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Branding basics - the 12 brand archetypes
A strong brand is invaluable when you're looking to engage with the right target audience. How matching your imagery to an archetype can help.
Date: 15 May 2019 By:
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Why big data is the ultimate resource for sales and marketing
Data is valuable for businesses - and big data could help you unlock amazing insights about customer habits, behaviour and interests. Here's how.
Date: 9 May 2019 By:
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Three smart ways to improve your site's search ranking
If your website is vital to your firm's success, then search visibility should be a top consideration. Three ideas to help you get found online.
Date: 7 May 2019 By:
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Brand culture: What millennials expect from the 2019 workplace
All employers are in the competition to attract talent from the millennial generation. So, what are millennials after in the workplace?
Date: 16 April 2019 By:
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Ten years of top content - and a few Donuts
It's ten years since we launched our first Donut site. We share the Donut editors’ top ten most popular pieces of content from the last ten years.
Date: 16 April 2019 By:
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Three ways AI is bridging the gap in marketing
A look at how artificial intelligence is changing the face of marketing - offering tailored, 24/7 customer support, marketing and sales opportunities.
Date: 16 April 2019 By:
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Improve conversion rates with professional packshot photography
Customers can't physically inspect goods online. Discover how professional packshot photography is key to helping customers assess products online.
Date: 9 April 2019 By:
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When should your business consider expanding into international markets?
As tempting as trading internationally may be, you shouldn't consider trading overseas until you have the finances, team and market research in place.
Date: 8 April 2019 By:
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Reasons to be cheerful - ten years of change
Time flies when you're having fun! We launched the Donut sites back in 2009 and how things have changed - from office space to tech and social media.
Date: 3 April 2019 By:
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Run your business better with five productivity apps
Five productivity apps for business. Time tracking, discount discovering, team communication, to-do list, social media and idea-recording apps.
Date: 3 April 2019 By:
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Starting a DJ business - key questions to consider first
Setting up a business as a DJ is much like starting any other business. Here are some key questions to ask when setting out as a DJ to ensure success.
Date: 2 April 2019 By:
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How branding can power your small business to success
In today's digitised world, driving consumer recognition and loyalty through branding is crucial - even for the smallest of businesses. Start here.
Date: 1 April 2019 By:
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How to develop a user-first SEO strategy
Google won't discuss its algorithm, but experts agree - user-focused content ranks higher. Boost SEO by considering the needs of your customers.
Date: 28 March 2019 By:
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Small firm, big impact: four ways to maximise your marketing budget
When giant businesses have seemingly unlimited funds for promotion, how can smaller players compete? How to get your message out on a shoestring.
Date: 21 March 2019 By:
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Three steps to great search marketing results
Whether you're new to search marketing, or want to improve your current strategies, these easy tips can help your business run an effective campaign.
Date: 18 February 2019 By:
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Understand customer behaviour with session replay
Do customers enjoy shopping with you online? What prompts them to make a purchase - or to abandon one? Find out with session replay - here's how.
Date: 4 February 2019 By:
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Why integrate your direct mail and email marketing?
Direct mail and email each have unique strengths. How incorporating both into a single direct marketing campaign can lead to even greater results.
Date: 1 February 2019 By: