Bethan Vincent

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**SEO Budget Constraints** Are budget constraints holding your SME back from investing in SEO? 💰 Don't let financial limitations hinder your online growth potential! At Marketing Success 4 U Ltd, we understand the challenges of SMEs and offer tailored SEO solutions that deliver results without breaking the bank. Our cost-effective strategies are designed to maximise your ROI and increase your online visibility within your budget. Let's explore how we can help your business thrive in the digital landscape. Contact us today for a free consultation! https://lnkd.in/efDXZ4a5 #SEO #SME #BudgetFriendly #GrowYourBusiness

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⚙️ Helpful tech tools ⚙️ Next up in my series of helpful tech tools I’ve found over the years is IFTTT: If That Then That. IFTTT is a platform which lets you join apps, devices and services by creating automations between them. For example, if you post a new blog to your WordPress site, you can set up an automation for a tweet to go out at the same time. If you’re a big user of Zoom (as I am), you can ask IFTTT to send you a weekly digest of the meetings you’ve attended. Here’s how it works: 1️⃣ Choose your trigger – a new blog post, approaching spacecraft, a particular date or frequency etc. 2️⃣ Choose your action – what do you want to happen? 3️⃣ Name your automation/‘applet' – e.g. ‘When I post a new blog on the website, post a tweet’ Simple! Find out more about IFTTT here: https://ifttt.com/ For more helpful tools like this one, check out ‘9 free tech tools’ for free on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/ebM3rMGH #techtips #resource

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💡 Small Improvements Lead to Big Wins 📈 In business, we often focus on the major projects—the complete website redesigns, the huge marketing campaigns, the big launches. But sometimes, it’s the small, consistent improvements that make the biggest difference over time. Imagine if you made just a 1% improvement every day. It doesn’t sound like much, but over time, those small changes compound and lead to massive growth. Think of it like adding a single brick to a wall each day. Eventually, you have a fortress. Here are a few small tweaks that can lead to big results: Optimize Your Website for Speed: Shaving a second off your load time can reduce bounce rates and keep visitors engaged. Revamp Your Calls to Action (CTAs): A slight change in wording or color can boost conversions more than you might expect. Post Regularly on Social Media: Consistency builds trust. Even if it’s just a couple of posts a week, showing up regularly keeps you top of mind for your audience. Improve Your Response Time to Inquiries: Getting back to leads quickly can set you apart and build rapport from the start. Ask for Feedback: Simple, right? But feedback from your customers can reveal insights that spark big improvements. Remember, you don’t need to overhaul everything at once. Focus on small, impactful changes, and watch how they add up. At WebCreationAU, we’re all about helping businesses find these small wins and turn them into big successes. What small change will you focus on this week? #businessgrowth #digitalmarketing #smallbiztips #websitedesign #compoundinggrowth

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Speaking with CEOs and decision makers at the companies I’ve visited recently, one subject crops up again and again that always needs demystifying and that’s search engine optimisation (SEO)   Here’s a handful of top things that business owners should know about SEO…

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#1 reason a client choose your agency over another one? Specialisation. Why would a Funeral Parlour owner hire a 'generic' agency that does everything for everyone... When they could hire a specialised Funeral Parlour marketing agency with tonnes of relevant case studies. The internet is too big to be generic in 2025. Niche down.

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Times are tough right now. I joined a call with some other agency owners last week and have spoken to various freelancers recently and everyone is feeling the pinch right now. Lack of opportunities, clients and businesses ghosting, businesses not being able to spend more money. Although I’m happy with where I am with Verde I definitely haven’t been able to scale as much or as quick as I would’ve liked to by now. But what we can control is: 📱 market ourselves / our business through LinkedIn / Instagram / TikTok wherever 📣 throw other people’s names in conversations if someone is looking for someone else with a specific skillset / background 🧠 hone in on what we are good at / specialise in 📈 learn new skills aligned to existing skillsets 👋 meet new people and network 🧑🏽‍💻 don’t sit Infront of a screen all day Everything comes and goes in waves, try to make the most of the “low” times to position yourself to really capitalise when things boom again.

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I'm often asked if a .com domain is preferable to a .uk domain. Well, here's something to consider. Google's Gary Illyes recently confirmed that country code domain names (like .uk) actually get a ranking boost in local search results. Here's what you need to know: 👉🏼 Local Preference: Google promotes content local to the user. So, a .uk domain may have an edge for UK-based searches. 👉🏼 Slight Advantage: While .com domains can still perform well, country-specific domains have a "little more benefit" according to Illyes. 👉🏼 Language Matters More: The language of your site matching the user's query language likely has more impact than the domain itself. 👉🏼 User Trust: Country-specific domains can inspire more trust from local users, potentially increasing click-through rates. 👉🏼 Global vs Local: Consider your target audience. If you're focusing on a specific country, a local domain could be beneficial. For a global audience, .com might still be your best bet. Remember, there's no one-size-fits-all answer. Your domain choice should align with your overall SEO strategy and business goals. At KickstartSEO, we help clients navigate these decisions to maximise their search visibility. What's been your experience with different domain extensions? I'm Michael Nagles. I talk about SEO, golf, and British weather. If you'd like to know more about KickstartSEO Limited's DIY and Done for you SEO support - including domain strategy - let's have a chat. #SEO | #DomainStrategy | #LocalSEO

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As I mentioned last week, Bluesky is seeing a major surge as X users unhappy with the platform’s latest policy decisions make the move to Bluesky which has grown to more than 16 million users. That said, Threads is still vastly more popular than Bluesky, with roughly 275m monthly active users... If you’re making the switch — or at least wanting to see if the grass is greener (or bluer) on the other side — TechCrunch has put together a guide on how to get started> https://lnkd.in/erfN98SE #TechCrunch #Bluesky #SMM

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UK Economy- don't cut your marketing budget... 💹 In a previous newsletter, I have written about the Mimic Octopus and its ability to adopt and change. ✔ You can read it here: 👇 https://lnkd.in/eUt6PVPG If you feel like your business is stagnating and you cannot find an angle to market your services, we now offer a cost-effective 💱 Marketing SWOT service. ✔ Plus, funnels from £150/month.... ✔ Get in touch to find out more. #marketingfunnels #marketingswot #marketingstrategy

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🎙️ New Podcast Alert! 🎙️ In the latest episode of EDGE of the Web, I had the pleasure of speaking with Patrick Hathaway, CEO and co-founder of Sitebulb, about the challenges and opportunities in JavaScript SEO. Sitebulb has launched it's 2024 JavaScript SEO Report: Get an exclusive look at Sitebulb's newly launched report, based on a two-month survey with 301 participants. The report provides valuable insights from SEO professionals with varying levels of experience, focusing on the challenges they face in the field. We discussed the importance of effective communication between SEOs and developers, the need for better education and tools to address the skills gap in the industry, and the potential impact of optimizing rendering in JavaScript-dependent sites. 🔑 Key Takeaways of the Report: - 41% of respondents had ten or more years of experience in the industry - 64% of the work was agency-side - 95% understanding the importance of JavaScript SEO - 41% had not read or were unsure if they had read Google's documentation on JavaScript rendering - 30.9% said they don't feel comfortable investigating SEO issues caused by JavaScript. - 88% of SEOs said they deal with sites that have significant dependence on JavaScript sometimes or all the time. - The growth of use of Sitebulb's Javascript Crawler from 2020 (30%) to 2024 (60%) Some huge takeaways from the Rendering versus Response report data they shared as well! 👉 Don't miss out on this insightful conversation! Tune in to the full episode on the EDGE of the Web podcast. 🎧 Podcast and Report in the the comments below!

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If the hero section of your website includes any of the following words  - Be  - Impact  - Elevating  - Innovating  - Accelerating  - Revolutionising  - Transforming  - Connecting  - Purpose  - Value  - DNA  - We I think you could probably do better.

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SEO without the smoke and mirrors, the secrets and lies. It’s a vast art in itself but here are some basics on the revamped website if you’re struggling to get your bonce round SEO. https://lnkd.in/ez8qaFwc

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Have you ever thought how your business’ online profile stacks up against your main competitors? Your customers journeys start online. It is critically important to have the right information out there and to develop the digital doorway to your business. Get your FREE (usually £199) comprehensive snapshot report and find out how your business is positioned on Google local listings, social media, website performance and SEO rankings! This snapshot will open your eyes and help you see how you can improve with your online strategy. Call 0113 521 9098 or email [email protected] #website #business #leedsbusiness #wetherbybusiness

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Have you ever thought how your business’ online profile stacks up against your main competitors? Your customers journeys start online. It is critically important to have the right information out there and to develop the digital doorway to your business. Get your FREE (usually £199) comprehensive snapshot report and find out how your business is positioned on Google local listings, social media, website performance and SEO rankings! This snapshot will open your eyes and help you see how you can improve with your online strategy. Call 0113 521 9098 or email yorkshireapps@eazi- apps.com #website #business #leedsbusiness #wetherbybusiness

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Have you ever thought how your business’ online profile stacks up against your main competitors? Your customers journeys start online. It is critically important to have the right information out there and to develop the digital doorway to your business. Get your FREE (usually £199) comprehensive snapshot report and find out how your business is positioned on Google local listings, social media, website performance and SEO rankings! This snapshot will open your eyes and help you see how you can improve with your online strategy. Call 0113 521 9098 or email [email protected] #website #business #leedsbusiness #wetherbybusiness

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