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Expert Digital Marketing Tips for Gateshead & the North East
At Softplace, we don’t just do digital — we teach it too. Our blog is where we share everything we’ve learned helping businesses across Gateshead, Sunderland, Durham, and beyond grow online.
Whether you're looking to:
- Improve your Google rankings
- Get better results from Facebook or Google Ads
- Learn what makes a website convert
- Or understand how to use AI tools for marketing...
This is where it all starts.
🔍 Popular Topics We Cover
🧠 SEO Strategy
Actionable tips to rank higher on Google using ethical, data-backed tactics.
📱 Social Media
What’s working now on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and TikTok for local businesses.
💻 Web Design Trends
Insights into designs that convert — plus what to avoid in 2025.
📊 PPC & Ads
Real-world lessons from running hundreds of campaigns across Google & Meta.
🎥 Video & Content Marketing
How to use storytelling, animation, and AI to boost engagement and sales.
🏆 Why Our Blog Is Different
We’ve worked with over 100 businesses across E-commerce, Government & NGOs, Education & Training, Local Services, and Startups & SaaS.
So, we don’t write theory. We write from real-world wins and lessons.
Our content is written for business owners and marketers, not just SEO geeks.
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- Is Facebook Ads Still Worth It for Durham Businesses in 2025?
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