Get ready for Core Web Vitals
GET READY FOR CORE WEB VITALS Introducing Core Web Vitals, Google’s new ranking factors This spring, Google is rolling out Core Web Vitals, a new set of ranking factors which evaluate the type of experience people have when they visit your website. This is because Google wants to provide users with websites that are quick, […]
Keep your business visible – don’t panic, be proactive
Times are tough and trading is difficult or even non-existent. Even so, it’s vital to do some marketing to keep your business visible, so that people remember you when things eventually improve. As Michelle Spillane, Paddy Power’s Marketing Director, said in a recent Marketing Week webinar: “If you lose people now to other platforms, other […]
Grow your business online
88% of UK adults go online to search for goods and services, and one in ten people only use a smart phone to do it, according to Ofcom. That’s why it’s so important to a strong online presence and a mobile-friendly website. Here’s some valuable tips on what to do to grow your business online. […]
Low-cost digital marketing ideas
Do you want to gain maximum reach for minimal investment? Here are some low-cost digital marketing ideas to boost your business. Start with social media. Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter offer exposure to your target audience every day. Posting and updating your pages regularly is important otherwise they’ll look stale which will reflect poorly on […]
Beat Brexit and boost your business
Boosting your business despite Brexit The latest IPA Bellwether Report reveals that marketing budgets have stalled as a result of continuing political and economic uncertainty due to Brexit and the new conservative leader and prime minister, Boris Johnson. Over a third (34%) of the 300 UK marketing professionals surveyed reported a pessimistic outlook for their […]
Creativity wins
You don’t need to outspend the competition to stand out, you need to outsmart them by being more creative. Why pay good money to look like everyone else? To get noticed, you need an unusual or unexpected concept that appeals to your target audience and suits your brand or business. The Chip Shop Awards celebrate […]
Successful advertising and marketing in a Brexit world
Here are five ways to improve trust in your brand: Be authentic These days, consumers want to know about the people behind the business as well as their brand ethos. So, tell the story of why you started your business and how it’s grown. Talk about the people who are apart of your business and […]
Data versus creativity: which side are you on?
The argument over which is more important – data or creativity – has been raging for decades. Marketing data expert, Nigel Grimes, Director at Anaylin, shares his unique right brain/left brain perspective on the data versus creativity debate. There is still a big divide between marketers who feel data has no role to play in […]
The seven deadly sins of website design and development
We look at the seven deadly sins of website design that can effect your business and drive customers away. 1. Frustratingly slow People prefer to browse fast sites. If your website takes more than a few seconds to load, you will lose visitors and revenue. So, make speed a priority. A faster-loading website will increase […]