"New technological developments now mean that the internet is one of the key threats to retail on our high streets…the digital technological revolution is changing business and all our lives." Mary Portas. The Portas Review  December 2011.

The Internet does not mean the end of the high street.

In December 2011 under instruction from David Cameron, retail guru Mary Portas revealed the struggle of the high street, but in a world where over 850 million people are on Facebook, where news of the new apple iPad prompted one in every 2000 searches in the world to be iPad 3 related; online is the way forward.

Businesses and high street stores would benefit with an online presence…the high street can regain its glory days only if it moves with the times and makes itself visible online. Small business must be online to get through the recession.

Skilled marketing agencies that are results based can help local companies withstand the struggle of the economic downturn by creating an online presence. Elements that include search engine optimisation and social networking are must have factors in today's business market.

If the great British high street is to even regain it is time to get online.