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Some honest thoughts on running a business, websites and digital marketing.

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Fly Fishing, Yellow Pages, and Why Nothing Has Really Changed

J.R. Hartley found his book. Can your customers find you? TLDR: The principle of advertising has never changed. Only the platforms have. From Yellow Pages...

SME News Business Elite Award naming Bloom Best Digital Marketing Agency 2026 in North West England

Bloom Wins Best Digital Marketing Agency 2026 – North West England

We are proud to announce that Bloom Digital Marketing has been recognised in the SME News Business Elite Awards 2026, winning: 🏆 Best Digital Marketing...

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How to Change Your Domain Name Without Losing SEO

Changing your domain name does not have to tank your search rankings, but it needs to be done properly. The essentials: plan thoroughly, set up...

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Bloom Digital Marketing Ltd Wins SME News Northern Enterprise Awards 2025

We are proud to announce that Bloom Digital Marketing has been recognised in the SME News Northern Enterprise Awards 2025, winning: 🏆 Best Digital Marketing...

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How to Get More Leads: The Three Levers of Growth on Google

If you run a business in Cheshire, you already know what it takes to build something real. You have staff to pay. You have customers...

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Get found for free with a Google Business Profile

If you want more local customers, you need to show up when they search on Google and Google Maps. One of the best free ways...

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What To Ask a Web Designer or Agency Before You Hire Them: A Real World Guide

Choosing who you partner with to build your website is one of the most important marketing decisions you will make. A good website should bring...

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6 Key Reasons Why You Need a Website Maintenance Plan

The Ongoing Value of Keeping Your Website in Top Shape It doesn’t matter what industry you’re in; nowadays, a website serves as your digital storefront....

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Why Your Business Needs a Professional Email Setup

Why Forwarders and Personal Accounts Just Don’t Cut It In today’s digital world, your email address is often the first impression you make. If you’re...

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What is Website Hosting?

Here at Bloom Digital Marketing, one of the most frequently asked questions is: What is web hosting? It is a phrase many of us are...