The field journal

SEO insights

Practical guides and field notes on SEO, PPC, content and YouTube — from the Exeter SEO Solutions team.

PPC

Avoiding Common PPC Mistakes: Pitfalls to Watch Out For

Learn the most common PPC mistakes, how to avoid costly pitfalls, and proven strategies to optimise your campaigns and maximise your return on investment.

SEO

Common SEO Mistakes to Avoid: A Guide for New Websites

A guide to the most common SEO mistakes new websites make, from keyword research and on-page optimisation to backlinks, plus tips to correct them.

SEO

How to Perform a Competitor SEO Analysis: A Step-by-Step Guide

A step-by-step guide to running a competitor SEO analysis: find rivals, analyse keywords, backlinks, on-page and content strategies, then act on the insights.

SEO

Content Marketing and SEO: A Match Made in Digital Heaven

Discover how content marketing and SEO work together to drive organic traffic, build authority, and grow brand visibility, plus tips, trends, and tools.

SEO

Content Repurposing: How to Give Your SEO a New Life

Discover 10 ways to repurpose existing content for SEO success, plus optimisation tips, tools, common mistakes to avoid and how to measure your ROI.

SEO

Essential Tools for SEO

A comprehensive guide to essential SEO tools for keyword research, on-page optimization, backlinks, analytics, content, local, mobile, and audits.

SEO

Google's E-A-T Principles: Why They Matter for Your SEO

Learn how Google's E-A-T principles (Expertise, Authoritativeness, Trustworthiness) shape search rankings and how to apply them in your SEO strategy.

SEO

How to Measure Your SEO Success

Learn how to measure SEO success by tracking the right KPIs: organic traffic, keyword rankings, conversion rates, backlink quality and page load speed.

Marketing

The Ultimate Checklist for Launching a New Website

A complete checklist for launching a new website: setting goals, choosing a domain, hosting, design, SEO content, security, marketing and performance.

SEO

Local SEO: Boosting Your Local Search Rankings

Discover how local SEO boosts your visibility in local search results, from optimising your website and Google My Business to creating localised content.

SEO

Long-Tail Keywords: Your Secret Weapon for SEO Success

Discover why long-tail keywords matter in SEO, how to find them, and how to craft content that drives targeted traffic and higher conversions.

YouTube

Optimising Your YouTube Channel for SEO

Discover advanced YouTube SEO tactics, from keyword research and titles to thumbnails, backlinks and analytics, to boost your channel's visibility and rankings.

PPC

PPC Copywriting: How to Write Ads That Convert

Learn how to write compelling PPC ads that convert: from understanding your audience and crafting headlines to keywords, A/B testing, and strong CTAs.

PPC

PPC for Beginners: An Introduction to Pay-Per-Click Marketing

A beginner's guide to Pay-Per-Click (PPC) marketing: learn the basics, set up your first campaign, pick keywords, write ad copy, and optimise for results.

YouTube

The Benefits of Starting a YouTube Channel for Small Businesses

Discover how a YouTube channel helps small businesses reach wider audiences, build brand awareness, create engaging content, monetize, and boost their marketing.

SEO

Technical SEO Simplified: Enhancing Your Website Backend for Better Ranking

Learn the basics of technical SEO and how optimising your website's backend, speed, structured data, XML sitemaps and security improves rankings.

YouTube

The Power of Video Testimonials on YouTube

Discover how video testimonials on YouTube build trust, showcase authenticity, and boost business credibility, plus tips to craft and measure them.

SEO

The Psychology of Search: Understanding User Intent for Better SEO

Learn how user intent shapes SEO success, from search behaviour and psychology to aligning content, optimising experience, and future search trends.

Marketing

When to Use SEO, PPC, and YouTube for Optimal Growth

Learn when to use SEO, PPC, and YouTube, how to budget and measure each channel, and how to integrate all three for a holistic strategy that drives growth.