Is free or cheap marketing false economy?

Do you jump at the chance of some ‘free or cheap’ marketing? You know the sort of thing: Donating a free product or service as a prize for a social contest. Giving a freebie to a local social influencer. Placing a cheap advert on a sports club’s website. However, while they’re tempting, you should proceed with […]
How to brief an agency

and get the most out of their expertise Now we are finally coming out of lockdown are you planning to restart your advertising and marketing? Then perhaps Two Lizards can help? Whether you want to create a new website, rebrand your company or produce a digital advertising campaign, a well written brief will be the […]
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 […]
How is your website performing?

Does your website perform well in the Google rankings? As the number of websites continue to grow, only those which are mobile-friendly, well-protected and quick to load with useful and engaging content will succeed. This is why you need to regularly monitor and adjust your website strategy to keep up with the latest regulations and […]
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 […]
Why your business needs a professional website

In the UK, over 90% of households have internet access. So, it’s surprising that one in four small or medium sized businesses don’t have a professional website. They are missing out on huge opportunities to grow and succeed. These days, the first thing most people do when looking for the kind of product or service […]
It’s spring – the perfect time refresh your website

Has it been a while since you reviewed your website? Then it could probably do with a freshen up. Are some of the pages beginning to look tired? Is there too much old content that’s going stale? Well beware, because a dusty website can easily give the impression that your business is unprofessional, disorganised and […]
GDPR: what you need to know on one page

GDPR stands for General Data Protection Regulation This new regulation gives people better control over what organisations can do with their personal information. The GDPR becomes law on 25th May 2018. The GDPR affects any organisation that handles people’s personal information, whether that’s customers, suppliers, staff or the public. If an organisation ignores the law, […]