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UK's E-Bike Positive campaign to be adopted by the BA & ACT

1 Dec 2025

As of Thursday 1st January 2026, the E-Bike Positive campaign will fall under the joint guardianship of the Bicycle Association (BA) and the Association of Cycle Traders (ACT).
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Cycle to work scheme escapes cap but ACT warns Budget fails cycle retailers on business rates and imports

26 Nov 2025

The ACT has welcomed the Government's decision not to impose a cap on the cycle to work scheme, calling it "common sense prevailing" after weeks of speculation threatened a vital sales tool for... Read more…

Independent retailers reject Black Friday as three-quarters refuse to participate

24 Nov 2025

More than three-quarters of independent retailers, including some of those in the cycling retail sector, are boycotting Black Friday this year, rejecting pressure... Read more…

Stop being a dumping ground for used e-bike batteries

11 Nov 2025

Used e-bike batteries are piling up because too many suppliers are failing to meet their legal obligations and it’s time to stop being polite about it, writes ACT Director Jonathan... Read more…

Independent retailers urge Chancellor - Boost business confidence or risk killing growth before it starts

7 Nov 2025

Britain's independent retailers, including those in the cycling retail sector, are calling on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to use the autumn budget to restore... Read more…

Independent retailers report worsening retail crime crisis as confidence in police response

17 Oct 2025

A shocking 83% of independent retailers say theft has worsened over the past year, whilst the vast majority of crimes now go unreported due to lack of police response, according to ACT parent... Read more…

ACT member gains coverage in local media thanks to focus on maintaining independent cycling retail presence

14 Oct 2025

ACT member Cyclo Monster has been recognised by local media for its commitment to keeping Derby’s cycling scene independent, community-focused and thriving.
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Experts share how to make your bike last longer – and why regular care pays off

10 Oct 2025

Cycling experts have shared their top tips in a new Guardian feature revealing how simple maintenance habits can extend the life of a bike and save riders from costly repairs.
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ACT parent company Bira welcomes £5bn Pride in Place programme

29 Sep 2025

Bira has welcomed the Government's announcement of a £5 billion Pride in Place programme, saying it will provide the kind of support high street businesses need to thrive.
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Scottish bike shop to celebrate 20-year anniversary with prize draw and instore event

24 Sep 2025

An independent Scottish cycling retailer is celebrating 20 years in business this month with a prize draw and ‘celebratory cupcakes’ during an event at the shop.
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Creating an SEO Strategy for 2019

Posted on in Business News, Cycles News

SEOSearch engine optimization (SEO) is a key factor within marketing, but it is also not what it used to be.

Today, SEO strategies shouldn't focus on keywords.

This may sound foreign as keywords have always been a major feature in SEO strategies but just creating content for the keywords your customers are searching for is arduous and incorrect.

"SEO is a highly specialized content strategist and helps a business discover opportunities to answer questions people have about the industry via search engines" - Hubspot.

There are three types of SEO strategies:

  • On-page SEO
  • Off-page SEO
  • Technical SEO

On-page SEO: focuses on optimising the content that is on the page to help boost the website's ranking for specific keywords.

Off-page SEO: focuses on links from the internet that are directing to the website. The number of backlink and publishers with your link builds trust in the eyes of the search engine and causes your website to rank higher.

Technical SEO: focuses on examining the backend of a website to see how the webpage is set up. This is all about a website's architecture.

SEO is not a one fits all process, as a business you need to examine your industry, find out what's important to your audience and develop a strategy that puts the right content in front of that audience.

In order to figure out your business' SEO process, you can use Hubspot's 9-step process to ensure all your SEO bases are covered for 2019.

  1. Make a list of topics
  2. Make a list of long-tail keywords based on these topics
  3. Build pages for each topic
  4. Set up a blog
  5. Blog each week to develop page authority
  6. Create a link-building plan
  7. Compress all media before putting it on your website
  8. Stay current on SEO news & practices
  9. Measure and track your content's success

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