--- title: Blog - North East Web & Design Agency | Thrive | Digital Marketing (2) description: Digital Marketing | Darlington based website design and development agency with marketing and branding specialists serving small to medium businesses across the North East and UK. (2) --- [![Thrive Logo](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/thrive-logo-pink-1.svg)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/) - [What We Do](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/what-we-do) - [About](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/about-us) - [Approach](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/approach) - [Work](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/work) - [Blog](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog) - [Contact](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/contact) ## Blog We design websites, create brands and run marketing that delivers results. Here’s some of our recent projects. Browse by topic... - [Digital Marketing (508)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/digital-marketing) - [Office Life (122)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/office-life) - [Design (49)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/design) - [Web (48)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/web) - [News (47)](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/topic/news) January 18, 2021 ### [The tools you need in your marketing tech stack in 2021](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-tools-you-need-in-your-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) Earlier this month we identified the three areas you need to address for a robust marketing tech stack in 2021, but this week we’re looking at the specific tools you can add to future proof your existing tech stack. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-tools-you-need-in-your-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) January 11, 2021 ### [2021 is the year to embrace stress-free video marketing](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/2021-is-the-year-to-embrace-stress-free-video-marketing) Video marketing has long been on the horizon, daunting many of us for about 2-3 years, but it’s time to embrace the Zoom age, and utilise your newfound comfort for video meetings, by adding video marketing to your strategy. 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/2021-is-the-year-to-embrace-stress-free-video-marketing) January 4, 2021 ### [The must-haves for your small business marketing tech stack in 2021](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-must-haves-for-your-small-business-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) If you’re looking to invigorate your business’ marketing tech stack now that we’re faced with a new year full of hope and optimism for renewed business vigour, this might be the post you need to read. 15 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-must-haves-for-your-small-business-marketing-tech-stack-in-2021) October 26, 2020 ### [Prepare Your Business For Christmas 2020 With These 5 Shopping Shifts](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/prepare-your-business-for-christmas-2020-with-these-5-shopping-shifts) With customers getting primed to start their Christmas shopping any day now (if they haven’t started already that is!), the rush is now on to get your business ready for the festive season. 22 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/prepare-your-business-for-christmas-2020-with-these-5-shopping-shifts) October 12, 2020 ### [Celebrating 10 Years of Instagram](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-instagram) If you’re old enough to remember when Instagram first burst onto the scene, but not too old to not care about the ‘gram, you’ll be shocked to hear Instagram has just celebrated its 10th birthday. 10 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/celebrating-10-years-of-instagram) August 24, 2020 ### [8 Ways To Boost Your Search Ranking in 2020](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/8-ways-to-boost-your-search-ranking-in-2020) Dreaming of that coveted top spot on the first page of Google’s search results? You’re not alone! 24 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/8-ways-to-boost-your-search-ranking-in-2020) August 10, 2020 ### [How to Submit a Press Release for Free PR](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-submit-a-press-release-for-free-pr) Typically, press releases are seen as a skill of the trained journalist. And, of course, that remains true for many reasons, but you don’t have to be Clark Kent to get your business-promoting content successfully published in the local press or online... 14 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-submit-a-press-release-for-free-pr) August 3, 2020 ### [How to Kickstart Your Marketing Efforts With Video in 2020](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-kickstart-your-marketing-efforts-with-video-in-2020) Is your business ready for their ‘lights, camera, action’ moment or are you hesitant about delving into the world of video marketing? 18 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/how-to-kickstart-your-marketing-efforts-with-video-in-2020) July 27, 2020 ### [The 2 Free Marketing Academies Your Marketing Team Should Explore in 2020/21](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-2-free-marketing-academies-your-marketing-team-should-explore-in-2020/21) There is a wealth of certifications, training courses and online academies out there for your team to use up their time exploring. But we’re here to give you the ones that have stood the test of time, and a couple that offer a unique learning experience... 7 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/the-2-free-marketing-academies-your-marketing-team-should-explore-in-2020/21) July 13, 2020 ### [Why Facebook Business Manager Works for Small Businesses](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/why-facebook-business-manager-works-for-small-businesses) Facebook Business Manager is an essential tool for any small business that outsources their social media marketing to an agency or has several employees working on a business page. 9 minute read [Continue Reading](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/blog/why-facebook-business-manager-works-for-small-businesses) There was an error loading new blogs, please try again later.. **Loading, please wait...** ![hubspot-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/hubspot-logo-white.svg "hubspot-logo-white") ![google-partner-logo-white](https://www.thriveability.co.uk/hubfs/2021%20Assets/Partner%20Logos/google-partner-logo-white.svg "google-partner-logo-white") Copyright © Thrive Marketing Limited 2026 [Linkedin](https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrivehq?trk=top_nav_home/) [hello@thriveability.co.uk](mailto:hello@thriveability.co.uk) [01325 778 786](tel:01325%20778%20786)