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Can You Optimise a 1-Page Website For Search?

We often get asked if a 1-page website can still rank well in search. It can – but with the foundation of the clearest consumer understanding, not by deploying “SEO magic”

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Hashtags - how to use them properly

#Hashtags: What they are and how to use them (properly)

“Hashtag” is a common phrase & everyone knows how to use them on social media. Except – they don’t. Here’s our guide to using hashtags effectively – and what not to do

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Colour me Bad knowing the difference between CMYK, Pantone & RGB

Colour me bad(ly)

A basic guide to what colour references to use and where, to avoid misunderstandings and, more importantly, unexpected results

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Award-winning web designers Aubergine

We are the champions! Proud winners of The National Digital Awards 2017

Proud to say we are National Digital Award Champions 2017. Take a look…

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Browser response codes and what they mean

Gain knowledge of the most common errors that occur when loading a web browser and the meaning of browser response codes

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Be a better searcher: Google Search Operators

Be a pro at searching on Google. Know the rules and make your search more specific with these top tips…

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using images on your website & social media posts

Using images on your website & social media posts – ‘royalty free’ means free, right?

A picture speaks a thousand words. However, if the picture isn’t yours, the only words it’ll be saying are ‘theft’ or even ‘legal action’. Find out the best ways to avoid being a digital criminal…

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What is Google Search Console?

Here are our top 5 reasons why anyone who has a business website should use Google’s Search Console

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Your Wordpress website will soon need an SSL

Your WordPress website will soon need an SSL certificate

Using Wordpress? Quick heads-up, it’s time to get SSL certified, here are the main reasons why…

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Why your business needs brand guidelines

It’s all about keeping it consistent & communicating your brand in the best way possible…

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Does Google hate your new website?

You’ve launched your new website, but two weeks later, you log into Google Analytics and find that your visitors from search engines – especially Google – have dropped by 50%. Where did it all go wrong?

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Stop using WordPress tags – they aren’t what you think

Most people usingWordPress think that tags are the secret to search engine optimisation. Instead they’re making it worse

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Award winning website designers of Leighton Buzzard

We’re Gold & Silver Digital Award winners!

We’re absolutely thrilled to announce that in the MK Digital Awards we’ve scooped both a Gold award in the Lifestyle & Culture category and Silver award across all 12 categories

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Google removes Demote Sitelinks from Webmaster Tools

According to Google on October 13th, “After some discussion & analysis, we’ve decided to remove the “Demote Sitelinks” setting in Search Console.”

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Should your eCommerce website be using Google Shopping?

Is advertising on Google Shopping easier and more effective than traditional AdWords text ads?

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Google to demote sites that use popups on mobile

Google recently announced that, as of January 2017, they’ll start to demote sites in mobile search results that use popups, overlays and interstitials

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Website designer Leighton Buzzard Matthew Craft

Our latest apprentice qualifies

Passing the apprenticeship with ease, we’re delighted to announce that Matthew Craft will be joining the full time Aubergine team as a qualified web developer

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Twitter increase character limit for tweets

Twitter’s character limit increased. Slightly.

Images, other people’s tweets you’re quoting or retweeting, URLs and links, GIFs, video and other media content will no longer count towards the 144 character limit

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Google Chrome now shows warning for all non-secure sites

In the latest version of Google’s Chrome browser (v53), website visitors are now explicitly warned if the website they’re visiting isn’t secured by an SSL certificate

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Team Aubergine of Leighton Buzzard

Team Aubergine complete 12-mile Tough Mudder challenge

After 6 months of training that included long-distance running, weight training and an unatural amount of practice on the monkey bars in the local park in Leighton Buzzard, Sunday 25th September saw #TeamAubergine successfully complete their Tough Mudder challenge.

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