Marketing Advice, Tips and Ideas
No, AI hasn’t ruined blogging
AI can write a blog post in seconds. So how can a small business still stand out? Here’s why your real voice matters more than ever.
You're only using half of each blog post you write
A genuinely good blog post can become multiple pieces of useful content, if you start treating it like a goldmine rather than a one-off. Here's the method.
Stop trying to write a blog post everyone will read
The blog advice "write for everyone" is well-meaning and completely wrong. Here's why your narrowest idea is usually the one worth writing.
How to stop your AI content sound like everyone else’s
There's a word I want to ban from your marketing content. It's a small thing, but it's a symptom of a much bigger problem with how AI-generated content actually works.
The best book for small business marketing isn't a book, it's doing the marketing
I've recommended 83+ marketing books. But the one thing that's taught me more about marketing than any of them is marketing. Here's why doing is better than reading, and how to start.
Summer marketing jobs for small businesses
Quiet office? Good. Here's what to actually do with your Summer marketing time — website checks, awareness days, content planning and working backwards from Christmas.
How to choose the right marketing platform for your business
Where do you spend your marketing time, and where do your buyers actually come from? For most business owners, those are two very different answers.
The Anti-Hustle Guide: How to market your business without burning out
You don't have to be everywhere to be successful. Here's how to build a marketing strategy that fits your actual life, not someone else's idea of hustle.
Support UK small businesses: the Do Crew Christmas gift guide 2025
A curated Christmas gift guide featuring unique presents, experiences and services from brilliant UK small businesses in the Do Crew. Shop small, meaningful and local.
Eight years of Goodness: the story behind “marketing that feels good”
Eight years in business! I'm reflecting on what ethical marketing really means, what I’ve learned, and how Goodness Marketing keeps doing marketing that feels good.
It’s not just you. Social media engagement is down. Here’s what to do about it.
Social media engagement really is down - across TikTok, Instagram and Facebook. But your audience hasn’t disappeared; they’re just interacting differently. This post explains what’s actually happening in 2025, how to rethink your metrics, and why relying solely on social media could be holding your marketing back.
Why I’m retiring my old programmes (and what’s next)
I’ve retired my old group marketing programmes to simplify my business and focus on what matters: The Do Crew. Here's why this shift aligns with my values and how it serves you better.
Your Insta posts are about to get Googled (and that's great for your small business marketing)
Instagram posts can now be found on Google! Learn how to optimise your Instagram content for search engines with simple, actionable tips that don't require SEO expertise.
Marketing lessons from Atomicon 2025 (and a river run in Newcastle)
6 game-changing marketing strategies from Atomicon 2025 that small businesses can implement immediately. From "celebrity service" moments that create word-of-mouth marketing to "mind reader" ads that connect with prospects, plus AI workflows that actually work. Learn practical, no-nonsense tactics from top speakers including Geoff Ramm, Ryan Deiss, Rory Sutherland, and Laura Belgray. Stop overcomplicating marketing and start getting results that feel good.
Why Your Marketing Feels Hard (And How to Make it Feel Good Again)
Tired of marketing feeling like a chore? Discover practical ways to inject joy back into your marketing activities and create sustainable habits that actually feel good. No more marketing dread - just simple, effective strategies that work for real humans running real businesses.