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So, you’re having a new website built and you think you’ve thought of everything that might possibly go wrong…. Or have you? You’ve got a web designer to design it for you, a web…
National Apprenticeship Week 2024 is taking place between the 5th and 11th February. This year’s theme, ‘Skills For Life,’ provides the chance to reflect on how apprenticeships can…
Landing pages are crucial to any digital marketing campaign that sends traffic to a website, being the gateway to converting online visitors into valuable leads or customers. A well-crafted landing…
Coffee, with bonus points for decorative latte art. It might not add to the flavour, but it almost justifies the expense. Any spinach based curry like a Saag or Pardesi. The Peshwari Naan…
It seems slightly surreal to be writing a blog post about ’20 years of Ascendancy’. Surely I’m not old enough to have run a business for 20 years? Having consulted my 2004 diary,…
On October 2nd, we both began our apprenticeship with Ascendancy, as Digital Marketing Assistants. We’ve been working on the same tasks and gaining all of the necessary skills together, since…
Last night the Ascendancy Team enjoyed a fantastic team building experience with our good friends at Lajina Masala. Lajina has been a client of ours for a few years now, and we’ve been meaning…
So – the secret is out. Ascendancy is a 4 day week business – indeed, we have been for the last 8 months or so. We’re part of the big trial that you may have seen in the media back…
What is Google Analytics 4? Google Analytics 4 is, as the name suggests, a new version of Google Analytics. But we’re not just talking about a slightly improved version of the existing package.…
Keep It Together! Staying consistent is a fundamental part of keeping your brand trustworthy. This means keeping on brand throughout your website, social media posts and any other channels that are…
After two years of postponing, we finally had the chance to host our official launch party for the new office, with the ribbon being cut by the new Newport Mayor on his first official outing. This…
Why use Google Ads Google Ads is an essential tool for advertising online, allowing businesses to create ads that show up in Google’s search results at the exact point users are searching for…
Meet one of the A-Team’s newer members within the Digital Marketing team – Say hello to Mary: Tea or coffee? Definitely tea, I’ve never enjoyed coffee. What is your favourite meal? I…
Say hello to our Junior Web Developer – Tom, who started working as part of the A-Team in 2021! Tea or coffee? Definitely tea, though usually only one or two cups a week What is your favourite…
Landing pages are an integral part of a good PPC strategy. They allow you to target your ads more precisely and show potential customers a specific product, service, or offer. It also encourages them…
Meet another member of Ascendancy’s web team! Say hello to Alex… Tea or coffee? Tea What is your favourite meal? A good Sunday roast If you could be an animal, what would you be? A sloth,…
Instagram has become a powerful tool for marketing. The social media platform can put a face to your brand, giving you a more personal connection to your customers. Allowing you to easily promote…
You’re probably working hard on marketing for Black Friday, but don’t forget to make sure you have everything in place to keep up with the increase in orders. Here are some quick tips to…
Get to know Ascendancy’s Office Manager, Alice! Tea or coffee? Peppermint Tea What is your favourite meal? I could eat Spaghetti Bolognese for lunch and dinner every day and not get bored, I…
Picking a domain name can be difficult, especially with most of the short and easy-to-remember ones now gone. Some new businesses are now opting to find an available domain name and then naming their…
Say hello to a member of the A-Team! Meet a member of our fantastic Web Development team, Karen: Tea or coffee? Coffee in the morning and tea in the afternoon. What is your favourite meal? I don’t…