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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...
The Best Way to Manage Multiple Outsourcers in Your Business

The Best Way to Manage Multiple Outsourcers in Your Business

Outsourcing can be a game-changer for businesses of all sizes. By delegating tasks to skilled professionals, you free up time, reduce costs, and unlock the potential to grow your business faster. However, managing multiple outsourcers can be challenging without the...

3 Ways to Strike the Right Balance with Using AI in Your Marketing

3 Ways to Strike the Right Balance with Using AI in Your Marketing

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses approach marketing, providing powerful tools to enhance personalisation, analyse data, and improve customer engagement. However, while the possibilities of AI in marketing are exciting, it’s essential to...

4 Steps to Creating a Social Media Crisis Management Plan

4 Steps to Creating a Social Media Crisis Management Plan

Social media is a powerful tool for connecting with your audience and building your brand, but it’s not without its risks. One negative post, a misconception gone viral, or a poorly handled situation can quickly escalate into a crisis, affecting your reputation and...

Planning Ahead vs Posting in the Moment: How to Find the Right Balance

Planning Ahead vs Posting in the Moment: How to Find the Right Balance

Social media management is a critical aspect of digital marketing—and one that often requires juggling multiple priorities. Should businesses plan content ahead or take a more spontaneous, in-the-moment approach? The truth is, both strategies have their merits, and...

How Much is Too Much to Share with Personal Content?

How Much is Too Much to Share with Personal Content?

Sharing personal content on social media has become a common way to connect with audiences, build trust, and humanise your brand. Whether you’re in Lincolnshire, Sleaford, or beyond, your followers appreciate a glimpse into the life behind the business. But how much...

5 Marketing Myths That Could Be Holding Your Business Back

5 Marketing Myths That Could Be Holding Your Business Back

Marketing plays a vital role in business growth, but with so much information out there, it’s easy to fall for advice that might lead you astray. Believing in marketing myths can prevent your business from reaching its full potential, particularly when it comes to...

How to Align Your Marketing Strategy with Your Business Goals

How to Align Your Marketing Strategy with Your Business Goals

Creating a marketing strategy is one thing; creating one that aligns seamlessly with your business goals is another. When your marketing and business objectives are in sync, magic happens. You see better results, your efforts feel purposeful, and, most importantly,...

The PSYCHOLOGY behind a great marketing campaign

The PSYCHOLOGY behind a great marketing campaign

A truly great marketing campaign doesn’t just sell—it connects. It resonates with the audience on a deeper level, tapping into emotions, desires, and behaviours to leave a lasting impact. At Trax Media Co., we’ve seen first-hand how understanding the psychology behind...