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National Apprenticeship Week 2022 – Meet Work PR Apprentice Josh

By Josh Ricketts / 10th February 2022 /

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week. At Work PR, we are committed to supporting the future of young workers and their development, which is why we welcomed two apprentices to our digital marketing team in 2021. Meet Josh – who joined us as a digital marketing apprentice straight after finishing school.  Why did you decide…

National Apprenticeship Week 2022 – Meet Work PR Apprentice Jacob

By Jacob Wilkes / 9th February 2022 /

This week marks National Apprenticeship Week. At Work PR, we are committed to supporting the future of young workers and their development, which is why we welcomed two apprentices to our digital marketing team in 2021. Meet Jacob – our digital marketing and website apprentice – who we sat down with this week to discuss…

The work of a PR apprentice

By Jacob Wilkes / 5th July 2021 /

I am one of our digital marketing apprentices here at Work PR, and I am working through my one-and-a-half-year apprenticeship which I started on the first of May. During my first month, my knowledge of web design and all digital marketing has come on leaps and bounds, both from my excellent colleagues here at Work…

A day in the life of a Digital Marketing Apprentice

By Josh Ricketts / 8th June 2021 / Comments Off on A day in the life of a Digital Marketing Apprentice

My role at Work PR is a Digital Marketing Apprentice, which will transition into Digital Marketing Executive when I have completed my one-and-a-half-year apprenticeship. Within this role I do a lot of work online and through client’s websites, such as Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), or conducting SEMrush and Google Analytics reporting.  During my first 2…

5 Reasons why you should use Facebook Adverts

By Jamie / 7th June 2021 / Comments Off on 5 Reasons why you should use Facebook Adverts

Facebook is still one of the most popular social networks, however for B2B many businesses they have chosen LinkedIn and Twitter instead. Facebook can be a useful site for businesses and running adverts is as popular as ever on the network. Here are the top reasons you should be using Facebook Adverts: 1. Opportunity Facebook…

How a designer copes with no internet

By Ben / 27th May 2021 / Comments Off on How a designer copes with no internet

With speeds we’ve never known the like of, we’ll now be able to work much more efficiently, upload our animations quicker, have better quality video calls and deliver work to clients that little bit faster. Once again though, this is another reminder of how reliant we are on technology and the internet to function as…

‘How to Get More Local Customers’ – Local SEO for Solicitors in 2021

By Sophie / 7th May 2021 / Comments Off on ‘How to Get More Local Customers’ – Local SEO for Solicitors in 2021

You may have already read our earlier blog on why solicitors need SEO for 2021. SEO is fast becoming one of the most highly sought marketing services for legal firms, after some recent surveys revealed that 93% of online experiences begin with a search engine query and 57% of marketers report SEO as their most effective sales lead generator. However, did you also know that 46% of…

European super league turned PR super blunder: Why the authentic message always prevails

By Matt / 27th April 2021 / Comments Off on European super league turned PR super blunder: Why the authentic message always prevails

Once details of the coup emerged and it became clear that this decision would redefine English football as everyone knew it, the response was overwhelmingly negative, with pundits, players, fans and even Government voicing their extreme disapproval of the project. Ultimately, the removal of the ‘big six’ clubs (Manchester United, Manchester City, Liverpool, Chelsea, Arsenal…

8 Reasons Why Solicitors Need SEO in 2021

By Sophie / 23rd April 2021 / Comments Off on 8 Reasons Why Solicitors Need SEO in 2021

One of the most asked questions Work PR receives from solicitor firms is “how do I get my law firm to rank on the top spot of Google?” The answer is SEO. SEO is fast becoming one of the most popular and frequently pushed marketing specialisms in the legal industry and in recent years, the…

Are negative reviews really the worst thing for your business? Here’s what the SEO experts say

By Sophie / 16th April 2021 / Comments Off on Are negative reviews really the worst thing for your business? Here’s what the SEO experts say

For some business owners, the case of Summerfield Brown winning against a negative reviewer may bring them a sense of private joy. This is understandable, given that 90% of consumers now consult online reviews before seeking out a service or buying a product. This means that a business looking to attract new customers can be at the mercy…