It wasn’t a hard call to guess the main topic of Google I/O 2025. Given Google’s need to hold a completely separate event for all of its Android news, I expected the I/O Developer conference to be AI-heavy, and it was. While Gemini 2.5 and AI Mode are the headline takeaways, the focus for me […]
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Google may still reign over traditional search, but artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly emerging as a formidable challenger. AI-powered search delivers faster, more specific answers to users’ queries, with less effort than conventional search engines require. As a result, a new kind of website traffic has emerged: AI referral traffic. AI referral traffic is website […]
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SALT, a leading SEO agency, is proud to announce that its campaign for Swaledale Butchers won silver at the European Search Awards in the Best Use of Search for Retail & Ecommerce. Our commitment to addressing customer challenges over following industry trends has been instrumental in securing this recognition. The European Search Awards recognise and […]
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Over the past couple of months, I’ve seen a number of sources claim that traffic from large language models (LLMs) and AI platforms shows a “higher” intent than traditional organic search traffic. I’ve not seen any data to support this, so I decided to gather my own. I crowdsourced from dozens of fantastic SEOs across […]
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As new US tariffs come into play, many businesses are bracing for the ripple effects across supply chains, product pricing, and consumer behavior. For companies that rely heavily on imported goods, these policy shifts can lead to rising costs, slower purchase cycles, and shrinking brand loyalty. In such a turbulent landscape, your SEO strategy can […]
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AI is moving into our digital world faster than anything we’ve seen before. Adoption is growing rapidly, much faster than older technologies ever did. This growth looks different depending on the industry or audience, but the trend is clear: AI is changing how people find information and connect with brands. This shift means we can’t […]
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Breadcrumbs are website navigational aids that indicate the user’s location within the site. The term comes from the German fairy tale Hansel and Gretel by the Brothers Grimm, where Hansel scattered breadcrumbs on the ground to help them find their way out of the forest. Similarly, breadcrumbs help users find their way within a site’s […]
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Blogging is a valuable content marketing strategy that uses high-quality content to promote a business, boost brand credibility, and engage customers. It also plays a crucial role in SEO, helping businesses rank higher in search engine result pages (SERPs) and attract organic traffic. Companies can enhance online visibility by publishing relevant, optimised content, to improve […]
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The world of luxury travel is competitive, and a well-crafted SEO strategy can often be the difference between standing out and standing still. Those looking to travel with the exclusivity of luxury expect seamless experiences and exceptional service from the off – starting with their first search. How luxury travel has changed over the years […]
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Brand awareness is one of the stalwarts of marketing. Long before digital marketing became a thing, a Coke bottle was a symbol for a dark-coloured soda drink the world fell in love with. No clever copy needed – even an empty bottle on a rubbish heap would do the trick. That’s brand awareness. SEO is […]
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When creating a product or service, identifying your target market is important. Yet, it goes beyond what your target audience looks like or where they come from. True audience understanding comes from interpreting a customer’s goals, struggles, and thoughts. In this article, we’ll explore the concept of a customer archetype, how to create one, and […]
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Migrating to Contentful, a headless CMS, is becoming more common as businesses look for flexibility, scalability, and future-proofing. The platform offers clear advantages over traditional CMSs, but any migration carries risks. For SEO, the stakes are particularly high, lose sight of critical details, and you risk traffic declines, ranking losses, and content visibility issues. This […]
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