You’ve built a Wix site, filled in every SEO field, watched the SEO Setup Checklist tick green from top to bottom, and then… nothing. Search for the business on Google,… Read More »Why Isn’t My Wix Website Showing Up on Google?
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The idea that linking out from your website leaks SEO authority has been around for decades. It’s wrong. Here’s what’s actually happening when you hoard your PageRank like it’s a… Read More »Are Outbound Links Good for SEO? Ask Scrooge McDuck
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If you’ve ever looked into improving your website’s visibility on Google, you’ve probably come across two terms that sound suspiciously similar: SEO and SERP. They’re often mentioned in the same… Read More »What Is SERP vs SEO? A Simple Guide for Small Business Owners
When most people think about SEO, they picture tweaking their website. Adding keywords, writing blog posts, maybe fixing a few page titles. But SEO doesn’t stop at your website’s front… Read More »5 Key Off-Page SEO Secrets Every Small Business Should Know
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Fancy wiping your business off the internet? Want to disappear from Google completely and make sure no one ever finds your website again? Perfect. You’re in the right place. Today,… Read More »How to Get Banned from Google (A Terrible Business Plan)
So, you’ve invested in SEO. Maybe you’re blogging regularly. You’ve optimised your service pages. Perhaps you’ve even dipped your toes into backlinks. But now you’re wondering: How do you actually… Read More »How to Check If SEO Is Working: Tracking Your Website’s Gains
If you rank for the right keywords, more people will discover your brand. But when you pair those rankings with high conversion rates, you’ve got the perfect formula for driving… Read More »The Science Behind High-Converting Keywords: What Works and What Doesn’t
You’ve probably heard the term “user intent” thrown around in marketing circles. But what does it actually mean? And why is it so important for your business? Simply put, user… Read More »7 Types of Intent and What They Mean for Your Business
Remember Google Wonder Wheel? Don’t worry if you don’t. It quietly disappeared over a decade ago. But interestingly, people still search for it. Like an SEO fossil dug up every… Read More »The Real Reason Google Wonder Wheel Went Extinct (And What That Tells Us About Google Today)
If you run a local business, it’s easy to think that “more traffic” is always the answer. What you actually need, specifically, is more calls, more quote requests, more bookings… Read More »How to Get More Local Business Leads with SEO: 10 Practical Fixes That Work
Getting traffic to your website feels like a win. You check Google Analytics, see the numbers go up, and think: “Nice. Job done.” But then reality kicks in. Visitors land… Read More »What the Heck Is SEO Retention?
If your business is thinking about expanding overseas, chances are you’ve already worried about language barriers, shipping costs and cultural differences. But there’s another hurdle many small businesses forget about… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide to Multilingual Link Building
For years, marketing has obsessed over the wrong scoreboard. More traffic. More impressions. More followers. It all looks impressive on paper. But if those numbers aren’t turning into enquiries, calls… Read More »Why ‘Leads First’ Thinking Wins in Modern Marketing
If you follow marketing discussions on LinkedIn or spend a bit too much time with that one friend who “reads a lot about AI”, you’ve probably heard this question already:… Read More »Does PR Improve AI Search Visibility? (And Is It Worth the Investment?)
Google Analytics has been the go-to analytics tool for years. It’s powerful, free and backed by Google. But with the switch to GA4, plenty of small business owners are wondering… Read More »Google Analytics: The Pros, Cons & Alternatives
Marketing has a habit of turning into lots of little islands. SEO over here. Google Ads over there. Content doing its own thing. Social popping up whenever there’s time. Each… Read More »Integrated Search Marketing: One Strategy to Rule Them All
If you’ve ever spoken to a marketer and nodded along while quietly thinking “I’ll Google this later”, you’re not alone. SEO. SEM. SMM. Three acronyms that all sound important. All… Read More »SEO vs SEM vs SMM: What’s the Difference (And Which One Do You Actually Need)?
If you’ve spent more than five minutes on LinkedIn lately, you’ll have seen it:GEO is the future. SEO is dead. You must optimise for ChatGPT immediately. And honestly? It’s starting… Read More »GEO vs SEO: Is ‘Optimising for ChatGPT’ Just the New Shiny Object?
For the last few years, a quiet consensus has been forming. Writing doesn’t matter anymore. SEO is dead. AI can do it all. No outrage. No funeral. Just a slow… Read More »AI Didn’t Kill Writing. It Killed Boring SEO.
Google’s AI Overviews have quietly become the most powerful reputational surface on the web. For many users, the AI-generated summary is no longer a starting point. It is the answer.… Read More »Google AI Overviews Turns Rumours into Reality
For most of its history, SEO had a clear objective. Rank higher than everyone else on Google. If you could secure visibility for the right keywords, traffic followed. If traffic… Read More »SEO in 2026: Being Chosen Beats High Rankings
If local SEO puts your business on the map, hyperlocal SEO puts you on the right street, talking to the right people, at the right time. It’s more than being… Read More »Hyperlocal SEO: Why Getting Neighbourly is Your Secret Weapon
You’ve spent hours tweaking your Google Business Profile, updating your website and collecting reviews. But did you know Google’s also looking at what’s happening outside the screen? Welcome to the… Read More »Offline SEO: The Signals That Supercharge Local Rankings
If you’ve ever searched for something like “cafe near me” or “plumber in bakewell”, chances are you didn’t scroll far. You probably clicked on one of those top 3 listings… Read More »44% of Local Searchers Click on Google’s Map Pack
Backlinks were gold in the early days of SEO. Got the most links pointing to your site? You held the most wealth in the eyes of search engines. But the… Read More »The New SEO Currency: Why Customer Sentiment Is Replacing Backlinks in Local Search Rankings
Until recently, your Instagram content lived in its own little bubble. All those carefully crafted posts, eye-catching reels and juicy carousel videos? Great for engagement on the ‘gram – but… Read More »Google x Instagram = Your Brand’s New #VisibilityHack
When it comes to SEO, making changes to your site can feel a bit like spinning the roulette wheel. Will Google reward your updates with a lovely rankings boost –… Read More »The Change Game: What Google Says About Testing for SEO
Remember when “googling” something meant getting a list of blue links and clicking your way through a few websites to find what you needed? Those days might be numbered. Google’s… Read More »Google’s AI Mode: Are Search Engines Evolving Into “Answer Engines”?
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When it comes to backlinks, speed can kill. And if your link-building strategy starts evolving faster than it should, you might find yourself being stalked by a fearsome predator in… Read More »Link Velociraptor: What Happens When You Build Links Too Fast?
For years, content creators have been told to write with one eye on the audience and the other on Google. Keywords, headings, link structures, metadata – it’s become second nature.… Read More »The Creative Power of Ignoring SEO
If you’ve published anything online recently, chances are, an AI bot has already scraped it. That could be a blog, a product page or even just your contact details. From… Read More »Bots at the Gate: Is It Time to Shield Your Site from AI?
If you’ve published content online lately, chances are an AI bot’s already scraped it. From chatbots to search assistants, the demand for quality training data has pushed AI companies to… Read More »AI Is Stealing Your Content – But Cloudflare Is Fighting Back
“We’ll get you to number one on Google in just 30 days!” Sound too good to be true? That’s because it probably is. Plenty of search engine optimisation (SEO) agencies… Read More »Guaranteed SEO Rankings = Too Good to Be True
Just when you thought you had SEO sussed… along comes GEO. Yep, generative engine optimisation is the latest acronym turning marketers’ heads – and making them question everything they thought… Read More »From SEO to GEO: Because Everyone Needs Another Acronym
If you’ve ever been told that search engine optimisation takes 6-12 months to see any results, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common myths in digital marketing –… Read More »“SEO Takes Too Long” Is a MYTH (See Results in Weeks, Not Months)
SEO used to be about who could shout the loudest. Now, it’s about what can’t be replaced. With AI Overviews shaking up search results and Google’s core updates rolling out… Read More »SEO Moats: The New Way to Defend Your Brand
So, your site’s still ranking. Your SEO’s in decent shape. But the traffic? It’s taken a nosedive. If that sounds familiar, don’t panic – you’re not alone. And no, it’s… Read More »Google Is Stealing Your Traffic: Here’s How!
Everyone’s buzzing about AI. It can write emails, answer questions and offer relationship advice. With the rise of AI-powered searches, we’ve even heard people asking whether we still need Google!… Read More »How Much Traffic Are Websites Actually Getting From AI? (Spoiler: Not Much)
You’re posting. You’re showing up. You’re putting in the effort. But somehow… nothing’s happening. No comments. No clicks. No new followers. Just another tumbleweed rolling across your latest post. If… Read More »Every Social Post Should Do One of Two Things
The honeymoon phase of AI-generated content might just be over. If you’re all in on AI, then take notice! In a major update to its Search Quality Rater Guidelines, Google… Read More »Google Cracks Down on AI Content: Why Human-Created Copy Matters More Than Ever
Running a small business is no easy feat. You’ve got customer service to juggle, stock to manage, accounts to chase… and then there’s marketing. With budgets tight, ads often off… Read More »7 Free Ways to Market Your Small Business (That Actually Work)
Remember when finding a local business meant flipping through the Yellow Pages or asking a mate for a recommendation? Sadly, those days are long gone! Fast forward to today and… Read More »“Near Me” Searches Have Exploded by 200% – Here’s What That Means for Your Business
The way people are navigating the web is changing. Last year Google’s market share dropped to below 95%. This may seem insignificant. But for a company that has historically taken… Read More »Beyond Google: The Shift in Online Search Habits You Can’t Ignore
Every business wants to build a thriving website that dominates Google. That’s a no-brainer. But climbing to the top is easier said than done. There are countless tactics, strategies and… Read More »Study Shows High Surfer SEO Scores Boost Content Rankings
Did you know that, worldwide, more than half of all website traffic comes from mobile devices? It’s no wonder that Google’s search algorithm has long favoured ‘mobile-friendly’ websites. The search… Read More »How to Write Mobile-Friendly Content
Landing pages can make or break a business. Get it right and you can convert clicks into customers like never before. But the key ingredient for any killer landing page… Read More »How to Write Landing Page Content: 6 Lessons from Unbounce
Do you feel like you are losing the SEO battle? Is your website failing to reach those seemingly impossible top ranking spots? Don’t raise your white flag just yet, as… Read More »Supercharge Your SEO Strategy With 5 Secret Weapons
Do you find yourself struggling to make the most out of your time when writing online content? If so, fear not. You’re not alone! Content writing is a tough nut… Read More »3 Time-Saving Content Writing Hacks You’ll Love
With attention spans at an all-time-low of eight seconds, small businesses are having to change the way they market their products on social media. With limited time to entice potential… Read More »Combat Low Attention Spans With Your Social Media Content
Ever wondered how a twerking owl on TikTok helped build an app with 500+ million downloads? Modern marketing knows the power of going viral. In 2023, it was reported that… Read More »The Art of Being ‘Unhinged’: The Duolingo Model of Gen Z Marketing
According to HubSpot, around half of us will check out a company’s blog before deciding whether to purchase. That’s a lot of people. Optimising your blog for skimmability is vital… Read More »How to Optimise Your Articles for Skimmability
Time-intensive emotion or Gatling gun content? You certainly aren’t alone in the volatile war between human and robot content production. Never has there been a finer balancing act in the… Read More »Picking Sides: Sacrificing The Human Touch for Mechanical Efficiency
According to a 2023 study by Edison Mail, a jaw-dropping 59% of people don’t find the emails sent to their inbox useful. What does this mean? The precious email that… Read More »How to Harness the Power of Email Marketing
AI. Unless you’ve been living under a rock for the past couple of years, it’s been impossible to avoid hearing about it – no matter how much you might like… Read More »Quality Vs Quantity: The Benefit of Human-Written Content
Twitter had a fine set of wings, now X has flown too close to the sun. The corporate rebrand has been a hallmark of business and beyond for generations. Whether… Read More »From Twitter to X: Has the Rebrand Worked?
When Google rolled out the September 2023 helpful content (GHC) update, the impact was huge. If you’re running an e-commerce site, this update is a big deal. Why? It’s changing the… Read More »Navigating Google’s Helpful Content Update: Strategies for E-commerce Success
Ever wondered how to start a blog without writing a word? It sounds like a dream, right? But it’s totally doable. In today’s digital world, where content is king, many… Read More »How to Start a Blog Without Writing A Word (10 Strategies)
Do clicks impact your search engine rankings? For years, it’s been a big fat ‘no’ from Google. However, thanks to a recent lawsuit, the cat is finally out the bag.… Read More »The Role of User Clicks in Google’s Ranking Puzzle
Looking for blog post ideas for photographers? Whether you’re a seasoned professional trying to attract new clients or an amateur aiming to share your passion, a well-crafted photography blog can… Read More »Snapshot Stories: 20 Blog Post Ideas for Photographers
Not sure why your newly launched website isn’t showing up in Google’s search results? It could be stuck in a digital purgatory – or, as it’s known in SEO circles,… Read More »Digital Purgatory: Is Your Website Stuck in Google’s Sandbox?
Fake news is nothing new. In fact, it’s a term that’s become so widespread, it even has its own entry in the Cambridge English dictionary. Election cycles in particular are… Read More »AI Blackout Proposed for Elections: Should We Go Further?
In 2023, the world’s all abuzz about AI. But guess what? Merriam-Webster just crowned ‘authentic’ as its Word of the Year. A bit of a curveball, right? Seems like in… Read More »Word of ‘AI-Dominated Year’ is Authentic: Merriam-Webster
In the late nineties, Reed Hastings got a $40 fine when he returned Apollo 13 late to Blockbusters. This sparked a ‘Eureka!’ moment for Hastings. Why did late-fees even exist?… Read More »The Power of Personal Stories in the AI Age
Ever heard of “Parasite SEO”? It’s currently on Google’s chopping block. Parasite SEO is a term that’s buzzed around the SEO community for a while, gaining traction for its clever,… Read More »Are Parasite SEO’s Days Numbered?
When it comes to SEO, emerging brands often face a David versus Goliath scenario. Battling against the towering presence of established brands on Google’s search engine results pages (SERPs) can… Read More »Zero Volume Keywords: Hidden SEO Gems for Emerging Brands
“I need it yesterday,” is a phrase we frequently hear from brands we work with. When it comes to SEO, everyone wants to see results now. And one of the… Read More »Turbo SEO: Boost Your Traffic With Content Velocity
When it comes to blog marketing, every brand will ask the same question: “Should we focus on evergreen content or chase topical trends?” At Wrise, we’ve been writing blog posts for… Read More »Evergreen Vs Topical Content: What’s Best for My Blog?
Is your blog stale? Does every post look and feel the same? Are you ready to mix things up? Trying out new blog posts types could be your answer! When… Read More »80 Different Blog Posts Types: Your Ultimate Guide
We’re frequently asked, “what is the ideal blog post length?” It’s a conundrum that’s not easy to answer. The common opinion leans towards longer posts, often touted as the gateway… Read More »What is the Ideal Blog Post Length? [17 Studies Compared]
What do Lada Gaga, Warren Buffett and Kurt Cobain all have in common? Journaling of course! The allure of putting pen to paper has never been more popular, with people… Read More »Journaling: What’s Up With That?
How do you feel when you land on a webpage and the first thing you see is “we are this” and “we offer that”? It doesn’t take long before your… Read More »The ‘Me:You Ratio’: A Game-Changer for Impactful Copywriting
In the bustling digital market square, where every brand is vying for a moment of the consumer’s time, standing out is an art and a science. Now, imagine a platform… Read More »Digital Dialogue: 12 Benefits of Blogging for Businesses
OK. We’ll admit it. ChatGPT is pretty cool. Code writing, translation, problem-solving, content creation – all impressive. However, there’s one task that ChatGPT is being hyped up for and it’s… Read More »Why ChatGPT is Pants for Keyword Research
Copywriting is the art of using the written word to influence a person’s decisions and drive them to take action. It’s not quite magic… but it’s close enough! 🪄 In… Read More »What Is Copywriting? [With 12 Genius Examples]
Are you eager to unlock the secrets of search engine success? Look no further! This comprehensive guide will reveal the top 10 SEO ranking factors Google doesn’t want you to… Read More »10 SEO Ranking Factors Google Doesn’t Want You To Know
Search engine optimisation (or SEO) is hugely important for your website – and when writing blog posts. Get it right and the traffic will flood in – and so will leads… Read More »Are Your Blog Posts Aligned with Search Intent?
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Blogging is an amazing way to connect with customers and promote yourself as an industry expert. But what do you do when you have written the blog post? Where can… Read More »4 Places You Should Share Your Blog Posts
The importance of a well-rounded, informative and up-to-date blog cannot be understated for businesses. In fact, having a blog like this could even be a make-or-break factor in how much… Read More »10 Blogging Statistics That’ll Blow Your Tiny Mind
Blogging is a valuable tool for any business. It gives you a voice, allows you to connect with customers and can even improve search rankings. But what about microblogging? Microblogging… Read More »A Beginner’s Guide to Microblogging (With 3 Great Examples)
Have you ever wondered why your searches almost always find the kind of pages you’re looking for? Well, the right pages come up because of algorithms. Over the years, Google’s… Read More »A Brief Introduction to Google’s Main Algorithm Updates
The power of content to help build communities isn’t anything new. It’s an opportunity that keen marketers have been pushing for some time. And why wouldn’t they? A community based… Read More »How to Build a Content Community
Great content is a vital part of any journey towards better search engine rankings. The secret to achieving it? EAT. Put away your knives and forks though – EAT is… Read More »EAT Up! Does Google Think Your Content is Delicious?
Earlier this month, Instagram launched a brand new feature. A feature so unique, so ground-breaking and so unbelievably original that tech-lovers the world over were thrown into a frenzied state… Read More »Did Instagram Stories Just MURDER Snapchat?
The success of every digital marketing campaign depends on the strength of its call-to-actions (or CTAs). A fantastic CTA will work wonders! It could be a phrase that encourages the user to… Read More »How to Write Superhuman Call-to-Actions That Work Wonders
If you work in the marketing industry, you may have heard of ‘evergreen content’. This is a crucial ingredient in any form of SEO, content or web marketing. And, weirdly… Read More »Evergreen Content Isn’t Just for Christmas
If there’s one brand that knows how to sell, it’s Disney. Spanning the decades and transcending generations, Disney continually creates new, compelling reasons for their wide-reaching audience to buy back… Read More »8 Lessons Learnt from Disney’s Sales Manual
Even as we reach the end of the year, there’s no time for digital marketers to take their foot off the pedal. The New Year is right around the corner,… Read More »3 Critical Blogging Trends We’ll See in 2020
The new US President really is something else on Twitter. Random bursts of anger, haphazard punctuation and more talk of “fake news” than ever before – Donald Trump has it… Read More »How to Make Donald Trump’s Tweets Bearable
Want to improve your Twitter following and create a vibrant, buzzing community of engaged followers on Twitter? No problem! Turn your attention to these three things: 1. Know WHY you’re Tweeting… Read More »How Do I Get Loads of Twitter Followers?
Everyone loves a good blog post, right? But do they actually benefit your business? The answer is – certainly! Of course they do. Blogging is extremely beneficial. In fact, small businesses that… Read More »Why Blogging Is Absolutely Essential For Budding Businesses