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What I Look for When I Audit a Website (and Why I’m Doing Them for Charity)

If you've ever wondered whether your website is actually doing its job, you're definitely not alone. Most of the business owners I speak to built their website (or had someone build it for them) a while ago, and haven't really looked at it properly since. Which is...
How to Avoid Burnout When You’re Running Marketing and Everything Else

How to Avoid Burnout When You’re Running Marketing and Everything Else

Let’s get real for a minute… Burnout doesn’t start with a breakdown.It starts with ignoring small warning signs. For me, it was:• Working through lunch• Not switching off notifications• Trying to be “always productive”• Guilt when I took a break I chalked it up to...
ChatGPT isn’t the strategy. This is.

ChatGPT isn’t the strategy. This is.

Tools are having a moment. ChatGPT in particular has become the go-to answer for content struggles. Need captions? Ask ChatGPT. Need ideas? Ask ChatGPT. Need hooks? Ask ChatGPT. Used properly, it can be helpful.Used without direction, it often creates more noise. The...
Amazing Ways Small Business Owners Can Use AI for Content Creation

Amazing Ways Small Business Owners Can Use AI for Content Creation

Content creation can be a daunting task, especially for small business owners who often wear many hats. However, with recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), content creation has become more accessible and efficient. AI can assist small business owners in...

Does it matter where you work?

Does it matter where you work?

Alright alright, we’re midway through 2023 so nobody needs me to weigh in on the ‘Can we really Work from Home?’ debate. But I want to get even more specific that that. I think we’ve established now that no, we don’t need to be sat in a fancy office all day to be...

Crafting Compelling Content: A Guide for UK Small Businesses

Crafting Compelling Content: A Guide for UK Small Businesses

Small businesses all over the UK are constantly seeking for ways to grow their brand and retain customers. One of the easiest and affordable marketing strategies is content marketing. However, before you can win over new customers through content, you have to make it...

Balance vs Harmony

Balance vs Harmony

Right, this one is hard to word correctly so bear with me. For a long time I felt as though we were all being pushed towards this perfectionist idea of finding balance in our lives. The notion that every day, week, month should be proportionally balanced between the...

The Essentials of User-Friendly Website Design for UK Small Businesses

The Essentials of User-Friendly Website Design for UK Small Businesses

As a small business owner in the UK, you know that having a website is essential for staying competitive in today’s digital age. However, simply having a website is not enough. Your website needs to be user-friendly to attract and retain visitors. User experience (UX)...

Dead Giveaways You’re Using AI to Create Your Content

Dead Giveaways You’re Using AI to Create Your Content

Artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionised the way companies create content for their websites and blogs. However, it's important to ensure that your audience trusts you and believes in the authenticity of your content. There are some dead giveaways that your...

Building a Strong Social Media Presence: The Best Platforms

Building a Strong Social Media Presence: The Best Platforms

We live in a digital age, where social media has become an essential tool for businesses of all sizes. For small businesses, in particular, having a strong social media presence can make all the difference in boosting brand awareness, driving sales, and building a...

Effective Strategies for Localised Social Media Marketing in the UK

Effective Strategies for Localised Social Media Marketing in the UK

Social media marketing is the most cost-effective way to boost your brand presence, engage with customers and increase sales. However, without proper targeting, your social media campaign may miss the mark. Especially when it comes to local businesses, you must cater...