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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.


  • What Are Google Posts And Why Do You Need Them?

    Google is rolling out a new feature that could soon challenge some portions of both social media and their Knowledge Panel, which is the information that they show about a business in the top right of the results page. The new feature, dubbed “Google Posts” by the media, allows people and businesses to post content […]

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  • Brighton SEO April 2017 Roundup – Slides Included

    The twice-yearly Brighton SEO Conference has evolved into the go-to search engine event for all SEO experts across the UK, with talks from various leading industry experts. Its popularity has grown year on year, and the 2017 April event was no exception to its growing popularity. Looking for our Brighton SEO Roundup September 2017? Brighton […]

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  • R.I.P. DMOZ

    DMOZ, the quick and easy way to get a high authority link (which was never quick or easy), is officially dying. As of 14th March DMOZ, aka the Open Directory Project, will be closing its doors and abandoning its attempt to “organise the web”. DMOZ was launched in 1998 as a rival to the venerable […]

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  • 57 Of The Best SEO Jokes & Memes

    Last updated October 2023 Working in SEO really can be an emotional rollercoaster, what with Google’s algorithms and the ever-changing landscape. We feel most other digital marketers will probably concur when we say that SEO and digital marketing is not synonymous with humour. At least, until now… Jump to: Funny SEO Videos | Funny SEO […]

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  • Emojis in Search Results & Marketing

    Updated 23-03-17 Have you noticed anything different about Google search results? Emojis have suddenly returned to desktop search result snippets. After a long absence, they’re back! This is good because almost everyone online – 92% of users – use emojis, and brands are using them too. According to a study, emoji-based marketing campaigns have increased […]

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  • A Brief History of Search Engines

    Google recently turned 18 years old (they grow up so fast…) and the search engine remains the UK’s favourite means of scouring the web. But do you remember any of the previous means of searching online? Take a trip down memory lane and explore some of the other notable avenues of search that will leave […]

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  • Facebook Is Cracking Down On Clickbaiters…

    … and you won’t believe reason #7! Just kidding. But yes, Facebook is going after not just the clickbait articles, but the publishers themselves. This could doom all their content to the nether reaches of the News Feed Abyss. Clickbait articles fill a unique space in internet marketing. On the one hand, we’re all jaded […]

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  • 11 Warning Signs of a Bad SEO Agency

    If you are in the market for SEO, you know that prices can range from worryingly cheap to eye wateringly expensive. If you find a good SEO agency, they will provide a consistent SEO improvement that helps your business for years to come. This includes traffic increases, higher rankings in Google and more money in […]

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  • How To Choose An SEO Agency

    Choosing an SEO agency can be nerve racking, especially if you’re not totally sure what you’re looking for. SEO can be complicated and the entire industry is full of enough jargon and industry speak to make anyone nervous. With that in mind, MRS has put together a quick checklist to help companies find the best […]

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