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How can a marketing agency help my business grow?
First of all, it’s not as scary as you might think to ask a marketing agency to help your business. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. A good agency should look at the best options for you, your business and your budget. It’s what we do day in, day out. We’re constantly keeping up to date with platform updates, what’s trending and all the forever-changing Google and social media algorithms. Think about it this way. If you’re a car dealer, you know your cars! You know wha
Aug 205 min read


What's been happening at Build A Brand?
So, what's been happening at Build A Brand?
Honestly? LOADS.
We've been working with healthcare brands, engineering companies, B2B businesses, ecommerce brands and local businesses, alongside some BIG website builds that we've absolutely loved getting stuck into. We've also had some brilliant content days with clients, getting out from behind our laptops and actually capturing the people, products and personalities behind the businesses we work with.
Aug 177 min read


Bringing Cowboy Competitions Online
Cowboy Competitions approached Build a Brand with an exciting idea to create an online competition platform where customers could enter competitions quickly and easily while enjoying a professional and engaging experience.
Jul 312 min read


Brand Identity: How Logos, Colours and Typography Shape Your Business
Why Visual Branding Matters Once you understand what branding is, the next step is more practical: what does that actually look like in the real world? This is where brand identity comes in. It’s the visual layer of your brand, the part people recognise instantly, often before they’ve read a single word. For many businesses, this is where things start to fall apart. They know they need to “look more professional” or “more consistent,” but they’re not always sure what that act
Jul 103 min read


Meta Introduces New Location Fees for Facebook and Instagram Ads: What Businesses Need to Know
If your business uses Facebook or Instagram advertising, there's an important update coming into effect from 1st July 2026.
Jun 232 min read


Local SEO Has Changed. Here's What Local Businesses Need To Know.
Whether you're a plumber, locksmith, beautician, electrician, care provider or local retailer, being visible online has never been more important. The good news? You don't need to be a marketing expert to understand what matters.
Jun 124 min read


Benefits of Paid Ads for Small Businesses
Think paid advertising is only for businesses with huge marketing budgets? Think again. One of the biggest misconceptions we hear is that paid advertising requires thousands of pounds every month to be effective. The reality is that many small businesses can start testing paid advertising from as little as £5 per day. Whether you're looking to generate more enquiries, increase online sales, raise awareness of your business, or simply get your name in front of the right people
May 294 min read


What Is Branding? A Clear Guide for Growing Businesses
Strong brands are built on clarity and consistency. They know exactly who they’re speaking to, what they stand for, and how they want to be perceived. At Build a Brand, we help businesses define who they are and how they’re perceived, creating brands that are not only visually strong but strategically built for growth.
Apr 293 min read


How to Launch a Website That Google Actually Ranks (Without Guessing)
Most websites don’t fail because the business is bad. They fail because no one’s thought about how people are actually going to find them. This is a straight-talking breakdown of what actually matters when you’re launching a website and want it to show up on Google.
Apr 183 min read


Why you need social media for your brand!
In today's society having a Social Media presence is vital for your brand! Being able to show off products, services, day to day life and BTS is vital for growing your business in 2026.
Mar 302 min read


What’s Been Happening Lately at Build a Brand - March 2026 edition
The first few months of the year have been a mix of fresh ideas, new faces, a bit of sunshine (finally), and some proper feel-good moments as a team. Here’s a little round-up of life lately at Build a Brand.
Mar 292 min read


Google’s March Core Update Is Rolling Out (and honestly… we kind of love it)
Every time Google announces a core update, the internet does what it always does…
Panic.
Speculation.
LinkedIn “experts” suddenly appearing out of nowhere.
Meanwhile, over here at Build a Brand… we’re making a brew and watching the data roll in like it’s a new Netflix series!
Because here’s the truth no one says loudly enough:
Core updates aren’t something to fear. They’re something to pay attention to.
Mar 283 min read
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