Month: March 2025

DIGITAL MARKETING: Audit – Fix – Maximise

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From Overwhelm to Overachieving – Marketing For Busy Owners.

Does keeping up with digital marketing trends, your website and social media feel like you’re chasing a moving target? That’s because it is.

As a busy small business owner, you’re stuck: do it all yourself (who has time?), ignore it (risky!), or hire a professional (costly?).

Here’s the fix. I blend affordable, cutting-edge strategies with my Audit ➔ Fix ➔ Maximise system to turn your marketing into a sales-driving machine. No gimmicks, just measurable results for your reach, engagement, and sales revenue.

Ready to outshine competitors?

Let’s chat today. Your first step to unstoppable growth starts here!

DIGITAL MARKETING: 2025 Most Crucial Intel So Far

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Digital Marketing Search Enging Optimisation in 2025 – Adapting to AI and Emerging Opportunities. SEO Isn’t Dead but Evolving.

Crucial Intelligence. 

Google’s dominance persists (83.54% of searches), but AI chatbots like ChatGPT (4.33%) and platforms like YouTube (6.79%) are gaining traction, signalling a shift in search behaviour.

Q. How have you altered your strategy?


AI’s Impact on Search.

AI-driven tools provide personalised answers, reducing clicks to websites. Google’s integration of AI into search results creates challenges but also opportunities for content creators.

Q. Are you optimising your content to be picked up by AI apps?


Algorithm Updates Favour Quality.

Google’s 2024 updates penalised even large sites, emphasising high-quality, authentic content over technical optimisation. Good news for SME! Smaller businesses benefited from these changes.

Q. Could you ramp up quality and authenticity to benefit?


AI Content Can Rank.

AI-generated content, if high-quality and user-focused, can perform well in search rankings, as shown by recent studies and data.

So, potentially no penalty for automation.

Future SEO Success.

Winning strategies include creating original content, understanding user intent, adapting to AI-driven changes, and leveraging multimedia formats like video and audio.

Q. Introduce a Text – Voice – Video strategy?

Stay ahead in the evolving SEO landscape, embrace AI tools, focus on quality content, and adapt to shifting user behaviours to thrive in 2025!

Do you struggle to devote enough time to your advertising & marketing. Contact me to discuss how we could resolve that by working together in an affordable way.

DIGITAL MARKETING: Ready To Transform?

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Your 3 Stage Process to Dominate Local Search & Skyrocket Your Online Presence.

Want to outshine competitors and attract more customers? Here’s the marketing philosophy I swear by:

1. MAXIMIZE Your Google Business Profile.
Your Google Business Page is a goldmine for local visibility. Optimise it with:

– High-quality photos + keyword-rich descriptions.
– Regular posts (offers, updates, guides).
– Authentic reviews + swift responses.

Result? Top-of-map local search rankings and instant trusted credibility.

2. AUDIT & FIX Website Gaps
A broken site = lost revenue. Dive into:

– Technical SEO (speed, mobile optimization).
– User experience (navigation, CTAs).
– Content gaps (missing FAQs, service pages).

Result? Higher conversions and happier visitors.

3. PUBLISH Industry-Relevant SEO Content
Google rewards fresh, valuable content. Prioritise:

-Blog posts answering local customer questions & industry updates.
– Specific landing pages.
– Data-driven updates (review stats, adapt to trends).

Result? Long-term traffic + authority in your niche.

Why This Works
– Boost organic (free) traffic by 50%+ (or more!).
– Convert casual searchers into loyal clients.
– Stay ahead of algorithm shifts.

Ready to Transform with *SCC* AUDIT – FIX – MAXIMISE?

** You’ve read this far… I’m betting you are too busy to spend the required time to make a difference marketing your business? Contact me, let’s work that out.

DIGITAL MARKETING: Why Apps Should Be On Your Radar

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Mobile Apps and why in 2025 they should be on your marketing radar. 

Here are some real-life examples of brands successfully using mobile apps for customer retention:

✅ Starbucks: The Starbucks app integrates a loyalty program, personalised offers, and mobile payments. It accounts for 21% of Starbucks transactions, showcasing its effectiveness in driving repeat purchases and customer engagement.

✅ IKEA: The IKEA Place app uses augmented reality (AR) to let customers visualise furniture in their homes before purchasing. This innovative approach has increased user engagement and boosted IKEA’s monthly active users globally.

✅ Pepsi: The Pepsi Super Bowl Halftime Show app offered exclusive content, rewards, and behind-the-scenes footage, creating a 360-degree experience that kept fans engaged long after the event.

✅ Nike: Nike’s apps provide personalised workout plans and progress tracking, fostering long-term engagement with fitness enthusiasts.

These brands demonstrate how mobile apps can enhance convenience, personalisation, and interactivity to build lasting customer relationships.

You can also occupy the same real estate by placing your Mobile App on your customer’s home screen leveraging the curiosity of users checking their phone each time it pings.

Please contact me to discuss how a Mobile Phone App could transform your business and level the playing field!

DIGITAL MARKETING: App Retention Success

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In my previous post I described the industries that benefit most from Mobile Phone Apps. Here’s how they contribute to retention in different sectors.

➡️ Retail and E-commerce: Apps allow seamless shopping experiences, personalised recommendations, and exclusive deals. Studies show app users spend 37% more and buy 33% more frequently than non-app users, driving loyalty and repeat purchases.

➡️ Food and Hospitality: Apps like Starbucks Rewards use loyalty programs to incentivise repeat visits. Features such as easy ordering, rewards tracking, and personalised offers create strong customer connections.

➡️ Finance: Mobile banking apps provide convenience through 24/7 access to services, reducing friction in transactions and increasing customer satisfaction.

➡️ Healthcare: Apps enable appointment scheduling, tele-health, and personalised health tracking, improving patient engagement and retention.

➡️ Fitness and Lifestyle: Brands like Nike use apps to offer tailored workout plans and progress tracking, fostering long-term user engagement.

Key features like push notifications, personalised content, and loyalty programs make apps indispensable for retaining customers across industries.

Mobile apps significantly impact customer retention across various industries by enhancing engagement, personalisation, and convenience.

Would your business benefit from an App? Would you like to know more?

Please contact me to start the conversation.

DIGITAL MARKETING: Industry Specific App Benefits

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Are you in an industry where it’s highly beneficial to invest in a Mobile Phone App?

Mobile phone apps are designed to engage and retain customers reliant on digital platforms and consumer demand for convenience. Industry specific benefits include;

➡️ Finance and Insurance: These industries use apps for customer retention, self-service options, paperless statements, and cross-selling. Mobile apps significantly enhance customer engagement and reduce costs.

➡️ Healthcare: Apps streamline processes like patient registration, health tracking, tele-health services and access to medical data. They also improve patient experience with features like appointment scheduling and lab result tracking.

➡️ Retail and E-commerce: Apps enable seamless shopping experiences, exclusive offers, and personalised recommendations, driving higher customer satisfaction and revenue.

➡️ Food Delivery and Hospitality: Apps for ordering food or booking accommodations have seen massive growth due to convenience and increasing demand.

➡️ Travel and Tourism: Travel apps simplify booking flights, hotels, and tours while offering deals, enhancing user experience.

➡️ Other notable sectors include; Education, Entertainment, Logistics, and IT services.

Mobile apps are essential tools for businesses aiming to stay competitive in the digital age.

With an effective Mobile Phone App you can compete with major companies deploying far greater budgets.

Do you react to a ping on your phone? Or constantly remove the numbers on each app to keep your home screen tidy? Do you delete emails without reading them?

You get the point.

Please contact me to discuss Apps or any Digital Marketing business development.

My next post will detail typical uplift in engagement and sales turnover.

DIRECT MARKETING: Mobile App Offer

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Brand Awareness Isn’t Optional – Nike Spent $4Bn on It in 2024. What’s Your Move?

Top brands like Nike and Coca-Cola dominate minds by staying relentlessly visible; billboards, ads, sponsorships.

You don’t need billions, just a Mobile App: a 24/7 digital billboard on your customers’ screens.

Launch yours RISK FREE with NO UPFRONT costs, NO CONTRACTS, and a 2-month trial. If it flops, walk away.

If it works? You’ve secured your brand’s future.

✅  24/7 brand exposure – Own prime “real estate” on your customers’ phones, bypassing crowded feeds and spam.

✅  Zero-risk trial – Pay nothing upfront, lock in no contracts, and test results for 60 days.

✅  Results or walk away – If it doesn’t drive impact, leave hassle free. No excuses, no debt.

🚀 Ready to burn your brand into their brains? Let’s talk today…

Call +44 (0) 7407 038877
Or DM

Can you afford to wait?

DIGITAL MARKETING: Free Website Audit

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Free Comprehensive Website & Digital Marketing Audit.

Discover hidden opportunities and unlock your online potential with a free, no obligation digital analysis.

Myself and team will evaluate your website performance, SEO ranking, content strategy, and social media presence to identify the critical gaps and untapped growth channels.

You will receive actionable insights and recommendations across all your digital channels delivered in a clear, prioritised report.

Take the first step toward digital excellence and greater profit today – your competitors already have.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Please contact me and let’s work together.

POTENTIAL: Positivity, Affirmations & Avoiding Self Sabotage

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Unlock Your Potential: Positivity, Affirmations and Breaking Free from Self-Sabotage.

Something different today for my self-employed and SME business owner friends.

Let’s be honest, as humans we are hard-wired to take the safest route. Safe does not equal success.

Ever feel like your own worst enemy on the path to success? Self-sabotage, procrastination, negative self-talk, fear of failure can quietly derail even the most ambitious goals. But here’s the truth: You hold the power to rewrite the script.

✨ Positivity isn’t just a mindset; it’s a practice. Start each day with affirmations that anchor your worth and capability. Repeat: “I am capable. I am resilient. I am enough.” These words aren’t just fluff they rewire your brain to focus on solutions, not setbacks.

🏃‍♂️I go running for about an hour most mornings to set myself up for the day, think through problems often solving them and have creative thoughts.

🚫 Break the self-sabotage cycle:

1️⃣ Pause and reflect: When doubt creeps in, ask: “Is this thought helping me grow?”

2️⃣ Replace “I can’t” with “I’ll try”: Small shifts in language create big shifts in action.

3️⃣ Celebrate micro-wins: Progress builds momentum, acknowledge it, no matter how small.

Goals aren’t achieved by waiting for “perfect” conditions. They’re built daily through intentional choices, self-compassion, and the courage to quiet the inner critic.

💪 Your turn: Does my post resonate? Let’s inspire each other to rise above limiting habits and step into our potential. Contact me today and we can move your business forward together.

The road to your goals is paved with the belief that you deserve to reach them.

Let’s start today. 💥💥💥🚀

DIGITAL MARKETING: Simple Organic Marketing Strategy

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A Simple & Affordable Path to Better Organic Search Rankings.

Many website owners look for shortcuts to boost their Google rankings, but after years of experimenting, I’ve found that patience and quality always win. Here’s a simple approach that consistently delivers results:

– Create high-quality, well-structured content that genuinely addresses user needs and questions.

– Regularly update existing content to maintain accuracy and relevance (Google loves fresh content!).

– Focus exclusively on educational content that provides real value to your audience.

– Strategically publish new content that complements your existing information and expands your topical reach.

While it takes time to build authority, this approach creates a solid foundation that algorithms reward with better rankings. No shortcuts, just consistent value delivery that both users and search engines appreciate.

What sustainable organic SEO strategies have worked best for you?

For any readers who would rather concentrate on their businesses, I’m here to assist with all of the above.

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Originally published on LinkedIn. Steve Coulter is an experienced SME business owner since 1987, digital marketing consultant and content creative. Tech-savvy early adopter now helping businesses evolve & grow.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ Contact me today.