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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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Cycling Scotland emphasises difference between legal and illegal e-bikes and praises work of E-Bike Positive campaign

18 Sep 2025

Cycling Scotland has highlighted the crucial distinction between legal and illegal e-bikes, warning that confusion risks undermining public trust in a technology that is helping thousands switch... Read more…

Barber shop proves it's a cut above the rest picking up coveted British retailers award

2 Sep 2025

A barber's shop in Northern Ireland has proved that it's a cut above the rest by picking up the inaugural Love Your High Street Award 2025, following a public vote that attracted over 2,230... Read more…

Independent retailers face Fresh challenges as UK inflation climbs to 3.8%

20 Aug 2025

ACT parent company Bira has expressed serious concern following today's announcement that UK inflation rose to 3.8% in July, higher than the expected 3.7% and marking the tenth consecutive month... Read more…

Bike industry continues to face challenges as profits and forecasts falter at Giant, Canyon and Shim

14 Aug 2025

The global bike industry remains under pressure as Shimano, Giant and Canyon all report weaker profits and subdued outlooks for 2025.
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ACT to join industry leaders at brand new cycling trade event this September

13 Aug 2025

The ACT is set to be in attendance at the inaugural Cycling Industry News Live (CIN Live) trade show, which is set to bring together industry-wide education, market insight and product showcases... Read more…

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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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