When doing anything in marketing, we think of our audience and who our message has the potential to reach. It’s why in SEO we target terms with large search volumes and where we have the best chances of ranking. So, what about the terms that no-one’s searching for? Do we...
ChatGPT is the latest in AI technology that can be used as an intelligent chat bot. In a lot of ways it can bring benefits to users in other areas, such as generating unique content and even for keyword research. It has be hailed as a great tool in terms...
When searching the world wide web, you will find that it is covered in different types of content. This form of marketing is a powerful tool for businesses to attract and engage their target audience. However, with so many different types of content available, it can be quite difficult to...
In the broad and confusing world of technical SEO, there’s a lot of jargon to become familiar with. HTTPS status codes are a prime example of what you will need to know. While there are hundreds, here are a few important ones to note which can help you in understanding...
Social media has been around for over 20 years, with there being constant changes due to the trends that come and go. Since the pandemic, video content has become more popular, with TikTok rising to the top of the charts. With millions of active users worldwide, this platform is known...
If you’re a site owner that wants more from their site, SEO is an area to learn more about. It stands for search engine optimisation and is the process of increasing visibility on search engines like Google and Bing. In this blog post we share which tools you will need...
Core Web Vitals are an overall assessment of what a site looks like and how it is judged by its users. Site speed, usability and performance are key ranking factors for Google, which is why they are so important to your overall website presence. Here, we break down what the...
PPC is a great way to bring in high-quality leads, gain exposure, and most importantly – maximise your sales. The nature of search and the data Google collects allows you to be specific with your targeting so you’re not just blowing your budget on any old clicks. If you’re not...
Internal links are something that falls to the wayside for website owners, but they are actually a hugely valuable aspect of building a good strategy. An internal link is basically one link place on a page of your site that points to another page on your site. It’s building a...
With too many references, terms and jargon to navigate it can be an ordeal to find out just what you’re after. Many clients ask us what these terms exactly mean, and we want to make sure you have all the knowledge before going ahead with something. In the Analytics world...
Since the first lockdown, we’ve seen a frenzy of users join TikTok. It’s the fastest-growing social media platform and home to more than 1 billion monthly active users. However, it’s not for everyone. The majority of its users are between the ages of 18 and 34, so it’s the ideal...
We all have that age-old question of what really is involved in the algorithms of social media, and how do they change? They feel as illusive as the Google algorithms from an SEO perspective, which will open up a whole new can of worms when you’re looking into ways to...
“Mobile friendliness” as you know is increasingly important to consider when designing a website. As many as 60% of searches are made off a mobile device which makes optimising for smaller screens and those on the go vital. It’s also a ranking factor, meaning that if your site falls short...
It’s easy to fall into the same habits when it comes to SEO, especially if you have seen a lot of success from it before. However, keeping at these classic tactics can also cause a lot more long term damage if it’s not addressed, which is where users and businesses...
Email marketing is so simple, yet effective with £35.41 ROI for every £1 spent. It allows you to communicate directly with those who have an interest in your niche and business in particular. When you think about it, how many times have you stumbled upon something that you like online but...
As the world of marketing expands, it is quite evident how valuable a good influencer is. This style of marketing allows brands to gain reach in targeted audiences and can aid in boosting sales, generating leads and increasing brand awareness. Working with creators online who have an interactive audience means...
Recently, a guide from Google was released which shares information on the ranking factors and algorithms that Google still uses and operates. This will really help clients and SEOs with their understanding of what’s actually still in operation and what has been long retired. We take a look at the...
As a business that’s heavily reliant on Google search, your fate really swings in the balance of its algorithm updates. These are changes made by Google from time to time to improve its way of doing things – crawling and indexing sites to deliver users the best results. They are...
SEO in the ecommerce world has a lot of variations to consider. Depending on your website and how its laid out you may want to target specific keywords, or look into ways to build your content. Like all SEO optimisation projects, they’re going to be unique for each person. But...
A known way of searching that has been with us for over 10 years, voice search has influenced many people’s ways of approaching the search market. It’s hugely important to building a successful strategy as well, just like mobile searches should be of high importance to your website plans. Having...
It’s now the time for pumpkin spice lattes (or PSLs) and spooky storefronts. What really started over in the States, Halloween has taken over the UK by storm and has become a really popular time for people, more so than before. While it is an ancient Celtic celebration by nature,...
You will have heard a lot about links in SEO (backlinks mostly). They can be followed by visitors and search engines when they crawl sites to understand them better. They help to connect the dots, telling bots what the relationship between each is and pass on “authority” or page value. Text...
One important element of running a successful marketing campaign is to understand your target audience and build relationships with them. Doing so will not only provide you with a bigger ROI but it will also provide you with important information that you can use to help you succeed. What is...
By the end of 2024, Google will cease using third-party cookies in Chrome. This is based on the rising trend of other competing browsers, like Safari and Firefox, who are keen to ditch the tracking tool altogether. Google has tried to remove cookies a few times in the past. In...
In 2022, Google still has a strong hold over its market share. A monopoly with 90.73%. That’s not to say that searches don’t happen beyond the Google search bar. Competitors such as the likes of Yahoo, Bing, Yandex, Naver and others account for 9.27%. Branching out to optimise for some...
When we’re learning about the many different aspects of SEO it can be difficult to move your focus onto something else. But it’s very important to explore the many different elements of search engine marketing. When looking through different ways of optimising businesses, especially when they have a global reach....
We’re all aware of the power of social media. While it’s a channel to connect and stay up to date with customers, it plays a pretty big role in assisting conversions with as many as 80% of shoppers researching a product online before making their purchasing decisions. It provides a...
Summer is well and truly here! Plenty of brands should be taking advantage of the sunnier months and what social media content they can post out during these months. But as there are a lot of different topics each year to explore, what do you prioritise your time on? Here...
Search is great. It connects businesses to consumers all over the world with an active interest in their products and services. Unlike social media and other channels where you have to lure potential customers, you can target users based on intent. Whether they’re in the research stage of their journey...
You’ve either handled the audit yourself, or you’ve received an audit back from a provider like us who has laid out what you need to do to make your website run in the best way possible. Whatever way you’ve listed your SEO findings, you will now need to order them...
We’ve been doing this for a while now (21 years to be exact) and one question that we’re used to hearing is regarding time frame and how long SEO takes to achieve. While we have produced some fantastic results for clients in as little as 3 months, you can expect...
Choosing the right keywords to target as part of your SEO campaign is a key element of success. While attracting a larger amount of traffic to your site is important, it’s more important to ensure that the traffic is actually good quality. In other words, there’s no point in attracting...
Having a host of SEO clients coming to your beckoning call for every request is a great feeling. But you need to retain the value in your service. Have a really effective report to help your clients visualise all that you’ve done for them. It gives your client something to...
On the 26th of May 2022, Google started its first broad update of the year since it’s last in November of 2021. These algorithmic updates take place every few months and aim to improve the overall search experience that it offers. It states that while the update isn’t site specific,...
Building an entire new website takes time and dedication to get right. Aside from liaising with developers and designers, or even setting up the website yourself, it can be a lengthy process. If your site has been needing a bit of TLC for a while then you’ll soon reap the...
In 2022, Google Chrome is the leading browser of choice with a 62.78% global market share. It’s well loved by many marketers and developers too for its handy tools and chrome extensions that make life that much easier. You no longer need to go back and forth between platforms to...
Nowadays, in order to have a solid online presence, your Google rankings are more important than ever. In fact, they are essential to the online success of your business. With that said, a penalty from Google should be avoided at all costs, otherwise your rankings will decrease, along with your...
A sitemap is one of the biggest parts of an SEO-friendly website. It will show a user the logical structure of a site, arranged in a way that completely benefits the user. But it should also be focused on the development of a website’s rankings; if pages cannot be accessed...
While not exclusive to this one CMS, plugins are pieces of software that essentially make your SEO and website maintenance journey easier to handle. There are thousands of tools and tricks to build an accessible and easy to use CMS, as well as tools to monitor, track and improve your...
From blockchain and NFTs, to the rise of ecommerce and swift deliveries. Here are some big changes happening in the digital marketing space and what businesses are going to have to do to prepare themselves for these big changes in the way we operate. 1. NFTs and Blockchain It’s something...
