Marketing
Why your website is holding back your digital marketing, even if traffic looks fine
Why many websites quietly hold back digital marketing performance in 2026, even with strong traffic, and what UK businesses can fix.
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Ecommerce marketing in 2026, why traffic alone no longer converts
A realistic look at ecommerce marketing in 2026, why traffic alone no longer converts, and how UK ecommerce brands can grow sustainably.
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How to choose a digital marketing agency in the UK, and what to avoid
A practical guide to choosing a digital marketing agency in the UK, what to look for, what to avoid, and the right questions to ask in 2026.
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How digital marketing actually works in 2026, and why most businesses are still using outdated strategies
How digital marketing actually works in 2026, including SEO, paid media, ecommerce, AI search, and why many UK businesses are still using outdated strategies.
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How Google Ads actually work in 2026, and why most accounts are quietly wasting money
How Google Ads really work in 2026, including automation, Performance Max, rising costs, and why most businesses waste budget by using outdated strategies. Written by Castle, a UK digital marketing agency.
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Why the fragmented agency model is quietly breaking down in 2026
A detailed analysis of why fragmented marketing agency models are breaking down in 2026, and how social media, paid advertising, SEO, and GEO increasingly require integrated, full-service strategy across the UK.
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Ecommerce is Changing Fast, and 2024 Proved It
A smart breakdown of the major ecommerce shifts seen in 2024, from changing customer behaviour and AI driven search to declining loyalty, faster checkouts, and the rise of values based shopping. This analysis explores what these trends mean for brands preparing for 2025 and how to stay competitive in an increasingly fragmented digital landscape.
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Why GEO Matters More Than SEO in 2026
GEO is the shift from ranking on Google to appearing in AI generated answers. Instead of competing for a place on a results page, brands now compete to be included in the single response people receive when they ask ChatGPT, Meta AI or Perplexity a question. If AI cannot understand who you are, which market you serve or why you are credible, you will be excluded. GEO fixes that by clarifying your identity, removing digital noise and training AI models to recognise your expertise. It is the difference between being discoverable and being invisible in 2026.
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The Future of AI in Digital Marketing: What It Means for Brands in 2026
AI is transforming digital marketing, from content creation and audience targeting to generative search optimisation. Here’s how brands can prepare for 2026 with a smarter, human-led approach.
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