4 reasons not to buy Instagram followers
Ever thought or been tempted to buy Instagram followers? Be warned… things are not what they seem and can actually damage your account.
Why small businesses need marketing automation
Imagine a world where you could automate all your time consuming marketing tasks, still provide a first-class customer experience and have more time to focus on running your business. You need Marketing Automation.
Digital Marketing Trends for Small & Local Businesses in 2021
2020 definitely presented a wealth of challenges for SMEs and local shop owners, many of whom quickly adopted an online approach to their marketing in order to survive and stay connected with their customers and clients. There’s no question that the use of social media and other digital marketing tactics have enabled small business to stay ahead of the game, but what does the future hold? Check out our predictions for digital marketing trends in 2021.
Interview with Hoppily
Long before the announcement of Lockdown 2, our founder, Steve Outridge had the privilege of meeting Mark Fenn, co-founder of Hoppily. Together they discussed the implications of the first national lockdown, the impact it had on their business, and how diversifying their online marketing strategy has helped them reach an even wider audience.
Local restaurant use their noodle in time of crisis
Local restaurant owners, Chef Hatter & Danielle talk to us about how Ramen+Chill was born, the ethos they live by, the instant success and following that they experienced upon first opening; and how the first lockdown proved to be a valuable learning experience for the future.
Flower power keeps local florist blooming despite lockdown
We catch up with Nina Friedlander, owner of BelleRose Flower Boutique to discuss the implications of the recent national lockdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, the impact it has had on her business and how she adapted to survive and continue trading.
How to see how many of your followers are online before you post to Instagram
Hey, we’ve all been there. You’ve got something amazing to share on your Instagram page that everyone is just going to LOVE. You’ve spent ages preparing your creative, you’ve written the best bit of marketing copy you’ve ever seen, you hit Share and…………….. hear the sound of crickets!
An interview with Natural Bite’s Paul Scales
We chat to Paul Scales, co-owner of Natural Bite to discuss what impact the recent national lockdown has had on their business and the creative ways they adapted to survive and continue trading.
How to create Instagram carousel images using Canva
Ok, so the Instagram carousel might be old news, but have you seen the recent trend of creating seamless images over 10 slides?
They look cool right, but how do you create your own to suit your business?
Simple post-lockdown marketing ideas to reignite your small business
Small and medium-size enterprises (SMEs), make up 50% of the total revenue generated by UK businesses and 44% of the country's labour force so it's vital that as lockdown restrictions are eased, SME businesses continue to thrive.
5 video marketing blunders to avoid in 2021
Video marketing is by far the best way to connect with your audience. Not only is it a powerful marketing tool, but according to HubSpot, 54% of consumers say they want to see more video content from a brand or business that they support. Check out our top 5 mistakes to avoid when creating your videos.
7 reasons why i love Leigh on Sea
I've lived in Leigh on Sea all my life and I absolutely love it. A lot has changed just in my lifetime, but I am happy to say that its charm and attraction has not.
Natural Bite’s natural progression
How we revamped a local cafe bar menu to reflect their new image.
Should your business be on TikTok?
If you run a business that is targeting an audience of 16-30 year old’s then this could be the right platform for you.
If you’ve got the keys to the sweet shop, why stick to the Crunchies?
There are so many ways that small and local businesses can market themselves these days. Sure, social media plays a huge part in that, it’s free to post and quick to execute but that isn’t the only way to promote what you do.