At Pod Digital, we like to share what’s happening in the world of digital marketing on our blog. We offer tips, advice, guides, opinions and updates on a range of topics, but not only that, we give you a glimpse of life in our Leicestershire office.
Search has changed more in the past three years than it did in the preceding decade. The rise of AI search, hyperlocal intent, multimodal queries and stronger technical demands are reshaping SEO for 2026. We want to share with you everything you need to know about SEO today, what has changed and what[...]
More people are using AI search engines that deliver instant and more personal answers, causing Google clicks to drop. So, what does this mean for your brand, and how can you stay visible as AI search continues to grow? It means now is the time for businesses to adapt their strategies and ride the[...]
In the first few weeks of 2026, AI platforms have crossed a tipping point. Google and OpenAI have both rolled out changes that fundamentally alter how people discover brands, evaluate options and make purchases online. From deeply personalised AI recommendations, to in-AI checkout, to advertising[...]
TL;DR: Social media marketing in 2026 is all about strategic, authentic engagement in a rapidly evolving landscape. To stay ahead, businesses must shift from: What Is Social Media Marketing? (Definition and Basics) What is Social Media Marketing? Social Media Marketing is how businesses use social[...]
If you’re planning to grow your business through your website in 2026, having strong SEO foundations in place is essential. Around 94% of all webpages receive no traffic from Google. Don’t let your website sit within that statistic. At Pod Digital, we strongly recommend starting with a comprehensive[...]
Phone calls remain one of the highest-intent enquiry types for businesses. Yet most organisations still struggle to answer every call, capture information consistently or follow up effectively. The result is lost revenue, frustrated customers and wasted marketing spend. AI phone assistants are changing[...]
Phishing scams are becoming smarter and harder to spot. Scammers are constantly adapting. Whether it’s a fake email, a suspicious text or a message in your Facebook Page inbox, they’re finding new ways to trick you into giving away personal details. Their goal is to get you to hand over sensitive[...]
AI automation replaces manual, repetitive business processes with intelligent systems that work 24/7. It completes tasks like document generation, appointment booking and data analysis in minutes instead of hours. Think of your business like an old-school workshop, where every product is carried from[...]
If you’ve invested in a web design or SEO agency to help grow your business online, chances are you’ve heard the term XML sitemap mentioned, often quickly and rarely explained clearly. An XML sitemap is essentially a file that tells search engines like Google which pages exist on your website,[...]
Reviews are essential for online success. A common question we receive at Pod Digital is: Do Google reviews help with SEO? In most cases, yes. While reviews are not a traditional ranking factor like backlinks or content, they play a critical role in local SEO, trust signals, click-through rates and[...]
Video marketing is now essential for brand growth, visibility and SEO performance. Brands compete for attention every single day, with audiences moving quickly across every platform. Messages slip by unnoticed, which creates a real challenge for any business that wants to stand out. A clear[...]
TL;DR: AI search engines now answer most queries directly without clicks. It rewards content that’s structured for extraction, demonstrates clear expertise and answers specific questions in natural language. To stay visible in 2026, shift from: Head of SEO, Maisie Bee says, “The SEO and Content[...]
Last week at a UK business fair, our Managing Director, Mike McKinlay, delivered a talk that cut straight to the heart of what’s happening in digital marketing today. It wasn’t wrapped in jargon. It wasn’t theoretical. It was simple, direct and grounded in experience. As Mike put it: “I built[...]
