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How to improve your marketing strategy with a PESTLE analysis
With everything that’s happening to the UK economy at the moment it makes it hard to plan your marketing, we explore marketing tools to help, when revising your marketing strategy.
How to improve your marketing strategy with a PESTLE analysis
With everything that’s happening to the UK economy at the moment it makes it hard to plan your marketing, we explore marketing tools to help, when revising your marketing strategy.

SEO: A beginner’s guide to increasing your website traffic and leads
SEO, or search engine optimisation, is a set of practices which boosts the visibility of your website in the SERPs (search engine results page) and increases traffic to your accounting website by allowing you to target your ideal clients. It is crucial for business growth on your website.

My experience at Accountex Summit Manchester 2022
Thousands of attendees visited Accountex Summit Manchester on 12 October at Manchester Central. Here’s my experience.

What is content marketing and why is it important?
Content marketing is one of the most powerful tools your accountancy practice can use to engage with your target clients. We explore why.

How to increase sales with your accounting firm’s existing client base
If you are in the know, you’ll understand that it is far easier to sell to existing customers than convert new ones. With that in mind, it’s clear that running a business becomes much easier if you focus due attention on your existing clients.
To help boost your marketing to existing clients, here are a few ways in which you can effectively look after your client base whilst increasing sales.
The closure of Google+
Back in 2010, Google+ was launched as an attempt to create a social media platform to rival that of Facebook. While it has been by no means as successful as its more established counterparts, it still had a community of dedicated followers. With so many existing...
‘Meet the team’ pages for accountancy firms
The team page on your website isn’t merely functional and deserves as much thought and attention as any other. Done right, a good ‘meet the team’ section sends important signals to clients and prospects. For example, even before anybody reads a word, it can make an...
Mobile responsive websites: time to get serious
In March 2018, Google announced the rollout of mobile-first indexing, which meant the version of your website viewed on a smartphone or tablet became the main event, not a sideshow. I wrote about this at length last year but wanted to take a moment now, with a full 12...
Accountex 2019: efficiency, automation and driving profit
That’s it, Accountex 2019 is over for another year. Accountex London was a big event for PracticeWeb. While we have been attending for several years, until now we have piggybacked on the AccountingWEB stand. Accountex 2019 was different as we took our very own place...
Keywords for accountants: understanding SEO
Summary Keywords are the terms people type into search engines, which lead them to one website or another. Researching and optimising keywords can help you to attract more users to your website through search results. Find out more about our SEO services for...
Ways to generate leads through topical content for accountants
Attracting quality leads is the lifeblood of any thriving business, and leveraging what's topical to create relevant content can help accountants do just that. Brexit and Making Tax Digital (MTD) have been two of the most topical news stories in the first three months...
We’re exhibiting at Accountex: come and say hello
PracticeWeb will once again be exhibiting at Accountex on 1-2 May at ExCeL in London (E16 1XL). Visit us on stand 698 and say hello. We are located near theatre 5.Accountex is a two day conference and exhibition designed to provide you with everything you need to stay...
One blog. This blog. ‘Why spreadsheets won’t cut it with Making Tax Digital for VAT and it’s time to look at online accounting.’
Why spreadsheets won't cut it with Making Tax Digital for VAT and it's time to look at online accounting Weird title? Well, no, actually... Let me explain. Monday next week is the first day of the quarter. Q1 is gone. Think back to that marketing plan that was put...
Spring Statement 2019 is coming
Spring Statement 2019 is on 13 March and arrives a fortnight before the UK is scheduled to leave the EU. With the terms of the UK’s exit still to be determined, early rumours suggest this year’s Spring Statement will be an even lower-key affair than last year....
Coming soon to your WordPress website – new form creation tool
We are really excited to share with you some updates that are coming soon to the WordPress platform. Hello, Ninja Forms - our form creation tool for WordPress Over the next few weeks, you may notice some improvements to the forms on your WordPress website. We are...
The complete guide to websites for accountants
Updated edition for 2022 and beyond
Everything you need to know to get the right website to help your accountancy firm meet its business and marketing goals, achieve maximum return on investment, and stand out in the accountancy marketplace.
