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...
Nowadays, in order to have a solid online presence, your Google rankings are more important than ever. In fact, they are essential to the online success of your business. With that said, a penalty from Google should be avoided at all costs, otherwise your rankings will decrease, along with your...
While some websites don’t have a 404 page personalised, it is in your best interest to make a personalised page that users can interact with when they’ve reached a dead end. Not only does this make for a better user experience, but you’re more likely to retain a user on...
Facebook, despite the negative press it gets, still has lots to offer from a marketing perspective. It remains one of the most popular sites on the internet, sitting behind Google in 3rd place. For larger businesses, it also offers scalability. With its user base sitting at 2.912 billion worldwide, businesses...
Backlinks are an important ranking factor when it comes to SEO. In fact, if you don’t try to build high-quality links, it is unlikely you will be able to rank highly for your target keywords. However, it’s important to note that not all links are equal and toxic links can...
A sitemap is one of the biggest parts of an SEO-friendly website. It will show a user the logical structure of a site, arranged in a way that completely benefits the user. But it should also be focused on the development of a website’s rankings; if pages cannot be accessed...
It’s been a while since we’ve covered Pinterest here on our blog. Since those days the platform has advanced a fair bit with the addition of a creator fund. With many shifting gears to growing platforms like Tik Tok, platforms like Pinterest have taken a back seat or have been...
Much like a clothes store or a restaurant franchise, an independent school is a business and attracting enrolments is the equivalent of appealing to customers. Fortunately, there are lots of ways that independent schools can market their establishment, from traditional methods like newspaper features and direct mail, to more modern...
Throughout the month of March, Women’s History Month takes centre stage. It’s not just about highlighting what women have done across history, but it also brings awareness to the struggles that women have faced. For many businesses this is an opportunity to show to their consumers what women mean to...
By the end of March 2022, Google should have fully rolled out their desktop version of the page experience update, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson. The rollout process has already begun and will include all of the existing signals of the mobile version of the update, aside from the...
Social media creates a space for brands to communicate with their customers. The platforms are great for building brand identity and reinforcing core company values. Something that means more to customers now than it has ever done before. Research conducted in 2020 found that value alignment is a key deciding...
Local SEO is only getting more relevant and important as SEO develops. It’s just as important to have a clear level of understanding of local SEO as much as it is key to keep an eye on your on-page and off-page SEO practices. In this guide we’ll be having a...
Last week the online clothing retailer, Pretty Little Thing, introduced its very first AR model hoping to bridge the gap between the metaverse and reality. The “virtual girl” that’s yet to be named took social media by surprise, leaving many concerned and confused which raised the question: are we ready...
Not unlike Google Search, Instagram is always changing, which means you’ll probably need to update your strategy to keep up with trends. In fact, the social media landscape in general is continuing to evolve, with video content becoming ever more popular. Here are some top tips to help you make...
While not exclusive to this one CMS, plugins are pieces of software that essentially make your SEO and website maintenance journey easier to handle. There are thousands of tools and tricks to build an accessible and easy to use CMS, as well as tools to monitor, track and improve your...
What are the best CMS systems for SEO? Whether you’re looking to take your business online or want to take your website to the next level, this is probably a question that’s had you scouring the internet for hours. From working in the digital marketing space for just over 20...
Customer reviews are important for a range of reasons. They strengthen your credibility as a business by increasing trust, which can influence future consumer decisions. Even if some of your reviews are negative, it’s a chance for you to show how you handle customer complaints in a positive manner, further...
From blockchain and NFTs, to the rise of ecommerce and swift deliveries. Here are some big changes happening in the digital marketing space and what businesses are going to have to do to prepare themselves for these big changes in the way we operate. 1. NFTs and Blockchain It’s something...
So, you’ve done all the work to make sure that your site is structurally and technically sound, have invested in a content strategy but still, you’re nowhere to be seen. SEO involves the long game of having to wait for search engines to index and rank. When you’re trying to...
If you’re ready for Christmas, then you’ll know the stress involved in getting all the presents ready, planning your day accordingly, picking out the right food and making sure it’s all ready in time for the big day. For businesses it’s a whole other level of anxiety – planning for...
As you’re probably well aware by now, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is critical for businesses who want to attract potential consumers to their website. However, SEO is continually changing and it’s really important that you stay up to date with the latest trends if you want to ensure that your...
In today’s digital age it’s no surprise that 97% of users look online to find a local business. 86% of those turn to Google Maps to find them, making the touchpoint all the more important to optimise. This year Google has announced that it will give way to 4 new...
Any business owner or marketeer knows that competitor research is an important element of your planning because it allows you to learn what is or isn’t working in the industry. However, sometimes when analysing our competitors, we don’t always know what we’re looking for, meaning we’re not making particularly great...
Black Friday, and the subsequent Cyber Monday, this month is always a stressful time for shoppers and businesses. While a lot of sales and methods of retaining customers have changed a lot in the past year, with the rise of online shopping due to the COVID-19 outbreak, customers are always...
Schema is a tool for every SEO’s back pocket. It allows you to directly communicate what your content is to search engines for improved indexing and take up even more SERP architecture. Following on from our tips on how to create powerful social video, here’s how you can get more...
