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From Search to Chat: How to Optimise Your Website for Human + AI Audiences
Mon 11th Aug 2025
Why this matters now Search is changing. We still type queries into Google, but more and more, people ask AI chat tools for quick, sourced answers. If your site is easy for humans to read and easy for machines to…
ChatGPT vs Google: Why You Need Both
Mon 4th Aug 2025
In a rapidly evolving digital world, the way we search for information is shifting. With the rise of artificial intelligence and conversational tools like ChatGPT, traditional search engines such as Google are no longer the sole option for finding answers….
10 Brochure Design Ideas That Instantly Elevate Your Brand
Tue 22nd Jul 2025
Featuring unique formats, folds, and finishes to make brochures stand out When it comes to first impressions, brochures are an incredibly powerful asset. Done well, they act as compact brand ambassadors: informative, tactile, and bursting with personality. In a sea…
Mastering Google Trends: A Marketer’s Guide to Smarter Content Planning
Fri 11th Jul 2025
In the fast-paced world of digital marketing, staying ahead of audience interests is key to driving engagement. For businesses and educational institutions alike, understanding what people are searching for is crucial to creating content that resonates. That’s where Google Trends…
Instagram Trends 2025 How Your Brand Can Stand Out with Datum’s Creative Edge
Thu 10th Jul 2025
As Instagram continues to evolve at pace, staying ahead of the curve is no longer optional for brands that want to connect, engage, and grow. The visual-first platform is home to over two billion users worldwide, and its trends shape…
How to Measure the ROI of Print Advertising
Tue 24th Jun 2025
Introduction Print advertising has long been a cornerstone of effective marketing – from leaflets and flyers to brochures and direct mail. But in a digital-first world, clients often ask, “Can we actually measure the ROI of print advertising?” The answer…
10 Digital Marketing Trends Shaping Smarter Brands in 2025
Sat 7th Jun 2025
The digital marketing landscape is evolving at breakneck speed. In 2025, staying relevant means more than just having a website or running occasional ads. It’s about strategically adopting the latest innovations to enhance customer experience, streamline workflows, and drive measurable…
Trust, Traffic & Google Rankings: The Power of Quality Backlinks
Thu 29th May 2025
In the ever-evolving world of digital marketing, backlinks remain one of the most powerful tools in a brand’s SEO arsenal. Often underestimated or misunderstood, a robust backlink profile can significantly improve your website’s visibility, build trust with search engines, and…
Top Event Print Trends for 2025
Tue 27th May 2025
As the events industry roars back to life, brands and organisers are seizing the opportunity to make bold, creative statements through print. At Datum, we’ve seen a sharp rise in demand for innovative event print solutions that not only capture…
From Clicks to Clients: The SEO Strategies That Deliver Real ROI
Wed 21st May 2025
In an increasingly competitive digital landscape, many businesses are funnelling time and resources into SEO — but not all see the returns they expect. At Datum, we know that getting more traffic isn’t enough. What matters is converting that traffic…
SEO Simplified Separating Fact from Fiction for Better Rankings
Tue 6th May 2025
In a world awash with conflicting digital advice, search engine optimisation (SEO) remains one of the most misunderstood – yet crucial – aspects of online success. For many schools and commercial organisations, SEO can feel like a maze of ever-changing…
PPC, SEO & ChatGPT: The New Digital Trinity for Smarter Marketing
Fri 2nd May 2025
In today’s fast-evolving digital world, the way people search for products and services is changing rapidly. Gone are the days when a quick Google search was the only route to discovering businesses online. Now, AI-powered platforms like ChatGPT are emerging…