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We live and breathe all things digital marketing here at MRS. From the latest Google updates to must-know tips and tricks, find out all the juicy MRS and industry gossip right here.


  • How to Write a Blog Post: Step by Step for Beginners

    Writing a successful blog post requires a big investment. The author must spend plenty of time properly researching their topic, as well as appreciate what they’re dealing with in terms of competing content. Before worrying about this, however, first-time bloggers need to gain a good understanding of what it takes to write content that reads […]

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  • How to Increase Dwell Time on Your Website Now!

    Dwell time… you’ve likely heard the term floating around once or twice, but what actually is it? And most importantly, how concerned do you need to be about it?   What is Dwell Time?  The definition for dwell time can often be confused with other metrics, such as average session duration, average time on page and bounce rate. […]

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  • How to Prepare for the Google Page Experience Update in 2021 [+ Checklist]

    What is the Google Page Experience update & when is it happening?  On the 28th May 2020, Google announced they will be releasing a new ranking algorithm coined the Google Page Experience update. And, from our perspective, it’s one you definitely want to pay attention to.  Google later announced that the Google Page Experience update will be put into place in May 2021. Shape up […]

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  • Citations vs Backlinks: What’s the difference?

    Citations and backlinks can both benefit your SEO in similar ways but it’s important to be able to differentiate them. Citations are slightly harder to comprehend than backlinks, as you can receive citations in different forms. Check our guide below on how to differentiate the two, and build them into your SEO strategy.    What’s The Difference Between a Citation and […]

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  • Are Title Tags Still Important for SEO in 2019?

    Title tags are still an important SEO factor in 2019. They are a key element of helping Google understand what your page is about, so it can serve your page to the right person. The weight and relevancy of your content will work to build your page’s ranking. But having keyword targeted title tags will help push […]

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  • OMG, GTM! Why is my Form Submission Tag not Firing?

    Sometimes, Google Tag Manager just. won’t. work. It doesn’t matter how closely you’ve followed instructions, how much training you’ve had, or how many previous Google Tag Manager accounts you’ve set up. It’s infuriating. It’s stressful. But when you solve the problem, it’s so satisfying (and definitely worthy of a fist bump in the office). Across […]

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  • Schema Markup for Dummies: An MRS Guide 2020

    Schema markup is one of the most under-utilised SEO techniques out there. This is surprising, because it is one of the most valuable and powerful tools available to search engine marketers in 2020. So, why are people missing out? Well, check out this introduction to schema markup on Schema.org: Schema.org vocabulary can be used with […]

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  • How to Prepare for Black Friday 2019 [Checklist]

    In 2019, Black Friday will be on the 29th November. Is your ecommerce site ready? It’s never too early to prepare for the biggest online shopping weekend of the year. It is estimated that £1.49bn was spent online on Black Friday 2018 – an increase of +7.3% from 2017. Can you afford not to be prepared? […]

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  • Brighton SEO April 2018 Roundup – Slides Included

    The first Brighton SEO of 2018 is here! April’s event will bring delegates together to listen to the industry’s digital experts, with topics including content marketing, paid search, ecommerce, email marketing, analytics, ranking factors and much more. Here’s our roundup of the event as it happens, slides included. Check Out Our Previous Brighton SEO Roundups:Brighton […]

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