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Top Social Media Marketing Platforms for UK Companies

Top Social Media Marketing Platforms for UK Companies

by Della Gatward | Nov 11, 2025 | Branding, Content Writing, Digital Marketing, News

Why Knowing Your Audience Matters in Social Media Marketing (and why understanding your audience is everything) Social media has become the beating heart of modern marketing. For small businesses across the UK, from nail salons and bakeries to shutter installers and...
5 Signs It’s Time to Hand Over Your Social Media (and Get Your Weekends Back)

5 Signs It’s Time to Hand Over Your Social Media (and Get Your Weekends Back)

by Della Gatward | Nov 10, 2025 | Content Writing, Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media

5 Signs It’s Time to Hand Over Your Social Media (and Get Your Weekends Back) Short answer: When your phone feels more like a full-time job than your business does. Running a small business in East Sussex means wearing a lot of hats such as owner, marketer,...
Why Do Takeaways in East Sussex Need Social Media?

Why Do Takeaways in East Sussex Need Social Media?

by Della Gatward | Nov 7, 2025 | Digital Marketing

Why Do Takeaways in East Sussex Need Social Media? Short answer: Because your customers are scrolling before they’re ordering. Social media isn’t just for influencers and big brands, it’s now the digital shopfront for every local business, including takeaways in East...
Zero-Click Marketing: What It Means for Your Business (and How to Make It Work for You)

Zero-Click Marketing: What It Means for Your Business (and How to Make It Work for You)

by Della Gatward | Oct 20, 2025 | Content Writing, Digital Marketing

If you’ve noticed that when you Google something these days, you often get the answer right there on the page, you’re not alone. That’s called a zero-click search, And it’s becoming the new normal. Instead of sending you off to visit different websites, Google (and...
Maximise Your Website Potential: 7 Pages That Matter Most

Maximise Your Website Potential: 7 Pages That Matter Most

by Belle Gait | Jan 31, 2025 | Digital Marketing, websites

In today’s digital age, your website is more than just a virtual storefront, it’s your business’s calling card, customer service desk, and sales pitch all rolled into one. But having a website isn’t enough. To really stand out, your website...
Top Social Media Marketing Trends for 2025

Top Social Media Marketing Trends for 2025

by Belle Gait | Jan 24, 2025 | Digital Marketing, Social Media

Social media is a world that never stands still. It’s like a shop where the products change constantly – trends emerge and disappear as quickly as hashtags go viral. For SMEs looking to stay competitive, keeping up with the latest social media marketing...
What is Digital Outreach & How Can You Implement It?

What is Digital Outreach & How Can You Implement It?

by Della Gatward | Mar 27, 2024 | Digital Marketing

In today’s digital bazaar, where the buzz and hustle never cease, making your small business stand out can feel like trying to be heard at a rock concert—exciting yet somewhat overwhelming. But fear not, entrepreneurs! The digital age brings not just challenges...
6 Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business

6 Creative Ways to Market Your Small Business

by Della Gatward | Mar 18, 2024 | Digital Marketing

Welcome, fellow entrepreneurs, to the ever-evolving world of small business marketing! Whether you’re a one-man band serenading the masses with your unique services, a start-up on the cusp of greatness, or a small business owner weaving through the tapestry of...
Why Marketing is Important for Small Businesses

Why Marketing is Important for Small Businesses

by Della Gatward | Mar 12, 2024 | Branding, Digital Marketing, SEO, Social Media

Welcome to the bustling world of small businesses, where every day is an adventure, and the potential for growth knows no bounds. If you’re steering the ship of a small enterprise, dreaming up your next big venture, or already riding the waves with your...
What Do Social Media Managers Do?

What Do Social Media Managers Do?

by Della Gatward | Nov 19, 2023 | Digital Marketing, Social Media

In the digital age, social media platforms have become integral to business marketing strategies. This has created the need for a contemporary profession: the social media manager. This is a specialist role with a particular skill set, but what do social media...
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