The importance of an online presence is the key to a business’s success at the best of times, so it takes on even greater relevance during the current challenges posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Cornish businesses hit hard by the second Covid-19 lockdown are hoping Google’s Dear Local marketing campaign will help keep them in the public eye. The campaign plays a key role in Google’s commitment to help Britain’s one million small businesses survive through the pandemic and beyond.

This year marks the 75^th anniversary of the end of World War II. Although the traditional Remembrance Day services on Sunday 8^th November will be closed to the public this year, due to the coronavirus pandemic, people all over the world will be privately remembering those who lost their lives in the conflict.

Local SEO means optimising your online presence to attract more customers from local searches on Google and other search engines. A powerful tool for small businesses, it can improve brand visibility.

Cornwall’s coastal communities have been hit particularly hard by the Covid-19 lockdown, leaving local businesses needing to make significant changes to resume trading.

Coronavirus has had a devastating effect on Cornwall’s tourism industry – which has already lost around £3 million this year as a result of the lockdown. Now tourism leaders say 80% of local businesses, who rely on tourists, are in danger of collapse if we don’t see a return to business as usual in July and August.

The current Coronavirus outbreak is presenting challenges for businesses in all sectors – but if you think about it, surely now is the perfect time for companies to improve their SEO? Although the lockdown situation is tough, it presents a good opportunity to improve page rankings.

St Piran is the patron saint of Cornwall and Cornish tin miners. The legendary saint lived in the 5^th century AD and was said to have performed many miraculous deeds. This is why St Piran’s Day is celebrated across Cornwall on 5^th March each year – with special events being organised by the whole community.

The patriotic song, Trelawny, has become the national anthem of Cornwall, sung at Cornish rugby union matches and other gatherings, such as Murdoch Day and St Piran’s Day celebrations. The first verse and chorus are taught in some local schools and it has become famous after being sung in the recent film, Fisherman’s Friends.