marketing

Reading is very often a forgotten city in the UK though there is a sizeable marketing and business hub ever present in this unique Thames Valley town. To some it is a city and to others a town. Either way, there are some very good agencies for businesses to choose from. Social Media Management, Facebook and Instagram Advertising are all very key channels of marketing to businesses of all sizes and in all industries.

SEO as a service

Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) is a great place to start with your marketing. SEO is the process of organically increasing traffic to your website using unpaid methods. As a result, this will help you improve your ranking on search engines so you’re more visible to potential customers. Many site builders like WordPress, Squarespace, and WIX have guided SEO setup tools included you can take advantage of when creating a website. And while those are an ideal first step, SEO is an ongoing process and should be managed daily for optimal success.

General market research

Before you launch a business, the right market research can help determine customers’ needs. Market research can also help existing businesses amp up their marketing strategy.

Sure, you can conduct market research on your own, but it can take a long time to gather thorough and accurate information.

Hiring a professional can help you uncover and analyze:

  • Geographic location
  • Customer demographics
  • Business conditions
  • Competitors
  • Potential sales
  • Potential demand for product/service
  • Consumer preferences

A market research agency can help you make more informed and strategic business decisions.

Looking to invest in PR

Of course, you want your business to be successful. But you also want it to look good in the public eye while spreading brand awareness. That’s where PR comes in. Public relations (PR) is a necessity for businesses. It strengthens communications between organisations and the public.
A good PR team helps you respond to negative and positive moments more strategically so you can leave a good impression on the public and your customers. They can also help increase brand awareness and improve credibility by educating the public. A PR team typically has relationships with the media and a far better reach than you may have as an individual. Plus, media placements can make a positive impact on your SEO. They also can help grow your brand by positioning you or your business as a thought leader in your industry.

Overall

Hiring a professional marketing agency can save you time and a lot of headaches. You’re already busy managing your business, building customer relationships, and improving your brand presence. You could benefit from one less thing (or a few) to worry about. Determine the areas you’re weakest in or want to improve upon the most, and let one of our vetted marketing agencies do the heavy lifting for you. So you can focus on what’s most important. From all of this you can then be sure your business will be 100% set on the right path overall.