Digital Marketing Blog

What’s happening in the world of digital marketing?

The latest news from the world of digital, along with insights, opinions and practical tips.

  • The great Search Analytics data debate

    Google’s search analytics data currently has a 90 day limit. SEOs are hoping for an extension and the availability of YoY data – join the debate.

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  • Is personalisation in marketing always best?

    Personalisation in marketing offers a tailored user experience to encourage conversion. Do retailers risk losing sales by tailoring their marketing too much?

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  • My Five #169

    Find out what’s grabbed Ali’s attention this week in her My Five; anti-Valentine’s, Twitter’s new timeline, the ‘right to be forgotten’ ruling and more.

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  • Does the rise in the popularity of Ad Blocking reveal a decline in respect for User Experience?

    The rise of ad blockers suggests advertisers no longer respect users and the user experience. The Acceptable Ads manifesto could be the answer.

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  • Google Launches iOS App for AdWords

    Google has finally launched an AdWords app for iOS mobile devices, making it easy for AdWords users to check campaign performance and pause campaigns on the go. Read my review here…

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  • My Five #168

    An internet blackout, emojinal confusion and a lesson in friendship – all in this week’s My Five.

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  • Tips for building relationships with bloggers and journalists

    Use these tips to help build meaningful connections with influential bloggers and journalists, and you’ll reap the benefits well into the future.

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  • Capturing Seasonal Opportunities: Valentine’s Day

    The HoA series “Elevenses” looks at the trends from the past few years around St. Valentine’s Day and how you can best prepare for seasonal dips and peaks.

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  • My Five #167

    Lessons learnt in this week’s My Five: Friendship is magic and so is licensing; Trolls prefer GIFs over cola; dating is bullsh*t but also hilarious.

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  • Ever wondered how Google Search works?

    A very helpful infographic to explain how Google Search works in 2016. It’s not about magic, it’s about the user, the content and the penalty zoo.

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  • Should you redesign your website?

    Investing in a new website can be costly, so it’s important to consider whether giving your site a facelift will be beneficial for your business and your users.

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  • What is the value of SEO tools like Moz.com?

    Is there any real value in automated SEO reports? An example from Moz.com would suggest that their page scores have very little bearing on SERPs.

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