
Web & Social Digest #2
Read the latest digital marketing, social media and website news from XIST2, Versantus, HeadOn PR and many more.

FREE SEO audit for B4 members
XIST2 are marking Random Acts of Kindness Day by offering a FREE SEO audit for B4 members for this month only.

Digital Marketing Trends for 2022
2022 is here and after the last 2 years of pandemic, it is safe to say that marketing approaches have been turned on their heads! While many are coming back down to rest on their feet, we are seeing some pretty major changes in the way marketeers are approaching this year. So, here are our […]

Greener websites: taking the green initiative in digital
Like all businesses, we’re working hard to reduce our environmental impact. The time for ‘business as usual’ is behind us, and at Versantus we want to help our customers reduce the carbon footprint of their digital assets. Of course there’s a moral obligation to look after our planet, but, if you rely heavily on digital channels to do business, there’s a financial benefit too.

The Importance of Blogging for SEO
The blog feature on a website can be one of the most overlooked and underestimated pages in terms of SEO. Utilising the blog section on a website and updating it with content offers the opportunity for a greater SEO impact, higher rankings for search terms on search engines, and more authority and visibility. Why is blogging so […]

How to craft stand out media content
It’s noisy out there. There are now millions of pieces of content going out through various media channels from traditional media through to digital and social media. It is easy for content to go un-noticed throughout the masses.

Why Is My Website Not Appearing On Google?
When you type something into the Google search bar to try and find your website on the SERP (Search Engine Results Page), you’re not actually searching for your website. You’re searching for a page of your website that you want to appear.

XIST2 get involved in the fight against poor sanitation this World...
3.6 billion people are living without access to safe sanitation. Toilets – and the sanitation systems that support them, are underfunded, and poorly managed or neglected in many parts of the world, with devastating consequences for health, economics and the environment, particularly in the poorest and most marginalized communities.

Core Web Vitals: what you need to know and how to...
The rise in slow-loading websites, intrusive pop ups and unexpected page shifts has led Google to crack down on poor user experience (UX). With the inclusion of Core Web Vitals to Google’s ranking factors, knowing how your website scores and improvements you can make will help you stay afloat once the upcoming updates take effect.
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Indulge upgrade to Platinum Membership
Local digital agency Indulge have enjoyed a great first year back in the B4 community, so much so that director Paul Wood has upgraded to Platinum Membership. Here we find out more about Paul and Indulge.

How do I hire a web development agency?
It can be tough finding a good web development agency – mainly because there are so many agencies out there, and it can be hard to know which one is the right fit for your project.

How do I choose a good web design agency?
The first thing to appreciate when choosing a good design agency is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution, so you’ll need to find an agency that can tailor its services to meet your unique requirements.
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Town v Gown 2025
The Town v Gown football fixture will return this March and for the first time in the event’s 130-year history will incorporate a women’s match.

Teams at the Raise’24 Golf Cup at Frilford will be competing...
The Raise’24 Golf Cup will take place on Frilford Heath’s Red Course on Monday 28th April with up to £10,000 being raised for the ten Raise’24 charities. The inaugural event will also see teams compete for the Colin Rosser Memorial Cup.

Welcome to B4, Grainger
Graingerplc is the UK’s largest listed residential landlord and leader in the fast-growing build-to-rent sector, providing c.11,100 rental homes to over 25,000 customers and are delighted to soon be launching its very first development in Oxford, The Kimmeridge.