Marketing Blog
Welcome to the Hue Marketing blog. Here you’ll find practical articles and insights on branding, website design, graphic design and marketing, based on real business experience rather than marketing theory.
Whether you’re planning a new project or simply looking for a fresh perspective, our aim is to help businesses communicate more clearly and make better marketing decisions.
Why More Customers Isn’t Always the Win It Looks Like
Most businesses are tracking numbers that feel like progress. More enquiries. More followers. More traffic. But somewhere underneath all of that activity, something isn’t adding up. This piece explores why the metrics we celebrate are often the wrong ones to trust — and what the gap between activity and outcome is quietly costing.
Goodbye to Gmail POP3 – What That Actually Means
Google is changing how Gmail handles older POP3 email accounts. Here’s what that actually means, who it affects, and the simple change that keeps your business email fast and reliable.
Is Your Website Working for You – or Secretly Holding You Back?
Is your website working hard for your business? Learn how a purpose-driven website can boost growth and ensure you’re not losing opportunities. This article discusses the importance of design, user experience, speed, and messaging in making a website a powerful tool for attracting and retaining customers.
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Stephen Jones2025-10-02 17:56:082025-10-06 12:18:507 Must-Know Tips for Stunning Brochure Designs
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Stephen Jones2025-07-12 18:44:422025-10-02 17:58:06Your Website Is Like a Parachute — Built to Perform, Not Just to Exist
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Stephen Jones2025-01-21 17:05:392025-10-02 17:59:33Unlocking Business Growth: The Power of a Unique Value Proposition (UVP) in Your Marketing Strategy
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Stephen Jones2023-10-19 18:19:452023-10-19 18:22:00Printing Spot Varnish
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Stephen Jones2023-06-05 17:02:332025-10-02 18:00:374 Steps to Transform Your Website into a Powerful Marketing Tool
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Stephen Jones2023-02-15 16:49:532026-01-02 15:26:33Don’t Overlook Business Cards in Your 2026 Marketing Strategy
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Stephen Jones2022-04-18 16:34:512025-01-28 13:48:26Billboard Design Rules
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Stephen Jones2022-01-12 13:30:442023-04-13 11:00:32Review Your Brand Identity
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Stephen Jones2021-10-05 15:32:042023-03-06 10:02:15What is Marketing Strategy?
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Stephen Jones2021-01-28 16:19:122023-06-10 16:06:295 Reasons Facebook Can’t Replace A Business Website
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Lexie Lu2020-06-20 14:39:292023-03-06 10:01:47The Only Branding Guide Your Business Will Ever Need
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Patrick Foster2019-01-07 13:48:222024-08-16 09:02:38Google Maps: Your Guide To Improving Your Maps Ranking
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Stephen Jones2017-08-09 16:11:042024-04-10 15:59:45Do You REALLY Own Your Website?
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Stephen Jones2015-10-20 15:45:182023-03-06 10:00:012 Duplicate Content Tests You Need To Do Today
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Stephen Jones2015-08-04 13:47:592025-06-01 16:19:27Why Your Best Customers Are Walking Away
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Stephen Jones2015-05-28 16:30:182023-03-06 09:59:01Did We Miss The Point Of Mobilegeddon?
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Stephen Jones2015-04-20 13:10:472023-03-06 09:58:27The Biggest Facebook Mistake Made by Small Businesses
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Stephen Jones2015-04-08 15:55:522023-03-06 09:58:05Digital First Impressions. Does Your Website Need a Redesign?
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Stephen Jones2015-03-30 15:36:582025-02-03 19:32:10Is Your Website Mobile Friendly? Countdown to Mobilegeddon!