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  • Brewing Up Support: Our Macmillan Coffee Morning

    1 min

    Every September, thousands of workplaces across the UK swap their usual routine for a coffee morning in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. It’s an annual tradition here at MRS Digital and this year is no different. On 24/09/2026, the MRS Digital team will be putting the kettle on, baking (and buying) plenty of cake to […]

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    Uncategorised

  • In-House vs Agency SEO: When Do You Need External Technical SEO Help? 

    9 min

    Technical SEO plays a critical role in how search engines discover, crawl and understand your website.   While blogs and backlinks often receive much of the attention, even the best content can struggle to perform if technical issues prevent search engines from accessing or interpreting it correctly.  As websites become more complex and Google’s expectations seemingly change, many businesses face an important […]

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    SEO

  • Can brand mentions be more valuable than backlinks? 

    6 min

    Brand mentions vs backlinks: Which is more valuable for your business today?

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    SEO

  • Best Free SEO Tools to Use in 2026

    6 min

    Finding the best free SEO tools that work can be difficult; especially when you’re on a budget.  With so many platforms promising better rankings, deeper insights, and faster growth, it’s hard to separate genuinely useful tools from limited previews of paid products.  The reality is that not every SEO strategy requires expensive software. There are many high-quality free tools that can support everything from keyword research […]

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    SEO

  • World Franchise Day 2026: Driving Brand Visibility When High-Intent Spikes 

    5 min

    World Franchise Day is about more than celebrating the expansion of a £140 billion global industry. It also serves as a reminder of how important visibility has become in an increasingly competitive market.   Whether customers are searching for products, services or local providers, the brands that appear at the right moment are often the ones that secure enquiries and drive […]

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    Business Insights Digital Marketing

  • What is Cross-network in GA4?

    5 min

    Within digital marketing, particularly paid, measuring campaign performance is essential. It’s impossible to optimise a marketing strategy, allocate budgets or test ad assets if you don’t know how your ad campaigns are performing relative to each other. Yet, user journeys are not linear. Every user journey differs, and if a user sees an ad, or […]

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    Analytics & Insights

  • PPC Landing Page Best Practices for 2026

    6 min

    When it comes to paid advertising, your landing page can make or break your campaign performance. You can have perfectly targeted ads, compelling copy, and a healthy budget, but if your landing page doesn’t convert, your ROI will suffer.  That’s why understanding PPC landing page best practices is essential for any business investing in paid media. A well-optimised landing page doesn’t just capture […]

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    CRO PPC

  • Local SEO Tips: How to Optimise Your Site for Local Search 

    6 min

    If you’re trying to attract customers in a specific area, showing up in local search results isn’t optional, it’s essential. Whether someone is searching for a service “near me” or looking for a trusted provider in their town, local SEO is what determines whether your business gets found or overlooked.  For SMEs and multi-location businesses, local SEO offers one of the highest-intent traffic opportunities available. […]

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    SEO

  • The 5 Best Automotive Marketing Campaigns

    6 min

    Whether you’re selling cars, insurance or even petrol, knowing how to stand out in a competitive marketplace and engage consumers isn’t an easy feat. Automotive marketers often must think outside the box to show off their latest product or to get the brand awareness they need to perform.  As an award-winning automotive SEO agency, we’ve rounded up some of the best automotive marketing campaigns by well-known brands.  Discover the 5 Best Automotive Marketing […]

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    SEO