Whatever sector you are in, if you are offering products or services online then you should have a remarketing strategy running alongside your current search or shopping campaigns. Remarketing campaigns often make the difference between success and failure, especially when a user is in the consideration phase and may be stuck choosing between your business…
Many people assume that the internet is largely eco-friendly. However, while accessing content online reduces the usage of resources like paper, websites, for the most part, are not carbon neutral. In fact, the internet and websites have a very real environmental impact – regardless of whether we can see it or not. It is reported…
According to a report commissioned by the UK government, 82% of job openings advertised online across the UK require digital skills. The same study attributes a 29% higher salary and a 59% reduced risk of redundancy (due to automation-led obsolescence) for these digital jobs. Not only does this illustrate the importance of digital skills –…
We’ve received some great news this month, winning two awards for SEO Agency of the Year! We won SEO Agency of the Year at the UK Digital Growth Awards, a national ceremony that celebrates companies who can demonstrate digital growth for clients, with tangible results. The judges said: “Demonstrates a strong track record in delivering…
Earlier in the year, Google shook up their shopping offering. They announced that, due to the pandemic, they would offer free listings to any merchants in the US: “With physical stores shuttered, digital commerce has become a lifeline for retailers. And as consumers increasingly shop online, they’re searching not just for essentials but also things…
With all that’s going on in the world at the moment, SEO isn’t something that would typically stand out as an interesting topic. Most people are glued to the news, trying out a new hobby or falling down Netflix’s many rabbit holes. In March, Netflix released its latest gripping documentary ‘The Tiger King: Murder, Mayhem…
When creating an SEO (search engine optimisation) strategy, there are three categories that are always considered. If you have even a tiny bit of knowledge on digital marketing, you have probably already heard of the ‘big 3’ that should comprise your SEO plans; on-page SEO, off-page SEO, and technical SEO. URL optimisation and structure is…
We’re absolutely thrilled to find out that we’ve won at this year’s Drum Search Awards, judged this year remotely and announced at the start of May. We picked up the Drum Search Award for Best Sport and Leisure Campaign for our work with a leading online sports retailer. The Drum Search Awards have been setting…
We’re delighted to announce that we have reached the 2020 finals of the European Search Awards in two categories! Making the final shortlist means The SEO Works has been ranked in the top ten SEO companies in Europe. European Recognition The European Search Awards are the SEO industry’s biggest awards ceremony and this year’s event…
Google loves universities. Their domains are some of the most trusted on the Internet due to their authority and relevance, Uni’s typically being the tops of their respective fields. As educational institutions, there are plenty of links to their work and to relevant websites that also have good authority, which is why university links are…
We’re over the moon to have won “Best PPC Campaign” three years running at the Northern Digital Awards! The final was held in Leeds at the Royal Armouries New Dock Hall on Thursday 30 January. Having already won the “Best PPC Campaign” award in 2018 for our work with a national pharmacy, and in 2019…
We’re excited to announce that The SEO Works has been named as the Best SEO Company in the UK by Clutch, a leading global ratings platform. Similar to “Which” but for businesses, Clutch is a data-driven field guide for B2B buying and hiring decisions. It ranks companies based on a defined set of criteria, including…
The New Year has barely begun, but already The SEO Works has hand-picked (scraped together!) a team of fitness conscious, challenge seeking runners to participate in the 2020 Sheffield Half Marathon. In late 2019, upon a chance meeting we were given an amazing opportunity to partner up with one of Sheffield’s oldest and most prestigious…
Many people assume that search engines are smart enough to know exactly which website a visitor should be directed to. However, it’s not quite that simple. Have you ever wondered why a website appears on the first search engine results page (SERP)? That’s SEO at work. SEO is an acronym for “search engine optimization”, a…
The SEO Works’ experienced team has proven itself to be one of the best international digital marketing agencies in the world—we’ve just been named in the Clutch 1000 list of global top B2B companies! Based in Washington DC, Clutch is an evaluations-based platform that ranks B2B companies using verified client feedback. The Clutch 1000 is…
The latest figures revealed by IAB UK and PwC Digital show that UK advertisers spent £13.44 billion on digital advertising in 2018. This figure represents a 15 percent year-on-year increase, and a rise of around £1.8bn compared to 2017. This demonstrates continued confidence in the market about the power of digital advertising. An analyst commented:…
Our work with a leading healthcare brand was recognised at the annual Digital Impact Awards. Held across a number of categories, we were up for “Best use of digital from the healthcare and pharmaceuticals sector”. This achievement at the tenth annual awards recognises excellence in communications strategies. The Digital Impact Awards benchmarks digital communications in…
It’s been a stellar month for The SEO Works, as the digital marketing outfit has reached the shortlist of 5 prestigious awards ceremonies. The competitions cover local, northern, and national levels, underlining the quality of work and ability to impress judges across the board. The SEO Works team have been shortlisted at: The UK Search…
The SEO Works have underlined their credentials as a top marketing company by being named as an Industry Leader by Clutch. Clutch is a B2B ratings platform based in Washington D.C. that evaluates companies using an independent methodology that includes verified client reviews. Their platform collects detailed rankings of the best B2B companies in the…
One in four people suffer from mental health issues. This year we’re supporting a leading provider of much needed help. On 27th July, The SEO Works team will be helping raise money for mental health charity MIND. Over the years we’ve raised money for some great charities- from Cancer Research UK in 2016…
The European Search Awards are an international programme that celebrate the best of SEO, PPC and Digital across the whole of Europe. They are some of the most prestigious in the industry, celebrating the very best that the European search industry has to offer and this year, we’ve have made the shortlist for two different…
The SEO Works have started 2019 year with a bang, already being named the best SEO company in the UK by Clutch, picking up Best PPC Campaign at the Northern Digital Awards, and being listed as a top 50 digital agency in the North. They took this one step further last week by winning “Best…
The world of pay per click advertising is constantly diversifying. As new features are integrated and changes come around, the way advertisers can use the platform to market their products and services changes as well. Keeping up with these changes can be tricky, and often the best way forward is to employ a dedicated agency…
Yesterday we celebrated our tenth birthday! We marked the occasion by inviting the 380th Master Cutler, Nicholas Cragg, to our offices. CEO and founder of the company, Neil Palmer said of the milestone: “We’ve come a long way since I started out as a sole trader SEO back in 2009. Now, we’ve got over 40…
Wikipedia pages are a part of a company’s online presence that often flies under the radar amid the focus on Google My Business, local pack listings and social media, but it’s an area that is definitely worth exploring. While it’s not possible for all companies, there are a number of advantages to having a Wikipedia…
Voice search is widely touted as the new frontier of SEO- but as usual, the devil is in the details. The line between a dynamic, fast moving industry and getting swept up in trends has never been finer. A stylish presentation or LinkedIn gimmick might be enough to convince many that AR, VR, AI…
We’re over the moon to have picked up “Best PPC Campaign” at the 2019 Northern Digital Awards. This is the second time we have won this award, cementing our position as a top PPC agency in Sheffield and the North. The Northern Digital Awards recognise the very best in digital marketing campaigns and talent in…
The SEO Works have begun the new year in stellar fashion, picking up an international digital award for their website work. The Vega Digital Awards is an international competition for creative professionals who inspire with concept, writing or design, through digital media. There were over 1500 entries from 47 countries. The SEO Works has won…
Figures from the IAB shows that total digital advertising spend in the UK reached £11.55bn in 2017. This represents a 14.3% year on year growth compared to 2016. Almost all of the growth is coming from smartphones, as for the first time ever smartphones have overtook computers for amount of time spent on the internet….
As a company committed to giving our clients the best service possible, The SEO Works is excited to announce that we are featured in the Clutch 1000, an exclusive list of top rated companies from all over the world. This exclusive list of leading organizations helps businesses seeking to invest in marketing, IT, development, or…
The SEO Works is delighted to have won recognition in the GlobalTrend Awards. The GlobalTrend Awards is an international competition for digital professionals involved in the concept, end execution of marketing and communications. “Each year, we celebrate the superb work of industry veterans and emerging talents from all over the world,” said Kenjo Ong, President…
PPC advertising has never been a standalone medium when it comes to generating leads and sales for an organisation. Pay-per-click campaigns use a “last click” conversion model, regardless of the medium – whether that be Facebook, Google, Bing, Linkedin or Twitter (to name a few). A last click model assigns 100% credit to the final…
We are delighted to have been awarded a Platinum award at the Hermes Creative Awards 2018, one of the most prestigious creative awards in the industry. Hermes Creative Awards highlights outstanding work from professionals within the media industry. Our award was for our work on White Room Bridal, where we reinvigorated their web presence to…
The popularity of smartphones has changed the way that websites are indexed on the Internet. Decades ago, when websites were first made, everyone was using static HTML pages. PHP sites and many others came later, leading to dynamic or responsive web pages that would change based upon the device that was viewing it. Now Google…
As you will know, during May the hot topic of GDPR became a reality. There has been much talk of the “email bombardment” leading up to this but now Google have had their say on website reaction post-deadline. Since 25th May, many websites have chosen to display a notice detailing their privacy policy and GDPR…
It’s official – we’re the best SEO and PPC agency in the North! We are ecstatic to have won “Best SEO and PPC Agency” at this year’s Prolific North Awards. The Prolific North Awards took place on 24 May at the Principal Hotel in Manchester. We had been shortlisted in the Best SEO and PPC…
We’re ecstatic to be shortlisted as “Top SEO & PPC Agency” at the Prolific North Awards 2018. Update: We Won Best SEO and PPC Agency!! We’ve been nominated for the Top SEO & PPC Agency award, along with 4 other agencies, in recognition of our consistent growth and evidence of delivering outstanding results across digital…
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) comes into effect on 25 May 2018. It applies to every business that holds, collects and stores personally identifiable information about EU citizens. The Economist recently called personal data ‘the world’s most valuable resource’. It’s so valuable, that according to UK Government statistics, nearly half of all UK businesses…
We’re all for trying out our clients’ wares – and never more so than when there’s delicious food at the end of it! Sales director Alex Hill and account manager Dan Rawley recently had the great fortune to be invited along to new client the School of Artisan Food’s one-day Italian baking and pizza making…
We’re delighted to have reached the finals of the European Search Awards, for “Best PPC Campaign”. The European Search Awards are an international competition, celebrating the very best in search marketing across Europe. With senior judges from the likes of The LEGO Group, John Lewis, Canon and Microsoft, the bar is very high. These awards…
