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    In our blogs, we share the latest on what’s hot and what’s not in the online world. We tackle challenges and share strategies. New tools and extensions, tags, URLs and Google updates: we cover it all so you can get up to SEO speed!

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    Top Uses of LLMs & AI Generated Content for SEO

    Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a field that requires constant adaptation to keep up with the evolving digital landscape. In recent years, the integration of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Large Language Models (LLMs) has revolutionised the way in which SEO professionals optimise websites. In this blog, we’ll be expanding on our article tackling the…

    5 Limitations of Generative AI & LLMs

    As covered in our overview blog looking at Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs), programs like ChatGPT and Bard are revolutionising how different industries are approaching their work. Whether it be by streamlining operations or providing inspiration for creative tasks, these innovative tools are quickly becoming invaluable resources for professionals wishing to employ smarter…

    How to use hreflang tags for international SEO

    For businesses that have customers in different countries or who speak different languages, having a website that is relevant and useful to those audiences is essential. That’s where strong international SEO comes in. Some websites will only require the same content, just in the local language, while others may need to offer different services and…

    How is AI Used in Digital Marketing?

    As technology advances, we find ourselves on the brink of a new era where Generative AI and Large Language Models (LLMs) are transforming the way in which Digital Marketing specialists approach a range of different tasks. From keyword research and content creation to overall SEO & PPC strategies, there are some big claims that tools…

    Web Results Direct turns 22 years old!

    As Web Results Direct turns 22, we spoke to David Glaser, Director at WRD, about the inception and journey of the company since 2001. What made you decide to start Web Results Direct and why? “It struck me over 22 years ago that there were people able to build some really great websites and then,…

    Geo-location based redirecting

    Creating and managing a multilingual website can be hard and expensive. There tends to be a lot of stakeholders involved in the process and a significant investment in time and money, especially in the sports and leisure industry where content must connect with the international audiences across multiple platforms. This means that there is a lot…

    How to Structure an SEO Campaign

    The internet is full of SEO advice, much of it is really good quality (although there is a lot of it that is awful and/or dubious, so do check your sources!) and if you want a list of what we consider to be some of the best SEO resources out there, we have a post…

    Top 11 SEO Gurus to follow in 2023

    SEO is a constantly changing field, so it’s vital to keep up to date. However with so many players, and the goal-posts always moving, it can be challenging to stay ahead of the curve. Thankfully, there is a wealth of knowledge shared by the top SEO experts available for us to absorb.  We have rounded…

    The 23+ Most Trusted SEO Resources on the Web

    As you would expect for a topic such as SEO the internet is full of SEO “advice” but how do you know what is trustworthy? Has it been written by someone with experience or someone who is just starting out? (The Dunning–Kruger effect is a real thing in this industry!) Even when SEO advice is…

    Should I Use SEO or PPC? Why not both?

    Marketeers are often in a position where they find themselves having to choose between PPC or SEO, often based on budget limitations, perceived constraints based on their campaign goals/objectives, and sometimes instructions from above.  We believe that this is a false dichotomy. SEO and PPC both have strengths and weaknesses and by using them together…

    Christmas Ecommerce Strategy

    Having a robust ecommerce strategy in place ahead of the Holiday season has never been more important than it is in 2020. In a year where online Christmas shopping is set to reach record highs, and with competition more aggressive than ever, understanding how you can leverage online shopping to your advantage is vital to…

    Alternative Ad Platforms to Google – Should you be using them?

    What is an Ad Platform? An ad platform is a piece of technology made with the intention of monetizing online traffic. This online traffic can take a number of different forms, from users seeking a product or service, to entertainment or online social interactions. Ad platforms make money, put simply, through their users’ attention and…

    How to make a WordPress website eCommerce

    Throughout the entirety of the COVID-19 pandemic so far, we have seen a continuous rise in the number of customers opting to shop online. Since the UK government re-tightened social distancing restrictions mid-September, it is only natural that retail businesses of all sizes across the UK are starting to worry about in-store sales for Q4,…

    Alternative Search Engines to Google – The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

    What is a search engine? A search engine is a programme created to serve users content relevant to their search intent and requirements. At a basic level, they are described as identifying items in their “database” that correspond to keywords or characters specified by the user. The very first “search engine” was the Archie Query…

    Why SEO & Website Design Should Work Together

    We often come across prospective clients who have just had a new website designed and are consequently looking for some digital marketing consultancy to get the best of their new investment, or, otherwise, are looking for our support in recovering any search engine traffic lost as a result of the web designers not taking SEO…