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Are backlinks still important for SEO in 2024?

Backlinks and SEO have always gone hand in hand. Akin...

Donna Kean, September 13, 2024

Google Announces New August 2024 Core Update

Is Google’s latest core update a bright comet signifying another...

Brodie Jones, August 16, 2024

Server-Side Tracking Guide: Everything You Need to Know – Part Two

Note: This is part 2 of a 2-part article where...

Caio Benatti, August 13, 2024

Server-Side Tracking Guide: Everything You Need to Know

Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part article where...

Caio Benatti, August 13, 2024

That’s not the way the cookie crumbles: Google abandons third-party cookie depreciation.

Google's decision to not phase out third-party cookies in Chrome...

Joss Bishop-Froggatt, July 26, 2024

What did the big political parties spend on Google Ads in the 2024 UK Election?

Ever wonder how much the UK political parties spend on...

Joss Bishop-Froggatt, July 10, 2024

Google Reverts to Pagination and Phases Out Continuous Scroll: What it Means for SEO

Google is rolling back its continuous scroll feature on search...

Emma Fraser, July 3, 2024

Beyond the collab tag: how to maximise your influencer partnerships

So, you’ve secured a collaboration with a creator boasting an...

Ellen Smith, February 13, 2024

Google Unveils New E-commerce Features for the Festive Shopping Frenzy

As the festive season fast approaches, Google has rolled out...

Jack Brown, November 16, 2023

Our Guide to Social Media Community Management

Community management is the unsung hero behind social media. While...

Jenny Payne, November 13, 2023

Search Generative Experience Ads Impact

As a key part of how we drive awareness, sales...

Ailsa Duncan, September 22, 2023

Meta Launches Instagram Threads App

Social media is the main space to discover the latest...

Jenny Payne, July 12, 2023

Google IO 2023 – Generative AI in Search

With the eagerly anticipated Google IO 2023 keynote now complete,...

Jesper Harbers, May 12, 2023

Top 8 Design Trends for 2023

It’s time to unveil our design predictions for the year...

Katy Cairns, March 1, 2023

Preparing Your Local Business for Success with Local SEO in 2023

If you own a brick-and-mortar business selling locally, chances are...

Steven Stewart, February 17, 2023

Google Updates Its Guidance on AI-Generated Content

If there’s one thing on every digital marketer’s lips recently,...

Donna Kean, February 10, 2023

Brand New: The Future of Company Branding is Digital

Digital brand guidelines have become essential for companies looking to...

Kirsty MacLauchlan, February 3, 2023

Metaverse Marketing – The Next Digital Break?

The metaverse has been on everyone’s lips when it comes...

Nuran Dissanayake, November 8, 2022

Is social media the new Google?

Since social media burst onto the digital scene, it has...

Jenny Payne, October 13, 2022

Memes: Why and how to incorporate them into your social media strategy?

To meme or not to meme? That’s not the question....

Ellen Smith, August 19, 2022

Why You Should Always Have More Than One SEO Trick Up Your Sleeve

The world of SEO is always evolving, which means keeping...

Emma Ross, August 8, 2022

When Brands Diversify

Your brand name, and more importantly: what your brand stands...

Sandy Halliday, July 21, 2022

Six tips to consider when starting in Motion Graphics

Motion graphics is a broad profession, covering various disciplines such...

Sean Borrowman, June 16, 2022

Turn That Frown Upside Down – The Impact of Emojis in Communication

It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand...

Katy Cairns, May 26, 2022

How You Can Use Data-Driven Strategies To Optimise Your Content Marketing Efforts

There has been a huge increase in online content platforms...

Tayyub Yaqoob, April 27, 2022

How has the pandemic changed user’s behaviours and what can you do to stay relevant?

Closing in on 2021, the pandemic is no longer a...

Alex Richardson, December 24, 2021

New Google Top Stories Update for Desktop Users

In a bid to help users find the most relevant...

Emma Ross, December 10, 2021

TikTok for Business: How to use TikTok to tell your brand’s story

How to use TikTok to tell your brand’s story So,...

Alison Bruce, November 2, 2021

SEO & Content Tips for Black Friday 2021

Black Friday has exploded from a US-only day of discounts...

Sophie Watson, October 8, 2021

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