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Google Ad Grants UK: What They Are, Who’s Eligible and How to Make the Most of Them
If you work in a charity or non-profit in the UK, chances are you’ve heard about Google Ad Grants. You might also be wondering……
Hannah Smith
27th April 2026
The Future of WordPress Development in 2026
WordPress has long powered a significant portion of the web, from simple brochure sites to complex digital platforms. But as we move into 2026,…
Dan
2nd February 2026
2025 best bits: A Year of Growth, Strategy & New Faces at Creative Blend
As another year draws to a close, what better time to take a moment to reflect on everything that’s kept us busy at Creative…
Hannah Smith
16th December 2025
Understanding Zero, First & Third-Party Data: What It Means for Marketers
If you work in marketing, communications or the owner of an e-commerce business you’ve probably come across mentions of zero-party data, first-party data, and…
Hannah Smith
30th October 2025
How to Create Great User Journeys for Your Retail Website
These days, just having a website for your product or service isn’t enough. For your retail or e-commerce business to grow, you need to…
Adam
19th June 2025
The Future of Search – How AI Is Changing How We Search
The traditional search engine is dead. Ok, maybe not dead, but it’s being side-lined. In its place, a smarter, more conversational experience is emerging…
Liam
27th May 2025
Creative fatigue VS critical thinking: when should you use AI?
AI is at the forefront of nearly every conversation in every industry. Whether you’re embracing it in your role, anxious about its future or…
Hannah Smith
7th April 2025
Sustainable Web Design: A Guide for Developers & Designers
The internet is responsible for approximately 1.32% of global CO2 emissions, consuming 1021 TWh of energy annually. If it were a country, it would…
Adam
24th March 2025
We’ve left X, is Bluesky the alternative?
Has your organisation made the decision to cease posting on X recently? Maybe you’re the social media manager or marketing lead at your organisation…
Hannah Smith
20th February 2025
Why we are moving away from Twitter / X
When we started managing social media accounts for clients, Twitter (now X) was a booming platform. All industries quickly embraced its fast-paced communication arena….
Blanca
1st August 2024
Brighton & Hove: Finding your WFH sanctuary in your local cafes
Best cafes in Brighton to WFH from: Since COVID times, many companies have offered hybrid approaches to working, in fact, most of Creative Blend’s…
Hannah Smith
31st July 2024
Top UI/UX design trends making waves in 2024
To celebrate #NationalCreativityDay, we’ve asked our UX Designer Adam for the lowdown on digital design trends making creative waves at the moment. Here are…
Adam
28th May 2024