As your homepage is usually the first page of your website that your prospective clients/customers will see, it’s important for you to make a lasting impression. That’s why you should invest some time into it, because doing so will allow you to communicate your values, expertise, and brand credibility. One...
As spring approaches, you will notice the days getting longer, the sun creeping its way out the clouds and heavy winter coats being packed away till next year. Spring is the season that brings about lots of change and is an excellent time to introduce fresh ideas to your marketing campaigns....
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...
Website speed aids to the first impression for a visitor of a business. Whilst most website developers work on making the platform aesthetically pleasing, with a number of features that make it stand out, if not optimised well, it can negatively affect website speed. Fast-loading sites are crucial for SEO...
Sometimes prospective clients ask things like, “When will I be on the first page of Google?” or “What do you predict the progress will be in the next three months?”. While these seem like reasonable questions for someone who is about to invest their money, unfortunately it’s impossible to determine...
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...
There are many things that companies need to thrive. A unique service, strong leadership and so much more. However, in today’s world, businesses need to be exciting too. A good story allows viewers and customers alike to be influenced positively, leading to long-term contact. A great story can even make...
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...
It can be agreed that social media has become popular in every crevice of technology, with millions of people having access to and using it every single day. However, with new apps popping up every day, it can be difficult to pinpoint which one is right for your business. Should...
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...
Love it or hate it, link outreach is an activity that needs to be done to grow your backlink profile. If you’re well versed in SEO, you will know about the value that backlinks hold. They act as votes or recommendations for search engines, helping you to appear more credible...
With the streets being coloured in brown, orange, yellow and red leaves and a slight nip in the air, it is clear that Autumn has finally arrived. It is important to take advantage of the season to improve your social media platforms and reach a wider audience. This can be...
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...
When it comes to writing a blog post, many believe that it only requires a topic and someone to type up their opinion on it. Whilst in some cases this may have some truth, there is a lot more to it when it comes to writing an effective post. In...
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...
Globally, there are 1.21 billion Instagram accounts with 500 million of them being active every single day and 995 photos uploaded per second. These are huge numbers and for good reason too. Instagram is the largest photo and video sharing platform worldwide and has become known as one of the...
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...
“Ensure you’re writing content the way you’d explain it to someone over the phone” – Carolyn Lyden, Lead Seo, Search Hermit. Content creation of any form has become a new path for broadcasting online. Anyone with access to the internet has the opportunity to create a space that will allow...
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...
With the rise of social media starting in the early 2000’s, the world of technology, interaction and business has completely changed. Social media has essentially taken over a multitude of matters and has had some of the best impacts for businesses specifically. After the pandemic hit, almost everything we knew...
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,...
Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is multi-faceted. There’s “off-page SEO” which is all about building up your website’s authority without actually touching the website itself. This could be things like building up your backlink profile or gaining exposure through social media. Technical SEO is part of “on-page SEO”, which is more...
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...
