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6 Digital Marketing Tips for 2021

The global pandemic has undeniably had a huge impact on the majority of businesses throughout 2020, whether for better or for worse, and it’s showing no signs of slowing down just yet. So, how does that affect our digital marketing strategies in 2021? While we should always try and harness...

The benefits of Instagram’s SEO Update

Back in November Instagram announced that it would become more search-friendly and after their recent update you may have noticed a few of these changes. Now, simply by searching a particular keyword in Instagram’s search bar you will discover relevant profiles and posts without the need for hashtags. This is...
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What you need to know about Instagram Guides

Have you heard about Instagram’s new feature?  Guides are a brand new way for users to share helpful content on Instagram. Instagram Guides allows users to share recommendations on various topics in a simple, bite-size format. It is ideal for step-by-step guides, advice, and product recommendations. This hasn’t been rolled...
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3 FREE Digital Marketing Tactics for Small Businesses

An effective digital marketing strategy is crucial when it comes to the success of any small business. Here are three digital marketing tactics that are not only really easy to do yourself, but they are all completely free!

3 Trends To Help Plan Your Social Media Strategy

Whether you are putting together a new social media strategy for your business or updating an existing one, it is important to research current trends and successful industry content. Here are three social media trends you should know about in order to create a successful 2020 strategy… Dark Social Social...
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5 Tips on Using LinkedIn To Promote Your Business

LinkedIn is a social media channel; however it is not used in quite the same way as the others. LinkedIn is a business focussed channel, so posting funny memes or photos of your pets isn’t the way forward. As a business owner, you should use this platform as a place...

5 Ways to Improve your Instagram Strategy for 2020

Now that Instagram has begun to hide likes on posts, it’s harder than ever for brands to monitor popular content and increase engagement. Today brands need to do more to keep their followers engaged, and they need to dig a little deeper in order to learn what content works best...
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Our 4 Favourite Instagram Grids from Local Businesses

Making your content ‘Instagrammable’ is something every business needs to consider in order to be successful in the world of social media marketing. It’s not enough for brands to simply take random photos and add them to Instagram without a purpose or theme. If you want to stand out and...

How to Deal with Complaints on Social Media

Social media has become one of the most popular platforms for customer care and how you handle complaints using social media channels can say a lot about your business. Handling complaints via social media can be a challenge, especially as it is all done in the public eye, however with...
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How to Create an Instagram Advert in 5 Simple Steps

If you are new to Instagram advertising and would like to test it out, we are here to help! There are loads of options within Facebook’s Creative Studio for Instagram Ads. This may seem a little over whelming at first, however with our simple guide we can help you to...

5 Expert Tips for IGTV Success

IGTV is growing at a fast pace and because it is still fairly new, now is a great time to get ahead of the competition. In order to build up an engaged audience on IGTV it is vital to do your research and create the kind of content your audience...
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Why Has My Instagram Engagement Dropped?

Have you noticed a big decline in the number of likes and engagements your Instagram posts are receiving? You are not the only one and many are searching for answers! Independent studies have shown a gradual decline in Instagram’s brand page engagement rates over the last six months. Some believe...

Why You Should Invest in Paid Social Ads

Social media is a huge platform and a great opportunity for businesses to build brand awareness and reach potential customers. Having at least one social media profile is important, because your customers will see this as a sign of credibility, particularly if you are engaging well with both positive and...
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5 Reasons Why You Should Redesign Your Website

Your website is one of the greatest assets to your business. Not only does it showcase your products or services, but it also represents your brand and helps your customers to learn more about you. If you haven’t given your website much attention recently, now is the time to do...

Instagram Creator Accounts – What you need to know

Instagram is slowly releasing new Creator Accounts, which seem to have been created specifically for influencers. Instagram Creator Accounts are similar to Instagram Business Accounts, offering special features and analytics; however there are some big differences you need to know about before making the switch… 1. Can anyone access a...
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Instagram Tests Hiding Like Counts

According to leaked information, many Instagram users in Canada will not be able to see how many likes other users are getting on their posts in the coming days. This test is designed to put the focus back on the photos, rather than on the popularity of other users. In...

Is Facebook Organic Marketing Dead?

Facebook has changed and if you work in a social media role, or look after your own business’s Facebook content, then you will have noticed that your organic marketing efforts are falling on deaf ears. The reach has declined and the engagement just isn’t there. So what can you do...
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Three Simple Ways to Improve Your Instagram Story Engagement

If you are looking for some easy ways to get more engagement on your Instagram stories or you want people to spend more time viewing your content, then these three tips will help… Don’t panic, these tips are simple, even if you are new to the platform. You just need...

Facebook Tests Search Ads

Facebook has begun testing Search Ads in the US and Canada for automotive, retail and e-commerce businesses. In this article we will look at how they work, and can they compete with Google? Facebook first tried this in 2012 but had quickly shut it down by 2013. Now, for select...
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What is a Facebook Messenger Bot?

Are you interested in Facebook Messenger Bots but unsure how to use them, or even set them up? It’s worth starting by understanding the purpose of a bot. In simple terms, a messenger bot is an automated messaging software which uses artificial intelligence to have a conversation with the user....

5 Tips for Setting up Twitter Video Ad Campaigns

A successful Twitter video campaign starts with creating great content. Your video needs to grab your audience’s attention and stop them from scrolling on. In this blog you will learn about the different types of Twitter video ad campaigns and how to set up the right campaign for your business…...

Instagram Predictions for 2019

2018 has been a busy year for social media; particularly for Instagram, with countless updates and algorithm changes. In June, the platform reached 1 billion active users, giving marketers potential access to an enormous, worldwide  audience. With updates rolling out left, right and centre, you might be wondering what 2019...

3 Tips for Writing Your Instagram Business Bio

Your Instagram business bio is your chance to explain who you are and what you do. It should also show your brand’s personality and inspire people to follow you. Your bio is the first thing that people see when they visit an Instagram account, so you need to get creative...
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How to use Instagram Nametags for Your Business

    Instagram Nametags are an easy way for people to find you on Instagram. They are designed to be scanned quickly, and easily take people to your profile or allow them to follow you. If you are a business trying to grow your Instagram audience, using your nametag should...

How Do I Generate Leads From Social Media?

Okay so we all agree that social media marketing is an essential part of any marketing strategy. It’s a great platform to increase brand awareness, share content and to start conversations with current clients. But can we actually generate any leads from social media marketing? The answer in short is...
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How to Plan a Successful Live Q&A Event Using Social Media

Running a live Q&A event is a great way to engage with your audience and be seen as an expert in your industry. If you would like to know how to use your company’s social media channels to answer questions from your customers and followers, then we’ve put together a...

5 Ways to Improve Instagram Engagement

Working towards improving your Instagram engagement can help you reach a wider audience and stay in the forefront of people’s minds. However, improving engagement can often be quite the challenge, particularly if you don’t have all the latest tricks up your sleeve. Don’t worry though; we’re here to help, so...
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How to Use LinkedIn for Your Business

So you have set up your LinkedIn Company page and now you want to get noticed…? We’ve put together these simple LinkedIn tips & tricks to help your business stand out and attract new connections… LinkedIn is a great platform to be seen as an expert in your industry. Using...

How to use Instagram Live for your Business

Instagram Live is a fantastic tool that your business can use to engage with your audience in real time using live videos. It’s perfect for showcasing your products, announcing news and broadcasting company events. Why should your business go live on Instagram? Every time you go live on Instagram, a...
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How to Write the Perfect Instagram Caption

Any social marketeer will understand the struggle when it comes to Instagram. After their algorithm changes, profiles that already have high engagement are the ones being displayed more often. That means those of us starting from the bottom are struggling to see much of an improvement. Simply put, the more...

5 Easy-to-use Video Tools for Your Social Media Marketing

If you are looking for affordable and simple DIY video tools to improve your social media content, then this is the blog for you! Listed below you will find five easy-to-use video tools for all of your social media marketing needs… Ripl Ripl lets you create short animated videos using...

7 Steps to Optimise Your Pinterest Account for SEO

Pinterest is a great way to get your products shared and even purchased, but to ensure your business is easily found, means carefully optimising your Pinterest account for SEO. With Pinterest boards appearing in search engines like Google, many business owners are taking advantage of the opportunity, and you can...

New Shopping Feature for Instagram Stories

Instagram is now allowing a select number of e-commerce brands to add a new shopping bag feature to their Instagram Stories. This feature will display more images and include more details about the product, including a description and pricing information. Instagram reports 300 million people are using Instagram Stories daily,...
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How to Schedule Instagram Posts

If you are looking for some help with planning and scheduling your Instagram updates, then you’ll be pleased to learn that there are some great online tools available. Some of these tools will allow you to post directly to your Instagram account automatically, without reminders or requiring confirmation from your...

What is a Hashtag and Why is it Important to Businesses?

Social media is a dominant tool in today’s marketing domain and can feel quite overwhelming to new users. One of the biggest social media mysteries is hashtags – what are they and what is their purpose? We’re here to clear that up for you. During 2007, users on Twitter began...
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How to Handle Negative Comments on Social Media in 2017

This is something business owners fear most – a complaint isn’t dealt with, the customer tweets about it, then suddenly it spirals out of control and your business’ reputation is tarnished with people who had never even heard of you before. The truth is, while most businesses are concerned about...

6 Things You Should Do After Your Website Goes Live

A new website can give your business a boost, especially when it is properly planned, well-written, and has sound SEO foundations. Concentrating on good content and user experience can provide a huge improvement in both rankings and conversions, but relying on the new site alone isn’t enough for sustained growth...
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How to Start Social Media Marketing

Businesses can’t ignore social media – the vast majority of consumers check out companies on social networking sites before buying, and a huge 93% of consumers want companies to have a social media presence. That’s probably why we have so many businesses, large and small, coming to us asking how...

Cheaper & More Effective Alternatives to Google Adwords

Around a month ago, Google made drastic changes to the structure of their adverts in search results, and we can now see some of the effects of this change. Search Engine Land have reported that first page bids have increased by around 15% compared to this time last year, which...
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Why a Strong Backlink Profile Is Critical for SEO Success
In the competitive world of digital marketing, search engine optimisation (SEO) is essential for driving website visibility and traffic. A strong backlink profile plays a pivotal role in SEO success, as it signals to search engines that your website is credible, authoritative, and worthy of higher rankings. Below, we explore...
Understanding the Great Firewall of China and Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
If you’re looking to reach audiences in China, you may have concerns about the Great Firewall of China (GFW) and how it affects website accessibility. Established by the Chinese government, the GFW restricts access to certain international websites and services, including Google, YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter. But what does this...
The Latest New Features of Instagram: What You Need to Know
Instagram, one of the world’s most popular social media platforms, has always been at the forefront of digital innovation. Over the years, it has introduced a slew of features to keep users engaged and offer businesses new ways to connect with audiences. Whether you’re a content creator, influencer, small business...