Welcome to your VIP sneak peek at the latest magazines! (whilst they're at the printers!)
We've got some cracking issues as always! In Business, we look at why networking really does pay off, while in Technology, there's a great article exploring what AI means for the way we work. Meanwhile, our History feature takes a look back at the Festival of Britain.
And that's just the start! There's plenty more to enjoy, from Ask the Experts and What's On to puzzles with prizes. So grab a cuppa, have a read and see what catches your eye!
Meet our September cover stars! 🌟
This month, we're celebrating local people who each have a brilliant connection to their community.
On the Bromley cover is Scott Cloud from S Cloud Electrical, who believes that being part of a community means showing up for the people around you. With much of his work rooted locally, Scott shares why building trust and getting to know the people and families he helps means so much to him.
Featuring on the Orpington cover is Justine Manuel, owner of The Drawing Room of Locksbottom and winner of the Best Hospitality award at the 2024 ABBBAs. For Justine, it's the personal touches – knowing customers by name, remembering their order and getting to know their stories – that can turn a café into a real community.
And on the Beckenham cover are Sue Rivas and Angela Himus, part of the team behind the much-loved Books in the Park festival. They share why bringing people together is at the heart of the event and what makes seeing families, neighbours and visitors enjoying Beckenham Place Park so special.
You can read more about each of our September cover stars and their stories of community in their respective magazines. 💜
Your marketing tip this month: 9 Quick SEO Wins!
Keyword Review: Check that your target keywords appear naturally in your page title, headings, and body text.
Meta Descriptions & Title Tags: Ensure each page has a compelling meta description (under 160 characters) and a clear title tag.
Image Optimisation: Add descriptive alt text to images and compress them for faster load times.
Internal Linking: Include relevant internal links to boost site navigation and SEO juice.
URL Structure: Make sure URLs are short, descriptive, and include your main keyword where possible.
Mobile-Friendly Test: Confirm that your website is responsive and works well on mobile devices.
Page Speed Check: Use tools like Google PageSpeed Insights to identify and fix speed issues.
Content Refresh: Update outdated content and add fresh, relevant information regularly.
Schema Markup: Add structured data to help search engines understand your content better.
What we've been writing about...
Our latest blog post looks at 5 ways of making your customers feel valued. Often, it’s the unexpected little things that make the biggest impression. Have a read!
The Above and Beyond Bromley Business Awards
We're on the countdown to Submissions and nominations closing for The Above and Beyond Bromley Business Awards (The ABBBAs) - there are just a matter of weeks left! Get your submission in before the September rush!
🏆 Click here to make a submission or nomination 🏆
We're now working on the OCTOBER issues (out in September) - reply to this email if you're not booked in and we'll look to get you featured!
Wishing you a brilliant month ahead!
Lauretta, Nicky, Helen, Carter, Noa and mascots Milo & Freya
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Ask the Experts: Local businesses answer your questions 💡
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