The Secret to SEO Success in 2026: Think Local, Not Just Global
Staying visible online is no longer just about ranking on Google. For small businesses in 2026, the real opportunity lies in understanding how people search, where they search and what they expect when they find you. Search behaviour has shifted dramatically over the past few years, and one trend has become impossible to ignore: local […]
How SEO Services Can Help Small Businesses Grow on a Budget
Search engine optimisation (SEO) services for small business are one of the most effective ways to grow online – especially when working with limited marketing budgets. Unlike paid advertising, which stops the moment your spend does, SEO builds long-term visibility that attracts customers consistently. In this blog, we’ll explore how small businesses can benefit from […]
What Sets the Best Local SEO Companies in the UK Apart?
If you’ve been trying to grow your business online, you’ve probably heard a lot about local SEO. But here’s the truth: in 2025, it’s not enough to tick a few boxes and hope for the best. Competition is fierce, Google’s smarter than ever, and the best local SEO companies are raising the bar.
How to Improve SEO for Your Website: Simple Tips for Beginners (With a Focus on Local SEO)
If you want your business to grow, you need to make sure your website is visible to the right people. For small to medium-sized businesses, local visibility is often the key to success—and that’s where local SEO comes in. But first, how to improve SEO for your website is something every business owner needs to […]
How to Find the Best Search Engine Optimisation Consultants
In today’s digital age, the importance of having a robust online presence cannot be overstated. For small businesses, especially those targeting local markets, effective search engine optimisation (SEO) is crucial. Finding the right search engine optimisation consultants can make all the difference in your online visibility and, ultimately, your success. At activ Marketing, we understand […]
activ wins Top Franchising Awards
activ Marketing Group scoop two Gold Awards and a Bronze in the UK wide 2023 Virtual Franchising Awards, announced today.
Top SEO considerations
Like most digital marketing processes, you could spend an entire career perfecting, editing, updating and launching SEO strategies just for one website. We’ve broken down the most important things to consider as part of your SEO plan that any decent SEO professional should be recommending to you.
Rank Math SEO – move over Yoast
Relatively new to the market but currently racking up over 1.1 million users, Rank Math means business when it comes to taking the top spot of WordPress search engine optimisation.
What is SEO?
The world of Search Engine Optimisation is open ended and for some it can be a complicated concept. We thought we’d break down SEO to help you discover exactly what it is and dispel any myths about how it works.
Why we love SEO
The world of Search Engine Optimisation is no easy-to-grasp concept, particularly for those that are not ‘digitally-minded’ and it can be scary to some small businesses who are just taking their first plunge into the realms of online / digital marketing. You’ve just spent ages designing and launching a website and now you have to […]