Entries by Richard Wilkins

5 tips for improving SEO for local businesses

So, you’re a local business that sells products or services within a particular area. Your main focus is on, for example, ‘waste collection in location’. Unlike other large, national or worldwide businesses, you can’t rely on generic keywords. If you can’t rank for a variant of a keyword and location, you’re less likely to get […]

3 great organic SEO tips

Search engine optimisation, or SEO, quickly became a buzz-phrase when the opportunity to advertise online grew in popularity. There are paid SEO solutions which should be used as part of an effective digital marketing strategy, but there are also opportunities to maximise SEO organically, to help increase the visibility of your website and help you […]

Optimising your website for Bing

Businesses tend to focus on Google when developing their SEO strategies. This makes sense, because Google is the largest search engine in the world: nearly three quarters of all searches are conducted through Google. However, it’s important not to ignore potential customers who may be using other search engines. Luckily, here at Excalibur Digital, we […]

Four 2017 web design trends

The wind of change blows strongly through website design, which is continually evolving in line with emergent technology, client demands and consumer tastes. At this point in 2017, it’s an apt juncture at which to look back at the first six months of the year, and pick out four trends which have come to the […]

How can eCommerce boost your sales?

Regardless of what industry you operate in, having an effective online presence is crucial to business success. With the prolific use of the internet, your website will be how most potential clients or customers first engage with your business. In addition to advertising your brand, it’s essential that your web design is complemented by useful […]

Three features your e-commerce store can’t do without

An e-commerce store is an essential component of a modern business’s website. Today’s consumers expect to be able to order products and services online and may ignore businesses that expect them to visit physical outlets. Furthermore, the quality of your e-commerce facilities can have an impact on your SEO efforts and your website’s conversion rate. […]