SCROLL TO EXPLORE

News & Tips

EVERYTHING INTERESTING

General news from the MUV Blog. We cover a range of topics that appeal to us, from the world of tech and beyond. Click through the topics below to find something that interests you.

GENERAL NEWS

dAIsy for SEO WordPress Plugin Launching Soon

dAIsy for SEO WordPress Plugin Launching Soon

For over a decade MUV have been providing SEO services to our clients. SEO is often time-consuming, but always complex. Identify the correct usage of kewyords and set suitable META Descriptions and Titles are all time consuming tasks. Factor in adjusting your content, bolds, headings and competitor analysis, and just a single page can take […]
View project

2023 in Review: Changes, Trends & Moving Forward to 2024

2023 in Review: Changes, Trends & Moving Forward to 2024

With the introduction of new platforms, the renaming of others and the usual chaos trending on TikTok, 2023 has certainly been an interesting year for social media. There was so much going on that it was often hard to keep track, but we’re bringing you a quick review of the year that should refresh your […]
View project

MUV Partners with L’Enfant Gallery in Washington DC

MUV Partners with L’Enfant Gallery in Washington DC

We are pleased to announce that we have just signed a new digital marketing contract with L’Enfant Gallery of Georgetown, Washington DC. We  will be working on the branding, web design and digital marketing for this prestigious institution, projecting their works to the world. A Georgetown Institution The gallery has stood for 50 years in […]
View project

Prep for Success: Your Black Friday Battle Plan

Prep for Success: Your Black Friday Battle Plan

It may feel early, but the words ‘Black Friday’ have already begun to echo in the autumn wind. Arguably one of the most important days in the calendar for marketers, Black Friday will soon be here, and having a solid plan is the best way to turn that stress into success. History of Black Friday […]
View project

Threads: The new social platform on the block, or a passing trend?

Threads: The new social platform on the block, or a passing trend?

If you use Instagram regularly, you’ve no doubt heard about Threads, a new app built by the Instagram team with the purpose of sharing short pieces of text, photos, videos, links and more. Sound familiar? Threads is the latest rival of Twitter (sorry, X), and, unlike previous rivals, had a hugely triumphant debut with 100 […]
View project

AI Sprint Day 4 – AI-Assisted Content Planning

AI Sprint Day 4 – AI-Assisted Content Planning

With AI tools like ChatGPT becoming increasingly popular in the world of digital marketing and social media, it’s not uncommon for them to be used to combat writer’s block when creating social posts. However, writing posts is not the only thing these tools can be used for! For those who work in social media, planning […]
View project

AI Sprint Day 3 – Assisting Neurodivergent Professionals

AI Sprint Day 3 – Assisting Neurodivergent Professionals

Understanding the unique needs and strengths of neurodivergent individuals is essential in building inclusive workplaces.  I am huge advocate for AI proofreading software such as Grammarly and ProWritingAid which proof any text you input for a large number of scenarios/structures, checking your grammar and spelling, structure and suggesting rephrasing that could aid readability. As well […]
View project

AI Chatbots and Virtual Assistants : Unlocking Efficiency and Convenience

AI Chatbots and Virtual Assistants : Unlocking Efficiency and Convenience

AI chatbots and virtual assistants are revolutionising the way businesses interact with their customers. With the advancement of these complex and baffling natural language processing and machine learning systems (don’t even ask), these technologies have become more sophisticated and can offer personalised and efficient assistance to customers. First, let’s understand what chatbots and virtual assistants […]
View project

Optimising Your Website’s Health: A Guide to Security and Accessibility

Optimising Your Website’s Health: A Guide to Security and Accessibility

A website serves as a digital storefront. And much like a traditional storefront, it needs to be maintained to keep it safe, clean, and most importantly attractive to customers. With the internet always evolving, it’s important to keep the basics in mind: Is Your WordPress Site Up-to-Date? WordPress and associated plug-ins regularly release updates to […]
View project

AI In SEO: The Good, The Bad & The ChatGPT

AI In SEO: The Good, The Bad & The ChatGPT

AI powered platforms and tools have the potential to streamline and automate many aspects of search engine optimisation, from keyword research and content creation to performance tracking. However, there are also a number of potential drawbacks to using AI for SEO optimisation too. In this blog we’ll take a look at both sides of the […]
View project

Influencer Marketing in 2023: Everything You Need to Know

Influencer Marketing in 2023: Everything You Need to Know

With more and more people shopping online, influencer marketing is showing no signs of slowing down. 61% of consumers trust recommendations made by influencers, and even more brands are recognising them as potential publishers they can collaborate with to drive sales and awareness. The ever-changing world of influencer marketing can be daunting, so here are […]
View project

Affiliate Marketing – How could it benefit your business

Affiliate Marketing – How could it benefit your business

There are boundless channels and possibilities to expand your businesses reach, from organic and paid social, to SEO and paid search. Once you have these channels in place and optimised, you may ask yourself how else you can expand your reach into new frontiers, and affiliate marketing might just be the answer for you! What […]
View project

How A.I. Can Benefit Business Owners

How A.I. Can Benefit Business Owners

A.I. That buzzword is everywhere at the moment and now means something different in popular culture from evil rogue programmes like HAL-9000, Skynet or the old Roomba vacuum that would repeatedly crash into the wall. It’s become a tool used throughout business and culture, sometimes without you realising. Voice detection, image recognition and fraud detection […]
View project

Social Media Trends to Leave Behind in 2022

Social Media Trends to Leave Behind in 2022

The final days of 2022 are upon us and a new year is on the horizon, but there are a few things that shouldn’t be welcomed into 2023 with us. Like any trends, social media fads come and go, and while some stick around and remain popular, others leave you wondering if they were ever […]
View project

Black Friday Influencer Marketing Campaigns That Triumphed

Black Friday Influencer Marketing Campaigns That Triumphed

Black Friday is one of the most significant dates in the calendar for brands and marketers. In 2021, UK consumers spent a total of £9.42 billion on Black Friday, and it feels as though the sales begin earlier every year. With so much hype on social media, through newsletter and other platforms, standing out from […]
View project

BeReal: How the current king of social media can help brands grow

BeReal: How the current king of social media can help brands grow

If you’ve been anywhere near social media recently, you’ve probably heard of BeReal – the new social platform that seems to have won the hearts of users all around the globe. But what is it about it that’s drawn so many people in? BeReal defines itself as being unlike any other platform; a new way […]
View project

What Posts Where? – A Guide To Posting Formats

What Posts Where? – A Guide To Posting Formats

With the wealth of options on how to post and where to post, it can sometimes get overwhelming on what formats to use. “What shall I use stories for?”, “Why should I make a reel?”… We are here to answer all those questions!   Feed Posts The OG, we see them day and day out […]
View project

Performance Max – Smart Shopping Replacement To The Max!

Performance Max – Smart Shopping Replacement To The Max!

Whilst we have been busy behind the scenes getting to grips with Google’s latest technology rollout, we thought it was about time we introduced ‘Google Performance Max’. Performance Max is a completely new breed of Google Ads campaign, which team MUV have been busy educating ourselves on.  In some ways, Google has forced our hands […]
View project

Compliant Cookie Policies

Compliant Cookie Policies

Creating a cookie policy is an essential practice for modern online enterprise. A cookie policy is used primarily to discuss the use of cookies on your website or applications and to outline whether you share cookie data with third parties. The collection of tracking information needs to be presented to users, along with the clear […]
View project

TikTok, It’s Time For A Change

TikTok, It’s Time For A Change

Social media is changing the way we look at video content. Short-form, quick cuts, less polish and more honesty in your content. By honesty, we mean being more relatable in your content, giving customers a peek behind the curtain at your staff, operations, and day-to-day antics. TikTok & other platforms thrive off this user-generated content […]
View project

Get Organised for Black Friday

Get Organised for Black Friday

Black Friday is one of the most important days in the commercial year. In 2019 there were 93.2 million purchases made globally on Black Friday, so it’s not surprising that the day looming closer can be a stressful and daunting time for businesses. We have put together a list of tips you can follow to […]
View project

Two New Team Members

Two New Team Members

We are delighted to announce two new team members to MUV. Rachel Perrier (Digital Marketing Manager) Rachel is a marketing graduate with over 10 years experience in B2B marketing. She has a background in lead generation, marketing planning and digital campaigns. Rachel will be working closely with our marketing clients, to ensure that all campaign […]
View project

Multi-Store Magento Build – Our First Japanese Website

Multi-Store Magento Build – Our First Japanese Website

XTRONS are an existing client, specialising in innovative in-car entertainment solutions – we manage their ongoing web development as well as marketing across Facebook and Instagram, Google Ads and Mailchimp. XTRONS have a multi-location-store Magento 2 site, this means that under a single eCommerce site, with a single product inventory, they have individual websites for […]
View project

Google Shopping Free Alternative

Google Shopping Free Alternative

We have spoken to a few clients over the past month who have been unaware of something Google are giving away (yes giving away). Google Shopping, which is part of the GoogleAds platform, recently launched a free version, to allow website owners to list their products free of charge. For those who don’t know, Google […]
View project

10 Manufacturers In Cumbria Busting The Myth

10 Manufacturers In Cumbria Busting The Myth

Is often said that Manufacturing in the UK is a declining sector, and we are in fact a nation of shopkeepers.  In the deepest depths of Cumbria (which is at the northern tip of England), there are a few gems who are bucking this trend and busting the myth that manufacturing isn’t doable from our […]
View project
GET IN TOUCH