May 2017
Why are 15% of Google searches new and does this affect your SEO strategy for your business? Google have recently announced that 15% of their yearly searches have never been seen before. They’re entirely unique. 15% doesn’t sound like a...
May 2017
A responsive website is a must Your website is looking great…but only on a desktop computer. In fact, on mobile it’s pretty much unusable. But that doesn’t matter, right? Wrong. You could be missing out if your business hasn’t...
May 2017
Branding basics How do you know it’s time to revamp your brand? We’ve put together some reasons why it might be a good idea to take a look at your branding and make some necessary changes. 1. Your brand...
May 2017
Website features essential for a successful website So you’re looking to set up a website. That’s great, but where do you start? We’ve put together a list of essential website features your site should have, therefore helping you to focus...
April 2017
Investing and improving in customer retention Nothing beats the feeling of a new order coming in, or a new client walking through your door. But when so much time and energy goes into getting new customers, is there a...
April 2017
Print marketing still matters Digital, digital, digital. It’s all we hear these days. We’re living in a digital world, where only social media, apps and websites matter. Even books can be downloaded, dictionaries come in app form too and...
March 2017
The avid LinkedIn user out there will have noticed that things don’t quite look the way they used to – LinkedIn has delivered an update with very little warning and no guide to get you through it. So, we’ve...
March 2017
You’ve read up on what branding is or isn’t, you’ve designed a great logo and your website is fantastic. You’ve done what you can to create a brilliant brand; but how can you truly know if you’ve developed a...
February 2017
February 14th is upon us once again and as people around the world indulge in spoiling the target of their affections in the name of Saint Valentines, marketing agency Urban River takes a look at some of the facts...
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...
January 2017
Fair fa’ your honest, sonsie face, Great chieftain o the puddin’-race! Whether you’re settling in for the traditional Burns Night Supper of haggis, neeps and tatties, or have something grander planned, marketing agency Urban River’s mascot, Urban Rover, takes...
December 2016
2017 is almost upon us, and we are all looking towards the New Year and a fresh start. You will probably be giving your home a spring clean – why not your website too? Here are a few tips...