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- SearchNorwich XL is here! 🗓️ 24 September 2026 📍Maddermarket Theatre, Norwich 🏆World-class speakers 📨Sign up at searchnorwich.org for early bird tickets & speaker announcements soon! Stay tuned for more information soon! #SearchNorwichXL
- Reposted by CandourThis was one of my favourite sessions of putting the AI BS back in the box with @lilyray.nyc 📦 Loads of takeaways on: ⭐ The future of search ⭐ How Chrome data can be used ⭐ Browser wars ⭐ C-Suite comms ⭐ Community building ⭐ and more moz.com/blog/browser...
- Reposted by Candour🚨 YouTube drop alert! Two SEO legends - Mark Williams-Cook (@markwilliamscook.com) and Mercy Janaki - joined Michael Chidzey and Jo Juliana Turnbull for #SeoOfficeHours. 📺 Catch the full episode now on our website, and 📅 add SEO Office Hours invites to your calendar!
- Reposted by Candour@searchldn.bsky.social turns 15 🎉 Special edition on community, AI & search metrics for 2026 🗓 24 Feb | London 🎟 50% OFF with code SNSMEET50 👉 searchnstuff.co.uk/meetups/sear... #SearchLondon #SearchAndStuff #SEOCommunity Sponsors: @withcandour.co.uk , @goodsignals.com , & StudioHawk
- Reposted by CandourThe latest @withcandour.co.uk team member to be immortalised in LEGO for our Wall of Fame is Claire Jennison MAAT AATQB, our Finance Manager. Thank you so much for being part of the team and keeping us in shape!
- How do you define, measure and create quality content in 2026? Last week @markwilliamscook.com hosted this @duda.co webinar with @bngsrc.bsky.social & @yagmursimsek.bsky.social. If your strategy is still focused on publishing more blog posts, you need to watch this! www.youtube.com/watch?v=-OTL...
- Reposted by CandourWhere do you think we're going from here; up or down with AIOs in PAAs?📈 📉 New @alsoasked.com data analysing 26.07M English language PAA results shows that after a dip in November, the number of AIOs present are now similar to September levels at 36.3%.
- ICYMI @markwilliamscook.com joined @owainlloydwilliams.com, @goodsignals.com and @seojoblogs.bsky.social on #SEOOfficeHours. Watch the full episode on YouTube for some interesting questions from the SEO community and insightful answers from the panel. www.youtube.com/watch?v=9B68...
- Reposted by CandourMark Williams-Cook (@markwilliamscook.com) explains that an AI determines answer grounding based on information stability, so stable information requires no grounding, while dynamic topics demand web searches. maj.to/4j9ycq7
- Our Digital Marketing Director, @markwilliamscook.com, joined Austin Willman on this week's episode of E-Coffee with Experts. Mark & Austin break down what actually works in SEO, digital PR, and brand building in the age of AI search. www.youtube.com/watch?v=m7Oy...
- We're pleased to announce our 2026 charity partner: Leeway! Leeway is a specialist domestic abuse charity that has been supporting people across Norfolk and Suffolk for over 40 years. Keep an eye out to see what we’re up to (there are rumours of skydiving 🪂) and how you can help us support them.
- Reposted by Candour🎉 It's 2026, which means it is time to announce @withcandour.co.uk's charity of the year! This year, I'm delighted we will be supporting Leeway Domestic Violence and Abuse Services, with an initial £10,000 donation and on-going support and fundraising activities throughout the year.
- Reposted by CandourOur first 2026 webinar #dudawebinar Defining, Measuring & Winning With Quality Content in 2026 @markwilliamscook.com @bngsrc.bsky.social @yagmursimsek.bsky.social @withcandour.co.uk Live on Jan 15! Register now www.duda.co/webinars/win...
- Reposted by CandourEvery year, instead of sending Christmas gifts to clients, @withcandour.co.uk make a £2,000 donation to Future Projects who provide for the thousands of local households that are struggling to afford food and daily essentials over Christmas. 🎄
- Reposted by CandourVery happy to say @withcandour.co.uk is a Scholarship Sponsor for @womenintechseo.bsky.social Fest in London next year. This helps cover the cost of tickets for those that otherwise might not be able to attend 🫶
- We partnered with Norfolk Clubhouse, a charity dedicated to mental well-being, to define their impactful new brand. A small charity has finite resources, so we developed a set of bespoke illustrations and a social media toolkit on Canva, providing presets that can be easily adapted for new content.
- Reposted by CandourThe @majestic.com SEOin2026 is out today. There is a launch livestream at 14:00CET at: www.youtube.com/watch?v=6WOM... 117 leading SEOs and Digital Marketers to help you stay one step ahead of your competitors. Grab your copy on Amazon👇 UK: maj.to/48FVO0S US: maj.to/44TaVCM
- Reposted by CandourAIOs starting to trend down? Very interesting data from @alsoasked.com: An analysis of 24 million PAA questions shows a significant drop in AI-generated answers by Google in the last 4 weeks. Was this an experiment? Do users prefer real website answers over AIOs?
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- Reposted by Candour🔎 Think keyword research is old news? Think again. Our latest #DudaWebinar will show you how clever content + smart AI workflows can give your builds a whole new win. 💪 @markwilliamscook.com @withcandour.co.uk @sejournal.bsky.social @shelleywalsh.bsky.social
- Reposted by CandourListening to them, you instantly get why they’re one of the best! @markwilliamscook.com @lilyray.nyc
- Reposted by CandourAre you worried about declining traffic? Join our live AMA with @lilyray.nyc and @markwilliamscook.com 📆 Monday, November 10, 2025 ⌚ 6pm GMT / 1pm EST / 10am PST Don’t miss this session if you’re planning your next big SEO move. moz.com/webinars/fut...
- Reposted by CandourWe're hiring for a Digital PR specialist at @withcandour.co.uk. It's hybrid, you'll get a profit share in the agency, private health care, a ton of benefits, as well as *gasps* being treated like an adult 😄 withcandour.co.uk/about/news/d...
- 📣 We're Hiring! 📣 💻Title: Digital PR Specialist 💷Salary: £32k – £34k (depending on experience) 📍Location: Hybrid/Remote (UK) 📰The job: Creating newsworthy Digital PR campaigns, leading ideation and outreach, and working alongside our SEO team on content strategy. withcandour.co.uk/about/news/d...
- Reposted by CandourHad the best time recording the #SearchWithCandour with @jlwchambers.bsky.social a couple of months ago. Thank you for your kind words and shoutout, Jack! Looking forward to seeing you at The SEO Mindset Podcast @withcandour.co.uk on Wednesday! youtu.be/3qnwWWh7e10?...
- Reposted by Candour📊 New data from @alsoasked.com shows Google is aggressively increasing the number of AIOs in People Also Asked questions, with it over doubling in three months from 18% to 38% of English queries 🤯
- Reposted by CandourTime to start thinking about writing this year's Christmas quiz for the @withcandour.co.uk party 😆
- All part of the service ✨
- Do you know how AI could harm your brand or your customers? At @withcandour.co.uk , we've been sending short videos to all our clients to help them orientate themselves with AI Search. I thought I'd share our latest one about the dangers of AI, enjoy! 🤓 www.youtube.com/watch?v=9XPb...
- Reposted by CandourLove hearing how people are using AlsoAsked; especially with all the new AI platforms and mapping out likely conversations 💙 This one from John Sukowaty 📊
- Reposted by Candour🤖 From RAG to Riches Catch @markwilliamscook.com unpack how this AI-powered approach (RAG) can affect the future of SEO, and what you can do to turn innovation into real results. 📍 See how digital marketing can turn RAGs into riches with Mark in Antalya: searchnstuff.co.uk/conferences/...
- Reposted by CandourFinally got to see Talia’s truth-hitting talk about customer conversions and how @alsoasked.com fits into it at Digital Olympus Amsterdam 👏
- We designed 2H’s website to allow visitors to find content by sector or capability, catering for users' different needs. 📑Pages for both quick browsing & deeper exploration 🧠Case studies to highlight 2H’s expertise ⬆️Subtle animations guide users to key elements withcandour.co.uk/work/2h-bran...
- Reposted by CandourSo stoked to see Core Updates was the second most popular industry newsletter! coreupdates.com Also, so many friends on that list, glad to see them all shining! ⭐
- Making waves🌊 An important part of the identity we developed for 2H is the wave device. The wave represents both the drive towards decarbonisation and the the offshore world in which 2H works. The wave flows through, linking offline and online assets and brings a sense of movement to the brand.
- ✨ A transformative brand✨ In 2024, we partnered with 2H, a cutting-edge engineering firm tackling complex energy challenges. We worked together to refresh their brand and launch a new website that reflects their evolving focus on innovation and decarbonisation.
- Reposted by CandourBefore the break, two SEO legends - Mark Williams-Cook and Owain Lloyd-Williams - joined Michael Chidzey and Jo Juliana Turnbull for #SEOOfficeHours. 📺 Catch the full episode now on our website, and 📅 add SEO Office Hours invites to your calendar!
- 💡 Rethink Your Approach to Branding and SEO! Our latest Search with Candour episode with guest Krešimir Ćorluka discusses the unexpected challenges of branding in 2025. 🤔Are you properly aligned with customer needs? 🤔Or could your brand signal be too diluted? www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ERZ...
- Meet Elliot Leachman - Account Manager Likes: 🛠️DIY 🏃♂️Competition 🍞Gluten Elliot joined Candour in 2022, bringing over five years of marketing experience and a natural flair for building relationships. withcandour.co.uk/about/team/e...
- Meet Hannah Oberstar - Account Manager Likes: 🎤Singing ☕Hot chocolate 📝To-do lists After training in musical theatre and performing as a singer on cruise ships, Hannah has transitioned into a more settled, land-based career in client management. withcandour.co.uk/about/team/h...
- Meet India Bobby - our Project Manager Likes: 🐈🐕Cats & dogs 🥘Cooking delicious food 🍸Spicy margarita Indian joined the team in 2014 and has been a fundamental part of our growth, supporting the successful delivery of almost countless projects for clients across all sectors and sizes.
- Meet Sammy Marshall - Senior Account Manager Likes: 🎶Festivals 🐶Dogs 👽Wild facts & stories Bringing over 13 years experience to the table, Sammy's done it all across client services, operations, and creative management. withcandour.co.uk/about/team/s...
- Meet Jessica Bettis - our Director of Strategy. As handy with a paintbrush as she is with client strategies, Jessica can often be found completing highly 'Instagrammable' DIY projects. Likes: 💬Yapping 🐷Percy pigs 🖌️Colourful home decor withcandour.co.uk/about/team/j...
- Meet the Candour account strategy and delivery team. Our Account Managers & Project Managers oversee the planning, communication, and execution of all of our #SEO, #design and #development projects. They keep our clients updated and ensuring our specialists are using the most effective strategies.
- Our campaign for Rehabs UK brought in over 70 high-quality links. Combining this with an expert #contentstrategy, technical excellence and #digitalPR support resulted in an 200x increase in organic traffic. From fewer than 300 to more than 60,000 monthly visitors! withcandour.co.uk/work/rehabs-...
- Want to get your brand in front of 10k+ SEOs for as little as £200 per week? You can by sponsoring Core Updates! Core Updates features: 📰The week's SEO news 🪧[Your ad here] 🎙️The latest Search with Candour 🧠 #SEO tips from @markwilliamscook.com Contact @jlwchambers.bsky.social for details!
- Working with treatment advisors Rehabs UK in a highly competitive market required building high-quality links from authoritative sources. Our campaign brought in more than 70 links including huge international coverage from The Guardian and Business Insider. withcandour.co.uk/work/rehabs-...
- Our design prioritises Glazing Vision’s product images, allowing visitors to see the impact of their windows in real-world settings. We created modular product pages for their new site, allowing the team to structure each one to fit the product whilst still maintaining a clear user journey.
- A search-friendly platform built for international ambitions✅ The Candour team have launched a new website for Glazing Vision, specialists in architectural rooflights. They needed a site that includes: 📲Tailored user journeys 🪟Standout product imagery ✔️HubSpot integration 🌍Smooth domain migration
- Reposted by CandourWant some results like these? 😎 @withcandour.co.uk has some rare space for a new SEO client from October onwards 📆 We're SEO specialists that focus on sustainable strategies that work long-term (yes, that means AI search too). So if you need help drop me a DM 🖖
- Reposted by Candour@jlwchambers.bsky.social from @withcandour.co.uk and I had a marvelous chat about SEO, Structured Data, and the evolution of the WWW (Jack's an end-boss host 🍻). 2 dudes hanging out, talking about tons of cool but also some heavy stuff, and ending with people. www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3oI...
- Reposted by Candour"Does this company offer digital PR? If so and they look any good, send an enquiry about doing digital PR for AlsoAsked.com" I am enjoying testing Perplexity's Comet browser, and thinking about what standardised testing might emerge to make sure agents can reliably use websites.
- Some of you may have noticed, we’ve been working on a big update to our own site. And now...🥁 🎉We're very proud to reveal the brand new withcandour.co.uk🎉 Designed, made and optimised by our own fair hands.
- Reposted by Candour🎙️ Guess who's BACK on our stage? The showstopper himself, Mark Williams-Cook, returns to Search 'n Stuff, repping our media partner @withcandour.co.uk ! We are beyond excited to have Candour's support. . 📣 PSA: Save your seat for Mark's talk, that one’s going to fill up fast.
- Reposted by CandourYou do not need a meta description to have your snippet shown correctly on social media or messaging snippets. All of the ones I tested use og:description first. Test yourself: i83.uk/does-it-use-...
- Reposted by CandourEarlier this year, I stepped on stage at @brightonseo.com for the first time when I moderated the second biggest auditorium... In October, I'll be making my proper #brightonSEO debut with my own talk - The future of content with zero clicks. See you there: brightonseo.com/register
- We are closed today for our 2025 Summer Party, everyone will be back tomorrow!
- Reposted by CandourMark Williams-Cook (@markwilliamscook.com) shares that between 50% and 80% of meta descriptions are rewritten by Google per query to match user intent and improve SERP satisfaction. maj.to/3DwBSkQ
- Reposted by CandourWE. ARE. BACK! Tomorrow live. We have ⭐️ Mark Williams-Cook and ⭐️ Owain Lloyd-Williams for #SeoOfficeHours, alongside Jo Juliana Turnbull and Michael Chidzey, this Friday at 9:30 am (BST). To join live, head over to our website to get the invites added to your calendar 📅
- Reposted by CandourWe analysed 8,489,351 English PAA results with @alsoasked.com over the last few weeks and found a whopping 12.6% of answers in these boxes are now AI-generated by Google 😱 Will update monthly. Maybe represents opportunity where content answering “full” intent does not exist? 🤔
- Reposted by CandourI can hardly believe it's been four years of me working at @withcandour.co.uk. I'm very lucky to work with some the smartest, kindest & most inspiring people I've ever met. It's been a hell of a year and I'm already looking forward to celebrating my fifth Candourversary next year!
- Reposted by Candour🏆 ANOTHER ENTRY INTO THE WALL OF FAME™ 🏆 I am so happy that the wonderful Sammy Marshall has joined the 1+ year @withcandour.co.uk club and thus has been immortalised in our Wall of Fame, making her the 23rd active employee that has been with Candour for more than a year! (Some are 10+ yrs now!)
- Reposted by CandourThe new 404 page did tickle me 😅 @withcandour.co.uk
- Reposted by CandourThanks to WTSPartner, @alsoasked.com, you can now monitor how often you are cited in AIOs within PAAs! Their updated CSV exports feature includes: ✔️ Binary 1/0 if an AIO is detected in the PAA ✔️ Full text of AIO ✔️ All cited AIO sources ✔️ Page titles of all cited sources Live for Lite/Pro users!
- Reposted by CandourWishing everyone at #WTSFest Berlin a great time! (That ball pit looked fun 🥳)
- Reposted by CandourIt happened again! Stoked to see @alsoasked.com being organically mentioned on-stage at Mailchimp's FWD: London event! 🤩 Big thank you to Talia Wolf explaining the value of capturing intent uses real searches that are happening now vs synthetic AI suggestions! 👏
- Reposted by CandourIt's nice when clients go and do things like this. Not loads of people know that @withcandour.co.uk has a very skilled and experienced design and development team too. So, if you need a big, scary build. We can help 🧙
- Did you miss any of the big SEO news from Google I/O? Don't worry, @markwilliamscook.com & @jlwchambers.bsky.social have got you covered with an hour-long discussion of all the important announcements on this week's episode of Search With Candour! 👇🏻Check it out👇🏻 youtu.be/DlJPThXQDvw?...
- Reposted by CandourHuge 🎈THANK YOU🎈 to everyone that has subscribed to our coreupdates.com SEO newsletter - @jlwchambers.bsky.social and I are super happy to say we hit 10,000 subscribers this month!
- Matt Kohli joins @jlwchambers.bsky.social for a sequel to their conversation about SEO freelancing last year with the latest step in Matt's journey...starting his own marketing agency! Matt & Jack talk about hiring processes, client management, delegation and much more! youtu.be/9K0w9O8w7fY?...
- We’d say that @markwilliamscook.com ‘s talk at @brightonseo.com about gaming and Google exploits was the best we’ve seen, and we’re definitely not biased in any way.
- Reposted by CandourHad a fantastic evening at #TheSEOMindsetPodcast @withcandour.co.uk @jlwchambers.bsky.social @sarahmcduk.bsky.social @bngsrc.bsky.social @iva-jovanovic.com @eminadw.bsky.social @markwilliamscook.com
- Reposted by CandourFinally got along to the @withcandour.co.uk and SEO Mindset #BrightonSEO live podcast event with @jlwchambers.bsky.social, @sarahmcduk.bsky.social and Tazmin Suleman. Learned a lot about Building Your Personal Brand. Chimed a lot with conversations I've had with friends in the industry too.
- Our director Jessica Bettis giving advice at @themarketingmeetup.bsky.social on 🧭 finding stakeholders 🤔 better planning 💪 feeling confident
- This week, @jlwchambers.bsky.social is joined by Grace Frohlich from Brainlabs to explore how to map user journeys in search. 🦾Use AI to create user personas 🗺️Map motivations behind searches. 👣Tips for tracking user journeys Out now on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and everywhere else!
- If you're attending @brightonseo.com next week, @markwilliamscook.com & @jlwchambers.bsky.social have some recommendations of talks they're looking forward to seeing. So if you're feeling overwhelmed with your schedule, here's a great starter pack of 6 talks and speakers. youtu.be/Sc-Kr_zzbfs?...
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- Reposted by CandourBringing together some of our favourite things: SEO, talking, drinks & pizza. And it's all happening in Brighton, on the eve of @brightonseo.com! bit.ly/41Vw1iV We're delighted to be drinks sponsors of The SEO Mindset & Search @withcandour.co.uk's LIVE podcast!
- Reposted by CandourHappy that @withcandour.co.uk could donate some design time to make a new logo for SEOcharity.com
- Thank you, Metehan Yeşilyurt! We'll try and share them evenly and look forward to seeing you at @brightonseo.com!
- Reposted by CandourSEO updates you ✨NEED✨ to know [24 March]: www.linkedin.com/posts/markse...
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