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Digital Marketing Trends for 2024

1 Jan 2024

Digital Marketing Trends for 2024

Key digital marketing trends for UK businesses in 2024, covering AI-assisted content, helpful SEO, faster websites, first-party data, social media, branding, domains and local visibility.

AI Search Starts to Change Content Planning

1 Nov 2023

AI Search Starts to Change Content Planning

AI search is reshaping how customers find and assess businesses online. See how UK companies can plan clearer content, stronger site structures and more trustworthy digital journeys.

Search Intent Matters More Than Repeating Keywords

3 Sep 2023

Search Intent Matters More Than Repeating Keywords

SEO in 2023 depends on understanding why people search, not forcing the same phrase into every paragraph. UK businesses can use intent-led pages to attract better visitors, answer real questions and turn useful traffic into stronger enquiries.

Core Web Vitals Remain Important for User Experience

31 Jul 2023

Core Web Vitals Remain Important for User Experience

Core Web Vitals still matter in 2023 because they show whether a website feels fast, stable and responsive, helping UK businesses improve trust, support SEO and reduce friction in customer journeys.

Short-Form Video Becomes a Core Social Media Format

28 Jun 2023

Short-Form Video Becomes a Core Social Media Format

Short-form video is now a central social media format for UK businesses. TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts and Facebook Reels can support awareness, customer education, website journeys and enquiries when they are planned with a clear purpose.

GA4 Replaces Universal Analytics for Website Reporting

22 Apr 2023

GA4 Replaces Universal Analytics for Website Reporting

GA4 replaces Universal Analytics from July 2023, changing how UK businesses measure website performance. Review event tracking, conversions, SEO insight, social media reporting and website decision-making before the deadline.

ChatGPT Raises New Questions for SEO Content

20 Mar 2023

ChatGPT Raises New Questions for SEO Content

ChatGPT can speed up SEO planning, drafting and content repurposing, but UK businesses still need accurate, distinctive copy that reflects real expertise, customer intent and brand trust.

Web Design Trends to Watch in 2023

12 Jan 2023

Web Design Trends to Watch in 2023

Key website design priorities for UK businesses in 2023, including faster performance, mobile-first journeys, stronger branding, accessibility, SEO-focused content and more reassuring e-commerce experiences.

Preparing Websites for a Cookie-Light Future

12 Dec 2022

Preparing Websites for a Cookie-Light Future

Prepare your website for cookie-light marketing in 2022 with clearer consent, stronger first-party data, cleaner analytics and privacy-aware SEO, social and design decisions.