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Field notes, practical guides and honest takes on marketing — written by the people doing the work, not a content team.

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Digital Marketing

Social Media Management in Birmingham: What It Costs, What’s Included and How to Choose an Agency (2026)

A buyer's guide to social media management in Birmingham: typical monthly fees, what is included and what is extra, which platforms suit which businesses,…

29 October 2026 11 min
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Industry

Marketing for Accountants in the UK: How Small Practices Win Better Clients (Making Tax Digital Edition)

A practical marketing plan for small UK accountancy practices: Making Tax Digital campaigns, niche landing pages, local search, referral partners and a 90-day routine.

27 October 2026 11 min
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Web Design

1 in 5 West Midlands Small Business Websites Don’t Work: Our 2026 Study

We checked 1,867 small business websites across the West Midlands on 26 October 2026. About 1 in 5 did not work at all, and…

26 October 2026 8 min
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Local SEO

Google Business Profile Suspended? Why It Happens and How to Get It Back

A triage guide for UK owners: work out which message you have, fix the breach, build the evidence pack and appeal once through Google's…

23 October 2026 12 min
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SEO

How Much Does SEO Cost in the UK? 2026 Prices for Small Businesses

A plain-English guide to SEO pricing in the UK: what each monthly budget actually buys, how to work out the hours behind a quote,…

22 October 2026 11 min
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Industry

Google Ad Grants for UK Charities and Places of Worship: Eligibility, Website Requirements and How to Keep the Grant

What UK charities, churches, temples, gurdwaras and mosques need to qualify for Google Ad Grants: eligibility, the website policy checklist, the application steps and…

20 October 2026 14 min
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