2016-10-03 08:02
Following the roll out of Penguin last week – what else has been in the news this week? Well the first presidential debate in the USA saw Trump and Clinton go head to head, Amazon fina… Read More
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FirstFound are a Manchester-based SEO consultancy who’ve been in business since 1999, and this is the company blog.
2016-09-28 13:49
In 2015 mobile commerce in the UK accounted for over 15% of online orders.
Waiting to get home and order from your laptop is no fun at all – we’re a society of ‘needers.&rs&hell…Read More
2016-09-19 07:33
So Team GB are second in the medal table in the Paralympics and look set to finish the games on an amazing 50 gold medals and The Beatles: Eight Days a Week – The Touring Years hit the… Read More
2016-09-12 14:00
Believe it or not but you can compare your website to an online dating profile.
Just like online dating, your customer is using the internet to find the perfect fit for their needs.
Searchin… Read More
2016-09-09 15:53
Unfortunately, not every business is blessed with being part of a ‘sexy’ industry. If you belong to popular sectors like travel, home decor or food and drink, then creating an ex… Read More
2016-09-09 15:53
So team GB is off to a flying start already in the Paralympic Games in Rio and apparently Apple has launched a new phone, just don’t mention the headphones. Also in the news this week… Read More
2016-09-02 14:16
This week, it has been good news for the pound as rates soared — which according to the IMF, is an indication that the Brexit turmoil is over. Uber have also been victorious, as they w… Read More
2016-08-25 14:03
It’s no secret that Google loves fresh, quality content when it comes to SEO, but that doesn’t mean old blogs, articles and product pages can’t positively influence your ra… Read More
2016-08-19 15:14
If people aren’t finding your site, you’re missing out on sales. Although paid advertising broadens your reach, investing time into boosting your organic rankings will save you m… Read More
2016-08-19 13:55
With some truly great performances by Team GB at the Rio Olympics, Great Britain is currently sitting in second position on the medal table — already beating the medal tally from the L… Read More
2016-08-15 13:32
Have you ever Googled your website to find you’re no longer on the first page? Sure, you may have been on page one last month, maybe in the top 5, but SEO is constantly evolving… Read More
2016-08-12 13:58
So the Premier football season kicks off this weekend and despite the green swimming pools, Team GB continue to pull in the medals at Rio 2016, but what else has been going on in the world o… Read More
2016-08-08 08:34
So the next 3 weeks will be taken up with the summer Olympic Games and hopefully plenty more gold medals for Team GB but what else has been happening in the world? Well, the Bank of England… Read More
2016-08-08 08:00
Unbelievably in 2016 there are still lots of myths surrounding SEO and while some of these come from misunderstanding others are just plain wrong. Amazed by how many times we come across the… Read More
2016-08-01 08:29
The Queen is looking for a new gardener to join her team at Windsor Castle and could the old navy blue British passport be on the way back following Brexit? We also spotted several interesti… Read More
2016-07-22 12:22
Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, although we’re not sure that Michelle Obama would agree following the plagiarism of her speech by Melanie Trump earlier this week. Also in… Read More
2016-07-18 12:00
With Andy Murray winning his second Wimbledon final and Theresa May taking over the reigns as Prime Minister the past week has been full of excitement. Also, a launch of a small social game… Read More
2016-07-08 15:14
Another exciting news week, Wales bowed out of Euro 2016, Andy Murray reached Wimbledon semi-finals and we learnt there’s a prospect of a female fronted government party. There were al… Read More
2016-07-01 15:20
Well, this week has certainly been interesting from a political standpoint with both the Labour and Conservative parties seemingly in turmoil following the EU referendum. Luckily the world o… Read More
2016-06-24 14:48
So the UK public have voted to leave the EU and David Cameron has said that he will stand down as Prime Minister by October. In addition to this the question on everyone’s lips is will… Read More
2016-06-22 16:03
Over the coming months, Google is planning to start using the speed of mobile pages as part of its ranking algorithm for mobile websites. With over half of all search queries coming from mob… Read More
2016-06-10 15:31
So Euro 2016 is finally under way but can England progress past the group stages or are we destined for even more years of hurt. In this bumper news week there are plenty of social media and… Read More
2016-06-07 08:00
Google has been telling website owners for years that switching to HTTPS will give them a minor ranking boost so today we’re going to look at whether switching is a good idea for all b… Read More
2016-06-06 09:33
With Euro 2016 less than a week away and Real Madrid winning the Champions League for a record 11th time football has dominated the headlines this week. In other news some of the SEO and soc… Read More
2016-05-27 15:27
In the news this week: David Cameroon spends a paltry £1500 on a used Nissan Micra for his wife showing that even the Prime Minister loves a bargain and following Manchester United&rsq&hell…Read More
2016-05-20 14:27
In the news this week: Android Pay finally arrives in the UK allowing users to use contactless payments on their smartphones and the campaign for the EU vote in June intensifies. We also saw… Read More
2016-05-13 16:00
In the news this week: Sadiq Khan becomes the new mayor of London, the Queen is caught criticising Chinese officials and Britain’s most expensive former council flat goes on sale for a… Read More
2016-05-10 08:57
The journey from lead to customer and conversion has changed. There’s a new sales funnel in town and it starts with LinkedIn.
Yes, it’s true we often associate LinkedIn with recr… Read More
2016-05-06 12:01
In the news this week: local elections see voters heading to the polling stations ahead of the EU Referendum vote in June, Chanel became the first major fashion house to hold a runway show i… Read More
2016-04-29 14:49
This week, Beyonce dropped her sixth studio album ‘Lemonade’ – causing her fans, the media and our very own social team to be whipped into a frenzy! However, we’ve ta… Read More
2016-04-22 12:25
Celebrations are under way this week for the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s death. Planned commemorations include a new £2 coin, a new tube map and a huge installatio… Read More
2016-04-04 08:58
If your brand is yet to jump on the blogging bandwagon, why not set one up today? Starting a blog will have considerable benefits for your business — but companies can sometimes be put… Read More
2016-03-29 14:32
It’s no secret that paid advertising is becoming an essential part of your business’s social media campaigns. You may have already dabbled in paid advertising and no doubt have c… Read More
2016-03-18 14:22
In the news this week: George Osborne predicts a surplus by 2019-2020 in this year’s and Eddie Jones’s England win the Rugby Six Nations with an impressive win over Wales. There… Read More
2016-03-04 15:17
So following his BAFTA success Leonardo DiCaprio has finally won an Oscar following his fifth nomination at the prestigious awards, but did you know his agent suggested he change his name to… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
"If you want to get customers hooked," said every underhanded marketing man in every TV show or film ever, "you need to get them while they're young." And while that line would seem like a c… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
If you’ve turned on the TV, opened a newspaper, or taken a look at Twitter over the past few weeks, you’ll have seen that people aren’t happy about Governments around the w… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Recent months haven't the greatest for Google. First, MPs called the company to account over their tiny UK tax bills, and then a government committee (and Daily Mail campaign) sought to hold… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Ten years ago, if you explained to someone that your tweets had generated dozens of followers, and helped you to crowdsource opinions for your new blog post, they'd probably have looked at y… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In the modern digital world you need to do all you can to help your business succeed and grab the attention of your potential customers. With attention spans running to just 140 characters o… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Studies show that 70% of consumers say they seek out product reviews before making a purchase. Customers are seeking input from others before buying, and ultimately this input can come from… Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
Stories in the news this week included Geordie Shore star Vicky Pattison winning “I’m a Celebrity … Get Me Out of Here!” and petrol prices could fall below the &poun&hell…Read More
2006-06-07 11:16
In the latest update by Google the next iteration of Penguin has been delayed until the New Year, because even Penguin’s need a break for the holidays apparently. So we all get to enjo… Read More
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