Writing an effective blog
January 2017
Starting a blog seemed like a great idea at the time – you were full of ideas and couldn’t wait to create content. But a few months have passed, the inspiration has dried up and your blog is gathering...
A small business website is vital for success
December 2016
If your small business is booming at the local market, and you’re doing well with your Etsy orders – why do you need a website? You know a website is an important thing to have, but you need to...
Basic rules of website typography
October 2016
Aside from looking at all of the pretty pictures, the main reason a user visits your website is to read through your content. Providing them with an effortless, efficient and pleasurable experience is essential to keeping them interested in...
Is your website legal? What you need to know
April 2016
Over the last 14 years Newcastle marketing agency Urban River has built hundreds of websites and experienced firsthand the benefits of selling online. With UK online spend having risen by 11% in 2015 to over £114 billion; things don’t seem...
Website funding available at Urban River
February 2016
If you’re looking to increase leads and sales by engaging with a results driven marketing agency like Urban River, there is now funding support to help you do just that. Through the new North East Business Support Fund (NEBSF)...
The Urban River Marketing Jargon Buster
January 2016
Behold the Urban River A-Z Marketing Jargon Buster! We always promise to cut through the jargon and give you the facts, but unfortunately the marketing sector is rife with buzzwords and industry speak that only serves to bamboozle its...
How to stop spam bots ruining your Analytics
January 2016
No one likes web spam, particularly when it clouds your ability to make accurate decisions. Having been asked by 2 clients recently about how to tidy up their Google Analytics and remove unwanted traffic, we’ve put together a quick...
The Value of Good Photography – Chris White Photography
November 2015
What value does photography add to a website? Websites are often peppered with images, all chosen with care but hardly ever adding intrinsic value to the site itself. Images are most widely used to convey and encapsulate the corporate...
Benefits of a professional school website
November 2015
It is important for schools to have a professional and useful website. A school’s website can be used for keeping school staff, parents and pupils up to date with what is happening within the school community. Your school’s website...