a Google Business Profile to appear in “near me” searches in North Cyprus: categories, photos, reviews and posts.
→ ReadSocial media management in North Cyprus: a guide for hotels and brands
Growing on Instagram and Facebook in North Cyprus: content plans, Reels, language choice, ad budgets and measurement. A practical guide for hotels, restaurants and brands.
→ ReadDoes your business need a mobile app or a web app?
Should you build a mobile app, or is a web app that runs on phones enough? A decision guide based on notifications, offline use, cost and app store publishing.
→ ReadDirect bookings for hotels: how to cut commission costs
Ways for hotels in Kyrenia and Famagusta to grow direct bookings: a fast site, a booking engine, price perks, Google Hotels and social media.
→ Read7 things to check when choosing clinic software in North Cyprus
Software written for other markets breaks on VAT, currency and SMS in Cyprus. A North Cyprus-specific checklist for choosing clinic software.
→ ReadErcan deliveries: handing over 12 cars a day in season without chaos
Flight delays, overlapping handovers, waiting customers. How rent-a-car companies can plan Ercan Airport deliveries.
→ Read5 reasons to stop taking orders over WhatsApp
WhatsApp ordering looks easy for wholesalers but is the source of stock, price and account errors. What a B2B dealer portal changes.
→ ReadHow a website in North Cyprus reaches the first page of Google
Local SEO in North Cyprus: city pages, Google Business Profile, two languages, structured data and speed. How to win the first page in a small market.
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